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[NOOMA]

Fishing and Salmon fishing is also mentioned in the Western Journal article. Not expected to pass in November but I'm sure they will keep trying.

 

[Dave H]

Why repeat the same thing three times in one article?

Trying to bulk up the story?

Strange, indeed.



Take care.

 

[NOOMA]

Operator error. First time I've tried Post & Paste something here. Tried but couldn't edit it out. Maybe the admin can. Thanks, Ted

 

[part time]

Controversial petition aims to ban hunting, fishing and pest ...​

The group is called the People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions, or PEACE.The initiative “criminalizes injuring or killing animals, including killing for food, hunting, fishing; criminalizes breeding practices.”More specifically, injuring or killing animals, including farming, ranching, hunting, fishing, trapping, pest control, research/teaching; criminalizes breeding practices, would all be a crime.The only exceptions are some veterinary practices and self-defense, like if a pest becomes a health risk.

 

[wildmanyeah]

What is the last thing hunters and fishermen want? more hunters and fishermen

What's the ramifications of that? the % of hunters and fishermen has not increased at the same rate as people that don't take part in the activity.








Based on recent Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) data and 2022 survey reports, participation in hunting and fishing among the Oregon population is as follows:

• Hunters: Approximately 9.3% of the Oregon license-buying population (ages 12-69) participated in hunting in 2022. Another source states that roughly 7.8% of the total population holds a paid hunting license, totaling around 330,000 residents.
• Fishermen/Anglers: In 2024, approximately 15.4% of the Oregon license-buying population (ages 12-69) participated in fishing, with the number of anglers showing a slight increase from 2023.
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Key Trends and Data:

• Declining Participation: While the number of participants has stabilized in recent years, hunting and fishing participation has generally declined as a percentage of the total Oregon population over the long term.
• Hunter Demographics: Roughly 85% of hunters are male, with over 25% being 65 years of age or older.
• Activity Levels: In 2022, there were roughly 330,000 hunters in Oregon, including over 150,000 who held deer tags and over 120,000 who held elk tags.
• Impact of COVID-19: There was a slight uptick in hunting participation in 2020 due to pandemic-related changes in, but this has since fluctuated.
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While Oregon has seen a decline in participation rates, it still has a significant number of hunters and anglers compared to other states, ranking #22 in the nation for the number of paid hunting license holders as of 2023.

 

[Tips Up]

You are going to starve without killing something.

Besides ... imagine the trauma a defenseless carrot goes through when being ripped from the ground. Or the beheading of a lettuce in front of all the other lettuce.
I can barely think about it.