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Find maps, boundary information and the percent public land in the Paulina Unit.
September 05, 2017
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Find maps, boundary descriptions and the percent public land for the Saddle Mountain Unit.
September 05, 2017
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Find maps, unit descriptions and the percent public lands in the Starkey Unit.
September 05, 2017
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Whether you’re out the night before preparing for your morning hunt, or studying the habits of a flock throughout the year, scouting ahead of your hunt will help you find more birds during your hunt. Use optics to spot birds With binoculars or a spotting scope you’ll be able to spot and study birds from a distance without spooking them. Don't be in a hurry when watching turkeys through binoculars or a spotting scope. The birds won’t know you’re there, so take time to study the hens and toms in the flock. See if there’s a big tom you want
May 19, 2020
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Find maps, boundary descriptions and the percent public land for the Sled Springs Unit.
September 05, 2017
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Find maps, boundary descriptions and the percent public land for the Wagontire Unit.
September 05, 2017
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Find maps, boundary descriptions and the percent public land for the Indigo Unit.
September 05, 2017
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Find maps, boundary descriptions and the percent public land for the Lookout Mountain Unit.
September 05, 2017
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Find maps, boundary descriptions and the percent public land for the Santiam Unit.
September 05, 2017
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Lower Deschutes Wildlife Area was established in 1983, with the initial donation of land by the Oregon Wildlife Foundation (OWF) of 2,758 acres. In 1986 OWHF donated an additional 5,158 acres of land to the department. The Lower Deschutes Wildlife Area was initially established to provide permanent public angler access. However, especially with the 1986 acquisition, the wildlife area has grown to provide enhanced wildlife and fish habitat (i.e. through removal of livestock, riparian vegetation improvements, etc.) and more wildlife-oriented recreational activities such as hunting, boating, hiking and biking. In 2015, ODFW partnered with the Trust for Public Land to
February 09, 2018
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Find maps, boundary descriptions and the percent public land for the Willamette Unit.
September 05, 2017
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Find maps, boundary descriptions and the percent public land for the Fort Rock Unit.
September 05, 2017
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Information gleaned from the teeth of harvested black-tail deer will help ODFW biologists learn more about the deer population.
Rogue Unit general archery hunters: portion of unit closed on opening weekend
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – The Rogue-Siskiyou National Forest is temporarily closing the Huckleberry Mountain area in the High Cascades Ranger District Aug. 22-31 for Tribal ceremonial purposes. Rogue Unit general archery hunters should be aware of the closure over the archery opening weekend, Aug. 30-31…
August 20, 2025
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This 141-acre property along both sides of the Yachats River was first purchased in the early 1980s to provide forage for elk and help alleviate elk damage to surrounding agricultural land. It also provides public access to the Siuslaw National Forest along the Yachats River Highway, where there are few public access points.
February 07, 2018
ODFW seeks applicants for two positions on the State Access and Habitat Program Board
SALEM, Ore.—Do you have a love of hunting and passion for wildlife conservation? Are you knowledgeable about forestry and/or agriculture? If so, there are vacancies for a Landowner Representative and a Hunter Representative on the Access & Habitat (A&H) Board. Applications are being accepted by the…
June 5, 2025
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The variety of available shotgun shells can be dizzying, and there are more being introduced all the time. But taking into account the size of your shotgun and your intended target will help you narrow the choices to a more manageable number. Where to find shell information When you buy shells, the box they’re in will be labeled with the gauge, shell length, amount of shot inside the shell (in ounces), the size of shot and how many feet per second the load travels. Some of this information may also be printed on each shell to help you identify loose
May 19, 2020
Article
This example will show you how to read a point summary report. Print this table
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Bass are an increasingly popular game fish even in a state noted for its native salmon, steelhead and trout. Bass often thrive in the urban waters of places like the Willamette Valley where warmer temperatures limit trout fishing in the summer months. Whether you target them in the Columbia or Willamette rivers, a coastal lake or the neighborhood pond, throughout much of the year bass can offer a rewarding fishing opportunity relatively close to home.
October 27, 2025
