FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2016 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS — 7 Outdoor Rec / Sports Chinook season on the Imnaha Cycling Classic to close July 3 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The Chinook salmon season on the Imnaha River will close July 3. According to Jeff Yanke, fi sh biologist in Enter- prise, the fi shery will close because the annual harvest limit will be reached on the closure date. “Based on catch rates observed last week in the fi shery, we expect to reach our harvest limit by Sun- day”, he explained. With a relatively modest return of Chinook salmon to the Imnaha, Yanke expected a shorter dura- tion fi shery in 2016. “We did not see a very large run this year, but there was some good fi shing oppor- tunities provided”, he said. Chinook fi sheries in the Imnaha are managed on limits of hatchery adults that can be harvested or wild adults that can be released. Fishery managers con- sistently monitor angler effort and catch rates in the fi shery to estimate harvest and catch, which is weighed against an- nual limits. When harvest approaches the prescribed limits, managers close the fi shery. New wolf kill confirmed Date Investigated: 6/28/2016 General Area: Kuhn Ridge area – public land General situation and animal information: On the morning of 6/28/2016 some fi rewood cutters found a calf dead on a USFS grazing allotment. Wolf depredation was suspected and ODFW investigated the same day. The 4-month-old calf was determined to have died the night of 6/27/2016. The carcass was mostly intact, but some muscle tissue of the right hind leg and most of the internal organs had been consumed. Physical evidence of attack by a predator: Pre- mortem bite marks and severe subcutaneous and intramuscular hemorrhag- ing were found on the rear of the upper hind legs on both sides, as was also found on the neck, throat, and ears. A few premortem bite wounds were also found on the rib areas be- hind both front elbows. Evidence that the preda- tor was a wolf: Several paired bite wounnds which could be measured had a spacing of 1-1/2 to 2 inches. Numerous bite scrapes on the hide were 1/8 to 1/4 inch wide and up to 4 inches long. The loca- tions of the bite wounds on the hind leg and behind the elbow of the dead calf are commonly observed attack points for wolves. There was deep tissue shredding under the bite marks on the hindquarters and neck. Evidence of wolf pres- ence near the time of the animal(s) death/injury: Nu- merous fresh wolf tracks were observed for an area of 20x60 yards around the carcass. Two wolves of the Shamrock Pack were con- fi rmed by GPS radio collar data to have been either at the site of the carcass or in the area during the time the calf died. OR23 was within 50 yards of the carcass at 10 p.m. and midnight on 6/27/2016 and OR41 was 1.7 miles away at 6pm on 6/27/2016. Recent wolf depredation in the same or nearby area: A llama was confi rmed killed by the Shamrock Pack 15 miles north of this site on 5/9/2016. Summary: The loca- tions, as well as the num- ber, size and spacing of the bite wounds are similar to those observed on other confi rmed calf depreda- tions by wolves. This com- bined with the presence of wolf tracks and GPS radio collar data made proximal to the time of death were adequate to confi rm this incident as a wolf depreda- tion by multiple wolves of the Shamrock Pack. Powder River Sportsman list out upcoming matches The Powder River Sports- man's Club’s upcoming summer matches and events are as follow: USPSA Practical Pistol: July 24, August 28. 1911 U.S. Cavalry Dismounted Qualifi cation Course match: August 28 after the USPSA match. 1911 .45acp only. 1000 Yard Benchrest: July 30, August 27. Steel Varmint Silhouette: July 16, August 21. Cowboy Action: July 9, August 13. Service Rifl e Match: July 10. The Powder River Pis- tolettes (ladies group) are meeting at the range July 26, August 30. Contact Buck Buckner for more information at 541-523-6109. “It grows a little bit up and down depending on what other races are on the calendar,” Corrine Vegter said. They are working to increase the number of racers to 500 in the future. According to Corrine Vegter, this race is one of the fi rst that has equality for women with equal pay and distance. In most races, men would be paid $2,000 and women $200. “We think this race is a good race, to be a good ex- ample, and show that women can race the same distances and they deserve equal pay. So that is what we do—make sure they get equal prize money,” said Corrine Vegter. In this race, the women had their own race mechanic in the fi eld, as the men do. “A lot of races don’t have a mechanic for the women,” explained Corrine Vegter. “And the other thing that makes this race a little bit different than a lot of races is we have far more support cars in every single category.” To support the racers they had a lead car, a sweeper and three wheel cars for riders with fl at tires. No one was left alone in this race and had constant support. On Sunday, they had three medical cars with an EMT and a medical doctor. Nadine Carter participated in this year’s Cycling Clas- sic. Carter traveled to Baker from Boise, Idaho and has been a mountain biker for most of her adult life. This event was Carter’s fi rst stage race and she is ranked in category four of the women’s categories. “I actually was going to do this last year but I just de- cided there was no way I was in shape for it so this is my goal, for the year is to fi nish this race,” stated Carter. “We love coming to Baker City. I’m from Boise, Idaho, and so we like any excuse to come to Baker.” In preparation for a race as this, Carter explained she spent time on her bike, riding and climbing. Eating and drinking a lot before the race helped to keep her hydrated and with energy for the race. Stage one of the event was a 40-mile ride in the Baker and Keating Valley. Stage two was a one mile uphill race against the clock. Stage three was an eleven mile race against the clock. Stage four was a 1K course downtown Baker. Finally, stage fi ve was an 85-mile “Queen Stage” through Union and Baker County to the Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort in the Elkhorns. Swim meet results Fire restrictions announced Vale, Ore. – With temperatures rising and relative humidity decreas- ing, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Vale District is releasing Emergency Fire Prevention Orders which go into effect on June 29, 2016. The rules apply to all public lands managed by the Vale District BLM as well as project lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR). Beginning on Wednes- day June 29 the following orders are in effect: 1. You must not build, maintain or attend a camp, stove, or charcoal briquette fi re. Liquid and bottled gas stoves and heaters are allowed. If these items are used outside of established recreation sites, they must be used within an area at least ten feet in diameter that is barren or clear of all fl ammable materials. 2. Do not smoke outside of a vehicle, trailer or building except within areas free of fl ammable materials at least six feet in diameter or aboard boats on rivers and lakes. 3. Do not use any kind Why advertise with us? David Conn david@thebakercountypress.com or call 541.523.5524 Baker City, Haines • Low rates per column inch & promotional deals • Color at no additional charge as space permits • Friendly, professional sales staff Wendee Morrissey wendee@thebakercountypress. com or call 541.805.1688. Sumpter, Bates, Richland, Halfway, Medical Springs, Keating Family owned and operated. Packed with local news! • All display ads are also posted to our Facebook page, which means thousands of individuals see your ad from that source alone. We’re the only local paper that offers this service! of fi rework, pyrotechnics or exploding targets. 4. Do not operate a chainsaw—these tools can throw sparks and cause fi res. 5. Do not park your vehicle or operate any type of internal combustion engines (generators, lawn equipment, etc.) in an area that is not free of fl am- mable material. 6. Do not operate any motor vehicles outside of existing roads or road- ways—including cross- country travel until the order is rescinded. 7. Do not operate any automobile or motorized equipment that is wider than 50 inches or has a dry weight of 800 pounds or more, on public lands without a shovel at least 26 inches in length with a blade at least eight inches wide. Also required is a container holding at least one gallon of water or a fully-charged fi re extin- guisher of at least two and a half pounds. There are criminal pen- alties for violating the fi re restrictions including fi nes and jail time. “Wildfi res are incredibly dangerous, destructive, and expensive,” said Don Gon- zalez, Vale BLM District Manager. “We’re asking our community to help us protect lives, property and resources with these restrictions.” These orders remain in effect until they are rescinded. If you see or suspect a wildfi re, call the Vale BLM Fire Dispatch Center at 541-473-6295. Submitted Photo. Riana Scott and Jared Miller. The La Grande Swim Club sent four athletes to the Howard Jones Senior Meet at Mt. Hood Community Col- lege on June 17-19. Two of the swimmers were from Baker City—Jared Miller (17) and Riana Scott (14). Both athletes represented well, placing in fi nals each day of the meet. The following are their results: Jared 200 Freestyle 12th 400 IM 4th 100 Back 4th 400 Free 12th 200 Back 4th Riana 200 Freestyle 15th 100 Breast 38th 400 IM 5th 50 Free 19th 200 Breast 22nd 400 Free 10th 100 Free 14th 200 Back 11th 200 IM 16th Ladies golf The Baker city ladies golf club hosted an invitational tournament at Quail Ridge golf course on June 15, 2016. 43 women from Quail Ridge Golf Course ( Baker City), LaGrande Country Club, Alpine Meadows GC (Enter- prise), Buffalo Peak (Union), and Purple Sage (Boise) competed in the event. Results follow: Low Gross of the Field: Callie Goss (LaGrande) 1st Flight: Low Gross: Hanne Larson (PSage); 2nd Gross: Doreen Burnham (PSage); Low Net: Kim Tally (LaGrande); 2nd Net: Dana Endicott (PSage) 2nd Flight: Low Gross: Myrna Evans (QRidge); 2nd Gross: Linda Taylor (QRidge) ; Jennifer Godwin (QRidge); Low Net: Karen Woolard (QRidge) 2nd Net: LaDonna Uttenreuther (QRidge)