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Shooting the Breeze: 2025 centennial cartridge: The .270 Winchester

Happy New Year, everyone! Like no doubt many of you, 2024 was not the best year of my…

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Shooting the Breeze: Alternative meat preservation

We live in a truly blessed country with all of the most modern conveniences on demand at our…

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Dixie Rope Tow back in action

DIXIE SUMMIT — A cherished Grant County tradition is making a comeback after a lengthy hiatus. The Dixie…

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Out and About: Tales told in the terrain

The rumpled terrain that characterizes Northeastern Oregon writes compelling tales for anyone willing to walk even a modest…

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Shooting the Breeze: DIY custom rifle

Let me just start by saying that unless you are a high-end competitive shooter, nobody REALLY needs a…

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Mountain goat hunter’s ‘perfect’ experience

Melissa Hamman was watching mountain goats hundreds of yards away, not knowing that her goat was just around…

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Shooting the Breeze: Shooting match

I just participated in a long range rifle match hosted by the Bear Creek Shooting Club here in…

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The Natural World: The right flyfishing cast doesn’t always land a fish

Daylight was fading fast when I strolled over to the Umatilla River. My 5-weight fly rod was strung…

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John Day-area Christmas Bird Count set for Dec. 14

JOHN DAY — Christmastime is for the birds. Local birdwatchers are invited to help the Grant County Bird…

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A dazzling introduction to snowshoeing

Snowshoeing always fools my internal thermostat. I shiver as I step out of the car and kneel to…

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