For readers in Oregon, this page covers leisure trends, craft and trade developments, community interest groups, recreational equipment and participant achievements. Reporting tracks the evolution of free time activities across the state.
The proposed constitutional amendment would make hunting, fishing, and trapping fundamental rights in Oregon.
Live Poll
Should Oregon's constitution protect hunting, fishing, and farming as fundamental rights?
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Should local governments spend public money on wetland and river restoration projects?
Partners behind the Lower Klamath Lake Reconnection Project have completed its first design phase and will now evaluate five options.
Remains found on South Sister last month are believed to belong to Corwin Osborne, who vanished in the Three Sisters Wilderness in 2001.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is accepting applications for a regional advisory committee seat.
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Should Oregon reopen the harvest of yelloweye rockfish now that the population is considered rebuilt?
The state commission will vote on December 11 regarding new recreational and commercial fishing limits for the species.
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Do you believe campaign contributions from large corporations influence the decisions of your elected officials?
State Attorney General Dan Rayfield accepted $25,000 in donations from LuckyLand and FanDuel this September.
This section follows emerging interest groups, the growth of leisure industries, recreational hobbyist achievements and the impact of craft culture on the regional economy. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties where diverse pastimes take hold. Natural resources and regional geography often dictate which pastimes gain momentum or face new limitations. Participation levels and the availability of specialized supplies act as the primary factors that shift these trends over time.
