East Area
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Recreation Report
March 6, 2024
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Currently open
Eurasian collared dove
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Eurasian collared doves: These birds have no protections in Oregon, so there are no closed seasons or limits to their harvest. A hunting license is required on public land. Focus around agricultural areas where food sources are abundant.
Be sure of your identification before you hunt these birds which are larger and lighter than mourning doves with a distinctive band around the back of the neck. Identify this species and its habitat.
Klamath Wildlife Area
Miller Island Unit:
- The Miller Island Unit is located 6 miles south and west of Klamath Falls. Miller Island Unit is closed to all access from 10 p.m. until 4 a.m.
- Discharging firearms is prohibited except during authorized game bird hunting seasons or by special permit.
- All other days are closed to all entry, except public roads, parking areas, boat ramp, designated birding trail and designated dog training area.
- Upland game bird shooting hours begin at 10 a.m.
- Overnight camping is not allowed on the Miller Island Unit.
Gorr Island Unit:
Gorr Island is located four miles south of the Miller Island Unit in the Klamath River, accessible only by boat. Gorr Island is open daily with no wildlife area permit required during authorized seasons.
Shoalwater Bay Unit and Sesti Tgawaals Unit:
Shoalwater Bay and Sesti Tgawaals are both located on the west side of Upper Klamath Lake approximately 10 miles to the north and west of Klamath Falls. Shoalwater Bay and Sesti Tgawaals Units are both open for hunting daily with no wildlife area permit required during authorized seasons.
Hunting Information Miller Island Unit:
Miller Island harvest statistics can be found on the MyODFW website: Klamath Wildlife Area
If you have any questions, please contact Klamath Wildlife Area at (541) 883-5732.
Summer Lake Wildlife Area
The wildlife area is currently closed to all game bird hunting.
Summer Lake Wildlife Area harvest statistics and weekly bird counts can be found on the ODFW website. Maps are available in the Headquarters lobby area.
Non-toxic shot is required for all game bird hunting and posted refuges are closed to hunting.
Please contact Summer Lake Wildlife Area at (541) 943-3152 for additional information.
Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area
All hunting seasons have closed.
Please call the Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area with any questions 541-963-4954.