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Oregon Hunters Association Offers Reward Related to Illegal Killing of Three Buck Deer

A reward of $500 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the illegal killing of the three buck deer in Wasco County.

(WAMIC) - The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is investigating the illegal killing of three large buck deer near Sportsman's Park west of Wamic.

A reward of $500 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible.

From early November through late December, 2006, three large buck deer were shot within 200 yards of each other near Sportsman's Park.

Oregon Hunters Take Note: Wildfire Threat Remains High Throughout The State

Oregon hunters have a solid track record when it comes to fire safety in the woods. Over the past 10 years, hunter-caused fires accounted for only one percent of the total acres burned on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry.

(SALEM) - As hunters head out in coming days, they should keep fire precaution in mind.

Even as fall and rain approaches, officials warn, forests in many parts of the state remain very dry, and the danger of starting a wildfire persists.

Just as the seasonal transition occurs almost imperceptibly, so do wildfire season and hunting season often overlap. On an early morning in September, fire seems an unlikely visitor to the forest.

Hunters Asked to Avoid Wildfire Areas

Before heading afield, hunters are advised to find out if there are any large wildfires in their hunting areas.

(SALEM) - Currently, the map of Oregon is dotted with large fires and fire complexes. For their own safety and to avoid impeding firefighting operations, hunters would do well to avoid the sites of major fires, the Oregon Department of Forestry announced today.

Often, forest roads around a wildfire are closed to the public. And even on roads that remain open, hunters may encounter firefighting vehicles.

The location of active wildfires in the state can be found on the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center's website...

Law Enforcement Program Keeps 300,000 Acres Open to Public Hunting

(NEWPORT) - Nearly 300,000 acres of private timberlands in Lincoln County will remain open to public hunting with help from a $20,000 Access and Habitat Program grant.

The funds will be used toward the cost of hiring a police deputy to conduct law enforcement patrols during the 2006-2007 hunting season.

Traditionally, forest landowners have allowed the public to hunt on their properties. But Lincoln County private forest landowners are experiencing high levels of garbage dumping, trespassing, vandalism and other violations on their land. Without law enforcement support to provide landowners with security, many would close their properties to the public.

Leftover Controlled Hunt Tags go on Sale Saturday

(SALEM) - Hunters still seeking a controlled hunt tag can purchase from 933 leftover deer and elk tags on Saturday at 10:00 AM.

The tags, which tend to sell out in minutes, are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis at more than 500 licensed retailers statewide.

ODFW offices will not be open to sell tags on Saturday. The tags will be sold at regular prices for resident and nonresident hunters.