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Wednesday, November 27, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 7 2020 fishing/hunting regulations now available The 2020 Sport Fishing and Big Game Hunting Regulations are now avail- able in stores, ODFW offices and online at http://www. eregulations.com/ Changes from 2019 are listed in the <What9s New= section under the table of contents and are identified by yellow highlighted text throughout the regulations. As part of efforts to improve protections for mature spawning-size stur- geon, seasonal Columbia River no-fishing sanctuar- ies for these fish have been expanded and closure time extended. Big game hunters face more significant changes. A multi-year effort has been underway to improve and simplify big game regula- tions to make them more consistent, simpler where possible, and in tune with current populations and issues, ODFW reports. This year more than ever, hunters who apply for con- trolled hunts need to care- fully check their hunt num- ber. Many controlled hunts have been consolidated into larger areas and/or have lon- ger seasons and boundaries of many controlled hunts were expanded or made simpler. Maps for these hunts will be available on MyODFW.com in 2020. Hunters should note that hunts that were formerly called <centerfire= sea- sons or commonly referred to as <rifle= seasons, are now <Any Legal Weapon Seasons.= This change was made to make it more clear to hunters that they are not limited to only using a rifle for these hunts; it is legal for hunters to use any legal shotgun, bow, muzzleloader, or handgun. For example, most hunters with a Western Oregon Deer tag typically hunt with a rifle, but if they prefer they can use this tag to hunt the season with a bow instead of hunting the regular archery season. New for 2020, hunters with access to private land in areas of chronic elk damage (see map) can choose the new General Season Antlerless Elk Damage tag as their elk hunt. This new hunt is meant to address chronic elk dam- age and address increasing private land elk populations. Several elk seasons east of the Cascades will shift from general season to controlled hunts in 2020 to improve bull ratios and hunt quality. This means hunters will need to apply to hunt Rocky Mountain elk season in the Hood- White River-Maupin-Biggs- Columbia Basin units and in units on the eastern flank of the Cascades (formerly in Cascade elk general season). Western Oregon general season buck deer hunters will be able to take a spike in the 2020 season as the new bag limit is <any buck with vis- ible antler.= There are suffi- cient bucks in the population to support increased harvest and the change may also help the buck deer popula- tion, as hunters will be able to remove deer in poorer condition and the bucks that are genetically inclined to remain spikes. Finally, due to a printing error, the Maupin unit is col- ored as black and appears to be closed to hunting during general deer archery season in the printed hunting regula- tions. The unit is not closed and the online version is correct. PHOTO PROVIDED For more information on the changes to 2020 big game hunting regulations, visit We are thankful for all our customers. We wish you safe travels and a Happy Thanksgiving! DINING & TAKE-OUT until midnight every night SS • AUTO • HOME • HEALTH • LIFE • BUSINE 541-549-RIBS 541-549-3172 1-800-752-8540 190 E. Cascade Ave. 704 W. Hood Ave., Sisters Menu at SistersSaloon.net FARM • RENTAL https://myodfw.com/articles/ whats-new-2020-changes- big-game-regulations. The weather is turning — don’t forget the birds! We have several varieties of seed available! 102 E. Main Ave. | 541-549-4151 Your passport to a world of fine cuisine... SW E D E N Wednesday, December 11, 3-4 p.m. Enjoy a demo of some tasty food, play trivia, and win prizes! HOSPICE CARE & MEDICATIONS RSVP to 541-549-5634 by Th ursday of the prior week. Join us for this free informational talk presented by Dr. Reinhardt Luxury Senior Assisted & Independent Living Your presence at each dinner earns you $250 credit as a future Seasons resident.* Attend three consecutive dinners and double your credit; bring a friend and triple it! Free to nvite e; i everyon iend! a fr *Must be 62 years or older and move in before 12-31-19. 541-549-5634 Come for free lunch and a tour! 411 E. Carpenter Ln., Sisters www.Th eLodgeInSisters.com Hospice care is dedicated to achieving the highest quality of life through the alleviation of pain and symptoms, at all times allowing the person to maintain control and dignity throughout their illness. We hope to help take the anxiety out of the word hospice, and simplify one of the greatest Medicare benefi ts available. Friends, Family, and Business Professionals Welcome! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 2 PM Refreshments and snacks will be available!