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Coos County Community Concert season begins COOS BAY — Jazz 101 was created by New York jazz artist Jesse Lynch. Pianist, composer, arranger and educator, Lynch has applied his wide-ranging skills to a new multimedia concert production chronicling the history of jazz.

Repertoire spans New Orleans classics through Lynch’s own compositions. Lynch is accompanied by fellow New York jazz aces Joe M ichaels (bass) and Matt Smallcomb (drums). Each member has a formidable biography typical of the new wave of jazz instrumentalists — classical training with academic and professional connections to traditional jazz, funk, pop and world music. Lynch has toured nationally with Daniel

Rodriguez and “The American Tenors.” The Trio’s first album, “Intuition,” was released in 2009.

The Coos County Community Concert Association (CCCCA) has been presenting world-class entertainment to the Coos Bay area since 1937. The CCCCA is an all–volunteer, subscription-based organization offering an affordably-priced concert series each year. Styles and genres include ensemble and solo instrumentalists, Chinese acrobats, jazz and dance troupes.

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COOS BAY — Get up close and personal with Bigfoot during the first Squatch Day 2014 event in the Bay Area. TNT Market, with the assistance of Mr. MHS, will hold a Squatch (Sasquatch or Bigfoot) Day celebration, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the market, 899 D. St., Eastside.

The captive tamed beast will be available for photo opportunities and kids will be able to take away souvenir Squatch/Bigfoot balloons.

A researcher will be available to record details of any sightings and also to educate novice hunters about the legendary Squatch/Bigfoot. There will be commemorative raffle items such at T-shirts and hats and Elkhorn BBQ will be serving up some good eats.

All proceeds from the Squatch Day 2014 event will go to the Mr. MHS program that will benefit the Share Bear Snack Pack program. Share Bear Snack Pack provides food to hungry children in Coos, Curry and western Douglas counties as a part of South Coast Food Share.

For more information about Squatch Day, call David Elst at 541-267-2409.

COQUILLE — The Friends of the Coquille Library Foundation will host a spring Trivia Night at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Coquille Community Building in the large auditorium. This event begins earlier than past Trivia Night events.

Teams of up to eight will answer five questions from each of 10 categories. All proceeds from the entry fee of $10 per

team member will go toward funding a new library building in Coquille. Singles are welcome to attend and join other teams.

Teams are encouraged to bring snacks for their table and there will be a no host bar. Door prizes, raffle prizes, awards for the best team and team name will highlight the event. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

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Family night out and laughs for lighthouses NEWPORT — Friends of Yaquina Lighthouses’ Laughs for Lighthouses comedy show and carnival fundraiser is 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 5, at the Newport Performing Arts Center.

“The Zaniac” Alex a two-time Zerbe, Guinness World Record holder and contestant on Last Comic Standing and America’s Got Talent, will make you laugh out loud.

Activities will include a bean bag toss, face painting, ring toss, fishing for prizes, barbershop songs by the Coastal Aires and door prizes.

Purchase tickets for raffle prizes like a Salmon fishing package for two in Astoria, or a case of beer and pizza party for 10 at the Rogue Brewery.

Tickets are $20. One child gets in free with an adult, and additional chilPhoto courtesy of Lauren Craven dren cost $5 each. Tickets A comedy fundraiserr will be held at 5 p.m.Saturday in Newport. are available at 541-265ARTS or or five for $20, available at Newport News-T imes Muggly’s Bowling, Food office or by calling 541www.coastarts.org.

Raffle tickets are $5 each and Fun in Toledo, the 574-3129.

On April 2, Cape Blanco Heritage Society will begin the 2014 season for the three Port Orford historical sites it manages along with Oregon State Parks. The season runs through October, and each site is open from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.

The first site is Port Orford Lifeboat Station Museum, located in Port Orford Heads State Park. The second site is Cape Blanco Light Station, and the third site is Hughes House and Ranch. Each site is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Admission to all sites is free (donations

appreciated), but there is a $2 charge to climb the stairs during the tour at the Light Station.

To get to the Lifeboat Station Museum from U.S. Highway 101, turn toward the ocean on Ninth Street in Port Orford, near milepost 301, and drive up the hill to the end of the road. To get to Hughes House and the Light Station from U.S. Highway 101, turn toward the ocean on Cape Blanco Road, located between milepost 296 and 297, and follow the signs. For more information, go to www.capeblancoheritage society.com.

Oregon Caves delays opening tours CAVE JUNCTION (AP) — The Oregon Caves National Monument in Southern Oregon is delaying the start of tours for a month to save money.

The Grants Pass Daily Courier reports that ranger-led tours of the limestone caves located outside Cave Junction will begin April 26.

The National Park Service said in a statement that the delay will reduce operating costs during the slow spring months, allowing the monument to concentrate the use of available funds during the busiest months of the year.

Tours run through Nov. 2.

Lighthouse CHINOOK CHARTERS CHINOOK CHARTERS closed for paint NEWPORT (AP) — The Yaquina Head Lighthouse will close to the public next week because the staircase and interior walls are getting a new coat of paint.

The Bureau of Land Management says the closure takes effect Monday and tours resume April 6.

The Yaquina Interpretive Center will remain open from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All other areas of the park will be open from 8 a.m. to dusk.

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Classes & Workshops SATURDAY, MARCH 29 Fertilize Your Mind 13th Annual Gardening Seminar 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hales Center for the Performing Arts, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Cost is $25. Registration required, call 541-5725263, ext. 240 or http://extension.oregonstate.edu/coos/.

MONDAY, MARCH 31 College and Career Exam Prepa ration Orientation 9 a.m., Newmark Center room 204, 2110 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Classes will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. M-F or 6-9 p.m. M-Th through June 5. Classes will help prepare for GED, or college/career placement tests.

Cost is $50. Register at 541-8887116. Information at www.socc.edu/transitional.

THURSDAY, APRIL 3 Domestic Violence Awareness Series 6-8:45 p.m., Southwestern Oregon Community College

Stensland Hall 204, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Class is free, college credits are available for a fee. Learn how violence impacts the victim, the survivor, the abuser and the children. Course is 10-weeks with local agencies giving presentations. For information, call Connie Monahan at Women’s Safety & Resource Center, 541888-1048.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4 AARP Safe Driving Program 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Southwestern Oregon Community College, Empire Hall, Lakeview G, Coos Bay. Intended for those 55 and older.

Some insurance companies may offer a discount after taking this class. Cost is $20 or $15 to AARP members. Register by calling 541-269-0845.

Volunteer Training: Working with Children 10 a.m.-noon, South Slough Reserve Interpretive Center, 61907 Seven Devils

Road, Charleston. Learn to effectively manage groups of children. Registration is required. Call 541-888-5558, ext.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 5 Amateur Radio License Prepara tion Class 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Bay Area Hospital Spruce/Fir conference room, 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay. Fee for ARRL Ham Radio License Manual, $22.50. Part two class follows 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 12.

Register by calling Dan Bissell at 541-347-4580.

MONDAY, APRIL 7 Library2Go Ebook Workshop 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Coos Bay Public Library Myrtlewood Room, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. Valid library card, email address, and wireless device with network accessibility required. Kindle users require Amazon account.

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Improve sales skills in a workshop COOS BAY — The Southwestern Oregon Community College Small Business Development Center wants to help your small business learn the tricks and techniques used by the best sales people to be more successful.

Improving Sales Skills will be taught

by Pam de Jong, who has a broad range of experience. Her unique perspective comes from 13 years in the securities industry with Merrill Lynch/Head Operations Controller, Smith Barney/Licensed Associate; four years as office administrator for private family trust and foundation; owned HomeOffice-Life Management Services, a management consulting business which

moved to Coos Bay in 2006, and the past five years has been teaching business classes at the SWOCC Small Business Development Center.

Contact the Southwestern SBDC at 541-756-6866 or email Mary Loiselle at mloiselle@socc.edu for more information.

Register online at www.BizCenter.org to insure seating and materials availability. A fee of $45 per person will be charged. The workshop will be 6-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, at The Business Center, 2455 Maple Leaf, North Bend. Contact the Southwestern SBDC at 541-756-6866 or email Mary Loiselle at mloiselle@socc.edu for more information.

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Master Food Preserver volunteer training MYRTLE POINT — If you’re interested in learning how to safely preserve food or refresh your skills, become a part of the Coos County Master Food Preservers by taking the annual training course beginning in April. Training covers preservation techniques in drying, freezing, pickling, making jams/jellies and safely canning fruits, meats, fish and vegetables.

A home study course and four handson practicums make up the training, which begins Saturday, April 12, and continues on three Saturdays: April 22, May 3 and May 31. Trainees must attend all four Saturday hands-on practicums, where they will practice their skills with veteran

Learn leadership skills at seminar NORTH BEND — Paul Spindel will present the OEC seminar “Supervision Essentials” from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at Coos Education District, 1350 Teakwood Ave., Coos Bay. Check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m.

There will be a one-hour lunch break.

This seminar will be a continuation of “Introduction to Supervision Essentials” which covered performance management and many other facets of supervision.

Many of the supervision aspects, with a concentration on communication, conflict and team building will be covered. Cost is $75 per person.

Registration deadline is April 11, and seating is limited.

Email Larry.D.Gibson@state.or. us then call 541-751-8524 or 800-872-4942 ext. 524, to arrange payment.

Payment may be submitted with registration forms to OEC South Coast, 2075 Sheridan Ave., North Bend, OR 97459.

volunteers, and complete the home-study coursework. All training will be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Coos County Extension Service, 631 Alder, in Myrtle Point.

The course fee of $150 includes a comprehensive resource manual. Payment can be made by credit card. Trainees who “payback” 40 hours of volunteer service to the program in the year following their training will receive a $50 refund.

Registration packets are available at the Extension Service. The deadline for application is Friday, April 4.

To register, or for more information, call the Extension Service at 541-5725263, ext. 249 or 299.

Movies 300: Rise of an Empire 3D — R • Pony Village Cinema: S-W: 3:50, 9:00

300: Rise of an Empire 2D — R • Pony Village Cinema: S-W: 1:15, 6:25, 8:00

Divergent — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-W: 11:45, 1:25, 2:50, 4:40, 6:00, 7:55, 9:10 • Redwood Cinema: S-Su: 1:00, 4:00; S-Th: 7:00; W: 2:00

God’s Not Dead • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 12:15, 3:00, 5:45, 8:35

LEGO — PG • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 12:25, 5:50

Monuments Men — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 3:20, 8:45

Muppets Most Wanted — PG • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 11:50, 12:50, 2:30, 3:35, 5:25, 8:10; M-T: 3:35, 5:25, 8:10

Mr. Peabody and Sherman 2D — PG • Pony Village Cinema: S-T: 12:00, 2:25, 4:55, 7:30

Need for Speed — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-W: 6:20, 9:15 • Redwood Cinema: S-Su: 1:00, 4:00; S-Th: 7:00; W: 2:00

Noah — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 11:35, 1:00, 2:40, 4:10, 5:50, 7:20, 8:55; M-W: 4:10, 5:50, 7:20, 8:55

Non-Stop — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-S: 12:45, 6:10; M-W: 6:10

Sabotage — R • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su: 1:15, 4:00, 6:45, 9:25; M-W: 4:00, 6:45, 9:25

Pony Village Cinema, North Bend: 541-756-3447 Redwood Cinema, Brookings: 541-412-7575

SATURDAY, MARCH 29 Paddle the Estuary 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., South Slough Interpretive Center, 61907 Seven Devils Road, Charleston. Bring kayak or canoe, PFD, water and lunch.

Dress for muddy launch and take out. Minimum of three boats and maximum of eight, $15 a boat. Register at 541-8885558.

Fertilize Your Mind 13th Annual Gardening Seminar 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hales Center for the Performing Arts, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Cost is $25. Registration required, call 541-5725263, ext. 240 or http://extension.oregonstate.edu/coos/ Umpqua River Lighthouse Muse um and Spring Whale Watching 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.,1020 Lighthouse Road, Winchester Bay. Museum tours $5, seniors and students $3.

Glen Olson Booksigning Author’s Talk 1 p.m., Coos Historical & Maritime Museum, 1220 Sherman Ave., North Bend. “Reminiscing — One Man’s Recollection of Logging in the Golden Years” was inspired by his many years as a columnist in the Coquille Valley. 541-756-6320 Oregon Reads 2014 Event at Siuslaw Library 2-3:30 p.m., Siuslaw Public Library Bromley Room, 1460 Ninth St., Florence.

“Your Land, My Land: Using and Preserving Oregon’s Natural Resources.”

Washed Ashore Sculpting Work shop 2-5 p.m., Harbortown Event Center, 325 Second St. SE, Bandon.

Town Hall with State Rep. Caddy McKeown 3-4:30 p.m., Coos Bay Fire Station, 450 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay. “Two by Two” Dinner Theater 5:45 p.m., Gloria Dei Lutheran, 1290 Thompson Road, Coos Bay. Logos Players perform at 7 p.m. following dinner. A dessert auction will take place during intermission, proceeds will benefit the Maslow Project. Cost is $12 for adults and $8 for 12 and younger. Reserve tickets at 541267-2347.

Bach-analia House Concert 7 p.m. Limited space event in a private home, location TBA. Piano concert by Priscilla Dantas. Potluck food and bever-

ages. Contact Oregon Coast Music Association to RSVP, 541267-0938.

“Wagon Wheels-A-Rollin” 7 p.m., Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW, Bandon. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for children. 541347-2506

SUNDAY, MARCH 30 Umpqua River Lighthouse Muse um and Spring Whale Watching 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.,1020 Lighthouse Road, Winchester Bay. Museum tours $5, seniors and students $3.

Bach-analia with Priscilla Dantas 2 p.m., Emanuel Episcopal Church, 400 Highland Ave., Coos Bay. Donations will be accepted on behalf of the performer and Oregon Coast Music Association.

“Wagon Wheels-A-Rollin” 2 p.m., Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW, Bandon. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for children. 541347-2506 Cesar Chavez Birthday Celebra tion 4-5:30 p.m., Coos Bay Public Library Myrtlewood Room, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. Third annual celebration by the Human Rights Advocates of Coos County. Speakers, video screening and music. Refreshments will be served.

“Two by Two” Matinee 5:30 p.m., Gloria Dei Lutheran, 1290 Thompson Road, Coos Bay. Presented by the Logos Players.

Cookies and refreshments will be served during intermission.

Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for 12 and younger. Proceeds to benefit the Maslow Project.

Reserve tickets at 541-267-2347.

TUESDAY, APRIL 1 Town Hall with State Rep. Caddy McKeown, Sen. Arnie Roblan and Rep. Tim Freeman 6-7:30 p.m., Umpqua Discovery Center, 409 Riverfront Way, Reedsport.

Dolphin Players Play Reading 7 p.m., North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend. 541-808-2611

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 Business Connection Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Mill Casino-Hotel, Salmon Room,

3201 Tremont St., North Bend.

No host buffet $12. Guests: TBA. RSVP, 541-266-0868.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4 Pool Volleyball for Seniors 1011:30 a.m., North Bend Public Pool, 2455 Pacific Ave., North Bend. Fee $2. Refreshments served. 541-756-4915 Downtown Coos Bay Wine Walk 5-7:30 p.m. Start at Coos Bay Visitor Information Center, 50 Central Ave. Map and glass $10.

Proceeds benefit Crossroads Community Cafe and Coos County League of Woment Voters. 541-269-1222 ext. 248 “Wagon Wheels-A-Rollin” 7 p.m., Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW, Bandon. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for children. 541347-2506

SATURDAY, APRIL 5 South Slough Birding 8-10 a.m., South Slough Reserve Interpretive Center, 61907 Seven Devils Road, Charleston. Maximum of 15, $1 each. Dress for weather, bring scopes and binoculars.

Guided, $1 each birder. Register at 541-888-5558 Brenda O’Dell Photo/art Opening 2-4 p.m., South Slough Interpretive Center, 61907 Seven Devils Road, Charleston.

Family Fun Day and Run for the Kids 10 a.m.-2 p.m., John Topits Park Empire Lakes, Hull Street, Coos Bay. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. Run/walk begins at 8:30 a.m. and 5K begins at 9:15 a.m. Free shuttle from Newmark Center.

Squatch Day 2014 11 a.m.-4 p.m., TNT Market, 899 D. St., Eastside. Squatch photos, balloons, raffles and an expert recording data and eduating. Elkhorn BBQ. A Mr. MHS fundrasiser to benefit Share Bear Snack Pack.

Jesse Lynch’s Jazz 101 3 p.m., Marshfield High School auditorium, 10th and Ingersoll, Coos Bay. Tickets $15 available at www.cccca.com or 541-269-1272.

Friends of Yaquina Lighthouses’ Laughs for Lighthouses 5 p.m., Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W Olive St., Newport.

Tickets are $5, admits one adult and one child, additional childrens’ tickets, $5 each. Raffle,

door prizes, games and comedy RSVP, 541-266-0868. show by The Zaniac, Alex Zerbe. Celtic Heritage Alliance Volunteer 541-265-ARTS or www.coasMeeting 6-7:30 p.m.,Newport tarts.org Public Library's McEntee meeting Mr. Bulldog Pageant 7 p.m., room, 35 NW Nye St., Newport.

North Bend High School gymna- Those interested in volunteering at the HIghland Festival and sium, 2323 Pacific Ave., North Games in June should attend.

Bend. www.newportcelticfestival.com “Wagon Wheels-A-Rollin” 7 p.m., Sprague Community Theater, THURSDAY, APRIL 10 1202 11th St. SW, Bandon. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for Coos County Chapter of Ameri seniors and $5 for children. 541- cans for Prosperity 5-8 p.m., 347-2506 South Coast Education District, Live music with Still Standin’ 9 p.m.- 1350 Teakwood Ave., Coos Bay. 1 a.m., Pitch’s Tavern, 325 Sixth St., Guest: Kathy Jones, The Seneca Port Orford. 541-332-9313

SUNDAY, APRIL 6 Country-Gospel Jubilee Concert 6-7:45 p.m., Shoreline Community Church, 1251 Clark St., North Bend. Featured: Tom and Debbie Trammel and a singalong featuring The Jubilee Band. 541-521-9596 “Wagon Wheels-A-Rollin” 7 p.m., Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW, Bandon. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for children. 541347-2506

TUESDAY, APRIL 8 Armchair Film Adventure — “Vietnam: In the Land of the Rising Dragon” 2 p.m., Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. Refreshments served. 541-269-1101 Elena Passarello and Scott Nadelson Oregon Book Award Authors’ Readings 7 p.m., North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., North Bend. www.literary-arts.org The Bite of the Bay 6-10 p.m., The Mill Casino-Hotel Salmon Room, 3201 Tremont, North Bend. Pacific Cove Humane Society fundraising event. Fine food and drink. Advance tickets are $35 and $40 at the door. Tickets are available at Reese Electric, KoKwell Gifts, The Art Connection, Huggins Insurance, Winter River Books and Century 21 Best Realty in Coquille. 541-404-6704.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 Business Connection Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Mill Casino-Hotel, Salmon Room, 3201 Tremont St., North Bend.

No host buffet $12. Guests: TBA.

Family of Companies. Potluck event. For information, email afpcoos@outlook.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 11 Pool Volleyball for Seniors 1011:30 a.m., North Bend Public Pool, 2455 Pacific Ave., North Bend. Fee $2. Refreshments served. 541-756-4915 “The Little Mermaid Jr.” 7 p.m., Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., Florence. Tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for children under 12. Call 541-997-1994 or online at www.eventcenter.org.

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OUTDOORS D I G E S T Family fishing event at Middle Empire Lakes CHARLESTON – A family fishing event is set for Saturday, April 5, at Middle Empire Lake located near Southwestern Oregon Community College. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is partnering with the Child Advocacy Center to host the event which is part of the annual “Family Fun Day.” The event features a clinic where families learn about fishing. Once completing the clinic, kids can fish from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in an enclosure in the lake that will be stocked with 6,000 rainbow trout.

“This is one of the best community events of the year,” said Tom Rumreich, ODFW STEP biologist.

“There’s fishing, fun and many giveaways.”

Anglers aged 14-17 years need a $9 juvenile angling license while those 13 and under can fish for free.

Licenses can be purchased online or at any ODFW office or license outlet. All state fishing regulations continue to apply.

ODFW looking for a few good anglers NEWPORT — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife needs volunteer anglers this spring and fall to help

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In 2013 Kelly Lawrence, a volun- The double-crested cormorant is a waterbird associated with inland waterways as well as on the coast. They teer angler, landed this 55 pound catch fish by swimming and diving, and nest in trees, cliffs and on the ground on predator-free islands.

Lingcod, the biggest fish caught Cormorants are protected by international treaty and federal law. during the 2013 hook and line sampling season. fishing license is required. Cormorant hazing aims Department of Fish and catch and release ocean bottom fish.

According to Katie Pierson, ODFW Marine Reserves research and monitoring project, the purpose of this hook and line sampling is to compare fish communities inside and outside of Oregon’s Marine Reserves.

Hook and line sampling is the only method that gets each fish in hand so scientists can measure its length and weight.

Volunteers will participate in an eight-hour ocean outing leaving from Port Orford, Newport, Depoe Bay or Garibaldi.

ODFW will provide the rods, reels and terminal tackle and, since volunteers are participating in scientific research, no

To volunteer, email your name, phone number, email address and which port(s) you’d like to depart from to odfw.marinereserves@state.or.us or call 541-867-7701 ext. 241.

“As fishing dates near, we will contact all volunteers on the list. Fishing trips will be filled on a first come, first served basis,” Pierson said.

Since 2012, Oregon has designated five marine reserve sites off the Oregon coast to advance scientific research, and to conserve habitats and biodiversity. Studies of fish communities are one of the many ways ODFW is studying the ecological and socio-economic effects of the reserves, Pierson said.

to protect young fish TILLAMOOK — Hazing of double-crested cormorants is set to begin soon in several areas along the Oregon coast in an attempt to improve survival of juvenile salmon and steelhead as they migrate from inland waters to the Pacific Ocean.

Double-crested cormorants are large, fisheating waterbirds that live throughout Oregon, and are particularly prevalent in the state’s estuaries during April through September. Research suggests that cormorants may eat significant numbers of juvenile salmon and steelhead that migrate to the ocean during this time.

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Wildlife is working with several nonprofit and local governmental organizations to haze cormorants in six coastal estuaries over the next two to four months.

Hazing will take place as early as March 27 and continue in most areas through May 31 in the Nehalem, Nestucca and Coquille river estuaries and in Tillamook and Alsea bays. The program could continue through July 31 in Astoria, where the Clatsop County Fisheries Project manages a salmon rearing program.

Hazing generally will take place during the morning and evening hours, when cormorants feed most actively, in the bays and estuaries where young fish tend to linger as they make the transition from fresh to salt water.

Hazing will involve driving at the birds in small boats and, in some estuaries, firing at them with small pyrotechnics. Hazing workers are being provided by the Clatsop County Fisheries Project, Port of Nehalem, Port of Bandon, North Coast Salmon and Steelhead Enhancement Fund, and Alsea Sportsmen’s Association.

ODFW will provide a portion of the funding and

program oversight.

Hazing is designed to disrupt the birds’ feeding patterns long enough to give the young fish a chance to pass through the estuaries unharmed. The outbound migration of juveniles of several species of salmon and steelhead peaks in springtime. Some of these spring migrants, such as coho salmon, wild steelhead, and chum salmon, are listed by the state as sensitive species that are at some degree of conservation risk. Coho salmon are listed as “threatened” in Oregon under the Endangered Species Act. Cormorant hazing is expected to benefit both listed wild fish and hatchery fish, which are not listed but are vital to commercial and recreational fisheries on the coast.

In a separate but related project, ODFW staff will collect up to 50 doublecrested cormorants each in Tillamook Bay and at the mouths of the Rogue and Umpqua rivers. This is part of an ongoing study that will assess the diet of double-crested cormorants in Oregon estuaries. Oregon has a permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that allows for limited collection of double-crested cormorants, a protected species under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Western snowy plover nesting signs During the plover nesting season, March 15-Sept. 15, you may see signs or fences on the beach to let you know about any seasonal recreation restriction.

In some places — where plovers are actually known to be nesting, dogs are not allowed. In other places, dogs will be allowed, but must be on a leash.

Overall, though, plover “management areas” make up only about 50 miles of Oregon’s 362 mile shoreline.

R E P O R T

NEWS AND NOTES ■ Recent rains have brought winter steelhead into the rivers. Look for fishing to improve as the high water begins to subside.

■ Steelhead fishing is picking up on the middle and upper Rogue River — and look for it to get better over the next couple of weeks.

■ Anglers have been catching good numbers of hatchery steelhead on the South Umpqua.

■ Spring Chinook have begun arriving in the lower Umpqua and Rogue rivers.

■ For winter steelhead anglers looking for a little more solitude, water levels, weather conditions and numbers of fish should all align this weekend on the Illinois River.

FISHING Tenmile Basin: steelhead Steelhead fishing is open in the Tenmile Basin until April 30. Steelhead continue to move into the Eel Lake fish trap. Most of these fish are dark. There is bank fishing access at Spinreel Park, at the mouth of Eel Creek and also along Eel Creek. Fishing in Eel Creek opened on Jan. 1. In the Tenmile Basin, from Dec. 1 through April 30, anglers may keep one additional adipose fin-clipped steelhead per day for a total aggregate of three adult fish harvested daily.

Umpqua River: winter steelhead The South Umpqua is open for winter steelhead fishing. The number of steelhead has increased in the South and should peak in March through early April.

Most hatchery steelhead return to the South Umpqua, so anglers interested in harvesting a hatchery fish will be most successful in the South. The rain has improved conditions on the South. Both bank and boat anglers have been doing well and a good number of hatchery fish have been caught recently.

Winchester Bay: winter steelhead Steelhead will be migrating up the Umpqua for the next several months.

Most steelhead fishing in the lower, main and north Umpqua is catch-and-release since most of the fish are wild. Anglers wishing to harvest a hatchery fish should focus on the South Umpqua.

L o o n L a k e : rainbow trout, bass, bluegill The lake can also provide good fishing for crappie, bluegill and bass. Fishing is slow and both the BLM and Resort’s boat ramps are closed. Loon Lake was stocked last week with about 2,000 trout. The lake will be stocked with over 3,500 trout in the next couple weeks. A few may be

just shy of legal size for harvest.

Coos County lakes/ponds: rainbow trout Mingus Park Pond is scheduled to be stocked this week with 1,000 legal size trout. Bradley Lake, Saunders Lake, Johnson Mill Pond, Powers Pond and Empire Lakes were all stocked with legal size trout last week.

Coos River Basin: Dungeness crab, bay clams, steelhead, rockfish Rains over the past weekend currently have the steelhead rivers in the Coos Basin at high river levels. The rivers should come into shape by the weekend.

Steelhead fishing is open in the Coos Basin until April 30. In the Coos Basin, from Dec. 1 through April 30, anglers may keep one additional adipose fin-clipped steelhead per day for a total aggregate of three adult fish harvested daily. Anglers wanting to fish the South Fork Coos River will need to pick up an access permit from the Weyerhaeuser Dellwood office.

Anglers have been picking up rockfish and lingcod inside Coos Bay around the jetties and other submerged rockpiles.

Crabbing continues to be slow.

In a cooperative effort including ODFW and OSU researchers, hundreds of red rock crabs have been tagged with a small blue “floy tag” in Charleston to gain an understanding of their growth, age, movement, population size and fishery. Red rock crabs are native to Oregon and are found in only a few Oregon estuaries. If you catch a tagged red rock crab please contact the ODFW Charleston office at 541-888-5515.

Clamming is excellent during low tides near Charleston, off Cape Arago Highway, and Clam Island. There are also good places to dig clams even on positive low tides in Coos Bay. Before any shellfish harvest trip, make sure to check the Oregon Department of Agriculture website for any updates.

Coquille River Basin: steelhead Rains over the past weekend currently have the steelhead rivers in the Coquille Basin at high water levels.

The rivers should come into shape by the weekend. Fishing

has been good on the North Fork and South Fork Coquille rivers the past couple of weeks. Steelhead fishing is open in the Coquille Basin until April 30. In the Coquille Basin, from Dec. 1 through April 30, anglers may keep one additional adipose fin-clipped steelhead per day for a total aggregate of three adult fish harvested daily.

ODFW using the online reporting system.

HUNTING

Marine mammals Seal and sea lion abundance in coastal waters around Coos County is high at this time of year, especially south of Coos Bay. At Simpson Reef, a heavily used haul out exists. From the look out, viewers can see California sea lions, Steller sea lions, harbor seals and elephant seals.

Do not approach seals and sea lions you may find on Oregon beaches. If you think an animal you find is, in fact, in trouble, contact your local ODFW office to report the animal or contact the Marine Mammal Stranding Network at 800-452-7888.

Waterfowl Rain has caused flooding to occur in inland valleys like the Coquille Valley. The result of this is that many waterfowl have left the coastal bays and moved into these valleys. Waterfowl numbers will continue to be high as long as agricultural lands in these areas are flooded. A birding tour on North Bank Lane and state Highway 42S will provide many opportunities to view waterfowl as they feed in these agricultural fields.

Sea ducks are scoters eiders, harlequin ducks and other ducks that spend most of their lives in the ocean or estuaries or near these environments. Surf scoters are the most common sea duck in Coos County.

Presently there are large numbers of them in local bays. These ducks are strong swimmers and fliers. They often are found in flocks numbering in the hundreds. The Coos Bay North Spit is a good place to see these birds gathered in flocks that at times are vast.

Wintering shorebirds The mud flats around Coos Bay, the lower Coquille River, Winchester Bay and others provide winter feeding areas for shorebirds of a variety of species. While most shorebirds winter much farther south than the Oregon coast, some do winter here. Those interested in seeing these birds will find an opportunity along Cape Arago Highway, South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Area and New River Area of Critical Environmental Concern.

Cougar hunting is open. Hunters can expect an average year. Cougars are abundant throughout with indicators pointing to stable or increasing numbers. Hunting cougar is a challenge because these animals are very secretive, but harvest success is greatest adjacent to private land with high deer populations using a predator call.

Coyote populations are good in Coos County and they will often respond to calls. Calling coyotes in the coast range is challenging due to brush. Many landowners with sheep are complaining about losses of sheep to coyote predation.

Hunters interested in hunting coyotes may find success in asking for permission to hunt private land where landowners are losing sheep.

REMINDER: Wolves and coyotes can look alike M o s t wolves in the state today are in northeast Oregon but a few have dispersed further west and south. Wolves are protected by state and/or federal law and it is unlawful to shoot them.

Coyote hunters need to take extra care to identify their target as wolves can look like coyotes, especially wolf pups in the midsummer and fall.

ODFW appreciates hunters’ assistance to establish wolves’ presence in Oregon; please report any wolf sightings or wolf sign to

TRAPPING Mink and Muskrat — Currently open.

Healthy populations throughout western Oregon. The last day of the season for mink and muskrat is March 31.

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