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MARCH 15, 2024
NRD hosting Hunters
Education Field Day
The Natural Resources Department Parks and Recreation program is
coordinating a Hunters Education Field Day on Saturday, April 13 at the
Natural Resources offi ce, 47010 S.W. Hebo Road.
Registration for the class is at myodfw.com/articles/hunter-educa-
tion-classes-fi eld-days.
There is a $10 per student fee for the class. It will be open to both Tribal
and community members ages 12 to 17. The class is only the fi eld day and
all students must have attended either a conventional course or an online
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course prior to the fi eld day. There will be limited spots for the fi eld day.
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fi ed hunter education class prior to hunting, unless
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are participating
-Brene Brown
in the Mentor Youth Hunter Program.
The minimum age to hunt big game is 12 at the time of the hunt and
hunters age 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult 21 years
of age or older when hunting unless on land owned by a parent or legal
guardian.
Hunter education can be completed with a conventional classroom
course or online course with a hands-on fi eld day. Students must attend
all sessions of the course they sign up for.
For a full list of youth hunter regulations, visit myodfw.com/articles/
hunting-opportunities-youth.
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Tribal Council
Secretary Michael
Cherry attends Tribal
Elected Official
Academy training
Grand Ronde Tribal Council
Secretary Micheal Cherry
recently attended the Tribal
Elected Official Training
at the ilani Casino Resort
in Washington. Cherry sat
down with the Smoke Sig-
nals podcast to share what
she learned from the three-
day training and how she plans to apply it in Grand Ronde.
For more information, contact
Kamiah Koch at 503-879-1461 or
kamiah.koch@grandronde.org
(971) 318-3459
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CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE
FAMILY FISHING DAY
The Hebo Ranger District invites You for
the Family Fishing Day in the Forest
When:
FLU/COVID PRECAUTIONS
- Please do not attend if
you are experiencing
symptoms or are
positive for FLU/COVID
- Keep your social
distance, 6 Feet apart.
- Clean your hands
frequently.
- Face mask use is
optional and for your
own safety.
Thanks!!!
Where:
June 17, 2024, from 09:00 am
to 02:00 pm.
Hebo Lake in Hebo, OR.
Fishing Contest and Prizes for Children
(4-15 years old)
We will have fishing poles and reels, bait,
and free fishing lessons available.
Parking is free, and kids under 12 years old
won’t need a Fishing License. For people
12 years and up, a Fishing License is
required for this event.
SPRING
S P R I N G
CARNIVAL
C A R N I V A L
Thursday, April 4th, 2024
From 4pm to 6:30 pm
Come join us at the Tribal gym for some
family fun!
There will be a Cake Walk, Ring Toss, and other
fun activities.
Boxed dinners and drinks will be provided.
PLEASE CONTACT THE
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT WITH
ANY QUEUESTIONS
503-879-2275