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TUMALO, OR -- Several popular local areas managed by the Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close to the public next year, to protect the habitat of nesting eagles and prairie falcons. Ac...

The Bureau of Land Management plans to close six areas in Central Oregon to protect habitat for federally protected raptors during breeding and nesting periods.

While an influx of baitfish has Boston bass biting, the black sea bass and fluke action in Buzzards Bay has been excellent and tuna have been chasing sand eels up through the SW Corner of Stellwagen Bank.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing seasonal wildlife closures to protect bald eagles, golden eagles, and prairie falcons during sensitive nesting periods. Harassment by humans – unintentional or deliberate – is a leading cause of nest failure or abandonment for these birds of prey. People walking, riding, or even being within view near a nest can cause an adult bird to abandon it. If a nest is abandoned, the eggs can get cold, the young may not get fed, and the nest will be ...

High Desert Getaway (Collaboration between Murdough Design and Maryann Thompson Architects) by Murdough Design

Local female climber, relatively new to Bend, talks about solving puzzles, rock climbs and the future