Hunting on private lands: Oregon Open Fields Program

Willamette Valley goose hunter access Open Fields Program

Open Fields funding is used to pay landowners on a per-acre basis to allow public hunting on private land in the Willamette Valley. Properties that experience goose damage are given priority. Landowners may choose to enroll on a “Welcome to Hunt” or a “By-Permission” basis. All By-Permission hunting reservations are coordinated through ODFW Staff.

Interested landowners should contact the Willamette Valley Open Fields Coordinator, David Stroppel, 541-757-5237.

Google-based driving directions, interactive property maps, and search functions are available at www.OregonHuntingMap.com.

A daily hunting permit is required on all Open Fields Access Areas. Permits are available from self-serve permit boxes located on each property. Hunters should reference the Detail Map for location of permit boxes/parking areas.

Columbia Basin access Open Fields Program

The Columbia Basin Access Program operates similarly to the Willamette Valley Goose Hunter Access Program, but focuses on upland hunting opportunities on private lands in the Columbia Basin. Landowners may choose to enroll on a “Welcome to Hunt” or a “By-Permission” basis. All By-Permission hunting reservations are coordinated through ODFW Staff.

Interested landowners and hunters should contact the Columbia Basin Open Fields Coordinator, Gabe McNassar, at 541-676-5230 Hunting Opportunities.

Note: for By-Permission properties, you must call 541-676-5230 to make a reservation.

Google-based driving directions, interactive property maps, and search functions are available at www.OregonHuntingMap.com.

A daily hunting permit is required on all Open Fields Access Areas. Permits are available from self-serve permit boxes located on each property. Hunters should reference the Detail Map for location of permit boxes.

New River Aleutian Goose Project

This project began in 2007 in response to severe goose damage. In addition to providing fertilizer to landowners, it allows “By-Permission” waterfowl hunting on 3,540 acres owned by five landowners, plus improved access to 500 acres of BLM land, near Bandon, Oregon.

The property will be open to waterfowl hunting during general waterfowl seasons (consult current Game Bird Regulations for season dates) and from late February through March 10 for geese.

All lands will be open every day during the spring goose season (consult current Game Bird Regulations for season dates). Knapp and Kamph lands will allow approximately 6 hunters per day on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. McKenzie lands will allow 10 hunters per day, and Haga and Azevedo will allow approximately 6 hunters per day on Saturdays and Sundays. More hunters may be allowed when large numbers of geese are present.

Note: Hunters must obtain permission prior to hunting and accessing the property. Permission can be obtained by contacting the landowner by phone at the following numbers. Reservations will be booked on a first come, first served basis. Landowners reserve the right to refuse permission and close areas due to normal ranch operations.

Access and Habitat Program online hunt reservation system

Oregon’s Access and Habitat Program provides public hunting access to private lands throughout Oregon. Many of these properties do not require permission to hunt. These “Welcome to Hunt” properties are all posted on our interactive Oregon Hunting Map, click on the green flags for information. "By Permission" properties are indicated with a yellow flag and require permission or advance registration. The yellow "By Permission" flags are located at the nearest District office to the property and have information on how to acquire access. 

The following two A&H Access Areas require reservations via internet. Please select the area you would like to hunt to begin the reservation process. Note that all hunters must have the appropriate tag for the hunting area.

Program contacts

Travis Schultz
Access and Habitat Program Coordinator
4034 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE
Salem, OR 97302
Tel: 503-947-6087
Fax: 503-947-6330
Travis.R.Schultz@State.or.us

Gabe McNassar
Columbia Basin Open Fields Coordinator
Heppner District
Tel. 541-676-5230
Fax. 541-676-9075
Gabriel.J.McNassar@state.or.us.

David Stroppel
Willamette Valley Open Fields Coordinator
S. Willamette District
Tel. 541-757-5237
David.J.Stroppel@state.or.us

Dylan Edwards
Southwest Open Fields Coordinator
Rogue Watershed District Office
Tel. 541-857-2408
Jack.D.Edwards@state.or.us