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Private lands accounts for just over half of Oregon’s land base and include farms, range lands, wetlands, forests and stream corridors. To improve landowner-hunter relations and engage landowners in the conservation of fish and wildlife, the Oregon Legislature created the Access & Habitat (A&H) Program in 1993. The law established a funding mechanism to provide grants to private landowners, timber and agriculture corporations, sportsmen groups, natural resource agencies, and others for projects designed to increase public hunting access to private lands and/or improve wildlife habitat.
The program’s motto, “Landowners & Hunters Together for Wildlife,” conveys the program’s basic mission - to foster partnerships between landowners and hunters for the benefit of the wildlife they value. The program also seeks to recognize and encourage the important contributions made by landowners to the state’s wildlife resource.
Southern Portion Map (pdf) North West Portion Map (pdf) North East Portion Map (pdf) Project information:A&H funds are used to fund an Oregon State Police Trooper to patrol private timberlands participating in the TMA. The increased law enforcement provides an incentive to private timberland owners to continue to allow hunting access. Contact: General TMA Information: ODFW Springfield – 541-726-3515
Northeast and southeast of Springfield; various access points off Marcola Rd. Hwy 58, and Hwy 126.
McKenzie-19 and Indigo-21
39,825
Elk, deer, bear, predators, grouse, quail.
Operational from the opening of the Buck deer ALW season until the close of the General ALW Elk season.
may vary by landowner
Motorized vehicle travel permitted only on roads shown in green on the TMA map or posted with an orange road marker in the field are open to motor vehicles. Portions of the TMA may be closed due to fire danger or for management reasons. Area open from 1 hour before sunrise until 1 hour after sunset.
Mid Coast Access Area
Project information:The Mid Coast Access Area is made up of two A&H projects with Weyerhaeuser. The projects combine to provide public recreational access to approximately 181,130 acres of privately-owned commercial timberlands. The Mid Coast Access Area will allow motorized access during IFPL 1 and 2, walk-in access during IFPL 3, and closed to all access during IFPL 4. A&H funds are used to pay landowners on a per-acre basis for public hunting access. Maps showing the access provided can be found under the North Coast TMA and the Willamette Private Lands projects below. Contact: ODFW Newport (541) 867-4741 or Corvallis (541) 757-4186 Maps showing the access provided can be found under the North Coast TMA and Willamette Private Lands projects shown below. A&H funds are used to pay landowners on a per-acre basis for public hunting access.
The lands are entirely within the Oregon Coast Range. They span north to south from Tillamook to Yachats and east to west from the Willamette Valley fringe to the coast. The majority of land is due west of Salem
Year-round. Access limited to walk in only at fire level 3. No public access at fire level 4 and during active logging Operations.
Welcome to Hunt
All gated, posted and/or barrier closed Rds within Alsea, Stott Mtn. and Trask Units. Cooperators require day use only on private lands, no ATV use, no e-bikes, no vehicle may block any Rd or gate, no fires, no camping. Private lands closed to the public 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise.
North Coast TMA-Law Enforcement Project
North Region Map (pdf); South Region Map (pdf) Project information: These industrial timberlands are a conglomerate of forest land that has multiple owners. A&H funds are being used provide additional Oregon State Police patrols on the private timberlands from August to December. The increased law enforcement provides an incentive to the private landowners to continue to allow hunting access. The following industrial timberland owners participate in the program: Manulife Timber Resources Group, The Hampton Tree Farm Affiliates, Stimson Lumber Company, Weyerhaeuser Company, the Lewis & Clark OR Timber, managed by the Nuveen Capitol, and Rayonier. Contact: ODFW Sauvie Island, 503-621-3488 or Tillamook, 503-842-2741
Area under travel management restriction, consult current Big Game Hunting Regs
Project cooperators: Lewis & Clark Timberlands, Seaside Office: 503-738-6351 Weyerhaeuser Columbia Timberlands - Longview: 360-575-5112; Seaside 503-717-8288 Stimson, Forest Grove Office: 503-359-0116 Manulife, Cathlemet Office, 360-795-3221 Hampton, Astoria: 503-458-6111; Wilson Unit: 503-365-8400 Rayonier (Chehalis office) 360-740-4323 State Forestry, Astoria: 503-325-5451; Tillamook 503-842-2545; Forest Grove 503-357-2191
Willamette Private Timberlands Law Enforcement Project
Stott Mtn/N Alsea Map/Hancock FM NW- front (pdf), Stott Mtn/N Alsea Map/Hancock FM NW- back (pdf) Project information: A&H funds are used to provide additional Oregon State Police patrols on these industrial timberlands which have multiple landowners, from August to December. The increased law enforcement provides an incentive to private timberland owners to continue to allow hunting access. The following industrial timberland owners participate in the program in the Stott Mtn/North Alsea TMA: Manulife (formerly Hancock), and Weyerhaeuser. In other areas, OSP troopers patrol private timberlands that are open to public hunting. Contact: ODFW Newport 541-867-4741, Corvallis 541-757-4186, or Springfield 541-726-3515
Project information: This area is industrial timberland with multiple landowners. An A&H grant is used to partially fund a Sheriff deputy to patrol the timberlands in Linn County. The increased law enforcement provides an incentive to private timberland owners to continue to allow hunting access. Contact: Brian Carroll– Linn County Forest Protection Association 541-924-6916 ext. 2950
Project information: An A&H grant is used to partially fund a Sheriff deputy to patrol the multi-owner private, industrial timberlands in Lincoln County. The increased law enforcement provides an incentive to private timberland owners to continue to allow hunting access. Contact: ODFW Newport, 541-867-4741
Some areas under travel management restriction. Consult the Big Game Regs for more info.
SOUTHWEST COUNCIL
Jackson Access & Cooperative Travel Management Area
Map (pdf) Project information: A&H funding provides increased OSP enforcement of the travel management area restrictions. Increased law enforcement on these public and private timberlands provides an incentive for landowners to continue to allow public hunting access and decrease harassment of wintering wildlife. The project also improves access to 39,028 acres of public land. Contact: ODFW Central Point, 541-826-8774
Vehicle traffic closed on red dot roads year round. Vehicle travel restricted to green dot roads from October 15- April 30
New River Aleutian Goose Project
Map (pdf) Project information: A&H funds provide fertilizer to landowners in return for permitting public hunting access. Contact: ODFW Gold Beach (541) 989-8290
3,540. Greatly improves access to 500 acres of BLM land.
Waterfowl
Properties open during zone 1 duck season and South Coast zone goose seasons except as precluded by farming operations.
By Permission
Hunter must obtain permission prior to hunting on the property. Reservations will be booked on a first come, first served basis.
MALHEUR COUNCIL
Bentz Access Project
Bentz Map (pdf) Project information: A&H funds are used to pay the landowner to allow the public to access 4,276 acres of private land and improve access to adjoining public land. Contact: ODFW Hines, 541-573-6582
Motorized vehicle travel only on BLM access road posted as open
Pine Creek Ranch Access Area
Map (pdf) Project information: A&H funds are used to pay the landowner for access to 12,105 acres of his rangeland property. Contact: ODFW Hines, 541-573-6582
From Burns, travel approx. 35 miles east on Hwy 20, then north on County Rd. 310. Look for access.
Malheur River Unit - 66
12,104
Primary: deer, elk, pronghorn, predators Secondary: turkey, California quail
August 1-March 1, through March of 2026
Open Access
No camping on private lands; no fires; leave gates as you find them. See map for further regulations.
Kueny Ranch Access Area
Map (pdf) Project information: A&H funds are used to pay the landowner for access. The land includes rangeland, steep rimrock, and brushy, riparian zones. Contact: ODFW Hines, 541-573-6582
Vehicle access restricted to roads posted and mapped as open
Lawen Lane Access Area
Map (pdf) Project information:A&H funds are used to pay 4 landowners a per acre value for public hunting access. The land includes flat, lake basin pastureland that is wetland during high water years. Contact: ODFW Hines, 541-573-6582
Open Access. Improves access to Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
Walk-in access from Lawen Lane
Alvord Ranch Access Area
Map (pdf) Project information: A&H funds are used to pay the landowner for access to his property and drive-through access to thousands of acres of public land that are virtually inaccessible without this project. The lands made available through this project include rangeland, steep rimrock, and brushy, riparian areas. Contact: ODFW Hines, 541-573-6582
No camping on private land; no fires; leave gates as you found them. See map for further regulations.
NORTHEAST COUNCIL
Bear Creek Access Area
Project information: A&H funds are used to conduct habitat improvements and to pay the landowner on a per-acre basis for public hunting access. Additionally this project will improve access to adjacent public lands. Contact: ODFW La Grande (541) 962-1838
The access area is located approximately 2.8 miles South of Lostine, Oregon. To access the property, take I-82 to Wallowa, Oregon and exit at Bear Creek Road. Take Bear Creek Road 2.8 miles South to the edge of the property.
Minam- 60
10,092 acres
Managed Timberlands and Rangelands surrounded by public lands and other private lands
Mule and White-tailed deer, Rocky Mountain elk, California quail, forest grouse, turkey, rabbit, bear, coyote, and cougar.
April 1 – December 31 annually: through December 31, 2025
Welcome to Hunt
Foot traffic only; no ATV's. Motorized vehicles only on open roads identified on the access area map. No camping, no fires, be careful with cigarettes. No littering, pick up any trash. Leave gates as you found them.
Carman Ranch Access Area
Project information: A&H funds are being used to conduct habitat improvement projects on the property. In return, the landowner allows public hunting access on a limited, random basis. Contact: ODFW La Grande (541) 962-1838
Irrigated pastures, timberlands, and managed rangelands
Mule deer and White-tailed deer, elk, upland game birds and turkey
April 1 – January annually: 31 through January 31, 2026.
By Permission
Hunters must obtain permission prior to hunting. Permission can be obtained by contacting the La Grande ODFW field office by phone at (541) 962-1838, between 8 AM and 5 PM Monday – Friday. Reservations will be booked on a first come, first serve basis.
Harshfield Ranch Access Area
Project information: A&H funds are being used to conduct habitat improvement projects on the property. In return, the landowner allows public hunting access on a limited, random basis. Contact: ODFW La Grande (541) 962-1838
Mule deer and White-tailed deer, elk, upland game birds and turkey
August 1 – July 31 annually: through July 31, 2026.
By Permission
Hunters must obtain permission prior to hunting. Permission can be obtained by contacting the La Grande ODFW field office by phone at (541)962-1838, between 8 AM and 5 PM Monday – Friday. Reservations will be booked on a first come, first serve basis.
GDRC NE
Map available from Salem Headquarters, and www.oregonhuntingmap.com. Project information: A&H funds are used to pay landowners on a per-acre basis for public hunting access. Contact: ODFW Northeast Region Office (541) 962-1838
Grande Ronde & John Day Watersheds / Catherine Creek, Mt. Emily, Sled Springs, Starkey, Walla Walla & Wenaha Wildlife Management Units(WMU’s)
22,041
mule deer, white-tailed deer, Rocky Mountain elk, bear, cougar and coyote, turkey, Hungarian partridge, California quail and forest grouse
April 1-March 31, through March of 2025
Welcome to Hunt
Motorized vehicle travel within the Travel Management Area(s) boundary on all other roads and trails, and cross-country is prohibited except by special permit from the landowner or land managing agency. There is a 14 day stay limit for camping.
Heppner Regulated Hunt Area
Map Page 1 | Page 2 (pdf) Project information: A&H funds are used to pay landowners on a per-acre basis for public hunting access. Contact: ODFW Heppner (541) 676-5230
Area under year-round travel management restriction, consult current Big Game Hunting Regulations.
M.R. King Ranches Access Area
Map (pdf) Project information: A&H funds are used to pay the landowner on a per acre basis for public hunting access. Contact: ODFW Baker City, 541-523-5832
I-84 eastbound to exit 327 at Durkee. Upon leaving the interstate, properties are located on either side of I-84.
Lookout Mountain - 64, Sumpter - 51
4,475
deer, elk, pronghorn, California bighorn sheep, chukar, Hungarian partridge, California quail, bear, cougar, coyote
August 1-January 31, through January 31 of 2027
Open Access
No motorized vehicles on access area; walk-in hunting only (horses and bicycles ok). No camping, no fires, be careful with cigarettes. No littering, pick up any trash. Leave gates as you found them.
Iron Mountain Access Area
Map (pdf) Project information: Provides access to 4,215 acres of previously inaccessible BLM land. A&H funds are used to pay the landowner on a per acre basis for public hunting access. The area includes lower/mid elevation sagebrush steppe and high elevation conifer and aspen forests. Contact: ODFW Baker City, 541-523-5832
I-84 eastbound to exit 327 at Durkee. Hwy 30 north to Land Rd.; Land Rd. north to Hindman Rd.; Hindman Rd. north to Iron Mountain Rd. Follow Iron Mountain Rd. to property boundary.
Lookout Mountain - 64
3,342
deer, elk, chukar
Aug 1 - Jan 31; through Jan 2026
Open Access
No morotized vehicles; walk in hunting only (horses and bicycles ok). No camping, no fires, be careful with cigarettes. No littering, pick up any trash. Leave gates as you found them.
Troy Ranches Access Area
Map (pdf) Project information: A&H funds are used to pay landowners on a per acre basis for public hunting access to this rangeland area which is surrounded by public land. Contact: ODFW Baker City, 541-523-5832
No motorized vehicles on access area; walk-in hunting only (horses and bicycles ok). No camping, no fires, be careful with cigarettes. Leave gates as you found them.
Virtue Flat Access Area
Map (pdf) Project information: A&H funds are used to pay landowners on a per acre basis for public hunting access.This area is priarmily rangeland and is surrounded by public land. Contact: ODFW Baker City, 541-523-5832
Foot traffic only; no ATVs. Motorized vehicles permitted on roads identified in green on the Access Area map. No camping, no fires, be careful with cigarettes. No littering, pick up any trash. Leave gates as you found them.
Glass Hill Access Area
Map (pdf) Project information: A&H funds are used to pay landowners on a per acre basis for public hunting access. The land is rangeland and is surrounded by public land. Contact: ODFW La Grande, 541-962-1838
Permission required to access Zone B (see map); reservations booked on first come, first served basis. Contact ODFW -La Grande to book (541-926-1838).
Noregaard/Shamrock/Whisky Creek Cooperative Travel Management Areas
Noregaard Map (pdf) Shamrock/Whisky Creek Map (pdf), Little Catherine Ck (pdf), Meacham (pdf) Project information: These areas are part of the Manulife Forest Management NE Access Project providing access to industrial timber lands. A&H license dollars and funds from Natural Resources Conservation Service grant provide access to 250,000 acres of private land. Contact: Enterprise ODFW, 541-426-3279
Area under travel management restriction 3 days prior to opening of archery season through May 31; consult the current Big Game Hunting Regs for more information.
Owsley Canyon Access Area
Map (pdf) Project information: This area is primarily rangeland adjacent to public land. A&H funds are used to pay landowner on a per-acre basis for public hunting access. Contact: ODFW La Grande, 541-962-1838
Approximately 4 miles north of La Grande off Owsley Canyon Road
Mt. Emily - 54
435
Primary: mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk, turkey, pheasant, Hungarian partridge, California quail, ruffed grouse Secondary: bear, cougar, blue grouse
August 1-January 31, through January 31 of 2024
Open Access
Motorized travel on designated roads only. No camping, no fires.
Divide Ridge Access Area
Map (pdf) Project information: Primarily rangeland surrounded by public land made available through A&H funds which are used to pay landowner on a per-acre basis for public hunting access. Contact: ODFW Baker City, 541-523-5832
Approximately 9 miles east of Joseph. From Hwy 82, take HWY 350 for 4.5 miles east out of Joseph. Turn right onto USFS 39, then turn left onto USFS 3915.
Foot traffic only; no ATVs. Motorized vehicles are permitted on roads identified in green on the Access Area map. No camping, no fires, be careful with cigarettes. No littering, pick up any trash. Leave gates as you found them.
Desolation Creek Access Area
Map (pdf) Project information: A&H funds are used to pay landowner on a per-acre basis for public hunting access. This area is mixed forest and meadows, surrounded by public land Contact: ODFW Baker City, 541-523-5832
Approximately 16 miles south of Ukiah. From the junction of Hwy 395 and Hwy 244, travel 14 miles south. Turn left onto USFS 55 then right onto USFS 10.
Foot traffic only; no ATVs. Motorized vehicles are permitted on roads identified in green on the Access Area map. Camping allowed only within 200 feet of open roads. No camping within 50 feet of any water. No unattended campers, tent sites, or camp sites for more than 24 hours.
Notice: Manulife F.M. Inc. does not allow unauthorized commercial packing, guiding, or hunting services or commercial gathering of firewood or mushrooms on its lands