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Oregon: Free Fishing Weekend

Friday, May 29th, 2009

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) released more information about its Free Fishing Weekend that will take place across the state June 6-7. Free Fishing Weekend is an Oregon tradition — two days each year when the public is allowed to fish, clam, or crab anywhere in the state without a fishing license or tag. ODFW encourages adults to use this opportunity to take youngsters fishing. 

“Helping kids discover the benefits of fishing through events like this is one of our agency’s top priorities,” said an ODFW district manager. “This is a good time for people to get out and explore the wealth of recreational opportunities that Oregon has to offer right in their own backyards.”

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Hiking Around Lake Michigan

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Earlier this month, writer and adventurer Loreen Niewenhuis completed 250 miles of her 1,000 mile walk around Lake Michigan. She began her adventure in March on Chicago’s Navy Pier and has walked south from Chicago, east across the entire Indiana coastline, and north up the coast of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula to the city of Ludington. 

“I’ve learned so much about the lake already,” Niewenhuis said, “and I can’t wait to get back to the shoreline. It’s the adventure of a lifetime.”   

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Adventurers: Make Some Noise!

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Hikers, campers, and adventurers of all sorts, this message is for you: Make some noise!

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ODFW: “Leave young wildlife alone.”

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

“Leave young wildlife alone” is the message that the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is trying to send to want-to-be do-gooders this season. During this time of the year, many animals are giving birth, and consequently, allowing their youngsters to learn how to fend for themselves. 

Often, a well-intentioned person will see a young animal or animals and assume they have been orphaned when, in fact, their parents have simply left for a short while to let their babies start growing up. Removing a small animal in this situation would be highly detrimental to its well-being. In fact, removing wildlife from its nesting ground and keeping it in captivity is considered a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and over $6,000 dollars in fines. 

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Memorial Day: Camping Tips for Future Trips

Monday, May 25th, 2009

Memorial Day is here! Hopefully, you were able to get away and enjoy the fine Pacific Northwest weather this weekend. In fact, hopefully you’re still enjoying it…

One of my favorite Memorial Day pastimes is camping. I think this is a given when you live in the Northwest. Who doesn’t love everything about summer camping? The tent, the campfire, the food? It’s all good. If you didn’t get a chance to experience the Great Outdoors this weekend, well, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to do so throughout the rest of the summer. And please do take advantage of our beautiful surroundings and three months of warmth and sunshine.

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LEDs fight skin cancer

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

It’s true. Not only are LEDs good for the environment and your energy bill, now they kill cancer too. Earlier this month, British scientists unveiled a new technology utilizing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) shown to kill cancerous skin cells, reports a UK news source. A strip of plastic is embedded with LEDs that use high-intensity red light to kill malignant tumors. Combined with a cream applied beforehand, the light creates a chemical reaction that attacks cancer cells. The cream, called Aminolaevulinic Acid, penetrates the skin, attaches to cancer cells, and renders them highly-sensitive to light.

Currently, patients are laying in hospitals for up to six hours under high-intensity lasers and lamps. This new innovation would open new doors of convenience for skin cancer patients. Additionally, initial tests are proving effective, in one instance, the light having disposed of cancer cells in 30 minutes. 

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U.S. Forest Service: Campfire Safety

Thursday, May 21st, 2009
There’s nothing that epitomizes the camping experience quite like the campfire. Whether it’s singing songs, making s’mores, or simply staying warm, the campfire is an essential part of camping. To ensure you fully appreciate and enjoy your campfires this summer, the U.S. Forest Service has some great advice for building, maintaining, and putting out campfires safely. 

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ODFW: New Trout Season

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

On May 23, a new trout season opens on the lower Clackamas River, giving fisherman an opportunity to harvest stray hatchery trout, reports the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW).Previously, the lower Clackamas was a catch-and-release only trout fishing area, but this year anglers will be permitted to keep up to two adipose fin-clipped trout per day. Any fish with an adipose fin must be released as quickly and gently as possible. 

According to ODFW, biologists recommended the new season as a way to increase opportunities for anglers while reducing impacts of hatchery fish on native steelhead and salmon that occupy the lower Clackamas. 

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