Landowners can get free wildlife forage seed next Thursday thanks to generous donations from the Rogue Valley, Curry, Josephine, and State-level Chapters of the Oregon Hunters Association, matched with federal funds granted to the Department of Fish and Wildlife through the Pittman-Robertson Act’s Wildlife Restoration Program. Landowners are eligible for[Read More…]
Outdoors
Court Order Delays Wild Horse Rescue
The Bureau of Land Management has postponed a planned wild horse rescue operation on Riddle Mountain after a temporary restraining order was issued in connection with ongoing litigation. The operation had been scheduled to begin Sept. 9. According to the BLM, the herd faces severe shortages of food and water[Read More…]
New Machine Gun Range Breaks Ground
The Oregon National Guard and U.S. Navy broke ground Sept. 9 on a new Multi-Purpose Machine Gun Range at the Naval Weapons Systems Training Facility, launching construction on a project more than two decades in the making. The $12 million facility will be Oregon’s first and only Army-standard crew-served weapons[Read More…]
ODOT Road Construction Update For September 16, 2026
Motorists traveling through Jackson and Josephine counties should watch for lane closures, reduced speeds, and construction crews in several highway work zones. JACKSON COUNTY Work continues on the $6.1 million Lost Creek Lake Bridge project between mileposts 35.2 and 35.5. The project includes repairs and upgrades to the bridge deck,[Read More…]
Fielder Mountain Fire Followed A Straight Line
When Jackson County Fire District 1 Chief Mike Hammond reported on his perspective of the Fielder Mountain Fire Aug. 13-14 to the district’s board of directors on Wed., Sept. 9, he was still amazed. “It’s amazing to me even today that we did not lose any structures out there (on[Read More…]
Ten Rafts High: Record-Breaking Run
A group of Josephine County rafters took river recreation to new heights Friday by successfully navigating the Rogue River aboard a stack of 10 inflatable rafts. The boats were placed one on top of another and carefully secured before the towering structure was launched. Despite the unusual height and balancing[Read More…]
Hazard Tree Removal To Cause Delays
Drivers traveling Interstate 5 south of Canyonville should prepare for weekday delays beginning Monday, Sept. 14, as crews remove several dozen fire-damaged trees along the highway. Tree-cutting operations are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through the end of September. Rolling slowdowns will be used in[Read More…]
Free Wildlife Forage Seed To Southern Oregon Landowners
Southern Oregon landowners will have an opportunity to pick up free wildlife forage seed later this month through a program aimed at improving habitat on private property. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will distribute free seed beginning at 7 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at locations in Central Point,[Read More…]
Check Out The Big Game Forecast Online
An exceptionally mild and warm 2025-‘26 winter across much of Oregon has provided good overwinter survival for Oregon’s deer and elk herds. Drought-impacted areas got a short reprieve in spring before dry conditions returned in late summer. Recent rains with cooler temperatures offer a temporary fix as fall moves into[Read More…]
Wildfire Danger Remains Across Oregon
Summer may be winding down, but wildfire season isn’t necessarily following the calendar. The Bureau of Land Management is reminding residents and visitors that fire danger remains a concern on public lands throughout Oregon and Washington, where more than 2.5 million acres have already burned this year. Although cooler nights[Read More…]