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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced Thursday that a portion of the Snake River is now open for chinook salmon fishing. 

An WDFW official says there has been an unexpectedly strong return of chinook enabling the department to provide this oppotunity to fisherman.  This marks the first time in 20 years anglers will have an opportunity to fish hatchery-reared salmon.

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Oregon Peak Adventures and Portland Community College have paired up to offer a Hike the Blast Course through the Recreation and Wellness Department.  The course is a 12 mile hike in the mountains blast zone and covers crossing the Pumice Plain to Loowit Falls located at the base of “The Breech.”  Participants will hike to Windy Ridge from there and be picked up.  The course includes a classroom orientation on October 2, 2008 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm. The hike will be on October 5.  The area is rich in history and natural beauty. Participants will get to discuss the 1980 eruption and how the area has changed and grown since the blast.

The course costs $150 per person plus $29 for tuition.

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Through proper care and maintenance you can keep a knife in good working condition for years. Keeping a blade sharpened is fundamental to ensuring a long life for your knife. There are a number of options available to you when you’re looking for a knife sharpener, from simple whet stones to more complex electric sharpeners. Not every type of knife sharpener will be right for everyone, of course, or even for every knife.

One thing that you should consider is how much work you want to put in to sharpening your knives.  Manual knife sharpeners and whet stones can give you more precision while sharpening your knives, but require a lot more work to create a good edge.  Electric knife sharpeners may not be quite as precise, but are less likely to miss spots or create an uneven edge.  You should also keep in mind the types of knives that you’ll be sharpening, as certain types of knives require specific sharpening tools.  Solid blades can use most types, whereas serrated blades require special attachments so that you don’t damage the knife itself.  Regardless of the knife sharpener that you choose, be sure that you always follow the directions to prevent damaging your blade or the sharpener itself.

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There is a lot to know about hunting, tracking and dressing deer.  Whether you are a young man preparing for his first hunt with his dad or middle-aged man interested in joining some friends on a deer hunt this season, it is important to have a good grasp of the basics so that you can go into the wilderness with confidence. Preparation is key to both hunting safety as well as a successful excursion.

Sportsman’s Warehouse is offering new hunters a Deer Hunting 101 class this Saturday, September 27 at their Salem, Oregon store.  Participants will learn basic deer hunting how-tos and get to talk with NW hunting experts about their tricks and strategies for area hunting. 

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REI Portland is holding a Wilderness Survival Clinic at its downtown store this Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 7:00pm.  Participants in the free workshop will learn basics of shelter, water, fire and food from TrackersNW experts.

Topics include foraging for wild edibles, starting fires without matches, filtering water and building a quick shelter to protect you from the elements. Participants will also learn what outdoor equipment is essential for survival and how best to pack it.

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