I got one on the Rogue River. Maybe I removed it within 24 hours? Used those tweezers to remove it. My arm swelled up some. I took a couple Ibuprofen and an antihistamine.
The Lyle Cherry Orchard is also known as the Columbia Gorge Tick Preserve. Last year was a mast year, when oaks bear a bumper crop of acorns. That drives a rodent population explosion. Coupled with the warm winter, lots of ticks will be with us this year.
Jerry, is this the tick remover you're using? I swear by these -- inexpensive, so I keep them in all my packs plus in my travel bags, too. I've had really good success with these, and the attached magnifier is helpful for hikers "of a certain age"...