OUTDOORS BRIEFLY.Byline: The Register-Guard EDITOR'S NOTE Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. This Week's Outdoors report has been condensed con·dense v. con·densed, con·dens·ing, con·dens·es v.tr. 1. To reduce the volume or compass of. 2. To make more concise; abridge or shorten. 3. Physics a. due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The full report will resume next Thursday. Snowshoe Snowshoe a recently recognized cat breed; it is a medium- to large-sized cat with blue eyes, and coat color similar to a sealpoint or bluepoint Siamese, but with a white nose, chin, and ventral midline, and white boots on all feet. season opens Wanderlust Tours officially opened its snowshoe season this past weekend just in time for Thanksgiving, and is offering a schedule of monthly special evening snowshoe events for the winter holidays, in addition to its daily half-day guided snowshoe tours. Half-day snowshoe tours are running daily at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. through winter and spring, and depart daily from Bend and Sunriver, with additional departures from Eagle Crest and Black Butte Black Butte may refer to:
Whale watching Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and other cetaceans in their natural habitat. Whales are watched most commonly for recreation (cf. bird watching) but the activity can also be for scientific or educational reasons. training Oregon's "Whale Watching Spoken Here" program will offer training for whale watch volunteers Dec. 3-4 at the Mark O. Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Many participants will use their training to help visitors spot migrating Gray whales heading south off the Oregon coast The Oregon Coast is a geographical term that is used to describe the coast of Oregon along the Pacific Ocean. Stretching 362 miles from Astoria to the California border, the Oregon Coast is unique in that the whole coastline is public land. during winter whale watch week Dec. 26 through Jan. 2. Bruce Mate of Oregon State University's Marine Mammal A marine mammal is a mammal that is primarily ocean-dwelling or depends on the ocean for its food. Mammals originally evolved on land, but later marine mammals evolved to live back in the ocean. Program will open the training with an introduction to Gray whale natural history and biology from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. A field trip to Depoe Bay will highlight Sunday's activities. Registration is required. For more information, contact Morris Grover at 765-3304 or e-mail morris.grover@state.or.us. Ocean crabbing delayed The opening of the ocean commercial Dungeness crab season from Point Arena, Calif., to the Canadian border will be delayed at least until Dec. 15. Sport harvest of crab in the ocean will also be delayed until Dec. 15. Recreational harvest of Dungeness crab in Oregon's bays and estuaries will remain open. Commercial harvest of crab in bays and estuaries also will remain open through Dec. 31. The ocean commercial Dungeness crab season along the Oregon Coast normally opens on Dec. 1 but can be delayed to ensure a high-quality product to consumers. Crab quality testing in November showed the Columbia River area and areas from Port Orford south to California experienced a late crab molt. Fishery managers in Oregon, Washington and California decided to delay the opening at least until Dec. 15 to allow crab quality to improve. The delayed opening Delayed opening Postponement of the start of trading in a stock until correction of a gross imbalance in buy and sell orders. Such an imbalance is likely to follow on the heels of a significant event such as a takeover offer. See: Suspended trading. date will give time for the crabs' shells to fill with more meat. This results in a higher-quality product and reduces wastage wastage a loss of product or productivity; in terms of animal production includes losses due to deaths of animals, lowered production from survivors, including reproduction, and lost opportunity income. wastage Fetal wastage, see there . The Dungeness crab fishery is the most valuable single-species fishery in Oregon. Oregon accounts for about one-fourth of the total catch from northern California to Alaska. FISHING Best bets Umpqua River Mainstem: Winter steelhead are now showing. Best fishing should occur below Sawyer's Rapids. The river is clear and dropping with the extended clear weather. Plunker's should target the Bunch Bar area. Regional highlights Rivers and streams: Coho are in good numbers passing the dam on the North Umpqua River The North Umpqua River is a tributary of the Umpqua River, approximately 100 mi (161 km) long, in southwestern Oregon in the United States. It drains a scenic and rugged area of the Cascade Range southwest of Eugene, flowing through steep canyons and surrounded by large . Best fishing is occurring at the Idleyld Park area. Recycled summer steelhead fishing is good in the Glide area. The Willamette River flows have decreased steadily over the past few days. Marine zone: Good weather and ocean conditions allowed anglers to venture past the 40-fathom line. Anglers along the central coast report good catches of yellowtail rockfish rockfish, member of the large family Scorpaenidae (rockfishes and scorpionfishes), carnivorous fish inhabiting all seas and especially abundant in the temperate waters of the Pacific. Rockfishes are found among rocks and reefs. and lingcod lingcod Commercially popular fish species (Ophiodon elongatus) that is strictly marine, found along the Pacific coast of North America. It is a voracious predator with a large mouth and caninelike teeth. outside 40 fathoms. Along the south coast, fishing is good for sand dabs. Statewide highlights: With an unusually dry period, anglers should start looking around the Agness area for some late-season `half-pounder' action on the lower Rogue River. Anglers should try flies or small clusters of eggs. HUNTING Timely tips With hunting seasons under way, hunters are reminded of the importance of wearing blaze orange and knowing your field of fire. Hunters are also reminded of the Ten Commandments of Shooting Safety: 1, Control the direction of your firearm's muzzle at all times. 2, Identify your target and what is beyond it. 3, Treat every firearm as if it were loaded. 4, Be sure the barrel and action are clear of obstructions. 5, Unload firearms when not in use. 6, Never point a firearm at anything you do not want to shoot. 7, Never climb a fence or a tree, jump a ditch or log, with a loaded firearm. 8, Never shoot a bullet at a flat, hard surface or water. 9, Store firearms and ammunition separately. 10, Avoid alcoholic beverages and drugs before or while shooting. WILDLIFE VIEWING Best bets From the end of November until late March, you can enjoy watching elk from the USFS USFS United States Forest Service USFS U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. viewing platform across Highway 20 from Long Ranch, six miles east of Cascadia. Up to about 40 elk spend the winter at this stage stop along the historic Santiam Wagon Road The Santiam Wagon Road was a freight route in the U.S. state of Oregon between the Willamette Valley and Central Oregon regions from 1865 to the 1930s. It is considered one of the most important historical routes in the state. . Other good places to see elk year-round include Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area on Highway 202 east of Seaside, Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area on Highway 38 near Reedsport, and sometimes at Finley National Wildlife refuge  National Wildlife Refuge on Highway
99W south of Corvallis. The best time to see the elk is in the early
morning or late evening.
- Source: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is an agency of the government of the U.S. state of Oregon responsible for programs protecting Oregon fish and wildlife resources and their habitats. reports CALENDAR To submit events The deadline for calendar event listings is noon Tuesday. Submit listings to: Outdoor Editor, P.O. Box 10188, Eugene, OR 97440 or e-mail: mstahlberg@guardnet.com. Unless otherwise noted, events are free. Bicycling SATURDAY GEARS Bicycle Club: Plans 45- and 25-mile rides in the Fern Ridge area and beyond. Meet at 10 a.m. in Alton Baker Park Alton Baker Park is located in Eugene, Oregon, United States, near Autzen Stadium. It features duck ponds, bicycle trails, and a dog park, and directly touches the Ferry Street Bridge. . Detailed route descriptions are available online at: www.eugenegears.org/rides.p2.html. SUNDAY GEARS: Plans 45-mile and 25-mile rides in the Coburg area and beyond. Meet at 10 a.m. in Alton Baker Park. Detailed route descriptions are available online at: www.eugenegears.org/rides.p2.html. Hiking SATURDAY The Altair Ski and Sports Club: Plans a three-mile easy-level hike in the headwaters of the Amazon area at 9 a.m. For information and registration, contact Chuck Wagar 543-1489. Nature MONDAY Native Plant Society: UO geology professor Greg Retallack will give a presentation on Oregon's changing vegetation and climate over the past 45 million years at 7:30 p.m. in Room 115 of the Science Building at Lane Community College. For more information, call 345-5531. |
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