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Oregon hunters advised to test deer, elk meat for disease
Chronic wasting disease has yet to be found in Oregon, though it could make its way here soon.

Coyote killing contests banned in Oregon
It's now illegal to organize or participate in coyote hunting contests in Oregon.

Pendleton hunter sentenced under harsher poaching laws
Poacher's jail sentence will coincide with the next three elk hunting seasons.

Anti-poaching campaign launches across Oregon
A statewide anti-poaching campaign kicks off Tuesday. It’s to educate the public about recognizing poaching and reporting incidents to authorities.

State wildlife agency places new limits on bow hunting in Northeast Oregon
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has placed new limits on archery hunting for elk in Northeast Oregon.
Decline in number of hunters causing funding problems for Northwest fish and wildlife agencies
Fewer people in the Northwest are learning to hunt, which causes funding problems for state fish and wildlife departments. To solve the funding problem, experienced hunters are teaching newbies how to get involved in the sport.
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Grand Ronde tribes call on Congress to help lift Oregon hunting and fishing restrictions
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde are hoping a bill backed by several members of Oregon's congressional delegation will overturn a decades-old agreement that restricts tribal fishing and hunting.

Oregon hires its first anti-poaching special prosecutor
The Oregon Department of Justice has hired its first-ever anti-poaching prosecutor to crack down on a spike in illegal wildlife killing across the state.
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Federal bills would allow Oregon tribes to renegotiate historic hunting and fishing restrictions
Bills sponsored by U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley would allow two Oregon tribes to renegotiate their hunting and fishing rights.
Oregon officials raise alarms amid ‘frenzy’ of poaching
Oregon police are seeking help in tracking down the people behind “a frenzy” of poaching cases, including one in which a black bear was found decapitated in October.