Important Links
• Shop Stamps & Merch: https://shopfreshtracks.com
• Check out Casey’s Artwork
• https://caseyunderwood.com/
• Check out Allie’s Artwork
• https://www.antilocapraatelier.com/
• Expedition Overland Channel
• https://www.youtube.com/@ExpeditionOverland
• Submit USFWS Drain Tile Setback Comments
• https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/24/2026-14995/national-wildlife-refuge-system-request-for-information-on-implementation-of-drain-tile-setbacks
• Grizzly Bear Management Open Comment
• https://www.fws.gov/grizzlyrulemaking
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On this week’s deeper dive, Randy and Marcus examine the proposal to transfer grizzly management authority to Western states, Randy’s background with grizzly management, what state management would look like, and the big question: will we be hunting grizzlies anytime soon?
The public comment window close on August 17th. To provide your comment please visit the site below.
https://www.fws.gov/grizzlyrulemaking
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IP28 has FAILED
The “PEACE Act” initiative fails to reach the required signature threshold and will NOT appear on the November ballot. A breakdown of signature verification, out-of-state/foreign funding, and what this means for the future of hunting and agriculture in Oregon.
•News Article Links
• https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/oregon-hunting-ban-fails/
• https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/07/a-controversial-oregon-measure-misses-the-november-ballot.html?outputType=amp
https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/pages/state-law.aspx
• https://news.ballotpedia.org/2026/05/26/campaign-behind-initiative-to-criminalize-hunting-fishing-and-any-intentional-injury-to-animals-in-oregon-submits-required-number-of-signatures/
• https://www.yesonip28.org/post/julypress
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USFWS opens short public comment window regarding drainage tiles
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting public feedback on drain tile setback calculations near intermittent wetlands in North America’s “duck factory.” Learn how Duck Stamp-funded easements protect waterfowl habitat and how you can submit public comment to help balance private property rights with long-term habitat preservation.
• News Article Links
•https://fieldandstream.com/stories/proposed-rule-change-threatens-prairie-potholes
• https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/usfws-wetland-easement-request/
•https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/24/2026-14995/national-wildlife-refuge-system-request-for-information-on-implementation-of-drain-tile-setbacks#
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