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ATV Owners Seek High Quality Audio Speakers

Looking for sound quality, performance, and resilience that will stand the test of time

(SALEM, Ore.) - If you own an ATV, you probably know how much of a difference a pair of quality speakers can make. There are heaps of models out there, which means that you can find yourself feeling a bit baffled if you want to go through all of the reviews written by previous customers.

To make it a bit easier for you to make up your mind, we have created a short guide that can tell you exactly what aspects are the most important when you’re shopping for the best speakers for ATVs.

Register Now to Learn How to Hunt in Oregon

Safety is emphasized, and each class begins with a safety talk.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Are you new to hunting or out of practice?

Let the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife help show you how to enjoy this sport before fall hunting seasons kick off later this year. Register now for one of the upcoming August and September hunting workshops.

New Fire Restrictions in Western Oregon Begin on Friday

Human activities continue to be the top cause of forest fires in Oregon.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Mark your calendars now, because beginning on Friday the Oregon Department of Forestry is increasing restrictions on forest activities due to the rising fire danger in Western Oregon forest lands.

The "Regulated Use" closure extends restrictions and preventative measures to the public on all private and Bureau of Land Management forest lands in Benton, Lincoln, Polk and southern Yamhill counties.

Oregon State Parks Approves New 70 Mile Scenic Bikeway

The Oregon Scenic Bikeways program now has 12 designated bikeways statewide.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission has approved the new Cascading Rivers Scenic Bikeway.

Experienced riders seeking a challenge will love this 70-mile route of forested splendor paired with a 3,125-foot climb near Estacada and a 1,985-foot climb near Detroit. A shorter, family-friendly ride is available near Estacada on Faraday Road, which is closed to motor vehicles.

The bikeway parallels the Breitenbush River and the nationally designated Wild and Scenic Clackamas River along rocky riffles and quiet pools where native coho, chinook and steelhead seek their ancient spawning beds.

Warning Issued for Foster Reservoir Users This Summer

Linn County Parks will install extra dock sections at the Lewis Creek moorages to extend them into deeper water.

(SWEET HOME, Ore. ) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers alerts boaters and other users of Foster Reservoir near Sweet Home, Ore., that the reservoir has been filled to an elevation of 635 feet above sea level for the summer of 2014; about two feet lower than usual.

All boat ramps and Edgewater Marinas should still be accessible.

Oregon Fall Hunt Tag Draw Results Now Available

ODFW no longer mails postcard notifications of draw results.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Hunters who applied for a Oregon 2014 fall controlled hunt can find out now if they drew the tag through the Hunting Resources section of ODFW’s website or by calling (503) 947-6102 or (800) 708-1782 (calls made within Oregon only).

Oregonians Urged to Leave Young Deer Alone

These acts of kindness do more harm than good.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says in just the past two weeks, wildlife biologists have reported several instances of people taking young deer fawns out of the wild.

ODFW says a well-meaning person finds a young deer fawn alone in the wild, assumes it is lost, orphaned or hurt, and takes it home with them to nurse it back to health. Not only is this a bad idea, it’s against the law.

Daily Fish Bag Limit Doubled at EE Wilson Pond

Under the new rules, effective today through June 30, anglers are permitted to keep up to 10 trout and 10 bass.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Tuesday that it has doubled the daily bag limit on trout and bass at EE Wilson Pond near Corvallis.

Animal Trapping Records Reveal Strong Wolf Effect Across North America

As coyotes have expanded in North America, they have become a major cause of concern for the livestock industry.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - Scientists have used coyote and red fox fur trapping records across North America to document how the presence of wolves influences the balance of smaller predators further down the food chain.

From Alaska and Yukon to Nova Scotia and Maine, the researchers have demonstrated that a “wolf effect” exists, favoring red foxes where wolves are present and coyotes where wolves are absent.

New Archery Range Opens at EE Wilson Wildlife Area Near Corvallis

The Archery Park is open from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - Archers and bow hunters of all skill levels are welcome at ODFW’s new E.E. Wilson Archery Park at EE Wilson Wildlife Area (29555 Camp Adair Road, Monmouth), which is now open to the public.

The new Archery Park offers a five-target range for beginners that can accommodate up to 10 shooters. There is also an eight-target general range for up to 16 shooters at a time.