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OUTDOORS Blue Mountain Eagle A10 Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Youth spike elk, doe hunting opportunities available Blue Mountain Eagle Morrow-Grant County OHV Park is offering oppor- tunities for youth hunting. Applications are avail- able for a youth elk hunt, and requests are being accepted from youth doe hunters. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Oct. 8 for the sec- ond-season youth spike- only hunt, to be returned to the Morrow County Pub- lic Works office in Lex- ington. Grant and Mor- row county residents 12-17 may apply. Up to six appli- cants will be provided with a hunting permission packet. Applicants must have a hunters education certifi- cate, a valid hunting license and will be required to pur- chase a general second sea- son (Nov. 7-15) elk tag prior to the hunt. For a youth doe hunt, youths who have received tags for hunt 648T may request to hunt at the OHV park. Requests will be hon- ored on a first-come, first- served basis. Contact Kirsti Cason at 541-989-9500 for more information before the sea- son opens. Contributed photo Columnist Rod Carpenter’s son poses with a deer shot with a .243. SHOOTING THE BREEZE The little engine that could I Contributed photo Mariah Moulton with a buck she killed last year. Eastern Oregon archery hunters will have to apply for a buck tag in 2021. Eastern Oregon archery deer hunting moves to controlled season next year Blue Mountain Eagle Archery deer hunting in Eastern Oregon will change from a general season to a controlled sea- son next year. The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted the 2021 Big Game Hunting Regula- From: tions including changes to archery deer sea- son and West Cascade elk season at a recent meeting. The West Cascade elk any-legal-weapon season will move three weeks later to improve hunt qual- ity, which will also elimi- nate the seven-day break during general deer sea- son in the Cascades. Commissioners declined to adopt changes that would have allowed big game hunters to use crossbows during any- legal-weapon seasons (when rifles, bows, hand- guns and other weapons are also allowed). Kenneth Delano Mount Vernon, OR 97865 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House The Honorable Chuck Shumer, Senate Minority Leader Subj: Request for policy input basin. It’s also given anglers a chance they hav- en’t had since Ronald Reagan was elected to his first term as president. Jeff Yanke was optimistic about this year’s The first coho fishing season on the Grande run of Lostine River coho Ronde since 1980 started Thursday, Oct. 1. salmon, but he was still sur- prised by how many fish The season will con- tinue through Nov. 30, or began battling their way up until further notice, on the the Columbia River earlier in Grande Ronde from the 2020. Oregon-Washington bor- “This year’s return was Contributed photo/Oregon der upstream to the Grande frankly really unpredict- able,” said Yanke, the dis- Department of Fish and Wildlife Ronde River Road bridge, trict fish biologist at the Ore- Kyle Bratcher of the Oregon De- about 7 miles above Troy. gon Department of Fish and partment of Fish and Wildlife Anglers can keep up to Wildlife’s Enterprise office. with a Lostine River coho salm- two adult coho — ones longer This unexpected bounty on trapped at the Lostine weir in than 20 inches — per day, and has buoyed biologists’ hopes Wallowa County in 2018. up to five jack coho, shorter than 20 inches, per day. about the long-term suc- cess of their effort to reintro- Yanke said coho average duce coho salmon to the Grande Ronde River between 20 and 27 inches. By Jayson Jacoby EO Media Group Dear Congresswoman and Senator: I am doing personal research on current affairs in the United States and am hoping to get your inputs on a few questions that keep coming up during my citizen interviews and discussions: Most of the small town and rural residents I question do not favor the violence and destruction happening in our cities (I am closest to Portland OR and Seattle WA). The liberal administrations at best tolerate the destruction and at worst seem to support the anarchy. Do you think the division between the destroyers and builders can be overcome or are we looking long-term at a Two State Solution? If the socialists are successful in precipitating a second civil war, what will the Republic look like post-civil war? You have not denounced the anarchy and violence so I can only assume you support it. Are you confident in your chances of success in a modern civil war? If the US becomes divided, do you have a picture of what you would suspect the new boundaries and borders will look like? John Day City Council/Grant County Court Do you believe a socialist country and a free republic can coexist with a common border? North and South Korea come to mind. A nation founded in tyranny and lawlessness may have difficulties if it borders a Constitutional Republic based on law and order and god given rights. Do you believe a party that relies on voters who cannot seem to prosper in this historical land of opportunity can thrive in a new nation where motivation, preparation and perspiration are held in such distain? Who will provide the tax money to support the largess necessary to maintain your voter base. Or do you foresee a dictator, where no opposing ideas will need to be considered. Are the astute investors in congress buying Arms and Ammunition stocks while backing a policy of eliminating police forces? Will all security be up to the individual? Will ANTIFA be the backbone of your socialist army when the civil war begins? Thank you for assigning a staffer(s) to respond to my locally important research questions. I am a Navy Vet who spent 22 precious years pushing back against the United Soviet Socialist Republic. We took the socialist out of USSR. I and many others who have seen much of the world are striving to understand why this country we have loved for so many years is imploding before our very eyes. I took the same oath you have taken to defend and protect the Constitution of the United States many times and I have never rescinded that commitment. Respectfully Submitted, P.S. As expected, I got not a word in response. In the old days, some suggested that the .243 was marginal for big deer. Today, however, we are blessed with some exceptional bul- let designs like the Barnes Triple Shock and the Nosler Accubond that perform very well in the .243, making a solid choice for any deer hunting. There are even a few that recommend it for elk. While elk have been taken with the .243, I feel that there are better tools for that job. If you are looking for a go everywhere, do any- thing, everyday carry rifle that will handle everything from mice to mule deer, the .243 Winchester just might be exactly what you are looking for. What is your favorite general purpose rifle? Let us know at shootingthebree- zebme@gmail.com. Rod Carpenter is a husband, father and hunting fool. Surprising coho salmon run results in first chance for anglers since 1980 Aug. 17, 2020 To: To: ntroduced to the world and go with one of the high in 1955, the .243 Win- ballistic coefficient bullets at chester was quickly 105-115 grains. recognized as a little car- The .243 may not look tridge with amazing as sexy as the new versatility. 6 Creedmoor or 6 Nothing more XC, but it is a ballis- tic twin and compo- than the .308 Win- nents are less expen- chester necked sive and much easier down to .243 cali- ber. It was billed as to find. the ideal combina- What really Rod tion varmint-deer makes the .243 shine Carpenter rifle, and it turned is it’s “shootability.” out to be just that. Just about every rifle With a wide variety of bullet that I have shot has shown weights from 50 all the way fine accuracy. As well, the up to 115 grains, it can be recoil is mild enough for tailored to suit many appli- just about everyone. I don’t cations. A 55-grain bullet at care who you are, everyone 3,800 feet per second makes shoots a low-recoiling rifle a very impressive general better than a hard kicker. As varmint round. Jump to a we all know, bullet place- ment trumps everything else 75- or 80-grain for coyotes in cleanly taking game. Not or if the wind is blowing, velocity, bullet weight or and 90- to 100-grain bul- lets are great for deer and energy can make up for a antelope as far as most of us bullet in the wrong place, should be shooting. If you and the mild little .243 helps want to go long range, spin you put it where it needs to on a 7.5- or 8-twist barrel go. S209704-1 October 14, 2020 Grant County Regional Airport 1:00 PM VIRTUAL WORK SESSION Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/333257157 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: + I (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 333-257-157 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/333257157 Please note: As ordered by Governor Brown, face masks are required for entrance to the building and social distancing guide lines will be maintained for participants. Seating is limited and preference will be given to those on the agenda. If seating is unavailable, participants will be asked to wait outside the building and may join by phone or computer using the information provided above. WORK SESSION ITEMS I. 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