March 6, 2013
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Northeast Zone weekly hunting report
NORTHEAST ZONE HUNTING OPEN: COUGAR, COYOTE, SPRING BEAR, SPRING TURKEY
Northeast Zone weekly wildlife viewing report
Northeast Zone VIEWING GRANT COUNTY Bighorn sheep can be viewed along the South Fork of the John Day. The first ducklings and goselings are being seen in the valley. As spring progresses it is important to remember to leave any baby wildlife where you found them. It usually won’t be long before mom returns to check on them. A few sandhill cranes can still be heard as they migrate back through the valley.
Northeast Zone weekly hunting report
NORTHEAST ZONE HUNTING OPEN: COUGAR, COYOTE, SPRING BEAR, SPRING TURKEY
Nrtheast Zone weekly fishing report
Weekend fishing opportunities The road to Magone Lake is open and early season fishing for brook trout should be good. Twin, Weston and South Umatilla Forest ponds have been stocked and fishing should be good.
Northeast Zone weekly hunting report
NORTHEAST ZONE HUNTING OPEN: COUGAR, COYOTE, SPRING BEAR, SPRING TURKEY
Northeast Zone weekly fishing report
NORTHEAST ZONE FISHING Weekend fishing opportunities The road to Magone Lake is open and early season fishing for brook trout should be good. Peach and Roulet ponds have been stocked with larger, one-pound trout and fishing should be good.
Northeast Zone weekly wildlife viewing report
Morrow, Gilliam and Wheeler Counties The signs of spring are all here in the Heppner area. Sandhill cranes have been seen heading north for the summer. The official first sign of spring for the Heppner area, a Say’s phoebe has been seen and heard in the area. The earliest of our summer migrants are starting to appear.
Northeast Zone weekly hunting report
NORTHEAST ZONE HUNTING OPEN: COUGAR, COYOTE, SPRING BEAR, SPRING TURKEY
Northeast Zone weekly fishing report
Weekend fishing opportunities Spring has arrived in the Hermiston area, McNary, Hatrock and Tatone ponds continue to be stocked and should provide a good early season fishing opportunity. The road to Magone Lake is open and early season fishing for brook trout should be good. Peach and Roulet ponds will be stocked with larger, one-pound trout this week.
Northeast Zone weekly wildlife viewing report
Morrow, Gilliam and Wheeler Counties The signs of spring are all here in the Heppner area. Sandhill cranes have been seen heading north for the summer. The official first sign of spring for the Heppner area, a Say’s phoebe has been seen and heard in the area. The earliest of our summer migrants are starting to appear. Long billed curlews can be seen in a few wheat stubble fields. Mobs of ravens can be seen in the foothills as can golden eagles. There are still a few rough-legged hawks in the area and can be seen in the north half of the District. Short-eared owl can be seen along the grasslands of the north end of the District.
Northeast Zone weekly hunting report
NORTHEAST ZONE HUNTING OPEN: COUGAR, COYOTE, SPRING BEAR, SPRING TURKEY
Northeast Zone weekly fishing report
Weekend fishing opportunities Surplus steelhead have been stocked in Marr Pond offering a great opportunity for young anglers to catch a large fish. Spring has arrived in the Hermiston area, McNary, Hatrock and Tatone ponds have been stocked and should provide a good early season angling opportunity
Northeaset Zone weekly wildlife viewing report
Morrow, Gilliam and Wheeler Counties The signs of spring are all here in the Heppner area. Sandhill cranes have been seen heading north for the summer. The official first sign of spring for the Heppner area, a Say’s phoebe has been seen and heard in the area. The earliest of our summer migrants are starting to appear. Long billed curlews can be seen in a few wheat stubble fields. Mobs of ravens can be seen in the foothills as can golden eagles. There are still a few rough-legged hawks in the area and can be seen in the north half of the District. Short-eared owl can be seen along the grasslands of the north end of the District. Our year-round resident raptors, red-tailed hawks, Northern harriers, and American kestrels are all easily found. Heppner’s merlin has been seen in the area as well. Prairie falcons can also be seen in the area, although much rarer to be found. Sharp-shinned hawks can be seen along the riparian areas of the north half of the District. Western meadowlarks can be seen in most grassland areas. In the yards of the district, one can find the common songbirds around the feeder. Dark-eyed juncos, song sparrows, house sparrows, white-crowned sparrows are all easily found. American gold finches and Rufus sided towhees can also be see in the Heppner area.
Northeast Zone weekly hunting report
OPEN: COUGAR, COYOTE, SPRING BEAR (controlled seasons open April 1 and April 15, see regs) Phillip W. Schneider and Elkhorn wildlife areas are currently closed to public access.
Northeast Zone weekly fishing report
NORTHEAST ZONE FISHING Weekend fishing opportunities Fishing for holdover trout has been pretty good in Holliday Park, Cavender, Long Creek and Peach ponds. Spring has arrived in the Hermiston area, McNary, Hatrock and Tatone ponds received the first trout stockings of the season last week, and should provide a good early season angling opportunity
Northeast Zone fishing report
Weekend fishing opportunities Fishing for holdover trout has been pretty good in Holliday Park, Cavender, Long Creek and Peach ponds. Surplus steelhead have been stocked in Marr Pond offering a great opportunity for young anglers to catch a big fish. Spring has arrived in the Hermiston area, McNary, Hatrock and Tatone ponds received the first trout stockings of the season this week, and should provide a good early season angling opportunity.
Northeast Zone wildlife viewing
Morrow, Gilliam and Wheeler Counties Rough-legged hawks can be seen throughout most of the north half of the District. Short-eared owl can be seen along the grasslands of the north end of the District. Our year-round resident raptors, red-tailed hawks, Northern harriers, and American kestrels are all easily found. Heppner’s merlin has been seen in the area as well. The remaining ravens are our resident population, the mobs have headed south. Prairie falcons can also be seen in the area, although much rarer to be found. Sharp-shinned hawks can be seen along the riparian areas of the north half of the District.
Northeast zone fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing report
Hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing reports covering from Oregon's Northeast Zone.
Northeast zone hunting update
NORTHEAST ZONE HUNTING OPEN: COUGAR, COYOTE Phillip W. Schneider and Elkhorn wildlife areas are currently closed to public access. Mandatory Reporting Thanks to all hunters who reported their 2012 tags on time. Hunters who did not report 2012 deer and elk tags on time will pay a $25 penalty fee when they purchase a 2014 hunting license.
Northeast zone fishing update
FISHING Weekend fishing opportunities The Wallowa River is heating up and steelhead are present in catchable numbers throughout the river. Fishing for holdover trout has been pretty good in Holliday Park, Cavender and Long Creek ponds.
Northeast zone wildlife viewing
Morrow, Gilliam and Wheeler Counties Rough-legged hawks can be seen throughout most of the north half of the District. Short-eared owl can be seen along the grasslands of the north end of the District. Our year-round resident raptors, red-tailed hawks, Northern harriers, and American kestrels are all easily found. Heppner’s merlin has been seen in the area as well. The remaining ravens are our resident population, the mobs have headed south. Prairie falcons can also be seen in the area, although much rarer to be found. Sharp-shinned hawks can be seen along the riparian areas of the north half of the District.
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