Oregon Field Guide — Pronghorn Antelope, Freeriding, Kayak Surfing

Episode 1705

Pronghorn Antelope: In 1996 the pronghorn were in trouble at Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge. Biologists estimated that coyotes were killing 80% of fawns and a plan to kill the coyotes was considered. Instead, livestock were removed from the refuge, allowing meadows and streamside vegetation to improve the forage for pronghorn. More favorable weather has also allowed the pronghorn to flourish. Now there are more than ever - some 2,400 - on the 280,000-acre refuge.; Read More and Watch this story

Freeriding: Painful, thrilling, crazy -- these are just some of the terms freeriders themselves use to describe their sport. Freeriding is a new twist on a style of mountain biking that originated in Canada where wooden ramps and bridges and logs were laid so bikers could avoid muddy forest trails. Join a group of these daring thrill-seekers in the Oregon forests as they negotiate trails over four-inch logs, high platforms, and bone-rattling jumps.; Read More and Watch this story

Kayak Surfing: Battling powerful waves and cold, finicky weather, Oregon Kayak surfers are definitely hard core. For some the tranquility of the ocean is draw enough to the sport, while others revel in taking on huge waves that even the most daring of surfers would hesitate to attempt. Journey to Newport Beach and watch some of the best sea kayakers in the world push themselves to the limit for an unofficial competition that they hold just for the fun of it.; Read More and Watch this story