08-18-2007, 02:10 AM
Vaux's Swifts: The migration has begun
From late August to early September, swifts gather at migratory roosts-which include chimneys and large hollow trees-before traveling to their winter homes in Central and South America. Look for large chimneys in urban areas to view the fall migration of the Vaux's Swifts. In Portland, visit Chapman Elementary School. At the Oregon City High School's large brick chimney, you can see thousands of birds inhabiting a single roost site. In Roseburg, look for evening flight displays especially at Fir Grove Park.
Ocean Fishing
Fishing excitement continues at many docks where anglers may be seen landing halibut, tuna and salmon from a single trip. Tuna fishing off the Oregon coast continues to be good, with anglers averaging five albacore each. Most catches are being made about 20 miles offshore. See the Marine Zone report for more information.
August: Hunting for the fastest animal in Oregon
The month of August means pronghorn time for the Oregon hunter fortunate enough to hold tags for the fastest land mammal in North America. Wildlife biologists set just under 4,000 pronghorn antelope tags for the 2007 season, a 2 percent increase from last year. Openings are staggered across the months of August and September, with most controlled seasons opening Aug. 18.
Pronghorn antelope live primarily in grasslands but can also be found in brushlands and deserts. Populations are doing very well in the southeast corner of the state (Lake and Harney County) with declining habitat and predation taking a greater toll in other regions.
Pronghorn hunting season coincides with fire season, so hunters need to carefully check fire closures before heading out.
Deer and elk bow hunters: Deadline to purchase tags is August 24
Oregon is one of the only Western states with a general bow season for elk. Don't miss out on a bow hunting opportunity by missing the tag sale deadline of Aug. 24. Deer tags will cost Oregon residents $19.50 and elk tags are $34.50, available at license agents and many ODFW
From late August to early September, swifts gather at migratory roosts-which include chimneys and large hollow trees-before traveling to their winter homes in Central and South America. Look for large chimneys in urban areas to view the fall migration of the Vaux's Swifts. In Portland, visit Chapman Elementary School. At the Oregon City High School's large brick chimney, you can see thousands of birds inhabiting a single roost site. In Roseburg, look for evening flight displays especially at Fir Grove Park.
Ocean Fishing
Fishing excitement continues at many docks where anglers may be seen landing halibut, tuna and salmon from a single trip. Tuna fishing off the Oregon coast continues to be good, with anglers averaging five albacore each. Most catches are being made about 20 miles offshore. See the Marine Zone report for more information.
August: Hunting for the fastest animal in Oregon
The month of August means pronghorn time for the Oregon hunter fortunate enough to hold tags for the fastest land mammal in North America. Wildlife biologists set just under 4,000 pronghorn antelope tags for the 2007 season, a 2 percent increase from last year. Openings are staggered across the months of August and September, with most controlled seasons opening Aug. 18.
Pronghorn antelope live primarily in grasslands but can also be found in brushlands and deserts. Populations are doing very well in the southeast corner of the state (Lake and Harney County) with declining habitat and predation taking a greater toll in other regions.
Pronghorn hunting season coincides with fire season, so hunters need to carefully check fire closures before heading out.
Deer and elk bow hunters: Deadline to purchase tags is August 24
Oregon is one of the only Western states with a general bow season for elk. Don't miss out on a bow hunting opportunity by missing the tag sale deadline of Aug. 24. Deer tags will cost Oregon residents $19.50 and elk tags are $34.50, available at license agents and many ODFW