Game Bird Regulations - Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Game Bird Regulations - Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Game Bird Regulations - Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
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2012-2013 OREGON<br />
GAME BIRD REGULATIONS<br />
For All Migratory <strong>Game</strong> <strong>Bird</strong>, Upl<strong>and</strong> <strong>Game</strong> <strong>Bird</strong> <strong>and</strong> Crow<br />
Hunting Seasons From September 1, 2012 Through May 31, 2013<br />
<strong>and</strong> Other Associated <strong>Regulations</strong><br />
See what's new for 2012-2013 on page 6.
IF HUNTING WAS<br />
JUST ANOTHER HOBBY,<br />
WE’D BE JUST<br />
ANOTHER STORE.<br />
But it isn’t, is it?<br />
It’s a way <strong>of</strong> life.<br />
Actually, if you feel the way we do,<br />
being out in the wild with a gun in your h<strong>and</strong>s is living.<br />
And being inside is just a hobby to pass the time.<br />
ONLY WHOLESALE SPORTS IS AS OBSESSED WITH HUNTING AS YOU ARE.<br />
AND WE HAVE THE PEOPLE AND GEAR TO PROVE IT.<br />
FIND YOUR LOCAL STORE AT WWW.WHOLESALESPORTS.COM
Director’s Message<br />
BIRD HUNTERS – GET READY TO GO!<br />
Forest grouse, <strong>Oregon</strong>’s most popular game birds, open on<br />
September 1. More hunters hunt for these birds in <strong>Oregon</strong> than any<br />
other due to the long season (September – January) <strong>and</strong> their wide<br />
distribution throughout the state. Their habitat in cool forests makes<br />
them the perfect quarry after a hot summer. Just the tune up your<br />
hunting dog <strong>and</strong> your hiking legs need before pheasant <strong>and</strong> chukar<br />
season!<br />
This year we have made it easier for you to make forest grouse a part<br />
<strong>of</strong> any family camping trip. Possession limits for both forest grouse<br />
<strong>and</strong> quail have increased from two to three daily limits, allowing you<br />
extra hunting time without worrying about the number <strong>of</strong> harvested<br />
birds at your campsite. Use this camping time to help your kids learn<br />
shotgun safety <strong>and</strong> staying alert for birds on the move. See our improved oregonhuntingmap.com<br />
to hone in on a good spot to hunt—we’ve added range maps for forest grouse <strong>and</strong> all <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oregon</strong>’s<br />
upl<strong>and</strong> birds.<br />
Another early season opportunity for kids is our September youth upl<strong>and</strong> bird hunts. This year, we’re opening up registration<br />
in August so busy families have more time to plan. Also new this year, sign up online or at a license sales agent—the cost is<br />
still free!<br />
Olivia Barber, accompanying her dad,<br />
Clayton, during a recent chukar hunt.<br />
The department remains sensitive to the needs <strong>of</strong> sage grouse, a popular game bird <strong>and</strong><br />
iconic species <strong>of</strong> the sagebrush rangel<strong>and</strong>s. In response to the large fires in SE <strong>Oregon</strong><br />
this summer, we’ve reduced sage grouse permit numbers in two units to allow us time<br />
to determine if there are any population level effects. <strong>Oregon</strong>’s sage grouse harvest<br />
remains very conservative at two to three percent <strong>of</strong> the estimated fall population.<br />
The hunt is made possible by the exceptional cooperation <strong>of</strong> hunters who annually<br />
provide wings from harvested birds yielding valuable biological information like age<br />
ratios, gender ratios, peak hatching period, <strong>and</strong> proportion <strong>of</strong> successful hens; all <strong>of</strong><br />
which are important for assessing the status <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oregon</strong>’s sage grouse.<br />
Once these early season opportunities have whetted your hunting appetite, get ready<br />
for another great waterfowl season. Duck numbers were at a record high this year in<br />
North America, 43 percent above the long-term average according to U.S. <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Wildlife</strong> Service surveys.<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> is coming <strong>of</strong>f a bang-up season for duck hunting. Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area<br />
saw the best waterfowl season since 1978-79, with nearly 22,000 birds taken last year.<br />
Fern Ridge <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area hunters took nearly 5,500 ducks, the highest number since<br />
record keeping began in the late 1980s <strong>and</strong> 1,900 more than in 2011.<br />
We’re lucky in <strong>Oregon</strong> to have five state wildlife areas managed especially for<br />
waterfowl—Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong>, Fern Ridge, Ladd Marsh, Klamath, <strong>and</strong> Summer Lake. All <strong>of</strong><br />
these were purchased <strong>and</strong> are maintained by funds from the federal Pittman-Robertson<br />
<strong>Wildlife</strong> Restoration Act <strong>of</strong> 1937, the excise tax on guns, ammo, <strong>and</strong> hunting equipment<br />
which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Thanks to the support <strong>of</strong> hunters, we will<br />
continue to see many more years <strong>of</strong> great bird hunting here in <strong>Oregon</strong>.<br />
Roy Elicker,<br />
Director<br />
A sage grouse in full strut.<br />
Br<strong>and</strong>on Reishus after a successful<br />
forest grouse hunt.<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> 3
4<br />
Web<br />
www.dfw.state.or.us<br />
E-mail<br />
odfw.info@state.or.us<br />
ODFW Headquarters<br />
503-947-6000<br />
ODFW in-state toll-free<br />
800-720-6339<br />
Information <strong>and</strong> Education<br />
503-947-6002<br />
Licensing<br />
503-947-6100<br />
<strong>Wildlife</strong> Division<br />
503-947-6301<br />
<strong>Wildlife</strong> Violations<br />
1-800-452-7888<br />
The information in this booklet will<br />
be furnished in alternate format<br />
for people with disabilities, if<br />
needed. Please call 503-947-6002<br />
or e-mail odfw.info@state.or.us<br />
to request an alternate format.<br />
ODFW prohibits discrimination<br />
on the basis <strong>of</strong> race, color,<br />
national origin, age, sex or<br />
disability. If you believe you have<br />
been discriminated against as<br />
described above in any program,<br />
activity or facility, or if you desire<br />
further information, please contact<br />
ADA Coordinator, ODFW, 3406<br />
Cherry Ave. NE, Salem, OR 97303-<br />
4924, or call 503-947-6058, or write<br />
to the Civil Rights Coordinator<br />
for Public Access, U.S. <strong>Fish</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> Service, 4401 N<br />
Fairfax Dr, Mail Stop: WSFS-4020<br />
Arlington, VA 22203.<br />
ODFW allows appropriate<br />
advertising in this booklet to help<br />
<strong>of</strong>fset the cost <strong>of</strong> printing.<br />
ODFW neither endorses products<br />
or services listed nor accepts any<br />
liability arising from the use <strong>of</strong><br />
products or services listed.<br />
Cover Photo:<br />
Brad Bales on a successful goose<br />
hunt in the N.W. <strong>Oregon</strong> Permit<br />
Goose Zone assisted by Bailey,<br />
Holly <strong>and</strong> Phoebe. Photo by<br />
Br<strong>and</strong>on Reishus.<br />
REGIONAL OFFICES<br />
High Desert<br />
61374 Parrell Rd<br />
Bend, OR 97702<br />
541-388-6363<br />
Northeast<br />
107 20th Street<br />
La Gr<strong>and</strong>e, OR 97850<br />
541-963-2138<br />
Northwest<br />
17330 SE Evelyn Street<br />
Clackamas, OR 97015<br />
971-673-6000<br />
Southwest<br />
4192 N Umpqua Hwy<br />
Roseburg, OR 97470<br />
541-440-3353<br />
OrEgON<br />
DEparTmENT OF FiSH aND WilDliFE<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
Roy Elicker, Director<br />
Salem Headquarters Office<br />
3406 Cherry Ave. NE<br />
Salem, OR 97303-4924<br />
503-947-6000<br />
OREGON FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION<br />
Bobby Levy (Chair) ....................................................Echo<br />
Michael Finley .......................................................Medford<br />
Holly Akenson........................................................Joseph<br />
Laura Anderson .................................................. Newport<br />
Bob Webber .................................................... Port Orford<br />
Greg Wolley ......................................................... Portl<strong>and</strong><br />
Krystyna Wolniakowski .......................................Tualatin<br />
REGULATION INFORMATION GUIDELINES<br />
This booklet contains information about <strong>Oregon</strong>'s statewide game bird hunting regulations .<br />
Always review all regulations before you hunt . Because season dates <strong>and</strong> hunting<br />
regulations change annually, significant changes from last year’s season dates <strong>and</strong> hunting<br />
regulations are highlighted in red type . Significant regulations <strong>and</strong> information also are<br />
highlighted in red type .<br />
To make your outdoor adventures more enjoyable, refer to the following guidelines:<br />
■ All hunters must obtain a hunting or combination license <strong>and</strong> participate in HIP . See<br />
pages 8-10 for requirements <strong>and</strong> information . A mail order application is provided on<br />
page 45 .<br />
■ Season dates <strong>and</strong> bag limits for game birds are listed on pages 14-17 . A shooting<br />
hours table is located on page 13 . Season dates <strong>and</strong> bag limits can change from year<br />
to year .<br />
■ <strong>Oregon</strong> has a Northwest Permit Goose Season with special regulations . Information<br />
about this season is located on pages 18-20 .<br />
■ State wildlife areas are listed on pages 33-36 . State <strong>and</strong> federal refuge special regulations<br />
are listed on pages 30-32, including telephone numbers .<br />
■ <strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers hunts to introduce youths, adults <strong>and</strong> families to hunting <strong>and</strong> the<br />
outdoors . You can read about these special opportunities on pages 15, 22-23, <strong>and</strong> 33 .<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> also <strong>of</strong>fers some public access programs on private l<strong>and</strong>s .<br />
■ For the latest information about hunting visit ODFW on the Web at www .dfw .state .or .us .
Abbreviations Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Northwest Goose Testing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20<br />
Access <strong>and</strong> Habitat Hunting Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27<strong>Oregon</strong><br />
Disabilities Hunting <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong>ing Permit . . . . . . . . . . . 47<br />
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Proposed<br />
Upl<strong>and</strong> Season Dates for 2013-2014 . . . . . . . . . . . 24<br />
Duck <strong>and</strong> Goose Zone Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Reservation<br />
<strong>and</strong> Permit Application Procedures . . . . . . . . . . .37<br />
Falconry <strong>Regulations</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Shooting<br />
Hours Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13<br />
Fee Pheasant Hunts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14State/Federal<br />
Refuge Area <strong>Regulations</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30<br />
<strong>Game</strong> <strong>Bird</strong> Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-17 State <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area <strong>Regulations</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33<br />
General Hunting <strong>Regulations</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 Turkey: Fall, Spring <strong>and</strong> Youth Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15<br />
Harvest Information Program (HIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Upl<strong>and</strong><br />
Cooperative Access Program <strong>and</strong> RHAs . . . . . . . . . . 27<br />
Hunting Guide Book Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Upl<strong>and</strong> <strong>Game</strong> <strong>Bird</strong> Emergency Closure Procedures . . . . . . .29<br />
Legal Hunting Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Waterfowl<br />
Reservation Hunts:<br />
License/Tag/Permit Fees <strong>and</strong> Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .6, 8-9 Fern Ridge <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41<br />
Mail Order Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Klamath <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41<br />
Map Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38<br />
Mentored Youth Hunter Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44What’s<br />
New? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6<br />
Northwest <strong>Oregon</strong> Permit Goose Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19Youth<br />
Hunting Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 22-23<br />
ABBREVIATIONS KEY<br />
CONTENTS<br />
The following abbreviations are used throughout this document in Hunt Descriptions, Unit Descriptions <strong>and</strong><br />
regulations . The abbreviations will be used in upper <strong>and</strong> lower cases .<br />
Ave = Avenue<br />
BLM = Bureau <strong>of</strong> L<strong>and</strong> Management<br />
Blvd = Boulevard<br />
Co = County<br />
Cos = Counties<br />
Cr = Creek<br />
Dr = Drive<br />
FR = Forest Road<br />
HIP = Harvest Information Program<br />
Hwy = Highway<br />
ID = Identification<br />
Lk = Lake<br />
Ln = Lane<br />
Mi = Mile<br />
Mt = Mountain<br />
NF = National Forest<br />
NWR = National <strong>Wildlife</strong> Refuge<br />
ODF = <strong>Oregon</strong> Dept . <strong>of</strong> Forestry<br />
ODFW = <strong>Oregon</strong> Dept . <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> & <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
POS = Point <strong>of</strong> Sale<br />
RHA = Regulated Hunt Area<br />
Rd = Road<br />
Rvr = River<br />
Sq Mi = Square Miles<br />
UCAP = Upl<strong>and</strong> Coop . Access Program<br />
USFS = U .S . Forest Service<br />
USFWS = U .S . <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> Service<br />
WA = <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> 5<br />
License Requirements<br />
Pages 8-9<br />
General Regs & Hrs:<br />
Pages 10-13<br />
<strong>Game</strong> <strong>Bird</strong> Seasons<br />
Pages 14-17<br />
Permit Goose<br />
Pages 18-20<br />
Falconry<br />
21<br />
Youth Hunting<br />
Pages 22-23<br />
<strong>Wildlife</strong> Areas<br />
Pages 30-36<br />
Reservation Hunts<br />
Pages 38-41
6<br />
What's NeW iN 2012-2013?<br />
• Eurasian collared-doves are now classified as unprotected wildlife. See page 10.<br />
• Possession limits for forest grouse <strong>and</strong> quail. See page 14.<br />
• No permits available for sage grouse hunting in 2012 in the Whitehorse WMU due to wildfires. See page 14.<br />
• New hunt periods in Northwest <strong>Oregon</strong> General Goose Zone. See page 16.<br />
• Bag limit change in the third hunt period for the South Coast Zone. See page 16.<br />
• New ending shooting hour <strong>and</strong> check station operation hours in the Norhtwest Permit Zone. See pages 18-19.<br />
• Tillamook County goose seasons are no longer separate from the Northwest Permit Zone. See page 18.<br />
• Online registration for youth pheasant hunts. See page 23.<br />
• Support <strong>Wildlife</strong>! Buy the new Habitat Conservation Stamp. See page 29.<br />
OregOn game birD license, tag anD permit Fees<br />
RESIDENT Fees<br />
Combination hunting/angling License (6 month residency immediately preceding date <strong>of</strong> application) . . . . . . . . . . . .$58 .00<br />
*Disabled War Veteran’s hunting License (6 month residency immediately preceding date <strong>of</strong> application) . . . . . . . . . . Free<br />
hunting License (6 month residency immediately preceding date <strong>of</strong> application) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 .50<br />
Juvenile hunting License (age 9-17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 .50<br />
L<strong>and</strong>owner/Youth hunting License (age 13 years <strong>and</strong> younger) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free<br />
*Pioneer angler/hunting License (age 65 years <strong>and</strong> 50 years residency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free<br />
senior Citizen Combination angling/hunting License (age 70 years <strong>and</strong> 5 years residency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 .50<br />
senior Citizen hunting License (age 70 years <strong>and</strong> 5 years residency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 .75<br />
sports Pac (residents only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 .75<br />
Juvenile sports Pac (residents only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 .00<br />
turkey tag (spring, Fall, or Bonus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 .50<br />
Juvenile turkey tag (spring, Fall, or Bonus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .50<br />
Upl<strong>and</strong> <strong>Game</strong> <strong>Bird</strong> Validation (valid July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 .50<br />
Waterfowl Validation (valid July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 .50<br />
NONResiDeNt<br />
**3-Day Nonresident hunting License for Migratory Waterfowl <strong>and</strong> Upl<strong>and</strong> <strong>Bird</strong>s (age 14 years <strong>and</strong> older) . . . . . . . . . .26 .50<br />
<strong>Game</strong> <strong>Bird</strong> Validation (valid July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 .50<br />
hunting License (age 18 years <strong>and</strong> older) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 .50<br />
Juvenile hunting License (age 9-17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 .50<br />
Juvenile hunting License (age 13 years <strong>and</strong> younger) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free<br />
turkey tag (spring, Fall, or Bonus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 .50<br />
Juvenile turkey tag (spring, Fall, or Bonus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 .50<br />
aLL hUNteRs (ResiDeNt/NONResiDeNt)<br />
harvest information Program Validation (valid July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free<br />
applications:<br />
Fern Ridge, Klamath, sauvie isl<strong>and</strong> (a,B,C,D,e,F,G) Wa's, Controlled Fall turkey, <strong>and</strong> sage Grouse . . . . . . . . 4 .00 each<br />
***Duplicate (License, tag, Permits) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 .00<br />
Parking:<br />
<strong>Wildlife</strong> area annual Permit (see page 26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 .00<br />
<strong>Wildlife</strong> area Daily Permit (see page 26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 .00<br />
Permits/Reservations:<br />
B<strong>and</strong>-tailed Pigeon, Black Brant, NW <strong>Oregon</strong> Goose, sea Duck, <strong>and</strong> sage Grouse Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 .00 each<br />
Fern Ridge, Klamath, sauvie isl<strong>and</strong> (a,B,C,D,e,F,G) Wa's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 .00 each<br />
Western <strong>Oregon</strong> Fee Pheasant tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 .00<br />
aquatic invasive species Prevention Permit (Nonmotorized Boats) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 .00<br />
aquatic invasive species Prevention Permit (Nonresident Motorized Boats) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 .00<br />
Note: License, tag, application <strong>and</strong> agent fees are not refundable. Agent fee included in all prices listed above.<br />
There are over 600 license agents throughout the state. Call 503-947-6100 for specific license agent locations.<br />
* Issued only at ODFW Offices.<br />
** A nonresident game bird stamp validation is required along with this hunting license. Crows, doves,<br />
b<strong>and</strong>-tailed pigeons, snipe <strong>and</strong> turkeys are not covered by this license.<br />
*** If the fee paid for the license, tag, or permit that was lost, destroyed, or stolen was less than $17,<br />
the original fee shall be charged for the duplicate license, tag, or permit.<br />
hUNteRs: RetaiN YOUR 2012 hUNtiNG LiCeNse<br />
FOR YOUR hUNteR/aNGLeR iD NUMBeR<br />
License agents can no longer lookup customers on the POS system by social security number. A Hunter/<br />
Angler ID Number is printed on all licenses, tags <strong>and</strong> permits. This permanent ID number is the primary identifier<br />
for individual hunters <strong>and</strong> anglers in ODFW’s licensing system. Accumulated preference points for big game<br />
controlled hunts will be tracked using the Hunter/Angler ID Number.<br />
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YOUTH HUNTER ORANGE REQUIREMENT<br />
n Applies to youth hunters<br />
(age 17 under)<br />
n When hunting all game mammals<br />
<strong>and</strong> upl<strong>and</strong> birds (except turkey) with<br />
any firearm<br />
n Hat OR exterior garment (shirt, jacket,<br />
coat, vest, sweater) visible in<br />
all directions<br />
n Hunter orange camouflage acceptable<br />
n Hunter orange NOT required for youth<br />
archery, turkey <strong>and</strong> waterfowl hunting<br />
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE<br />
Rules for hunting dog <strong>and</strong> raptor training<br />
• Trainers can now release <strong>and</strong>/or kill<br />
domestically-raised game birds to train their hunting<br />
dogs <strong>and</strong> raptors year-round. A permit is still required<br />
to release the game birds (free permit available online).<br />
• The prohibition on dog training or dogs running at large<br />
in game bird nesting habitat during the months <strong>of</strong><br />
April – July has been lifted. Harassing wildlife, except<br />
when hunting or during pursuit season, is still unlawful.<br />
(Harass means to chase, molest, worry or disturb wildlife).<br />
• A pursuit season for wild hatched upl<strong>and</strong> game birds from September 1 – January 31 has been<br />
established. (Wild hatched game birds may only be killed during authorized hunting seasons listed<br />
in this booklet.)<br />
• A st<strong>and</strong>ardized permit application to hold a competitive hunting dog trial has been developed.<br />
Visit http://www.dfw.state.or.us/wildlife/dog_training/ for permits <strong>and</strong> applications <strong>and</strong><br />
to see the complete regulations.<br />
The rules were developed with an advisory group that included representatives from hunting dog<br />
trainers, game bird propagators, shooting preserve operators, falconers, hunters, bird conservationists,<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> State Police <strong>and</strong> ODFW.<br />
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gamE birD HUNTiNg liCENSE rEQUirEmENTS<br />
Licenses, permits, validations, tags <strong>and</strong> controlled hunt applications can be obtained at license agents<br />
throughout the state, online or through ODFW’s Salem headquarters <strong>of</strong>fice by mail, fax, or in person.<br />
ALL HUNTERS<br />
■ Every hunter must have in his or her possession a valid hunting license (See below for specific category types) . (See exceptions<br />
for youths participating in the Mentored Youth Hunter Program on page 44 .)<br />
■ No hunter may possess more than one valid <strong>Oregon</strong> hunting license . However, for the purpose <strong>of</strong> acquiring preference points<br />
under the controlled hunts system <strong>and</strong> hunting big game, a youth between the ages <strong>of</strong> 9 <strong>and</strong> 13 may hold both a free youth license<br />
<strong>and</strong> a juvenile hunting license .<br />
■ Annual hunting licenses are valid through Dec . 31 <strong>of</strong> each year . Hunts extending into the following calendar year require a new<br />
hunting license .<br />
■ Any hunter with a valid <strong>Oregon</strong> or Idaho license may hunt in the waters or on the isl<strong>and</strong>s <strong>of</strong> the Snake River, where the river forms<br />
the boundary between <strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>and</strong> Idaho . All laws <strong>and</strong> rules <strong>of</strong> the respective states apply .<br />
■ To hunt either the <strong>Oregon</strong> side or the Washington side <strong>of</strong> the Columbia River, a hunter must have a valid hunting license for the<br />
state in which he or she is hunting . All laws <strong>and</strong> rules <strong>of</strong> the respective state apply .<br />
■ <strong>Game</strong> bird hunters must obtain a FREE HIP (Harvest Information Program) validation . See page 9-10 for requirements, detailed<br />
HIP information <strong>and</strong> how to become HIP validated .<br />
» To obtain a HIP validation, hunters may go to any license agent, obtain online or mail the game bird application order form to<br />
ODFW (page 46) .<br />
» A separate validation is needed on game bird licenses to hunt crow .<br />
■ Depending on the species <strong>of</strong> bird you are hunting, you must have a federal waterfowl stamp <strong>and</strong>/or state game bird validations to hunt (page 9) .<br />
» Federal stamps <strong>and</strong> state validations are in effect from Jul . 1 - Jun . 30 <strong>of</strong> the following year .<br />
» Any person 16 years <strong>of</strong> age or older must have a signed (in ink across the face), valid federal waterfowl stamp in his or her<br />
possession to hunt ducks <strong>and</strong> geese .<br />
» No federal waterfowl stamp is required for pigeon, dove, crow, coot or snipe hunting .<br />
■ To hunt b<strong>and</strong>-tailed pigeons, black brant, sea ducks or NW <strong>Oregon</strong> geese, a separate permit for each is required (page 9 <strong>and</strong> 18) .<br />
OREGON RESIDENTS<br />
■ <strong>Oregon</strong> residents must obtain a resident hunting, combination or Sports Pac license to hunt in <strong>Oregon</strong> .<br />
» <strong>Oregon</strong> Administrative Rule (OAR) 635-010-0015(4)(a) provides the legal st<strong>and</strong>ard for purchasing a resident license: “A<br />
resident is one who has physically dwelled in <strong>Oregon</strong> continuously for the six months prior to applying for a license . Temporary<br />
absences from <strong>Oregon</strong> during that time period do not defeat a person’s residency so long as such absences were not for the<br />
purpose <strong>of</strong> establishing residency outside <strong>Oregon</strong> ." The legal requirement is implemented by this certification that a license<br />
applicant must sign: “I, the undersigned, hereby certify <strong>and</strong> declare that the information I have provided to obtain this license is<br />
true . To acquire an <strong>Oregon</strong> resident license/tag I certify that I have resided continuously within <strong>Oregon</strong> no less than 6 months<br />
immediately prior to applying for this license/tag . I have resided in <strong>Oregon</strong> for ___ Years ___ Months . I acknowledge this license<br />
was issued as requested <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong> that no refund will be made .”<br />
» These requirements are waived for certain active members <strong>of</strong> the armed forces <strong>and</strong> for some foreign exchange students (see<br />
OAR 635-010-0015(4) for details) . Submitting a false application is a crime .<br />
» Resident hunters 9-17 years <strong>of</strong> age can buy a juvenile license at a reduced fee . All others (18 years <strong>of</strong> age or older) must purchase<br />
a regular hunting license .<br />
» For hunters 13 years <strong>of</strong> age <strong>and</strong> younger, please refer to Youth section below .<br />
■ <strong>Oregon</strong> residents must obtain appropriate validations to hunt in <strong>Oregon</strong> .<br />
» SPORTS PAC LICENSE HOLDERS MUST OBTAIN CURRENT GAME BIRD AND HIP VALIDATIONS ON JULY 1 OR LATER .<br />
» Residents 14 years <strong>of</strong> age or older must have a state waterfowl validation included on their hunting license <strong>and</strong> in their possession<br />
to hunt ducks, mergansers, geese <strong>and</strong> coots . See information on federal stamp requirements above .<br />
» Residents 14 years <strong>of</strong> age or older must have a state upl<strong>and</strong> game bird validation included on their hunting license <strong>and</strong> in their<br />
possession to hunt pheasant, grouse, quail <strong>and</strong> partridge .<br />
YOUTH (RESIDENT AND NONRESIDENT)<br />
■ Obtain a hunting license .<br />
» All hunters 13 years <strong>of</strong> age <strong>and</strong> under must obtain a FREE youth license (to hunt game birds <strong>and</strong> small game only) . This youth<br />
license is required for participation in HIP .<br />
» Youths 13 years <strong>of</strong> age <strong>and</strong> under while hunting on property other than their own must be accompanied by an adult 21 years <strong>of</strong><br />
age or older .<br />
» Hunters 9 -17 years <strong>of</strong> age can buy a juvenile license at a reduced fee . All others need to purchase a regular hunting license .<br />
■ Tag <strong>and</strong> application requirements<br />
» Youths 13 years <strong>of</strong> age <strong>and</strong> under are required to obtain a FREE license or purchase a juvenile license in order to purchase<br />
a black brant permit, b<strong>and</strong>-tailed pigeon permit, sea duck permit, turkey tags or apply for sage grouse permits <strong>and</strong> waterfowl<br />
reservation hunts .<br />
■ All youths 17 years <strong>of</strong> age <strong>and</strong> younger must have a Hunter Education Certificate or a department issued document (ex . hunting license)<br />
which includes their Hunter Education Certificate Number in their possession to hunt anywhere except on their own l<strong>and</strong> or<br />
l<strong>and</strong> owned by their parent or legal guardian . For Hunter Education class information or to obtain a replacement copy <strong>of</strong> a hunter<br />
safety card, call the Hunter Education <strong>of</strong>fice in Salem at 503-947-6028 .<br />
■ See exceptions for the Mentored Youth Hunter Program on page 44 .<br />
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NONRESIDENTS<br />
■ All nonresidents who want to hunt in <strong>Oregon</strong> must obtain a nonresident hunting license if they are 18 years <strong>of</strong> age or older .<br />
■ For hunters 17 years <strong>of</strong> age <strong>and</strong> younger, please refer to Youth section on the previous page .<br />
■ A 3-Day Nonresident Hunting License for migratory waterfowl <strong>and</strong> upl<strong>and</strong> birds is valid for three consecutive days .<br />
» A nonresident game bird stamp validation is required along with this hunting license .<br />
» Crows, doves, b<strong>and</strong>-tailed pigeons, snipe <strong>and</strong> turkeys are not covered by this license . This license is not valid to apply for<br />
controlled bird hunts . To apply for controlled bird hunts, a regular nonresident hunting license is required .<br />
■ Nonresidents 14 years <strong>of</strong> age or older must have a game bird validation included on their hunting license <strong>and</strong> in their possession<br />
to hunt ducks, mergansers, geese, coots, pheasants, grouse, quail <strong>and</strong> partridge .<br />
LANDOWNERS<br />
■ Obtain a hunting license .<br />
» Resident l<strong>and</strong>owners can obtain a FREE l<strong>and</strong>owner license to hunt game birds on their own property, except for black brant,<br />
b<strong>and</strong>-tailed pigeon, sea duck, sage grouse <strong>and</strong> turkey (spring <strong>and</strong> fall) . For these hunt types, a regular hunting license is<br />
required for l<strong>and</strong>owners hunting on their own property .<br />
■ Obtain appropriate validations<br />
» Required to participate in HIP (see ALL HUNTERS on page 8) .<br />
» Residents 14 years <strong>of</strong> age or older hunting upl<strong>and</strong> or waterfowl, see ALL HUNTERS <strong>and</strong> OREGON RESIDENTS for specific information .<br />
» Nonresidents 14 years <strong>of</strong> age or older hunting upl<strong>and</strong> or waterfowl, see ALL HUNTERS <strong>and</strong> NONRESIDENTS for specific information .<br />
■ L<strong>and</strong>owners hunting turkeys on their own property must have a turkey tag .<br />
■ L<strong>and</strong>owners hunting sage grouse on their own property must have a sage grouse permit .<br />
Use this table to determine if you need to obtain a<br />
HIP validation, federal waterfowl stamp, black brant<br />
permit, b<strong>and</strong>-tailed pigeon permit, sea duck permit,<br />
sage grouse permit, turkey tag, waterfowl validation,<br />
or upl<strong>and</strong> game bird validation . The species you hunt<br />
<strong>and</strong> the status <strong>of</strong> your residency determines which<br />
validations <strong>and</strong> permits you may need in addition to<br />
your hunting license .<br />
See page 8-9 for licensing requirements .<br />
pErmiT, Tag aND valiDaTiON rEQUirEmENTS<br />
Pheasant<br />
UPLAND GAME BIRDS<br />
Quail<br />
Chukar Partridge<br />
Hungarian (Gray) Partridge<br />
Blue or Ruffed Grouse<br />
Sage Grouse<br />
Wild Turkey<br />
MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS/<br />
CROWS<br />
ALL HUNTERS (INCLUDING LANDOWNERS)<br />
Harvest Information Program (HIP) X X X X X X X X X X X<br />
Federal Waterfowl Stamp (16 years <strong>and</strong> older) X X X<br />
B<strong>and</strong>-tailed Pigeon Permit X<br />
Black Brant Permit X<br />
Sage Grouse Permit (b) X<br />
*Sea Duck Permit (Harlequin, scoter, long-tailed <strong>and</strong> eider) X<br />
Spring turkey tag <strong>and</strong>/or bonus tag or fall turkey tag<br />
OREGON RESIDENTS (INCLUDING LANDOWNERS)<br />
X<br />
Resident Waterfowl Validation (14 years <strong>and</strong> older) X X X X<br />
Resident Upl<strong>and</strong> <strong>Game</strong> <strong>Bird</strong> Validation (14 years <strong>and</strong><br />
older)<br />
NONRESIDENTS (INCLUDING LANDOWNERS)<br />
X X X X X X<br />
Nonresident <strong>Game</strong> <strong>Bird</strong> Validation (14 years <strong>and</strong> older) X X X X X X X X X X<br />
(a) Please note: a separate validation is needed on your license to hunt crow .<br />
(b) Falconer's are not required to obtain a sage grouse permit to hunt sage grouse .<br />
Hunters - please carefully note the following information:<br />
1. State validations (waterfowl, upl<strong>and</strong> game bird, or nonresident game bird) can be obtained at license agent outlets, online or through mail order<br />
(Salem headquarters <strong>of</strong>fice only) . Having an actual state stamp in possession while hunting is not a requirement. The validation on the<br />
license authorizes you to hunt . Federal waterfowl stamps are still required to be signed in ink across the face <strong>and</strong> be in possession while in<br />
the field . Federal stamps may be purchased at most ODFW <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>and</strong> U .S . Post Offices <strong>and</strong> some sporting stores .<br />
2. Applications for game bird hunting will be through license agents, online or mail order (see page 45) . This is the same as for big game controlled hunt<br />
procedures .<br />
3. A Sports Pac License holder must return to any license agent on Jul . 1 or later to obtain current validations in order to legally hunt in the seasons specified<br />
in this booklet . Validations received before July1 are only applicable to previous seasons . Your license must be updated on or after July 1 <strong>of</strong> each year .<br />
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B<strong>and</strong>-tailed Pigeon<br />
Mourning Dove<br />
Goose<br />
Duck <strong>and</strong> Merganser *<br />
Coot<br />
Snipe<br />
Crow(a)<br />
Black Brant<br />
License Requirements<br />
Pages 8-9
Be HIP When You Hunt In <strong>Oregon</strong>!<br />
What is HIP? HIP st<strong>and</strong>s for Harvest Information Program . Do you hunt doves, crows, snipe, ducks, geese, coot, pheasant,<br />
quail, chukar, Hungarian (Gray) partridge, blue grouse, or ruffed grouse in <strong>Oregon</strong>? If so, you must be HIP validated on your license<br />
before you go hunting . When buying a hunting license, you will be asked if you intend to hunt any game birds during the upcoming<br />
hunting seasons . When answered, “Yes”, you will then be asked a few simple questions about your hunting success last year . When<br />
this process is completed your license will indicate that you are “HIP Validated” . To legally hunt for crow you must answer, “Yes” to<br />
the question pertaining to those species <strong>and</strong> a separate validation for those species must appear on your license . Refer to the HIP<br />
worksheet on page 46 . That’s it! There is no cost to you .<br />
Why collect harvest information? Your participation in this program means that important information will be available<br />
to wildlife pr<strong>of</strong>essionals to better manage <strong>Oregon</strong>’s wildlife resources . Hunter participation levels for all species <strong>of</strong> game birds are<br />
needed to assist in setting regulations <strong>and</strong> justify future hunting seasons .<br />
How does HIP work? Of the total group <strong>of</strong> HIP certified waterfowl <strong>and</strong> other migratory game bird hunters, the USFWS will<br />
select necessary samples <strong>of</strong> hunters to participate in providing harvest information . Selected hunters will receive hunter record cards<br />
prior to hunting seasons or soon thereafter . Hunters will be asked to record their daily harvest <strong>of</strong> birds <strong>and</strong> return the completed record<br />
card at the end <strong>of</strong> the hunting season . For upl<strong>and</strong> game bird hunters, ODFW personnel select samples <strong>of</strong> hunters to survey . These<br />
surveys will provide much more accurate harvest information than previous surveys <strong>and</strong> will make it possible to more accurately<br />
determine the status <strong>and</strong> needs <strong>of</strong> all our game bird resources .<br />
Thanks! Your cooperation is essential to responsible resource management <strong>and</strong> is greatly appreciated by all those who<br />
enjoy our game bird resources.<br />
DEFINITIONS<br />
■ Cackling Canada Goose: Any<br />
Canada goose with a bill length less<br />
than 32 millimeters .<br />
■ Dark Geese: All geese except black<br />
brant, snow <strong>and</strong> Ross’ geese .<br />
■ Eastern <strong>Oregon</strong>: All cos east <strong>of</strong> the<br />
summit <strong>of</strong> the Cascades, including all<br />
<strong>of</strong> Klamath <strong>and</strong> Hood Rvr cos .<br />
■ Forest Grouse: Blue <strong>and</strong> Ruffed Grouse .<br />
■ <strong>Game</strong> <strong>Bird</strong>s: Any waterfowl, snipe,<br />
b<strong>and</strong>-tailed pigeon, mourning dove,<br />
pheasant, quail, partridge, grouse, or<br />
wild turkey .<br />
■ Migratory <strong>Game</strong> <strong>Bird</strong>s: Ducks,<br />
mergansers, geese, coots, snipe,<br />
mourning dove, <strong>and</strong> b<strong>and</strong>-tailed pigeon .<br />
■ Sea Ducks: Harlequin, scoters, longtailed<br />
<strong>and</strong> eider ducks .<br />
■ Upl<strong>and</strong> <strong>Game</strong> <strong>Bird</strong>s: Pheasant, Quail,<br />
Partridge, Grouse, <strong>and</strong> Turkey .<br />
■ Waterfowl: Ducks, mergansers, geese<br />
<strong>and</strong> coots .<br />
■ Western <strong>Oregon</strong>: All cos west <strong>of</strong><br />
the summit <strong>of</strong> the Cascades, except<br />
Klamath <strong>and</strong> Hood Rvr cos .<br />
■ White Geese: Snow <strong>and</strong> Ross’ geese .<br />
PROTECTED BIRDS<br />
All birds except starling, house sparrow,<br />
Eurasian collared doves, <strong>and</strong> rock pigeon<br />
are protected by federal <strong>and</strong>/or state<br />
laws . Federal regulations provide that<br />
no permit is needed to control crows,<br />
blackbirds, cowbirds <strong>and</strong> magpies when<br />
found committing or about to commit<br />
depredations upon ornamental or shade<br />
trees, agricultural crops, livestock,<br />
wildlife, or when concentrated in such<br />
numbers <strong>and</strong> manner as to constitute<br />
a health hazard or other nuisance .<br />
Federal regulations allowing such control,<br />
however, are complex <strong>and</strong> restrictive .<br />
Contact the law enforcement branch <strong>of</strong><br />
the USFWS for advice at 503-521-5300 .<br />
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HarvEST iNFOrmaTiON prOgram (Hip)<br />
gENEral HUNTiNg rEgUlaTiONS<br />
For a complete copy <strong>of</strong> all state laws <strong>and</strong> federal regulations consult <strong>Oregon</strong> Administrative Rules,<br />
the <strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> Code <strong>and</strong> Federal Migratory <strong>Bird</strong> Hunting <strong>Regulations</strong>.<br />
HUNTER ORANGE<br />
No person younger than 18 years <strong>of</strong> age<br />
shall hunt with any firearm for any game<br />
mammal or upl<strong>and</strong> game bird (excluding<br />
turkey) unless the person is wearing in a<br />
manner visible from all directions a hat or<br />
exterior garment <strong>of</strong> fluorescent orange .<br />
"Exterior garment" means a shirt, jacket,<br />
coat, vest, or sweater . Fluorescent orange<br />
camouflage patterns are acceptable . "Hat"<br />
means any head covering .<br />
DECOYS AND CALLS<br />
No person shall:<br />
■ Hunt game birds or crows by the use<br />
or aid <strong>of</strong> any live birds for decoys .<br />
■ Hunt game birds (except for crows)<br />
by the use <strong>of</strong> records or tapes <strong>of</strong> bird<br />
calls or sounds, or electrically amplified<br />
imitations <strong>of</strong> bird calls or sounds .<br />
■ Hunt game birds with the use <strong>of</strong><br />
decoys powered by motor, battery, or<br />
other self powered methods . Quiver<br />
magnets are also illegal . Decoys with<br />
parts that are moved solely by human<br />
actions (for example, via a cable or<br />
pull-string) or the wind are allowed .<br />
FIREARMS/SHOT RESTRICTIONS<br />
Shotgun - a smooth bore firearm,<br />
designed for firing birdshot <strong>and</strong> intended<br />
to be fired from the shoulder, with a barrel<br />
length <strong>of</strong> 18 inches or more, with an<br />
overall length <strong>of</strong> 26 inches or more .<br />
One may hunt game birds or crows:<br />
■ With shotguns no larger than 10 gauge .<br />
■ With recurve, long <strong>and</strong> compound<br />
bows; hawk or falcon .<br />
It is prohibited to hunt game birds or crows:<br />
■ With rifles or h<strong>and</strong>guns . EXCEPTION:<br />
Forest grouse can be hunted with any<br />
rimfire firearm .<br />
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■ With a shotgun that can hold more<br />
than three shells .<br />
■ With any shot larger than BB except for<br />
steel shot no larger than F . Exception:<br />
No shot larger than No . 2 or smaller<br />
than No . 6 may be used for wild turkey .<br />
Tracer shells may not be used to hunt<br />
game birds .<br />
Toxic shot restrictions are listed where<br />
appropriate under federal refuges, state<br />
refuges, state WAs <strong>and</strong> regulated hunt<br />
areas . In addition, the possession <strong>and</strong><br />
use <strong>of</strong> shot other than federally-approved<br />
nontoxic shot is always prohibited while<br />
hunting waterfowl <strong>and</strong> snipe .<br />
■ See page 12 for more information on<br />
legal hunting methods <strong>and</strong> non-toxic shot .<br />
SHOOTING HOURS<br />
Between Sept . 1 <strong>and</strong> Mar . 10, all game<br />
birds must be hunted during times<br />
specified in the shooting hours table on<br />
page 13, except as noted .<br />
TRESPASS<br />
No person shall:<br />
■ Hunt on the enclosed or cultivated<br />
l<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong> another without permission .<br />
Enclosed l<strong>and</strong> may be indicated by<br />
fence, ditch, rd, hedge, railroad right<strong>of</strong>-way,<br />
or any distinctive boundary .<br />
■ Hunt on private property without prior<br />
approval from the l<strong>and</strong>owner .<br />
BOATS AND MOTOR VEHICLES<br />
No person shall:<br />
■ Hunt or shoot game birds from a motor<br />
driven l<strong>and</strong> conveyance or aircraft <strong>of</strong><br />
any kind .<br />
■ Hunt or shoot game birds with use <strong>of</strong> a<br />
sink box or any other type <strong>of</strong> low floating<br />
device having a depression affording the<br />
hunter a means <strong>of</strong> concealment beneath<br />
the surface <strong>of</strong> the water .<br />
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■ Drive, rally, or chase any game bird<br />
from any motor driven l<strong>and</strong>, water, or<br />
air conveyance or sailboat .<br />
■ Shoot game birds from or with the help<br />
<strong>of</strong> any motorboat or sailboat unless<br />
the motor has been shut <strong>of</strong>f <strong>and</strong>/or sail<br />
furled <strong>and</strong> movement has stopped . Sail<br />
<strong>and</strong> motor-propelled craft may be used<br />
only to pick up dead or crippled birds .<br />
Crippled birds may not be shot from<br />
such craft under power .<br />
■ It is unlawful for any person to operate<br />
a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle while<br />
carrying a loaded firearm (includes shells<br />
in the magazine), or bow, unless all arrows<br />
are in a quiver . Note: A loaded firearm is<br />
one having live ammunition in a magazine,<br />
clip, or chamber . (Violation <strong>of</strong> ORS<br />
821 .240 is a class B traffic violation) .<br />
BAITING<br />
No person shall hunt game birds by aid <strong>of</strong><br />
baiting, or on, or over a baited area where<br />
a person knows or reasonably should know<br />
that the area has been baited . A baited<br />
area is considered to be baited for 10 days<br />
after complete removal <strong>of</strong> any bait . Baiting<br />
includes placing, exposing, depositing, distributing,<br />
or scattering <strong>of</strong> salt, grain, or other<br />
feed that could serve as a lure or attraction<br />
for game birds to, on, or over areas where<br />
hunters are attempting to take them .<br />
DISGUISING SEX<br />
No person shall disguise the sex or kind<br />
<strong>of</strong> any game bird . The feathered head<br />
must be left attached to all upl<strong>and</strong> game<br />
birds in the field or while in transit to the<br />
place <strong>of</strong> permanent residence <strong>of</strong> the possessor<br />
.The head or one fully feathered<br />
wing must be left attached to all waterfowl,<br />
snipe, doves <strong>and</strong> pigeons in the field or<br />
while in transit to the place <strong>of</strong> permanent<br />
residence <strong>of</strong> the possessor .<br />
Note: Private hunting preserves are excluded<br />
from this regulation . Further restrictions apply<br />
to the NW <strong>Oregon</strong> Permit Goose Zone . See<br />
page 19: Reporting Harvested Geese .<br />
RETRIEVAL/WASTE<br />
All game birds killed or crippled must<br />
be retrieved immediately, if possible,<br />
<strong>and</strong> kept by the hunter in the field. All<br />
crippled birds reduced to possession must<br />
be immediately killed . Waste means to allow<br />
any edible portion <strong>of</strong> any game bird to be<br />
rendered unfit for human consumption, or to<br />
fail to retrieve edible portions except internal<br />
organs <strong>of</strong> such game birds from the field .<br />
POSSESSION AND TRANSPORT<br />
Maximum number <strong>of</strong> birds that a person<br />
may lawfully possess (includes fresh,<br />
frozen, or otherwise processed) in the field<br />
or in transit to place <strong>of</strong> permanent residence<br />
(see pages 14-16, 18 <strong>and</strong> 21 for possession<br />
limits) . <strong>Game</strong> birds shipped or given to<br />
another person for transport during the<br />
season or within 48 hours after the season<br />
closes must be accompanied by a written<br />
note listing the number <strong>and</strong> kinds; date<br />
killed; name <strong>and</strong> address <strong>of</strong> possessor;<br />
<strong>and</strong> signature, address <strong>and</strong> hunting license<br />
number <strong>of</strong> the hunter . <strong>Bird</strong>s transported<br />
more than 48 hours after the season closes<br />
must bear a shipping permit or metal seal <strong>of</strong><br />
ODFW . Shipping permits or metal seals are<br />
available at any ODFW regional or district<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice <strong>and</strong> any <strong>Oregon</strong> State Police <strong>of</strong>fice .<br />
Field Possession Limit: No person may<br />
possess, have in custody, or transport more<br />
than the daily bag limit or aggregate daily<br />
bag limit, whichever applies, <strong>of</strong> migratory<br />
game birds, tagged or not tagged, at or<br />
between the place where taken <strong>and</strong> either<br />
(a) automobile or principal means <strong>of</strong> l<strong>and</strong><br />
transportation; or (b) personal abode or<br />
temporary or transient place <strong>of</strong> lodging; (c)<br />
migratory bird preservation facility; (d) Post<br />
Office; or (e) common carrier facility .<br />
OTHER RESTRICTIONS<br />
No person shall:<br />
■ Hunt in areas closed by the state<br />
or federal government, within city<br />
limits (unless otherwise authorized),<br />
or on school grounds, public parks,<br />
national monuments (unless otherwise<br />
authorized), cemeteries, public rd or rd<br />
right-<strong>of</strong>-way or railroad right-<strong>of</strong>-way .<br />
■ Shoot from or across a public rd, posted<br />
safety zone, or railroad right-<strong>of</strong>-way .<br />
■ Take fur animals, except in compliance<br />
with furbearing mammal regulations .<br />
■ Disturb or remove the traps <strong>of</strong> any<br />
licensed trapper from public l<strong>and</strong>s .<br />
■ Use an artificial light for hunting any<br />
wildlife, except raccoon, bobcat <strong>and</strong><br />
opossum provided the light is not cast<br />
from or attached to a motor vehicle . This<br />
includes laser sights or any other sights<br />
which project a beam to the target . This<br />
does not include battery operated sights<br />
which only light the reticle .<br />
■ Hunt or take game birds with trap or snare .<br />
■ Sell, trade, barter, exchange, or <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
for sale, trade, barter, or exchange any<br />
game bird parts, or game bird feathers<br />
there<strong>of</strong> EXCEPT as identified in OAR<br />
635, Division 200 .<br />
If you have any questions relative to<br />
the sale <strong>and</strong> purchase <strong>of</strong> game bird<br />
feathers or would like a copy <strong>of</strong> Division<br />
200 please call your local ODFW <strong>of</strong>fice .<br />
■ Hunt in any safety zones created <strong>and</strong><br />
posted by ODFW .<br />
■ Disturb, damage, remove, alter, or<br />
possess any <strong>of</strong>ficial ODFW sign .<br />
■ No person shall take any game bird<br />
without a permit or destroy the eggs or<br />
nests <strong>of</strong> game birds . For exceptions for<br />
the destruction <strong>of</strong> nests or eggs <strong>of</strong><br />
resident Canada geese see OAR 635-<br />
051-0048(8a) .<br />
■ Release without a permit any wildlife<br />
brought from another state or country,<br />
or raised in captivity in this state .<br />
■ Refuse inspection <strong>of</strong> any license, tag,<br />
or permit by an employee <strong>of</strong> ODFW,<br />
any person authorized to enforce<br />
wildlife laws, or a l<strong>and</strong>owner or agent <strong>of</strong><br />
the l<strong>and</strong>owner on their l<strong>and</strong> .<br />
STATE WILDLIFE AREA EVICTION<br />
The department may evict any person<br />
from a state wildlife area for violation <strong>of</strong><br />
any department rules or regulations or<br />
when continued presence <strong>of</strong> that person<br />
could cause a threat to the rights <strong>and</strong><br />
safety <strong>of</strong> others or property .<br />
COLUMBIA AND SNAKE<br />
RIVER BOUNDARY<br />
■ To hunt either the <strong>Oregon</strong> side or the<br />
Washington side <strong>of</strong> the Columbia Rvr,<br />
a hunter must have a valid hunting<br />
license appropriate for that state in<br />
which one is hunting .<br />
■ Any hunter with a valid <strong>Oregon</strong> or Idaho<br />
license may hunt in the waters or on<br />
the isl<strong>and</strong>s <strong>of</strong> the Snake Rvr, where<br />
the rvr forms the boundary between<br />
the two states . All laws <strong>and</strong> rules <strong>of</strong> the<br />
respective states apply .<br />
FEDERAL REGULATIONS<br />
Violation <strong>of</strong> state migratory game bird<br />
hunting regulations is a violation <strong>of</strong> federal<br />
regulations . Each hunter should consult the<br />
actual federal regulations in Title 50 Code<br />
<strong>of</strong> Federal <strong>Regulations</strong>, Part 20 . Also, more<br />
restrictive regulations may apply to NWRs<br />
open to public hunting . For additional<br />
information on federal regulations, contact<br />
ARDLE, USFWS, PO Box 9, Sherwood,<br />
OR, 97140; Phone: 503-521-5300 .<br />
ODFW Outdoors connects people with <strong>Oregon</strong>’s fish <strong>and</strong> wildlife<br />
– through Aquatic <strong>and</strong> Angler, Hunter <strong>and</strong> Outdoor Skills<br />
Education Programs. These h<strong>and</strong>s-on programs teach skills that<br />
help you enjoy fishing, hunting, <strong>and</strong> wildlife viewing<br />
as lifelong activities.<br />
Check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/odfwoutdoors or visit<br />
the ODFW Outdoors section <strong>of</strong> our website at www.dfw.state.or.us<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> 11<br />
General Regs & Hrs:<br />
Pages 10-11
UPLAND<br />
GAME BIRDS,<br />
MIGRATORY<br />
GAME BIRDS<br />
AND CROWS<br />
12<br />
FiElD DrESSiNg OF gamE birDS - WHaT'S lEgal?<br />
Hunters underst<strong>and</strong> the importance to care for meat while in the field to protect it from spoiling . However, what is not understood<br />
by many is the legal requirements necessary to transport dressed birds from the field . Some hunters commonly practice “breasting”<br />
birds out <strong>and</strong> discarding the rest <strong>of</strong> the carcass while still in the field . This is not legal <strong>and</strong> hunters need to note the following:<br />
■ For upl<strong>and</strong> game birds the feathered head must be left attached to all birds while in the field or traveling home.<br />
■ For waterfowl, snipe, doves <strong>and</strong> pigeons a feathered head or wing must be left attached to all birds while in the field or<br />
traveling home. Further restrictions apply to the NW <strong>Oregon</strong> Permit Goose Zone, see page 19.<br />
So why is this necessary? There are many restrictions on sex <strong>and</strong> species <strong>of</strong> birds that can be included in your daily bag . Leaving<br />
a head or wing attached allows law enforcement personnel to identify the birds taken by a hunter . You can be cited if it is not<br />
possible to determine the types <strong>of</strong> birds taken .<br />
Also, it is important to note that the hunter must retain all edible portions <strong>of</strong> the carcass . The practice <strong>of</strong> taking only portions <strong>of</strong><br />
the meat <strong>of</strong> a game bird (such as breasting birds out) is illegal . Pages 10-11 <strong>of</strong> this booklet outlines the important regulations for<br />
hunting game birds in <strong>Oregon</strong> . Please familiarize yourself with all these regulations .<br />
FIREARMS ARCHERY FALCONRY<br />
Rifle or H<strong>and</strong>gun 1 Shotgun 2<br />
Be safe, be responsible <strong>and</strong> be legal.<br />
lEgal HUNTiNg mETHODS<br />
(see definition below)<br />
Muzzleloading<br />
(Rifle or pistol)<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
Recurve, Long <strong>and</strong> Crossbow Hawk or Falcon<br />
Compound Bow3,4 (see page 21)<br />
NO YES NO YES NO YES<br />
1 Rimfire firearms are allowed for the hunting <strong>of</strong> forest grouse only .<br />
2 Shotgun: A smooth bore firearm, including muzzleloaders, designed for firing birdshot <strong>and</strong> intended to be fired from the shoulder,<br />
with a barrel length <strong>of</strong> 18 inches or more, with an overall length <strong>of</strong> 26 inches or more .<br />
■ No one may hunt game birds with a shotgun larger than 10 gauge .<br />
■ No one may hunt game birds with a shotgun which can hold more than three shells .<br />
■ It is unlawful to hunt wild turkeys with shotguns larger than 10 gauge or smaller than 20 gauge or with shot size larger than No . 2<br />
or smaller than No . 6 .<br />
3 There are no restrictions on the type <strong>of</strong> arrows or broadheads which may be used to hunt game birds .<br />
4 Hunters may not use any electronic device(s) attached to bow or arrow .<br />
SHOT RESTRICTIONS:<br />
■ Any shot larger than BB may not be used to hunt game birds except for steel shot size no larger than F . See above for exceptions<br />
for wild turkey . Tracer shells may not be used to hunt game birds . For a list <strong>of</strong> current federally-approved nontoxic shot, please visit<br />
www .fws .gov/migratorybirds/currentbirdissues/nontoxic .htm or call USFWS law enforcement at 503-521-5300 .<br />
■ Toxic shot restrictions are listed where appropriate under federal refuges, state refuges, state WAs <strong>and</strong> regulated hunt areas . In addition,<br />
the possession <strong>and</strong> use <strong>of</strong> shot other than federally-approved nontoxic shot is always prohibited while hunting waterfowl, snipe<br />
<strong>and</strong> coots . Coatings <strong>of</strong> copper, nickel, tin, zinc, zinc chloride <strong>and</strong> zinc chrome on approved nontoxic shot types are approved .<br />
OREGON EXPERIENCES<br />
PERIODIC DRY CONDITIONS THAT<br />
CAN LEAD TO<br />
WILDFIRES<br />
Using a little information <strong>and</strong> a few precautions,<br />
you can enjoy <strong>Oregon</strong>’s wildlife<br />
l<strong>and</strong>s without causing undue damage .<br />
For useful tips, log onto ODFW's Web<br />
site at www .dfw .state .or .us/resources/<br />
hunting/index .asp#closures<br />
WilDliFE viOlaTOrS COmpaCT<br />
Hunters: Be aware that under<br />
the Interstate <strong>Wildlife</strong> Violators<br />
Compact (Compact), you can have<br />
your <strong>Oregon</strong> hunting licenses <strong>and</strong><br />
tags revoked or suspended if you<br />
violate the wildlife laws <strong>of</strong> other<br />
states . This means if your license<br />
or tag privileges which come<br />
under the scope <strong>of</strong> the Compact<br />
are suspended or revoked in one<br />
member state, they are subject<br />
to suspension or revocation in<br />
all member states . For more<br />
MEMBER STATES<br />
information, please visit our Web site<br />
In Process (2)<br />
at: www .dfw .state .or .us/resources/<br />
hunting/<strong>Wildlife</strong>ViolatorCompact/<br />
NO (7)<br />
wildlife_violator_compact .asp .<br />
Yes (38)<br />
As <strong>of</strong> August 2012<br />
Passed Legislation (3)
2012-2013 SHOOTiNg HOUrS FOr gamE birDS<br />
The table below is used for all game bird seasons during<br />
specified dates . Shooting visibility may vary according to<br />
weather conditions . Legal shooting hours are listed in the table<br />
below, except for the following:<br />
1. Fee pheasant hunt shooting hours begin at the time listed<br />
in this table <strong>and</strong> end at 5:00 p .m . at E .E . Wilson <strong>and</strong> Fern<br />
Ridge WAs . Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> WA ends at 6:00 p .m . Denman<br />
WA shooting hours follow the table below .<br />
2. Sept . youth upl<strong>and</strong> hunts, refer to page 22-23 .<br />
3. Northwest Permit Goose Season refer to page 18 .<br />
4. Some state or federal areas may have specific shooting<br />
hours; refer to pages 30-36 .<br />
ZONE 1: All <strong>of</strong> Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, Washington,<br />
Multnomah, Yamhill, Clackamas, Lincoln, Polk,<br />
Marion, Benton, Linn, Lane, Douglas, Coos,<br />
Curry, Josephine <strong>and</strong> Jackson cos .<br />
ZONE 2: All <strong>of</strong> Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam,<br />
Jefferson, Wheeler, Deschutes <strong>and</strong> Crook cos .<br />
ZONE 3: All <strong>of</strong> Klamath <strong>and</strong> Lake cos .<br />
ZONE 4: All <strong>of</strong> Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Grant,<br />
Baker, Harney <strong>and</strong> *Malheur cos .<br />
Note: Legal spring turkey season shooting hours are ½-hour<br />
before sunrise to sunset. Refer to local newspapers for sunrise<br />
<strong>and</strong> sunset times <strong>and</strong> plan accordingly.<br />
DAYLIGHT<br />
SAVING<br />
TIME<br />
(DST)<br />
STANDARD<br />
TIME<br />
DST<br />
2012-13 <strong>Game</strong> <strong>Bird</strong> Shooting Hours Table<br />
Zone 1 -<br />
Western OR<br />
Zone 2 -<br />
Central OR<br />
*A portion <strong>of</strong> Malheur Co is included in the Mt Time Zone -<br />
plan accordingly.<br />
Zone 3 -<br />
Klamath & Lake Cos<br />
Zone 4 -<br />
Eastern OR<br />
Zone 4 -<br />
*Mt Time<br />
Dates AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM<br />
Sept . 1 - Sept . 7 6:10 AM 7:42 PM 6:00 AM 7:33 PM 6:02 AM 7:32 PM 5:50 AM 7:22 PM 6:50 AM 8:22 PM<br />
Sept . 8 - Sept . 14 6:18 AM 7:29 PM 6:08 AM 7:20 PM 6:09 AM 7:19 PM 5:58 AM 7:10 PM 6:58 AM 8:10 PM<br />
Sept . 15 - Sept . 21 6:26 AM 7:16 PM 6:16 AM 7:07 PM 6:17 AM 7:07 PM 6:06 AM 6:57 PM 7:06 AM 7:57 PM<br />
Sept . 22 - Sept . 28 6:34 AM 7:03 PM 6:25 AM 6:54 PM 6:25 AM 6:54 PM 6:14 AM 6:44 PM 7:14 AM 7:44 PM<br />
Sept . 29 - Oct . 5 6:42 AM 6:50 PM 6:33 AM 6:41 PM 6:32 AM 6:42 PM 6:23 AM 6:31 PM 7:23 AM 7:31 PM<br />
Oct . 6 - Oct . 12 6:50 AM 6:38 PM 6:42 AM 6:28 PM 6:40 AM 6:30 PM 6:31 AM 6:18 PM 7:31 AM 7:18 PM<br />
Oct . 13 - Oct . 19 6:59 AM 6:26 PM 6:51 AM 6:16 PM 6:49 AM 6:18 PM 6:40 AM 6:06 PM 7:40 AM 7:06 PM<br />
Oct . 20 - Oct . 26 7:08 AM 6:15 PM 7:00 AM 6:04 PM 6:57 AM 6:07 PM 6:49 AM 5:55 PM 7:49 AM 6:55 PM<br />
Oct . 27 - Nov . 3 7:17 AM 6:04 PM 7:09 AM 5:54 PM 7:06 AM 5:58 PM 6:58 AM 5:45 PM 7:58 AM 6:45 PM<br />
Nov . 4 - Nov . 9 6:26 AM 4:55 PM 6:19 AM 4:44 PM 6:15 AM 4:49 PM 6:07 AM 4:36 PM 7:07 AM 5:36 PM<br />
Nov . 10 - Nov . 16 6:36 AM 4:47 PM 6:28 AM 4:36 PM 6:24 AM 4:41 PM 6:16 AM 4:28 PM 7:16 AM 5:28 PM<br />
Nov . 17 - Nov . 23 6:45 AM 4:41 PM 6:37 AM 4:30 PM 6:32 AM 4:36 PM 6:25 AM 4:22 PM 7:25 AM 5:22 PM<br />
Nov . 24 - Nov . 30 6:53 AM 4:37 PM 6:46 AM 4:26 PM 6:40 AM 4:32 PM 6:34 AM 4:17 PM 7:34 AM 5:17 PM<br />
Dec . 1 - Dec . 7 7:01 AM 4:35 PM 6:54 AM 4:23 PM 6:48 AM 4:29 PM 6:42 AM 4:15 PM 7:42 AM 5:15 PM<br />
Dec . 8 - Dec . 14 7:08 AM 4:34 PM 7:01 AM 4:23 PM 6:54 AM 4:29 PM 6:48 AM 4:15 PM 7:48 AM 5:15 PM<br />
Dec . 15 - Dec . 21 7:13 AM 4:36 PM 7:06 AM 4:24 PM 6:59 AM 4:31 PM 6:53 AM 4:17 PM 7:53 AM 5:17 PM<br />
Dec . 22 - Dec . 28 7:16 AM 4:40 PM 7:09 AM 4:28 PM 7:03 AM 4:35 PM 6:57 AM 4:20 PM 7:57 AM 5:20 PM<br />
Dec . 29 - Jan . 4 7:17 AM 4:45 PM 7:10 AM 4:34 PM 7:04 AM 4:40 PM 6:58 AM 4:26 PM 7:58 AM 5:26 PM<br />
Jan . 5 - Jan . 11 7:17 AM 4:52 PM 7:10 AM 4:41 PM 7:04 AM 4:47 PM 6:57 AM 4:33 PM 7:57 AM 5:33 PM<br />
Jan . 12 - Jan . 18 7:14 AM 5:01 PM 7:07 AM 4:49 PM 7:01 AM 4:55 PM 6:54 AM 4:41 PM 7:54 AM 5:41 PM<br />
Jan . 19 - Jan . 25 7:09 AM 5:10 PM 7:02 AM 4:58 PM 6:57 AM 5:04 PM 6:50 AM 4:50 PM 7:50 AM 5:50 PM<br />
Jan . 26 - Feb . 1 7:03 AM 5:19 PM 6:55 AM 5:08 PM 6:51 AM 5:13 PM 6:43 AM 5:00 PM 7:43 AM 6:00 PM<br />
Feb . 2 - Feb . 8 6:55 AM 5:29 PM 6:47 AM 5:18 PM 6:43 AM 5:22 PM 6:35 AM 5:09 PM 7:35 AM 6:09 PM<br />
Feb . 9 - Feb . 15 6:45 AM 5:38 PM 6:37 AM 5:28 PM 6:34 AM 5:31 PM 6:26 AM 5:19 PM 7:26 AM 6:19 PM<br />
Feb . 16 - Feb . 22 6:35 AM 5:48 PM 6:27 AM 5:38 PM 6:24 AM 5:41 PM 6:16 AM 5:29 PM 7:16 AM 6:29 PM<br />
Feb . 23 - Mar . 1 6:24 AM 5:57 PM 6:15 AM 5:47 PM 6:13 AM 5:50 PM 6:04 AM 5:38 PM 7:04 AM 6:38 PM<br />
Mar . 2 - Mar . 9 6:12 AM 6:06 PM 6:03 AM 5:57 PM 6:02 AM 5:58 PM 5:52 AM 5:47 PM 6:52 AM 6:47 PM<br />
Mar . 10 7:03 AM 7:13 PM 6:54 AM 7:03 PM 6:53 AM 7:04 PM 6:44 AM 6:53 PM 7:44 AM 7:53 PM<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> 13
UPLaND<br />
GaMe BiRDs (a)<br />
14<br />
2012-2013 UplanD game birD seasOns<br />
OPEN AREA<br />
(See definitions page 10)<br />
2012 cOntrOlleD<br />
sage grOUse seasOn<br />
Application Deadline: Mail order applications must be<br />
RECEIVED in the Salem headquarters <strong>of</strong>fice by Aug. 27. See<br />
Permit Hunt Application Procedures on page 37.<br />
■ Results Available (see page 37): Aug. 30<br />
■ Permit Sales End: Sept. 16<br />
■ Season Dates: Sept. 8 -16<br />
■ Daily Bag Limit: Two sage grouse<br />
■ Season Limit: Two sage grouse<br />
■ Open Area: By permit only, as follows:<br />
2011<br />
2012 1st Choice<br />
HUNT NO. Open Area Permits Applicants<br />
J51 Sumpter Unit 10 5<br />
J64 Lookout Mt Unit 10 14<br />
J65 Beulah Unit 150 89<br />
J66 Malheur Rvr Unit 100 46<br />
J67 Owyhee Unit 75 40<br />
J68 Whitehorse Unit* 0 199<br />
J69 Steens Mt Unit 80 73<br />
J70 Beatys Butte Unit 175 134<br />
J71 Juniper Unit 75 47<br />
J72 Silvies Unit 20 19<br />
J73A N. Wagontire* 35 82<br />
J73B S. Wagontire* 20 6<br />
J74 Warner Unit 130 146<br />
Entire wildlife unit is open unless indicated by an asterisk(*). See Big<br />
<strong>Game</strong> <strong>Regulations</strong> for entire unit boundary description.<br />
HUNT DESCRIPTIONS<br />
J68 No permits available for sage grouse hunting in 2012<br />
due to large wildfires in sage grouse habitat.<br />
J73A N. Wagontire: 80% public l<strong>and</strong>s. That part <strong>of</strong> Unit 73<br />
north <strong>of</strong> Christmas Valley-Wagontire Co Rd.<br />
J73B S. Wagontire: 95% public l<strong>and</strong>s. That part <strong>of</strong> Unit 73<br />
south <strong>of</strong> Christmas Valley-Wagontire Co Rd.<br />
OPEN SEASON<br />
(all dates inclusive)<br />
Youth Upl<strong>and</strong> Hunts See season dates <strong>and</strong> hunt requirements on page 22-23.<br />
Blue <strong>and</strong> Ruffed Grouse<br />
(Forest grouse) (see page<br />
42 for wing collection information)<br />
Chukar/<br />
Hungarian (Gray)<br />
Partridge<br />
Western <strong>Oregon</strong>, Hood Rvr <strong>and</strong> Wasco cos Sept. 1- Jan. 31, 2013<br />
Eastern <strong>Oregon</strong> Sept. 1- Dec. 31<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
DAILY<br />
BAG<br />
LIMIT<br />
3 each<br />
species<br />
Umatilla <strong>and</strong> Morrow cos Oct. 6 - Dec. 31 8 24<br />
Western OregOn Fee<br />
pheasant hUnts<br />
POSSESSION<br />
LIMIT<br />
9 each<br />
species<br />
Remaining Eastern <strong>Oregon</strong> cos Oct. 6- Jan. 31, 2013 8 (b) 24 (b)<br />
Rooster Pheasant Statewide (Additional Special Hunt below) Oct. 6 - Dec. 31 2 8<br />
California Quail (d) Western <strong>Oregon</strong> Sept. 1- Jan. 31, 2013 10 (c) 30 (c)<br />
Mountain Quail<br />
(see page 42 to report<br />
information on Mountain<br />
Quail observations in eastern<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong>)<br />
Umatilla <strong>and</strong> Morrow cos Oct. 6 - Dec. 31 10 30<br />
Remaining Eastern <strong>Oregon</strong> cos Oct. 6- Jan. 31, 2013 10 30<br />
Western <strong>Oregon</strong>, Hood Rvr <strong>and</strong> Wasco cos Sept. 1- Jan. 31, 2013 10 (c) 30 (c)<br />
Crook, Grant, Wheeler, Gilliam, Klamath<br />
<strong>and</strong> Wallowa cos<br />
Oct. 6- Jan. 31, 2013 2 2<br />
Umatilla <strong>and</strong> Morrow cos Oct. 6 - Dec. 31 2 2<br />
Remaining Eastern <strong>Oregon</strong> cos NO OPEN SEASON -- --<br />
FOOTNOTES: (a) Please see page 29 regarding emergency closure procedures. (b) Within the posted boundaries <strong>of</strong> the Lower Klamath Hills Regulated Hunt<br />
Area near Klamath Falls, the daily chukar bag limit is two <strong>and</strong> possession limit is four. See Page 30 for Lower Klamath Hills Regulated Hunt Area Information.<br />
(c) Singly or in aggregate when California <strong>and</strong> mt. quail seasons are concurrent. (d) Bobwhite quail may be taken as part <strong>of</strong> the California quail bag limit.<br />
Special pheasant hunts are scheduled at the following<br />
locations. <strong>Bird</strong>s will be stocked throughout the season;<br />
however, the department will not post pheasant stocking<br />
schedules for these hunts. This will allow the department<br />
flexibility with bird delivery <strong>and</strong> release.<br />
Open areas <strong>and</strong> season Dates<br />
■ Denman WA: Sept.17 - Oct. 5<br />
■ E.E. Wilson WA: Oct. 1 - 31<br />
■ Fern Ridge WA*: Sept. 10 - Oct. 7<br />
*Open Areas: East <strong>and</strong> West Coyote, <strong>Fish</strong>er Butte <strong>and</strong><br />
Royal Amazon units.<br />
■ Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> WA*: Sept. 17 - 30<br />
*Open Area: Eastside Unit<br />
Daily Bag Limit: Two rooster pheasants per day<br />
Requirements: To participate in these hunts, each hunter<br />
must have in possession a valid hunting license, upl<strong>and</strong><br />
game bird validation, HIP validation <strong>and</strong> $17.00 fee pheasant<br />
tag. See license requirements, page 8 for age exceptions.<br />
Each tag will allow harvest <strong>of</strong> two rooster pheasants. Multiple<br />
tags may be purchased. Upon taking a pheasant, each<br />
hunter shall immediately record such taking on the tag in ink.<br />
Shooting hours begin as shown in the shooting hours table on<br />
page 13. Hunting closes at 6 p.m. on Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> closes<br />
at 5 p.m. on E.E. Wilson <strong>and</strong> Fern Ridge WAs. Denman<br />
WA shooting hours follow the shooting hours table on page<br />
13. All hunters are required to check in <strong>and</strong> out <strong>of</strong> hunt areas<br />
at self-service stations located on each area <strong>and</strong> carry the<br />
permit while in the field. Hunter numbers will be limited at any<br />
one time to 150 on the E.E. Wilson WA <strong>and</strong> 75 on the Sauvie<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong> WA. The possession or use <strong>of</strong> any shot other than<br />
federally-approved nontoxic shot is prohibited at all times.
ALL TURKEY HUNTERS: Shotguns no larger than 10<br />
gauge nor smaller than 20 gauge; shot size no larger<br />
than No . 2 nor smaller than No . 6; <strong>and</strong> recurve, long, <strong>and</strong><br />
compound bows may be used to hunt turkey . See page 12<br />
for legal hunting methods . Dogs may be used during the<br />
fall turkey season . It is unlawful to use dogs to hunt spring<br />
turkey . See shooting hours table on page 13 .<br />
For <strong>Wildlife</strong> Management Unit map, please see page<br />
25 . See current <strong>Oregon</strong> Big <strong>Game</strong> <strong>Regulations</strong> for<br />
<strong>Wildlife</strong> Management Unit boundary descriptions .<br />
2012 CONTrOllED Fall<br />
TUrkEy SEaSONS<br />
Hunting by permit only . Application Deadline: Mail order<br />
applications must be RECEIVED in the Salem headquarters<br />
Office by Sept . 11 . See Permit Application Procedures on<br />
page 37.<br />
Results Available: Sept . 18<br />
Permit Sales End: Last day <strong>of</strong> season<br />
Daily Bag Limit: One turkey <strong>of</strong> either sex<br />
Season Limit: One turkey <strong>of</strong> either sex<br />
HUNT NO: K41 - WHITE RIVER<br />
Season Dates: Oct . 6 - Oct . 21 Permits: 75<br />
Open Area: White River Management Unit (Unit 41)<br />
HUNT NO: K62 - BAKER<br />
Season Dates: Oct . 6 - Nov . 30 Permits: 150<br />
Open Area: All <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> Management Units 51, 62, 63 <strong>and</strong> 64 .<br />
HUNT NO: K83 - BLUE MOUNTAIN<br />
Season Dates: Oct . 6 - Nov . 30 <strong>and</strong> Dec . 1 – Dec . 31 . From<br />
Dec . 1 – Dec . 31, hunting is allowed only on private l<strong>and</strong>s<br />
by permission . Private l<strong>and</strong>s are any l<strong>and</strong>s not owned or<br />
controlled by any state, county or federal agency .<br />
Permits: 500<br />
Open Area: All <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> Management Units 45, 46, 47, 48,<br />
49, 50, 54, 55, <strong>and</strong> 65 . All l<strong>and</strong>s inside the exterior boundary<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Umatilla Indian Reservation are not open to hunting .<br />
HUNT NO: K84 - GRAND RONDE<br />
Season Dates: Oct . 6 - Nov . 30 Permits: 150<br />
Open Area: All <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> Management Unit 52 (excluding<br />
the Starkey Experimental Forest <strong>and</strong> Range enclosure) <strong>and</strong><br />
Unit 53 .<br />
HUNT NO: K85 - WALLOWA<br />
Season Dates: Oct . 6 - Nov . 30 Permits: 150<br />
Open Area: All <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> Management Units 56, 57, 58, 59,<br />
60 <strong>and</strong> 61 .<br />
It is unlawful to obtain <strong>and</strong> possess more than two 2012 fall<br />
turkey tags <strong>of</strong> which only one can be a controlled fall turkey<br />
tag . Hunters can purchase two general fall turkey tags, or<br />
obtain one controlled fall turkey tag <strong>and</strong> one general season<br />
fall turkey tag per season . At time <strong>of</strong> harvest, a hunter must<br />
validate their tag immediately by removing in its entirety the<br />
appropriate month <strong>and</strong> day <strong>of</strong> harvest <strong>and</strong> attach the tag<br />
securely to the carcass .<br />
DON'T FORGET TO REPORT:<br />
All turkey hunters who purchased a tag<br />
are required to report . Please see:<br />
www .dfw .state .or .us/resources/hunting/reporting<br />
or call<br />
1-866-947-ODFW (6339) for more details .<br />
2012 gENEral Fall<br />
TUrkEy SEaSON<br />
General Season Dates: Oct . 15 - Dec . 31<br />
Open Area: All <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> Management Units 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,<br />
19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 <strong>and</strong> 30 .<br />
Daily Bag Limit: One turkey <strong>of</strong> either sex<br />
Season Limit: Two turkey's <strong>of</strong> either sex<br />
Tag Limit: A maximum <strong>of</strong> 4,000 tags will be issued on a firstcome,<br />
first-served basis through license agents or mail order .<br />
Tag Sale Deadline: Hunters may purchase tags beginning Sept .<br />
21 through the end <strong>of</strong> the season or until the tag limit is reached .<br />
It is unlawful to obtain <strong>and</strong> possess more than two 2012 fall<br />
turkey tags <strong>of</strong> which only one can be a controlled fall turkey tag .<br />
Hunters can purchase two general fall turkey tags, or obtain one<br />
controlled fall turkey tag <strong>and</strong> one general season fall turkey tag<br />
per season . At time <strong>of</strong> harvest, a hunter must validate their tag<br />
immediately by removing in its entirety the appropriate month<br />
<strong>and</strong> day <strong>of</strong> harvest <strong>and</strong> attach the tag securely to the carcass .<br />
2013 gENEral SpriNg<br />
TUrkEy SEaSON<br />
Season Dates: Apr . 15 - May 31<br />
Open Area: Statewide<br />
Daily Bag Limit: One male turkey or a turkey with a visible beard .<br />
Season Limit: Two legal turkeys, except that an additional<br />
legal turkey may be taken by hunters with a bonus turkey tag .<br />
Tag Sale Deadline: Hunters may purchase tags through the<br />
end <strong>of</strong> the season .<br />
Bonus Tag: A 2012 bonus turkey tag may be used to take one<br />
legal turkey in the following <strong>Wildlife</strong> Management Units only: 14,<br />
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 <strong>and</strong> 30 .<br />
It is unlawful to obtain <strong>and</strong> possess more than two 2013<br />
statewide spring turkey tags <strong>and</strong> one 2013 bonus turkey tag . At<br />
time <strong>of</strong> harvest, a hunter must validate the tag immediately by<br />
removing in its entirety the appropriate month <strong>and</strong> day <strong>of</strong> harvest<br />
<strong>and</strong> attach the tag securely to the carcass .<br />
2013 SpriNg yOUTH<br />
TUrkEy HUNT<br />
Season Dates Statewide: Apr .13 -14<br />
Daily Bag/Season Limit: One male turkey or one turkey with a<br />
visible beard .<br />
Eligibility: Hunters age 17 years <strong>and</strong> younger are eligible to<br />
participate . In these hunts an adult 21 years or older, who may<br />
not hunt, must accompany not more than one youth hunter .<br />
Hunters must possess a 2013 spring turkey tag . Youths with<br />
an unfilled tag may also hunt during the general spring turkey<br />
season . See page 8 for additional license requirements .<br />
EmErgENCy TUrkEy HUNTS<br />
Hunters: Did you know there are opportunities to take an<br />
additional turkey through emergency hunts? An emergency<br />
hunt is held on short notice to address acute agricultural<br />
damage . Emergency hunts may be held on private property or<br />
multiple ownerships wherein the district wildlife biologist has<br />
established a hunt area . Please see current <strong>Oregon</strong> Big <strong>Game</strong><br />
<strong>Regulations</strong> for application procedures .<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> 15<br />
<strong>Game</strong> <strong>Bird</strong> Seasons<br />
Pages 14-17
MIGRATORY GAME<br />
BIRDS AND CROWS<br />
16<br />
2012 - 2013 migraTOry gamE birD SEaSONS<br />
OPEN AREA<br />
(see maps on next page)<br />
OPEN SEASON<br />
(all dates inclusive)<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
DAILY<br />
BAG LIMIT POSSESSION<br />
LIMIT<br />
Youth Waterfowl Hunts See season dates <strong>and</strong> hunt requirements on page 22 .<br />
Mourning Dove (a) Statewide Sept . 1-Sept . 30 10 20<br />
B<strong>and</strong>-tailed Pigeon* Statewide<br />
Sept . 15-Sept . 23<br />
(see page 42 for wing collection info .)<br />
2 4<br />
Duck <strong>and</strong> Merganser*<br />
Zone 1 Oct . 13-Oct . 21 & Oct . 24, 2012-Jan . 27, 2013<br />
Zone 2 Oct . 6-Nov . 25 & Nov . 28, 2012-Jan . 20, 2013<br />
7(b) 14(b)<br />
Coot Statewide Concurrent with duck seasons listed by zone 25 25<br />
Wilson's Snipe<br />
Zone 1<br />
Zone 2<br />
Nov . 3-Feb . 17, 2013<br />
Concurrent with duck season<br />
8 16<br />
Black Brant* Statewide Nov . 17-Dec . 2 2 4<br />
Special September<br />
Canada Goose Season<br />
Regular Goose Seasons<br />
(See Zone description<br />
on following page)<br />
Northwest <strong>Oregon</strong> Sept . 8-Sept . 17 5 Canada 10 Canada<br />
Geese Geese<br />
Note: A Northwest <strong>Oregon</strong> Goose Permit is not needed during the Special September Canada Goose Season .<br />
Open Area: Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook,<br />
Washington, <strong>and</strong> Yamhill cos .<br />
Closed Areas: Ankeny, William Finley, Tualatin Rvr, Wapato Lk, <strong>and</strong> Baskett Slough NWRs, <strong>and</strong> Fort Stevens<br />
<strong>and</strong> Rooster Rock State Parks .<br />
Remainder <strong>of</strong> State Sept . 8-Sept . 12 Southwest <strong>Oregon</strong><br />
Eastern <strong>Oregon</strong><br />
5 Canada<br />
Geese<br />
3 Canada<br />
Geese<br />
10 Canada<br />
Geese<br />
6 Canada<br />
Geese<br />
Open Area: Those portions <strong>of</strong> Coos, Curry, <strong>and</strong> Douglas Cos east <strong>of</strong> Hwy 101, all <strong>of</strong> Jackson <strong>and</strong> Josephine Cos,<br />
<strong>and</strong> all eastern <strong>Oregon</strong> Cos except Klamath Co .<br />
Closed Area: B<strong>and</strong>on Marsh, Umatilla (except the Boardman Unit), McKay <strong>and</strong> Cold Springs NWRs, South Coast<br />
Goose Zone, Klamath County Goose Zone, Gold Isl<strong>and</strong> in the Snake Rvr <strong>and</strong> Summer Lk WA .<br />
The taking <strong>of</strong> white-fronted, Aleutian an d cackling Canada geese is prohibited during this season .<br />
Northwest <strong>Oregon</strong> Permit Zone(c) - (this zone is closed to all goose hunting during regular goose seasons<br />
except in specific permit hunt areas . See pages 18-20 for season details) .<br />
Northwest <strong>Oregon</strong> General Zone(c)<br />
Nov . 3-Nov . 11 &<br />
Nov . 24-Jan . 13, 2013 &<br />
Feb . 2-Mar . 10, 2013<br />
Southwest <strong>Oregon</strong> General Zone Oct . 13-Nov . 30 &<br />
Dec . 8-Jan . 27, 2013<br />
South Coast Zone (e)<br />
Lake <strong>and</strong> Harney Cos Zone<br />
Klamath Co Zone (e)<br />
Malheur Co Zone: Dark Goose<br />
Season<br />
Malheur Co Zone: White Goose<br />
Season<br />
Remaining eastern <strong>Oregon</strong> Cos<br />
Zone<br />
Sep . 29-Nov . 25 &<br />
Dec . 15-Jan . 14, 2013 &<br />
4 dark (d)<br />
& 6 white<br />
4 dark &<br />
6 white<br />
4 dark &<br />
6 white<br />
Feb . 23-Mar . 10, 2013 6 dark &<br />
6 white<br />
Oct . 6-Nov . 25 &<br />
Dec . 10-Jan . 27, 2013<br />
Oct . 6-Nov . 25 &<br />
Dec . 21-Jan . 27, 2013 &<br />
4 dark (f)<br />
& 6 white<br />
4 dark &<br />
6 white<br />
Feb 23-Mar . 10, 2013 4 white-<br />
fronted &<br />
6 white<br />
Oct . 6-Nov . 25 &<br />
Dec . 10-Jan . 27, 2013<br />
Oct . 6-Nov . 25 &<br />
Dec . 28-Jan . 27 2013 &<br />
Feb . 16-Mar .10, 2013<br />
Oct . 13-Oct . 21 &<br />
Oct . 29-Jan . 27, 2013<br />
8 dark (d)<br />
& 12 white<br />
8 dark &<br />
12 white<br />
8 dark &<br />
12 white<br />
12 dark &<br />
12white<br />
8 dark (f)<br />
& 12 white<br />
8 dark &<br />
12 white<br />
8 whitefronted<br />
&<br />
12 white<br />
4 dark 8 dark<br />
10 white 20 white<br />
4 dark &<br />
6 white<br />
8 dark &<br />
12 white<br />
Crow Statewide Oct . 1-Jan . 31, 2013 NO LIMIT NO LIMIT<br />
*Permits are required for: B<strong>and</strong>-tailed pigeon, black brant <strong>and</strong> sea ducks . See page 9 for details .<br />
FOOTNOTES: (See next page)<br />
CLATSOP<br />
TILLAMOOK<br />
YAMHILL<br />
POLK<br />
COLUMBIA<br />
WASH. MULT.<br />
CLACK
CLATSOP<br />
TILLAMOOK<br />
YAMHILL<br />
POLK<br />
COLUMBIA<br />
WASH. MULT.<br />
CLACKAMAS<br />
HOOD<br />
RVR<br />
FOOTNOTES FOR PAGE 16: (Also see definitions on page 10)<br />
(a) Eurasian collared doves are now classified as unprotected (see page 10) .<br />
(b) Within the daily bag limit <strong>of</strong> seven ducks you may not have more than: Two hen mallards, two pintail, two redheads, <strong>and</strong> one<br />
canvasback . The possession limit is double the daily bag limit .<br />
(c) See page 20 for important information regarding testing requirements for all goose hunters in NW <strong>Oregon</strong> .<br />
(d) The daily dark goose limit may not include more than three cackling Canada geese or Aleutian Canada geese . The possession<br />
limit is double the daily bag limit .<br />
(e) From Feb . 23 - March 10, 2013, hunting is only allowed on private l<strong>and</strong>s by permission . Any public l<strong>and</strong>s or waters owned or<br />
controlled by any state, county, or federal agency, including public waters, waterways <strong>and</strong> impoundments are closed to hunting .<br />
(f) In Lake Co only, the daily dark goose limit may not include more than one white-fronted goose daily . The possession limit is<br />
double the daily bag limit .<br />
WASCO<br />
SHERMAN<br />
NORTHWEST OREGON PERMIT ZONE<br />
(See details on pages 18-19)<br />
KLAMATH CO ZONE<br />
(See footnote (e) above)<br />
EASTERN OREGON ZONE<br />
DUCk HUNTiNg zONES<br />
ZONE 1<br />
ZONE 2<br />
rEgUlar gOOSE SEaSON HUNTiNg zONES<br />
NORTHWEST OREGON PERMIT<br />
Zone Closure (portion <strong>of</strong> Tillamook Co;<br />
see page 18 for boundary description)<br />
NORTHWEST OREGON GENERAL ZONE<br />
(see permit requirements on page 20)<br />
Those portions <strong>of</strong> Multnomah, Clackamas, Marion,<br />
Linn, Lincoln <strong>and</strong> Lane cos outside the Northwest<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> Permit Zone (see Northwest <strong>Oregon</strong><br />
Permit Zone boundary description on page 18)<br />
SOUTHWEST OREGON GENERAL ZONE<br />
Those portions <strong>of</strong> Coos, Curry <strong>and</strong> Douglas<br />
cos . east <strong>of</strong> Hwy 101 <strong>and</strong> all <strong>of</strong> Josephine <strong>and</strong><br />
Jackson Cos .<br />
SOUTH COAST ZONE<br />
Those portions <strong>of</strong> Coos, Curry <strong>and</strong> Douglas Cos<br />
west <strong>of</strong> Hwy 101 . (See footnote (e) above)<br />
LAKE AND HARNEY COS ZONE<br />
MORROW<br />
GILLIAM<br />
MALHEUR CO ZONE<br />
UMATILLA<br />
UNION<br />
WALLOWA<br />
COOS<br />
CURRY<br />
Note: The General Seasons in each zone<br />
plus the Youth Season may not exceed<br />
107 days within the federal framework .<br />
The split seasons (maximum <strong>of</strong> one per<br />
zone) allow optimizing hunting opportunity<br />
throughout the state in consideration <strong>of</strong><br />
resident waterfowl <strong>and</strong> flyway migration<br />
patterns .<br />
Please note: There is no September Canada Goose season<br />
in Klamath Co <strong>and</strong> South Coast zones .<br />
CLATSOP<br />
LINCOLN<br />
TILLAMOOK<br />
YAMHILL<br />
POLK<br />
JOSEPHINE<br />
BENTON<br />
COLUMBIA<br />
WASH. MULT.<br />
DOUGLAS<br />
MARION<br />
LINN<br />
LANE<br />
JACKSON<br />
CLACKAMAS<br />
HOOD<br />
RVR<br />
KLAMATH<br />
WASCO<br />
JEFFERSON<br />
DESCHUTES<br />
Report Waterfowl B<strong>and</strong>s! Call 1-800-327-BAND<br />
or report online at: www .reportb<strong>and</strong> .gov<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> 17<br />
SHERMAN<br />
LAKE<br />
MORROW<br />
GILLIAM<br />
WHEELER<br />
CROOK<br />
UMATILLA<br />
GRANT<br />
HARNEY<br />
UNION<br />
BAKER<br />
WALLOWA<br />
MALHEUR
The Northwest <strong>Oregon</strong> Permit Goose<br />
season protects the dusky Canada goose<br />
population that winters in this region,<br />
while allowing harvest <strong>of</strong> more numerous<br />
subspecies such as Taverner’s <strong>and</strong><br />
western Canada geese . Most goose<br />
hunting is on private l<strong>and</strong>s; therefore,<br />
always ask l<strong>and</strong>owner permission before<br />
entering private l<strong>and</strong>s .<br />
PERMIT ZONE BOUNDARY<br />
All l<strong>and</strong>s west <strong>and</strong> north <strong>of</strong> the following<br />
boundary: are open to goose hunting by<br />
permit only: Starting at the Columbia Rvr at<br />
Portl<strong>and</strong>, south on I-5 to Hwy 22 at Salem;<br />
east on Hwy 22 to Cascade Hwy; south<br />
on Cascade Hwy to Stayton <strong>and</strong> straight<br />
south to the North Santiam Rvr; west<br />
(downstream) on the north shore <strong>of</strong> the<br />
North Santiam Rvr to I-5; south on I-5 to its<br />
junction with Hwy 126 at Eugene; west on<br />
Hwy 126 to Greenhill Rd; south on Greenhill<br />
Rd to the intersection with Crow Rd; west<br />
on Crow Rd to Territorial Hwy; north on<br />
Territorial Hwy to Hwy 126; west on Hwy<br />
126 to mi post 19; north to the intersection<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Benton <strong>and</strong> Lincoln Co line; north on<br />
the western boundary <strong>of</strong> Benton <strong>and</strong> Polk<br />
cos to the southern boundary <strong>of</strong> Tillamook<br />
Co; west on the Tillamook Co boundary<br />
to the Pacific Coast . See Closed Areas<br />
section on this page .<br />
18<br />
DUSKY GOOSE STATUS UPDATE<br />
Dusky Canada geese have experienced<br />
a long-tem population decline <strong>and</strong> 2009’s<br />
survey in Alaska was the lowest recorded .<br />
Although this spring’s survey in Alaska<br />
showed improved numbers, the current<br />
population level requires the significant<br />
changes made to dusky goose harvest<br />
management in 2009 continue throughout<br />
the flyway as agreed to in the Pacific<br />
Flyway Council’s Dusky Canada Goose<br />
Management Plan (www .pacificflyway .<br />
gov/Documents/Dcg_plan .pdf) . Changes<br />
included implementation <strong>of</strong> a quota season<br />
in Alaska <strong>and</strong> significantly reduced quotas<br />
in <strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>and</strong> Washington .<br />
Now more than ever the department is<br />
asking hunters to refrain from purposely<br />
shooting any dusky Canada goose .<br />
Although the permit system allows hunters<br />
to harvest one dusky Canada goose per<br />
season, quotas are designed only for<br />
the accidental harvest <strong>of</strong> dusky Canada<br />
geese . Your cooperation will ensure dusky<br />
Canada goose quotas are not reached<br />
<strong>and</strong> that farmers <strong>and</strong> hunters will continue<br />
to work together to reduce agricultural<br />
depredation caused by wintering geese .<br />
Remember to never shoot at a medium<br />
to large dark-breasted Canada goose .<br />
These are likely dusky Canada geese .<br />
Also, never shoot a goose when in doubt<br />
<strong>of</strong> identification .<br />
NOrTHWEST OrEgON gOOSE pErmiT zONE<br />
CLOSED AREAS<br />
The following areas are closed to goose<br />
hunting during the permit season:<br />
■ Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> WA .<br />
■ Fern Ridge WA (including Fern Ridge<br />
Reservoir <strong>and</strong> all Corps <strong>of</strong> Engineers<br />
l<strong>and</strong>s in the Fern Ridge Project)<br />
■ E .E . Wilson WA<br />
■ That portion <strong>of</strong> Tillamook Co beginning<br />
at the point where Old Woods<br />
Rd crosses the south shores <strong>of</strong> Horn<br />
Creek, north on Old Woods Rd to S<strong>and</strong><br />
Lake Rd at Woods, north on S<strong>and</strong> Lake<br />
Rd to the intersection with McPhillips<br />
Dr, due west (~200 yards) from the intersection<br />
to the Pacific coastline, south<br />
on the Pacific coastline to Neskowin<br />
Creek, east along the north shores <strong>of</strong><br />
Neskowin Creek <strong>and</strong> then Hawk Creek<br />
to Salem Ave, east on Salem Ave in<br />
Neskowin to Hawk Ave, east on Hawk<br />
Ave to Hwy 101, north on Hwy 101<br />
to Resort Dr, north on Resort Dr to a<br />
point due west <strong>of</strong> the south shores <strong>of</strong><br />
Horn Creek at its confluence with the<br />
Nestucca River, due east (~80 yards)<br />
across the Nestucca River to the south<br />
shores <strong>of</strong> Horn Creek, east along the<br />
south shores <strong>of</strong> Horn Creek, to the<br />
point <strong>of</strong> beginning .<br />
SHOOTING DAYS/OPEN SEASON<br />
Saturdays through Wednesdays (except<br />
Christmas Day <strong>and</strong> New Year's Day) from:<br />
Nov . 3 - Nov . 11, 2012 (Period 1)<br />
Nov . 24, 2012 - Jan . 13, 2013 (Period 2)<br />
Feb . 2 - Mar . 10, 2013 (Period 3)<br />
SHOOTING TIME<br />
Open days from Nov . 3 - Jan . 13, 2013:<br />
Goose hunting is prohibited before 8 a .m .<br />
<strong>and</strong> after 4 p .m .<br />
Open days from Feb . 2 - Mar . 10, 2013:<br />
Goose hunting is prohibited before 7:30<br />
a .m . <strong>and</strong> after 4 p .m .<br />
BAG LIMITS<br />
Daily Bag Limit: Four dark geese <strong>and</strong> four<br />
white geese . Within the daily bag limit <strong>of</strong><br />
dark geese you may not have more than<br />
three cackling Canada geese or Aleutian<br />
Canada geese combined . In addition, the<br />
season limit for dusky Canada geese is<br />
one .<br />
Possession Limit: Double the daily bag<br />
limit except for dusky Canada geese .<br />
Dusky Canada Goose Season Limit: One<br />
dusky Canada goose is allowed per season .<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
SEASON QUOTAS<br />
A hunt period dusky quota is set for each<br />
hunt area <strong>and</strong> the season for each area<br />
will close on the day its period quota is<br />
met . If a period quota is met, the season<br />
will reopen the following period . Unused<br />
quotas will be transferred from one period<br />
to the next, but not between hunt areas .<br />
If a quota is exceeded for one period, the<br />
following period quota for that area will be<br />
reduced accordingly .<br />
Note: To obtain updated information<br />
on hunt area closures call 1-800-708-<br />
1782 (24 hours a day) or visit www .dfw .<br />
state .or .us/resources/hunting/waterfowl<br />
beginning Nov . 3 .<br />
DEFINITIONS<br />
Dusky Canada Goose: Any dark-breasted<br />
(Munsell 10 YR color value 5 or less)<br />
Canada goose with a bill length between<br />
40 <strong>and</strong> 50 millimeters .<br />
Cackling Canada Goose: Any Canada<br />
goose with a bill length less than 32<br />
millimeters .<br />
White geese: Snow <strong>and</strong> Ross’ geese .<br />
Dark geese: All geese except black brant,<br />
snow <strong>and</strong> Ross’ geese .<br />
CHECK STATION LOCATIONS<br />
Each hunt area will be served by one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the following check stations . Failure<br />
to check out at the appropriate check<br />
station(s) will result in the invalidation <strong>of</strong> a<br />
hunter’s annual goose permit .<br />
■ Benton, Lane, <strong>and</strong> Linn cos: Hunters<br />
with geese must check out at a<br />
station located at the Fern Ridge WA<br />
headquarters, 26969 Cantrell Rd, Eugene,<br />
or at a location north <strong>of</strong> the buildings at the<br />
OSU Crew Docks through the gate on the<br />
east side <strong>of</strong> the boat barn <strong>and</strong> adjacent to<br />
the golf course, 1/4 mi east <strong>of</strong> Corvallis, <strong>of</strong>f<br />
Hwy 34 .<br />
■ Polk Co: Hunters with geese must<br />
check out at a station located at Polk<br />
Co Fairgrounds, just south <strong>of</strong> Rickreall<br />
on Hwy 99W .<br />
■ Marion Co: Hunters with geese must<br />
check out at a station located at the<br />
Antique Powerl<strong>and</strong> Museum, 1/4 mi<br />
west <strong>of</strong> I-5 Exit 263 (Brooks exit) .<br />
■ Yamhill, Washington <strong>and</strong> Clackamas<br />
cos: Hunters with geese must check<br />
out at a station located at 450 S . Maple<br />
in Yamhill, or Polk Co fairgrounds just<br />
south <strong>of</strong> Rickreall on Hwy 99W, or the<br />
Cracker Barrel Store near the Sauvie<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong> bridge .<br />
■ Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> Private L<strong>and</strong>s: Hunters<br />
with geese must check out at a station<br />
located at the Cracker Barrel store near<br />
the Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> bridge .<br />
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■ Remaining Columbia <strong>and</strong> Multnomah<br />
cos (excluding Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> WA <strong>and</strong><br />
Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> Private L<strong>and</strong>s): Hunters<br />
with geese must check out at a station<br />
located at the Cracker Barrel store<br />
near the Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> bridge or at the<br />
ODF building located two mi north <strong>of</strong><br />
St . Helens on Hwy 30 .<br />
■ Clatsop Co: Hunters with geese must<br />
check out at a station located at the<br />
Clatsop County Sheriff Substation,<br />
92435 Svensen Market Rd, Svensen,<br />
or at a station located at the ODF<br />
building, two mi north <strong>of</strong> St . Helens on<br />
Hwy 30 .<br />
■ Tillamook Co: Hunters with geese<br />
must check out at a station located at<br />
the ODFW North Coast Watershed<br />
District Office located at 4907 Third St,<br />
Tillamook .<br />
SPECIAL REGULATIONS<br />
Only persons who have passed a goose<br />
identification test provided by the <strong>Oregon</strong><br />
or Washington <strong>Department</strong>s <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Wildlife</strong> from 1996 - 2013 may be certified<br />
to hunt geese . Hunters must possess a<br />
valid <strong>Oregon</strong> 2012/13 NW Goose Permit<br />
<strong>and</strong> Daily NW Goose Harvest Report<br />
Form while hunting geese . The permit will<br />
be valid until the permit holder has taken<br />
the season limit <strong>of</strong> one dusky Canada<br />
goose or has committed one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
following violations:<br />
■ Hunting geese on closed days .<br />
■ Failure to have a valid daily harvest<br />
report form in possession while<br />
hunting .<br />
■ Failure to immediately record goose<br />
harvest while in the field .<br />
■ Failure to check harvested geese at<br />
the appropriate check station(s) .<br />
The <strong>Department</strong>'s decisions concerning<br />
invalidation <strong>and</strong> participation can be appealed<br />
through a contested case hearing<br />
if requested within 10 days after notice .<br />
NOTE: Hunters who have their permit<br />
invalidated for taking a dusky Canada<br />
goose or committing one <strong>of</strong> the first three<br />
violations above may obtain a new permit<br />
for the 2013/14 season by retaking <strong>and</strong><br />
passing the NW goose identification test<br />
after the 2012/13 season . Hunters failing<br />
to properly check harvested geese at the<br />
appropriate check station(s) will have their<br />
permit invalidated through the 2013/14<br />
season . A new permit for the 2014/15<br />
season can be obtained by retaking <strong>and</strong><br />
passing the NW goose identification test<br />
after the 2013/14 season .<br />
REPORTING HARVESTED GEESE<br />
Upon taking a goose, a hunter must<br />
immediately record the date, time <strong>of</strong><br />
the harvest, <strong>and</strong> initial the daily harvest<br />
report form with ink in the space<br />
provided . All hunters who harvest geese<br />
must checkout by proceeding to the<br />
appropriate check station(s) immediately<br />
upon leaving the field . Hunters must<br />
then present all geese <strong>and</strong> daily harvest<br />
report form on which geese are recorded<br />
to ODFW check station personnel on<br />
the same day that the geese were<br />
harvested . When presented, geese must<br />
be intact <strong>and</strong> fully feathered <strong>and</strong> must<br />
be inspected <strong>and</strong> tagged by authorized<br />
ODFW personnel prior to leaving the<br />
check station . A replacement harvest<br />
report form will then be given to the<br />
hunter during checkout .<br />
CHECK STATTION HOURS<br />
Successful hunters may not check out<br />
<strong>of</strong> an area until check stations open at<br />
10:00 a .m . <strong>and</strong> must check out daily by<br />
5:30 p .m .<br />
SEASON QUOTAS FOR DUSKY CANADA GEESE<br />
HUNT AREAS TOTAL<br />
PERIOD 1 PERIOD 2 PERIOD 3<br />
Lane Co 2 4 3 9<br />
Benton/Linn cos 2 4 3 9<br />
Polk Co 2 7 6 15<br />
Marion Co 2 4 5 11<br />
Yamhill/Washington/Clackamas cos 2 4 4 10<br />
Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> Private L<strong>and</strong>s 2 5 4 11<br />
Columbia & Multnomah cos* 2 3 2 7<br />
Clatsop Co 2 3 4 9<br />
Tillamook Co 2 4 3 9<br />
* Excluding Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> WA <strong>and</strong> Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> Private L<strong>and</strong>s.<br />
ATTENTION GOOSE HUNTERS<br />
It is your responsibility to keep updated on goose hunting closures.<br />
Please call 1-800-708-1782, or visit our Web site at<br />
www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/waterfowl<br />
before each hunting trip for updated information.<br />
OBTAINING A PERMIT<br />
Hunters with valid certification may<br />
obtain a Northwest Goose Permit <strong>and</strong><br />
an attached harvest card from any POS<br />
agent or online . Please note a $2 agent<br />
fee does apply . Duplicate goose hunting<br />
permits <strong>and</strong> harvest cards may only<br />
be obtained at ODFW's headquarter's<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice, region <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>and</strong> some district<br />
<strong>of</strong>fices . Washington state hunters who<br />
successfully complete an exam in<br />
Washington can call 360-902-2515 <strong>and</strong><br />
get information needed to show pro<strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> receiving a Washington permit . Mail<br />
or fax (503-947-6330) pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> receiving<br />
a Washington permit <strong>and</strong> an <strong>Oregon</strong><br />
permit will be processed . If you do not<br />
have an <strong>Oregon</strong> hunting license please<br />
also include your date <strong>of</strong> birth . If you<br />
have never had an <strong>Oregon</strong> hunting or<br />
fishing license, please email license .<br />
services@state .or .us or call 503-947-<br />
6100 . This process can take up to 10<br />
work-days after which time your permit<br />
will be made available at any <strong>Oregon</strong><br />
license agent or online .<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> 19<br />
Permit Goose<br />
Pages 18-20
20<br />
NOrTHWEST OrEgON gOOSE TEST<br />
All goose hunters in the Northwest General Zone, in addition to the Northwest Permit Zone, are required to pass the Northwest<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> Goose Test <strong>and</strong> carry their Northwest <strong>Oregon</strong> Goose permit while goose hunting . Northwest General Zone goose hunters do<br />
not need to carry a goose harvest card <strong>and</strong> do not need to check geese at check stations . Northwest General Zone hunters need to<br />
observe the shooting hours on page 13 <strong>and</strong> should avoid shooting dusky geese .<br />
To take the Northwest <strong>Oregon</strong> Goose Test, please visit our Web site at: www .dfw .state .or .us/resources/hunting/waterfowl/goosepermits<br />
to take an online exam . If you have previously passed the exam <strong>and</strong> your permit has not been invalidated you do not need to<br />
retake this exam . Hunters must have a Hunter/Angler ID number prior to taking the exam . If you have never had a number assigned<br />
to you by purchasing an <strong>Oregon</strong> hunting or fishing license, please email license .services@state .or .us or call 503-947-6100 . When<br />
emailing, please include your full name, gender, date <strong>of</strong> birth, resident <strong>and</strong> mailing address, telephone number <strong>and</strong> note if you are<br />
a resident or nonresident . Any hunter wishing to review training materials to prepare for the exam may download them from the<br />
department’s goose testing Web site at the above address . A text only version <strong>of</strong> the study guide may be requested by calling 503-<br />
947-6301 <strong>and</strong> the video (or a DVD), “Pacific Northwest Goose Management,” is available for $10 plus $2 shipping <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>ling by<br />
calling 1-800-845-9448 (Visa <strong>and</strong> Mastercard only . . .no checks or cash) . The training materials will greatly enhance your chance <strong>of</strong><br />
success in passing the examination . Persons who do not have the ability to take an online test should call 503-947-6324 to arrange<br />
an appointment to take an exam in-person .<br />
You will receive notification <strong>of</strong> your test results immediately . If you successfully pass the exam, you may obtain your permit from any<br />
POS agent three days after passing your test . You have up to three chances per season to pass the exam with 80% correct or better .<br />
Individual test scores will not be made available .<br />
The <strong>Department</strong> encourages hunters<br />
to not purposefully target<br />
collared geese.<br />
In most cases these birds are part <strong>of</strong> important<br />
flyway research or population assessments that<br />
are used to set hunting regulations. In addition,<br />
hunters are encouraged to refrain from looking<br />
for leg b<strong>and</strong>s on l<strong>and</strong>ing or st<strong>and</strong>ing geese <strong>and</strong><br />
then shooting those individual birds. Purposeful<br />
targeting <strong>of</strong> marked birds will lead to:<br />
v Increased uncertainty about population size by removing<br />
collared birds. Collars are commonly placed on birds as a way<br />
<strong>of</strong> estimating population size.<br />
v Over estimation <strong>of</strong> harvest <strong>and</strong> under estimation <strong>of</strong> survival<br />
rates will occur by purposefully harvesting individuals<br />
HUNT SAFELY<br />
HUNT RESPONSIBLY<br />
Every hunter has the responsibility to enter<br />
the field well prepared to hunt in a safe<br />
ethical manner; the future <strong>of</strong> our hunting<br />
heritage depends on it.<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
wearing leg b<strong>and</strong>s. If a bird is marked with a leg b<strong>and</strong><br />
only, the bird is likely part <strong>of</strong> a study to determine the<br />
harvest rate or a survival estimate for population. This<br />
can also have impacts on duck harvest estimations.<br />
Both <strong>of</strong> these have the potential to reduce hunter opportunity<br />
through reduced bag limits <strong>and</strong> or season length<br />
because <strong>of</strong> uncertainties <strong>of</strong> population status <strong>and</strong> harvest<br />
rates. In very limited cases, managers may ask hunters to<br />
take collared birds to increase harvest. Further information<br />
can be obtained at any department hunter check<br />
station or on our website.<br />
The <strong>Department</strong> realizes most b<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> some collars<br />
are not observed before a hunter takes a bird, <strong>and</strong> it is<br />
perfectly acceptable to take a marked bird in this way.<br />
If you do take a marked bird please be sure to report the b<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> or collar information to the United States Geological<br />
Survey’s <strong>Bird</strong> B<strong>and</strong>ing Lab by calling 1-800-327-BAND (2263) or<br />
by reporting it via the internet at www.reportb<strong>and</strong>.gov<br />
THE FOUR PRIMARY RULES OF FIREARM SAFETY<br />
MUZZLE- Control the direction <strong>of</strong> your muzzle at all times<br />
TRIGGER- Keep your finger outside <strong>of</strong> the trigger guard<br />
until ready to shoot<br />
ACTION- Treat every firearm as though it were loadedopen<br />
the action <strong>and</strong> visually check if it is loaded<br />
TARGET- Be sure <strong>of</strong> your target <strong>and</strong> what is in front <strong>of</strong> it<br />
<strong>and</strong> beyond it<br />
WEAR HUNTER ORANGE<br />
Most firearm incidents during big game hunting are vision related<br />
- a hunter is shot because they were not seen. Hunter orange clothing<br />
makes it much easier for one hunter to recognize another hunter<br />
because nothing in nature matches this color. All hunters ages 17 <strong>and</strong><br />
below must wear a hunter orange hat or vest while hunting big game<br />
<strong>and</strong> upl<strong>and</strong> game birds (except turkey) with any firearm. ODFW strongly<br />
encourages you to wear HUNTER ORANGE.<br />
Check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com\odfwoutdoors or visit the<br />
ODFW Outdoors section <strong>of</strong> our website at www.dfw.state.or.us
■ Open Area: Statewide<br />
UPLAND GAME BIRDS<br />
■ Open Season: Sept . 1, 2012- Mar . 31, 2013<br />
■ Daily Bag Limit:<br />
» One pheasant (either sex)<br />
» Two California quail<br />
» Two Hungarian (Gray) partridge<br />
» Two chukar partridge<br />
» Two ruffed grouse<br />
» Two blue grouse<br />
■ Possession Limit: Double the daily bag limit .<br />
SAGE GROUSE<br />
■ Open Area:Those areas open to controlled sage grouse<br />
hunting . See page 14 .<br />
■ Open Season: Sept .1, 2012- Jan . 31, 2013<br />
■ Daily Bag Limit: One sage grouse .<br />
■ Season Limit: Two sage grouse .<br />
MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS & CROWS<br />
DUCKS, COOTS AND MERGANSERS<br />
■ Open Area: Statewide<br />
■ Open Season: See dates for individual zones listed in open<br />
areas on pages 16-17 .<br />
■ Daily Bag Limit: Three ducks, coots, mergansers, singly or in<br />
combination .<br />
■ Possession Limit: Double the daily bag limit .<br />
MOURNING DOVE AND BAND-TAILED PIGEON<br />
■ Open Area: Statewide<br />
■ Open Season: Sept . 1 - Dec . 16, 2012<br />
■ Daily Bag Limit: Three, not more than one may be a pigeon .<br />
■ Possession Limit: Six, not more than one may be a pigeon .<br />
FalCONry rEgUlaTiONS<br />
Falconers must possess a valid falconry license, an <strong>Oregon</strong> hunting license <strong>and</strong> all applicable permits, validations <strong>and</strong> stamps for<br />
wildlife they will be hunting . See page 9 for permit, validation <strong>and</strong> stamp requirements . Falconers wanting to hunt on state WAs should<br />
refer to specific regulations on pages 30-36 <strong>and</strong> hunt dates on pages 14-17 .<br />
BLUE-GREEN ALGAE POISONING<br />
Blue-green algae produce a toxin that has caused mortalities<br />
in bighorn sheep, elk, deer, <strong>and</strong> upl<strong>and</strong> birds . The same<br />
toxins can also affect domestic animals including hunting<br />
dogs <strong>and</strong> livestock . When water sources become stagnant<br />
<strong>and</strong> water temperatures rise, blue-green algae blooms can<br />
occur with devastating consequences . Algal blooms <strong>and</strong><br />
toxins may not be visible or they may form a bloom so dense<br />
the surface <strong>of</strong> the water appears blue-green . As a precaution<br />
against blue-green algae poisoning <strong>and</strong> other pathogens like<br />
giardia, hunters <strong>and</strong> their dogs should never drink untreated,<br />
st<strong>and</strong>ing water . Hunters should carry water for their dogs<br />
if they will be spending extended time afield . Hunters that<br />
find large numbers <strong>of</strong> dead animals near water sources are<br />
asked to report the incident to the nearest ODFW <strong>of</strong>fice .<br />
SNIPE<br />
■ Open Area: Statewide<br />
■ Open Season: See dates for individual zones listed in open<br />
areas on pages 16-17 .<br />
■ Daily Bag Limit: Three<br />
■ Possession Limit: Six<br />
CROWS<br />
■ Open Area: Statewide<br />
■ Open Season: Oct . 1, 2012 - Jan . 31, 2013<br />
■ Daily Bag Limit: Three<br />
■ Possession Limit: Six<br />
GEESE<br />
■ Open Area: Northwest <strong>Oregon</strong> General Zone; Southwest<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> General Zone; Lake <strong>and</strong> Harney Cos Zone; Malheur<br />
Co Zone; Klamath Co Zone; South Coast Zone <strong>and</strong> the<br />
Eastern <strong>Oregon</strong> Zone . See zone descriptions on page 17 .<br />
No hunting is allowed within the Northwest <strong>Oregon</strong> Permit<br />
Zone or during any Sept . goose season .<br />
■ Open Season: See dates for individual zones listed in open<br />
areas on pages 16 <strong>and</strong> 17 .<br />
■ Daily Bag Limit: One goose, except black brant<br />
■ Possession Limit: Two geese<br />
Note: Federal law states the following:<br />
“Falconry daily bag <strong>and</strong> possession limits for all permitted<br />
migratory game birds shall not exceed three <strong>and</strong> six,<br />
respectively, singly, or in the aggregate . . .” When the season for<br />
dove, pigeons, crow <strong>and</strong>/or for snipe overlaps that for waterfowl,<br />
the falconer’s bag may contain not more than three <strong>of</strong> all the<br />
federally regulated species (dove, pigeon, duck, merganser,<br />
geese, coot, crow <strong>and</strong> snipe) . Restrictions for pigeons <strong>and</strong> geese<br />
would also apply . Call law enforcement, USFWS, 503-521-5300<br />
for further information .<br />
“It’s Your Nature”<br />
In 2012, we proudly observe 75 years <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wildlife</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
Sport Celebrating <strong>Fish</strong> Restoration 75 years programs <strong>of</strong> partnership <strong>and</strong> the for success American <strong>of</strong> wildlife<br />
working through partnerships to conserve <strong>and</strong> manage fish<br />
<strong>and</strong> wildlife <strong>and</strong> their habitats for the use <strong>and</strong> enjoyment <strong>of</strong><br />
current <strong>and</strong> future generations .<br />
With your support, the <strong>Wildlife</strong> <strong>and</strong> Sport <strong>Fish</strong> Restoration<br />
program will continue to conserve habitat for fish <strong>and</strong><br />
wildlife, <strong>and</strong> recreational opportunities for anglers, boaters,<br />
hunters, <strong>and</strong> shooters for the future .<br />
By purchasing your license you are contributing to this<br />
important work <strong>and</strong> we thank you .<br />
On September 2, 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Federal Aid in<br />
<strong>Wildlife</strong> Restoration Act (now the Pittman-Robertson <strong>Wildlife</strong> Restoration Act). At a<br />
difficult time when the country was still reeling from an economic crash, Senator Key<br />
Pittman from Nevada <strong>and</strong> Congressman A. Willis Robertson co-sponsored the Pittman-<br />
Robertson bill for wildlife restoration, a radical, unprecedented law that paved the way<br />
for a stable, secure program <strong>of</strong> wildlife conservation across the nation, by diverting an<br />
excise tax on sporting guns <strong>and</strong> ammunition to fund future wildlife restoration.<br />
This Act fostered partnerships between federal <strong>and</strong> state fish <strong>and</strong> wildlife agencies, the<br />
sporting arms industry, conservation groups, <strong>and</strong> sportsmen <strong>and</strong> sportswomen to benefit<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> wildlife, <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> has <strong>Wildlife</strong> been key to implementing the North American Model <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> 21<br />
Conservation. In 1950, the Federal Aid in Sport <strong>Fish</strong> Restoration Act (now the Dingell-<br />
Johnson Sport <strong>Fish</strong> Restoration Act) passed. Together, the <strong>Wildlife</strong> <strong>and</strong> Sport <strong>Fish</strong><br />
Restoration program has contributed more than $12 billion to fish <strong>and</strong> wildlife<br />
conservation in the U.S.—more than any other single conservation effort.<br />
Falconry<br />
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YOUTH WATERFOWL HUNTS<br />
General Requirements: Hunters may take<br />
ducks (including scaup), mergansers,<br />
coots <strong>and</strong> geese at the established bag<br />
limits (see page 16 <strong>and</strong> reminder below) .<br />
All hunters must be accompanied by an<br />
adult, 21 years <strong>of</strong> age or older, who may<br />
not hunt . On ODFW managed l<strong>and</strong>s,<br />
shooting glasses (eye protection) must<br />
be worn by all participants, including<br />
adults . No one over the age restrictions<br />
indicated below may apply with a youth<br />
in a party application . Each hunter must<br />
have in possession:<br />
■A Hunter Education Certificate (or a<br />
department issued document (ex .<br />
hunting license) which includes their<br />
Hunter Education Certificate Number .<br />
■Permit for the hunt area .<br />
■Hunters must have a valid hunting<br />
license with HIP validation in<br />
possession .<br />
■Hunters 14 years <strong>of</strong> age or older must<br />
have a state waterfowl validation in<br />
possession .<br />
■Hunters 16 years <strong>of</strong> age or older must<br />
have a valid federal waterfowl stamp<br />
in possession .<br />
Please Note: There are age requirement<br />
differences between some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
youth waterfowl hunts . The statewide<br />
youth waterfowl hunt is a special hunt<br />
authorized under federal guidelines .<br />
However, federal criteria only allows<br />
hunters 15 years <strong>of</strong> age <strong>and</strong> younger<br />
to participate . See specific hunter age<br />
requirements <strong>and</strong> dates in each <strong>of</strong> the<br />
hunt areas above .<br />
STATEWIDE SEASON<br />
■ Sept . 22-23 . Open only to hunters 15<br />
years <strong>of</strong> age <strong>and</strong> younger . Reminder:<br />
All goose hunting is closed in Clatsop,<br />
Tillamook, Lane, Benton, Linn,<br />
Polk, Marion, Yamhill, Clackamas,<br />
Washington, Multnomah <strong>and</strong> Columbia<br />
cos . In Lake Co only, no more than<br />
one white fronted goose daily or two<br />
in possession are allowed . Some<br />
public l<strong>and</strong>s are not open for hunting<br />
during this season, please check with<br />
the appropriate management agency<br />
for allowance <strong>of</strong> youth hunting . All<br />
ODFW <strong>Wildlife</strong> areas allow youth<br />
hunting. (Note: only the Westside Unit<br />
<strong>of</strong> Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> WA is open).<br />
ADDITIONAL WILDLIFE AREA /<br />
REFUGE SEASONS<br />
■ Fern Ridge WA (East <strong>and</strong> West Coyote<br />
Units only): Nov . 24 <strong>and</strong> Dec . 26 .<br />
Open to hunters 17 years <strong>of</strong> age <strong>and</strong><br />
younger .<br />
■ Klamath WA: Oct . 21 . Open to hunters<br />
17 years <strong>of</strong> age <strong>and</strong> younger .<br />
yOUTH HUNTiNg OppOrTUNiTiES<br />
NOTE: These hunts are for properly licensed youth <strong>and</strong> do not qualify under the Mentored Youth Hunter Program .<br />
■ Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> WA: Oct . 28, Nov . 17,<br />
Dec . 9 <strong>and</strong> 26, 2012, <strong>and</strong> Jan . 13,<br />
2013 . Open to hunters 17 years <strong>of</strong> age<br />
<strong>and</strong> younger . Mentored Youth Hunters<br />
allowed after 12:00 p .m .<br />
■ Umatilla NWR: Nov . 10 . Open to<br />
hunters 10 to 17 years <strong>of</strong> age .<br />
SPECIFIC REGULATIONS/APPLICATION:<br />
■ Fern Ridge WA: The East <strong>and</strong> West<br />
Coyote units are open to youth<br />
hunters only <strong>and</strong> are closed to all<br />
goose hunting . Hunters must apply<br />
for a hunt (see page 37 for application<br />
procedures) . Successful applicants<br />
must purchase their reservation permit<br />
before arriving at the WA . Note: The<br />
remainder <strong>of</strong> the WA is open to all<br />
hunters according to unit regulations .<br />
■ Klamath WA: The Miller Isl<strong>and</strong> Unit<br />
(subunits A <strong>and</strong> B) will be open to<br />
youth hunters only . Hunters must apply<br />
for a hunt (see page 37 for application<br />
procedures) . Successful applicants<br />
must purchase their reservation<br />
permit before arriving at the WA .<br />
■ Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> WA: The Mudhen, Hunt<br />
<strong>and</strong> Racetrack units will be open on<br />
the youth hunt dates during general<br />
waterfowl season . These units are<br />
closed to all goose hunting . Youth<br />
hunting only until noon <strong>and</strong> then adults<br />
accompanied by youth may hunt .<br />
Hunters may apply for hunts (see<br />
page 37 for application procedures) .<br />
Hunters with reservations will have<br />
first opportunities at selecting hunting<br />
blinds . Successful applicants must<br />
purchase their reservation permit<br />
before arriving at the WA . Exception:<br />
On Sept . 22-23, the entire Westside<br />
Unit only is open to youth hunters<br />
15 years old or younger . A hunt<br />
reservation is not required . This youth<br />
hunt will be conducted in the same<br />
manner as the Westside Units during<br />
general waterfowl season . All vehicles<br />
parking on the WA are required to<br />
display a current WA parking permit .<br />
■ Umatilla NWR: To apply for the<br />
Youth Hunt Day (Nov . 10), ONLINE<br />
applications on the McCormack Unit<br />
are available at www .fws .gov/umatilla .<br />
Multiple entries for the same applicant<br />
will not be accepted . Youths must be<br />
10-17 years old to participate in this<br />
hunt, must have a hunter safety card,<br />
<strong>and</strong> must be accompanied by an adult<br />
companion at least 18 years old (two<br />
companions per youth hunter will be<br />
allowed) . For additional supervision, if<br />
there are two youth hunters per blind,<br />
an additional adult will be allowed, for<br />
a maximum <strong>of</strong> two youths <strong>and</strong> two<br />
adult mentors . Because the purpose<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Youth Hunt Day is to provide<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
young hunters the opportunity to<br />
receive guidance from experienced<br />
hunters, adults are not allowed to hunt .<br />
Reservation <strong>and</strong> blind fees are waived<br />
for the Youth Hunt Day . Applications for<br />
the Youth Hunt Day will be accepted<br />
through Sept . 14 . For more information<br />
visit www .fws .gov/umatilla .<br />
YOUTH WATERFOWL CLINIC<br />
This two day clinic will be held near Baker<br />
City on September 22-23 . The morning<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Saturday, September 22nd, will<br />
consist <strong>of</strong> a waterfowl clinic where hunters<br />
will learn the basics <strong>of</strong> waterfowl hunting<br />
<strong>and</strong> waterfowl identification . Hunting from<br />
a blind will occur the afternoon <strong>of</strong> the 22nd<br />
<strong>and</strong> the morning <strong>of</strong> the 23rd . This clinic<br />
is open to hunters age 15 <strong>and</strong> younger<br />
who have completed a hunter education<br />
class <strong>and</strong> is limited to 20 youth hunters .<br />
All license requirements <strong>and</strong> season<br />
regulations apply . An adult 21 years<br />
old must accompany a youth hunter .<br />
Registration must occur on or before<br />
September 14th . For more information<br />
or to register contact Dick Haines at 541-<br />
523-3554 .<br />
YOUTH UPLAND BIRD HUNTS<br />
THESE HUNTS ARE ONLY<br />
POSSIBLE WITH COOPERATION<br />
OF MANY SPORTS AND<br />
CONSERVATION GROUPS .<br />
SEASON DATES:<br />
■ Sept . 8-9: Fern Ridge, Klamath<br />
WAs, Baker City, Mid-Columbia, <strong>and</strong><br />
Ontario .<br />
■ Sept . 15-16: Denman, E .E . Wilson,<br />
Ladd Marsh, <strong>and</strong> Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> WAs,<br />
John Day, <strong>and</strong> Willow Cr .<br />
■ Sept . 22-23: E .E . Wilson <strong>and</strong> Irrigon<br />
WA's<br />
BAG LIMIT: Hunters may take rooster<br />
pheasants, quail <strong>and</strong> doves according<br />
to statewide bag limits unless otherwise<br />
indicated under specific area regulations .<br />
Pheasants purchased with stamp revenue<br />
will be stocked .<br />
ELIGIBILITY: Hunters age 17 years<br />
<strong>and</strong> younger are eligible to participate . In<br />
these hunts an adult 21 years or older,<br />
who may not hunt, must accompany not<br />
more than one youth hunter . All participants<br />
must attend a safety briefing .<br />
REQUIREMENTS: Each hunter must<br />
have in possession a Hunter Education<br />
Certificate, HIP validation, permit for<br />
the area hunted <strong>and</strong> in addition, if 14<br />
years or older, a valid hunting license<br />
with an upl<strong>and</strong> game bird validation . A<br />
blaze orange hat, shooting glasses (eye<br />
protection) <strong>and</strong> vest must be worn by all<br />
participants, including adults .<br />
(continued on next page)
RESERVATIONS: Hunting is available<br />
by reservation unless noted otherwise .<br />
Each hunter may reserve only one day .<br />
However, youth hunters without a reservation<br />
<strong>and</strong> those wishing to hunt a second<br />
day, may hunt on a st<strong>and</strong>by basis<br />
if reservations are underfilled, or as registered<br />
hunters check out . Reservations<br />
must be made online (www .dfw .state .<br />
or .us) or at a license sales agent . There<br />
is no cost to register . The deadline to<br />
register is the Thursday before the hunt .<br />
CHECK IN AND OUT: Hunters <strong>and</strong><br />
accompanying adults must check in <strong>and</strong><br />
out at the location specified for each<br />
hunt area . Permits will be issued at the<br />
check station on the day <strong>of</strong> the hunt .<br />
Unless noted below, check-in time <strong>and</strong><br />
hunting hours will be provided when<br />
making a reservation .<br />
OPEN HUNT AREAS AND<br />
REGULATIONS<br />
■ Baker City Area: Maximum number <strong>of</strong><br />
hunters is 50 . The hunt will take place<br />
on designated l<strong>and</strong>s near the Baldock<br />
Slough Wetl<strong>and</strong>s Project . Only federallyapproved<br />
nontoxic shot may be used .<br />
Call 541-963-2138 for more information .<br />
■ Denman WA: Maximum number <strong>of</strong><br />
hunters is 85 . Only federally-approved<br />
nontoxic shot may be used . Call 541-<br />
826-8774 for more information .<br />
■ E .E . Wilson WA: Maximum number<br />
<strong>of</strong> hunters is 70 . Only a designated<br />
portion <strong>of</strong> the area will be open . Only<br />
federally-approved nontoxic shot may<br />
be used . Call 541-745-5334 for more<br />
information<br />
■ .Fern Ridge WA: Maximum number<br />
<strong>of</strong> hunters is 75 in the field at any one<br />
time . No advanced reservations are<br />
required . Hunters check-in starting at<br />
7:00 a .m . at a check station located<br />
in the Nielson Rd parking lot . Hunting<br />
hours are from 8 a .m . to 5 p .m .<br />
East <strong>and</strong> West Coyote <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong>er<br />
Butte units are open to hunting . Only<br />
federally-approved nontoxic shot may<br />
be used . Call 541-935-2591 for more<br />
infomation .<br />
■ Irrigon WA: Maximum number <strong>of</strong><br />
hunters is 30 per day with no more than<br />
15 at any time . Only federally-approved<br />
nontoxic shot may be used . The shotgun<br />
skills clinic will take place on cooperating<br />
private l<strong>and</strong>s located near Irrigon . Call<br />
541-276-2344 for more information .<br />
■ John Day Area: Maximum number <strong>of</strong><br />
hunters is 30 . The hunt will take place<br />
on private l<strong>and</strong>s in the John Day Valley .<br />
Call 541-575-1167 for more information .<br />
■ Klamath WA: Maximum number <strong>of</strong><br />
hunters is 80 . The Klamath Chapter<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oregon</strong> Hunters Association<br />
<strong>and</strong> the local chapter <strong>of</strong> Unlimited<br />
Pheasants provide additional<br />
pheasants for this hunt . Only federallyapproved<br />
nontoxic shot may be<br />
used . Call 541-883-5732 for more<br />
information .<br />
■ Ladd Marsh WA: Maximum number <strong>of</strong><br />
hunters is 35 . No advanced reservations<br />
are required . Hunters check in <strong>and</strong> out<br />
at a check station located at the Ladd<br />
Marsh Headquarters, 59116 Pierce Rd .<br />
Check stations will be open at 7:00<br />
a .m . <strong>and</strong> hunting hours are 8 a .m . to<br />
5 p .m . Only a designated portion <strong>of</strong><br />
the area will be open . Only federallyapproved<br />
nontoxic shot may be used .<br />
Call 541-963-4954 for more information .<br />
■ Mid-Columbia Area /White River<br />
<strong>Wildlife</strong> Area: Maximum number <strong>of</strong><br />
hunters is 20 per day . The hunt will<br />
take place on White River WA near<br />
Wamic . Call 541-296-4628 for more<br />
information .<br />
■ Paul Parker Memorial Youth Hunt<br />
(Ontario-Vale Area): Maximum number<br />
<strong>of</strong> hunters is 75 .The hunt will take place<br />
on cooperating l<strong>and</strong>s . Call 541-889-<br />
6975 for more information .<br />
■ Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> WA: Maximum number<br />
<strong>of</strong> hunters is 50 . Hunting will occur only<br />
on Eastside hunt units <strong>and</strong> entry to this<br />
area without a valid youth hunt permit is<br />
prohibited on hunt days . Only federallyapproved<br />
nontoxic shot may be used .<br />
All vehicles parking on Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
WA are required to display a current<br />
WA parking permit . Call 503-621-3488<br />
for more information .<br />
■ Willow Cr Hunt: Maximum number<br />
<strong>of</strong> hunters is 80 . This hunt is in the Madras<br />
area . Call 541-447-5111 for more<br />
information .<br />
YOUTH CHUKAR HUNT<br />
The Klamath Chapter <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Oregon</strong><br />
Hunters Association, in cooperation with<br />
ODFW, will <strong>of</strong>fer a new youth hunting<br />
opportunity for chukar in the Lower Klamath<br />
Hills Regulated Hunt Area on Oct . 6-7 .<br />
The bag limit is two chukar . Each youth<br />
must be accompanied by one adult age<br />
21 years or older . The adult will be asked<br />
to refrain from hunting <strong>and</strong> will be required<br />
to wear hunter orange . The youth mentor<br />
program will apply to this hunt since it is<br />
within the general season dates for chukar .<br />
Youth hunters will be required to wear<br />
hunter orange <strong>and</strong> safety glasses . Hunting<br />
is available by reservation . Please reserve<br />
a hunt day by calling, Rick Viera, Klamath<br />
Chapter OHA at 541-591-2452 prior to the<br />
hunt . The number <strong>of</strong> participants for this<br />
youth hunt will be limited .<br />
YOUTH SHOTGUN SKILLS CLINICS<br />
The ODFW Hunter Education Program<br />
will sponsor free shotgun skills clinics in<br />
conjunction with some Sept . Youth Hunts .<br />
Clinics are open to anyone 17 years <strong>of</strong><br />
age <strong>and</strong> younger . Participants will be<br />
taught basic shotgun skills <strong>and</strong> many will<br />
be given the opportunity to shoot sporting<br />
clays . Clay targets <strong>and</strong> shotshells will be<br />
provided . The clinics will be from 9:00<br />
a .m . to 3:30 p .m . <strong>and</strong> individuals can<br />
come <strong>and</strong> leave at any time .<br />
Clinics will be conducted on the following<br />
schedule:<br />
» Baker City Area Sept . 8-9<br />
» Denman WA Sept . 15-16<br />
» E .E . Wilson Sept . 22-23<br />
» Irrigon WA Sept . 22-23<br />
» John Day Area Sept . 15-16<br />
» Klamath WA Sept . 8-9<br />
» Ladd Marsh WA Sept . 15<br />
» Mid-Columbia Sept . 8-9<br />
» Ontario Sept . 8<br />
» Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> WA Sept . 15-16<br />
For further information please call your<br />
local ODFW <strong>of</strong>fice or the <strong>Oregon</strong> Hunter<br />
Education Program 503-947-6028 . No<br />
pre-registration is required .<br />
E.E. WILSON YOUTH RABBIT HUNT<br />
This rabbit hunt, sponsored by the<br />
Marys Peak Hound Club, will occur<br />
at E .E . Wilson WA on Jan . 26, 2013 .<br />
Start time is 8:00 a .m . Youth age 17<br />
years <strong>and</strong> younger may participate .<br />
An adult 21 years or older, who may<br />
not hunt, must accompany not more<br />
than one youth hunter . Each youth<br />
hunter must have in possession a<br />
Hunter Education Certificate, a WA<br />
entry permit, <strong>and</strong> if 14 years or older,<br />
a valid hunting license . Only shotguns<br />
<strong>and</strong> federally-approved nontoxic shot<br />
may be used . Space is limited to 20<br />
hunters . Please register for the event<br />
on or after January 1, 2013, by calling<br />
E . E . Wilson WA at 541-745-5334 .<br />
SPRING YOUTH TURKEY HUNT<br />
There will be a spring youth turkey hunt<br />
April 13-14, 2013 . Please see page 15<br />
for more information .<br />
Follow ODFW<br />
on Facebook<br />
<strong>and</strong> Twitter<br />
G et timely information on fi shing,<br />
hunting <strong>and</strong> education opportunities<br />
on the “<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Wildlife</strong>” page. Fans <strong>of</strong> “<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
Viewing” get a weekly “status” on one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the state’s native species <strong>and</strong> where to<br />
see it. Like “ODFW Outdoors” to fi nd out<br />
about outdoor skills classes <strong>and</strong> workshops<br />
<strong>and</strong> for tips on how to hunt, fi sh <strong>and</strong> view<br />
wildlife. The latest ODFW news is on<br />
Twitter at www.twitter.com/odfw<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> 23<br />
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PHEASANT<br />
■ Statewide: Oct . 5 – Dec . 31, 2013<br />
prOpOSED 2013-2014 UplaND gamE birD SEaSONS<br />
CALIFORNIA (VALLEY) QUAIL<br />
■ Western <strong>Oregon</strong>: Sept . 1 – Jan . 31, 2014<br />
■ Umatilla <strong>and</strong> Morrow Cos: Oct . 5 – Dec . 31, 2013<br />
■ Remaining Eastern <strong>Oregon</strong> Cos: Oct . 5 – Jan . 31, 2014<br />
MT QUAIL<br />
■ Western <strong>Oregon</strong> including Hood Rvr <strong>and</strong> Wasco Cos:<br />
Sept . 1 – Jan . 31, 2014<br />
■ Wallowa, Grant, Wheeler, Gilliam,<br />
Crook <strong>and</strong> Klamath Cos: Oct . 5 – Jan . 31, 2014<br />
■ Umatilla <strong>and</strong> Morrow Cos: Oct . 5 – Dec . 31, 2013<br />
■ Remaining Eastern <strong>Oregon</strong> Cos: No Open Season<br />
D<br />
on’t forget to display the parking permit that comes with your hunting<br />
license on your vehicle at the following wildlife areas:<br />
EE Wilson, Ken Denman, Ladd Marsh, Summer Lake<br />
<strong>and</strong> Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
As <strong>of</strong> Jan. 1, 2013, you are also required to display it at:<br />
Klamath, Fern Ridge, White River, Phillip W. Schneider<br />
<strong>Wildlife</strong> Areas.<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
RUFFED AND BLUE GROUSE<br />
■ Western <strong>Oregon</strong> including Hood Rvr <strong>and</strong><br />
Wasco Cos: Sept . 1 – Jan . 31, 2014<br />
■ Eastern <strong>Oregon</strong>: Sept . 1 – Dec . 31, 2013<br />
TURKEY<br />
■ General Fall Season: Oct . 15 – Dec . 31, 2013<br />
■ Statewide Spring Season: Apr . 15 – May 31, 2014<br />
CHUKAR AND HUNGARIAN (GRAY) PARTRIDGE<br />
■ Umatilla <strong>and</strong> Morrow Cos: Oct . 5 – Dec . 31, 2013<br />
■ Remaining Eastern <strong>Oregon</strong> Cos: Oct . 5 – Jan . 31, 2014<br />
Display your parking permit at wildlife areas<br />
A free annual permit comes with the purchase <strong>of</strong> an<br />
annual hunting, Combination, Pioneer <strong>and</strong> Sports Pac<br />
license <strong>and</strong> Habitat Conservation Stamp. All other wildlife<br />
area users need to purchase a permit: daily permits ($7) <strong>and</strong><br />
annual permits ($22) are available where fishing <strong>and</strong><br />
hunting licensesare sold <strong>and</strong> on the ODFW website<br />
(www.dfw.state.or.us).<br />
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE<br />
Hunter Ethics<br />
As a hunter, you are responsible to<br />
adopt <strong>and</strong> follow a personal code<br />
<strong>of</strong> ethics that reflects your values<br />
<strong>and</strong> your respect for wildlife, hunting<br />
<strong>and</strong> pass on the sport <strong>of</strong> hunting to<br />
those who come after you. Remember<br />
the following points to help ensure the<br />
future <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oregon</strong>’s hunting heritage.<br />
Respect L<strong>and</strong>owners<br />
• Ask for permission to hunt well<br />
before you plan on hunting.<br />
• Leave all gates the way you<br />
find them.<br />
• Follow all l<strong>and</strong>owner restrictions.<br />
• Offer to share part <strong>of</strong> your harvest<br />
with the l<strong>and</strong>owner.<br />
Respect the Resource<br />
• Leave the l<strong>and</strong> better than you<br />
found it.<br />
• Adhere to fair chase rules.<br />
• Know your capabilities <strong>and</strong><br />
limitations as a marksman.<br />
• Harvest no more than you will use,<br />
<strong>and</strong> take care <strong>of</strong> what you take.<br />
• Abide by game laws <strong>and</strong><br />
regulations.<br />
Report hunting violations to<br />
the <strong>Oregon</strong> State Police at<br />
1-800-452-7888.<br />
Respect Others<br />
• Follow safe firearm h<strong>and</strong>ling<br />
practices <strong>and</strong> insist your hunting<br />
partners do the same.<br />
• Know what is beyond your target.<br />
Shot pellets can be fatal to both<br />
people <strong>and</strong> dogs.<br />
• Don’t interfere with another<br />
persons hunt.<br />
• If mentoring a youth hunter, be<br />
sure to pass on safe, responsible<br />
<strong>and</strong> ethical knowledge <strong>and</strong> skills.<br />
• Wear blaze orange when hunting.<br />
Be Safe – Be Seen.
OrEgON WilDliFE maNagEmENT UNiT map<br />
Find Great <strong>Bird</strong> Hunting in <strong>Oregon</strong><br />
<strong>Oregon</strong>huntingmap.com<br />
ODFW has a hunting map to help you find your<br />
next spot. With new features you can:<br />
a Display upl<strong>and</strong> game bird range maps<br />
a Search by species<br />
a Improved search by location<br />
a Show l<strong>and</strong>ownership<br />
a Show property boundaries<br />
a Find Lat/Long coordinates<br />
a And more!<br />
Because the map is based on Google Maps,<br />
you’ll be able to scout areas for habitat <strong>and</strong><br />
terrain. Before heading out to the field, check out<br />
www.<strong>Oregon</strong>huntingmap.com<br />
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE<br />
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WILDIFE AREA PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM –<br />
Effective Jan . 1, 2013, ODFW will exp<strong>and</strong> the current<br />
<strong>Wildlife</strong> Area Parking Permit Program to include four more<br />
wildlife areas (Fern Ridge, Klamath, Phillip W . Schneider,<br />
<strong>and</strong> White River) . These will be in addition to the Areas<br />
currently in the program: E .E . Wilson, Ken Denman, Ladd<br />
Marsh, Summer Lake, <strong>and</strong> Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> . A parking permit<br />
will be required for each vehicle on these <strong>Wildlife</strong> Areas .<br />
A free annual permit will be included with the purchase<br />
<strong>of</strong> annual hunting, Combination, Pioneer, <strong>and</strong> Sports<br />
Pac licenses <strong>and</strong> the Habitat Conservation Stamp . All<br />
other <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area users will be required to purchase a<br />
permit: daily permits ($7) <strong>and</strong> annual permits ($22) will be<br />
available where fishing <strong>and</strong> hunting licenses are sold <strong>and</strong><br />
on the ODFW’s website, www .dfw .state .or .us .<br />
SUmmER LAKE WA – Management programs on Summer<br />
Lake <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area may impact hunting opportunities during<br />
waterfowl hunting seasons . Efforts to rehabilitate portions<br />
<strong>of</strong> the wetl<strong>and</strong>s to provide long term habitat benefits to a<br />
multitude <strong>of</strong> waterfowl <strong>and</strong> other waterbirds, have required<br />
dewatering <strong>of</strong> certain areas <strong>and</strong> actively controlling<br />
overgrown vegetation . Water was withdrawn from "Between<br />
the Dikes" <strong>and</strong> Bullgate Refuge units this summer . Active<br />
vegetation control occurs once wetl<strong>and</strong>s are dry . While efforts<br />
are underway to bring water back to all areas as soon as<br />
possible some portions <strong>of</strong> the wildlife area may be dry <strong>and</strong><br />
not provide good hunting opportunities early in the season .<br />
Between the Dikes will be held dry during the early part <strong>of</strong><br />
2012/13 hunting season with flooding anticipated in mid to<br />
late October . The northern shore <strong>of</strong> Summer Lake proper<br />
between the tips <strong>of</strong> Bullgate <strong>and</strong> Windbreak dikes will be<br />
dry or at a very low water level as well . Hunters need to<br />
be aware over-water <strong>and</strong> pond hunting opportunities will<br />
be affected in this 2,000 acre area . This will not affect field<br />
hunting opportunities .<br />
In addition, construction activities may occur during the<br />
early part<strong>of</strong> the hunting season in portions <strong>of</strong> Between the<br />
Dikes Unit during October, 2012 .<br />
To compensate for the diminished size <strong>of</strong> flooded hunting<br />
areas, the northern portion <strong>of</strong> Bullgate Refuge (620 acres)<br />
will remain open to hunting during the entire 2012/13<br />
hunting season .<br />
Beginning in October <strong>of</strong> the 2013/14 hunting season, the<br />
northern portion <strong>of</strong> Bullgate Refuge currently open will<br />
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503-808-6008<br />
www .blm .gov/or/onlineservices/maps<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> Dept . <strong>of</strong> Transportation<br />
Inventory <strong>and</strong> Map Distribution Unit<br />
555 13th Street NE, Suite 2<br />
Salem, OR 97301<br />
503-986-3154<br />
www .oregon .gov/ODOT/TD/TDATA/pages/<br />
gis/roadAuthorities .aspx<br />
Nature <strong>of</strong> the Northwest<br />
State Office Building<br />
800 NE <strong>Oregon</strong> Street, Suite 965<br />
Portl<strong>and</strong>, OR 97232<br />
971-673-2337<br />
www .naturenw .org/contact .htm<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> Hunting Access Map<br />
www .oregonhuntingmap .com<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
return to closed to hunting status <strong>and</strong> be held dry the<br />
entire season to facilitate dike <strong>and</strong> levee repairs .<br />
Access to hunting areas south <strong>of</strong> Thous<strong>and</strong> Springs Lane<br />
(Lake Co . Rd 4-17), except the "Foster Place" unit will<br />
be prohibited seven (7) days prior to opening day <strong>of</strong> the<br />
2012/13 waterfowl season to reduce disturbance to staging<br />
waterfowl <strong>and</strong> improve hunter success . Campgrounds <strong>and</strong><br />
open roads will remain available for use .Please call Area<br />
Headquarters for additional details, Phone: 541-943-3152 .<br />
Maps showing impacted areas are available at the wildlife<br />
area <strong>of</strong>fice or on the ODFW Web site, www .dfw .state .or .us .<br />
KLAMATH WA – Management programs on the Klamath<br />
<strong>Wildlife</strong> Area-Miller Isl<strong>and</strong> Unit will impact waterfowl hunter<br />
access during the 2012/13 waterfowl seasons . Efforts to<br />
rehabilitate portions <strong>of</strong> the marshl<strong>and</strong>s around the Miller<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong> Unit, to improve long-term habitat benefits to a<br />
multitude <strong>of</strong> waterfowl species will require dewatering<br />
certain wetl<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> actively controlling overgrown<br />
vegetation . While efforts will be to bring water back to all<br />
areas as soon as feasible, some portions <strong>of</strong> the unit may<br />
be dry <strong>and</strong> will not provide good hunting opportunities<br />
throughout the season .<br />
Emergent vegetation on the larger Gorr Isl<strong>and</strong> may be<br />
burned either late fall <strong>of</strong> 2012 or early winter <strong>of</strong> 2013 to<br />
enhance green forage production for spring migrating geese .<br />
About 120 acres in the southern portion <strong>of</strong> Subunit B, south<br />
<strong>of</strong> the boat ramp, will be dry for the duration <strong>of</strong> the month<br />
<strong>of</strong> October . Plans are to re-flood it in early November .<br />
About 70 acres on the west side <strong>of</strong> Subunit A, north <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Delameter parking area will be dry for the month <strong>of</strong> October .<br />
Plans are to re-flood it in early November . Approximately<br />
41 acres in the northern portion <strong>of</strong> Subunit C, on the west<br />
side <strong>of</strong> the slough, will be dry for the month <strong>of</strong> October .<br />
Plans are to re-flood it in early November . Over-water<br />
hunting will be impacted in the portion <strong>of</strong> the hunt units<br />
which have been dewatered . Field hunting activities will<br />
not be impacted . The vast majority <strong>of</strong> the Miller Isl<strong>and</strong> Unit<br />
will still provide adequate water habitats for attracting birds .<br />
Maps showing impacted areas are available at the wildlife<br />
area <strong>of</strong>fice or on the ODFW Web site, www .dfw .state .or .us .<br />
Additional activities may occur in 2012/13 . Rehabilitated<br />
marshes will provide important food sources for birds in<br />
coming years <strong>and</strong> will greatly benefit hunters in the long<br />
term . Phone: 541-883-5734 .<br />
Caution: Wolves <strong>and</strong> hunting dogs<br />
Encounters between wolves <strong>and</strong> hunting dogs are rare.<br />
But wolves are by nature territorial <strong>and</strong> may act aggressively<br />
toward any other dog species. Hunters that use dogs can take<br />
steps to reduce the risk <strong>of</strong> conflict between dogs <strong>and</strong> wolves:<br />
• Keep your dogs within view. Place a bell or beeping collar on wider ranging dogs.<br />
• Talk loudly to the dog or other hunters.<br />
• Use whistles or otherwise control your dog so that it stays close to you.<br />
(You want wolves to associate the dog with a human.)<br />
• If wolves are present or fresh wolf sign is observed, keep hunting dogs<br />
close – this may require the use <strong>of</strong> a leash.<br />
Wolves in <strong>Oregon</strong> are protected by law. It is unlawful to shoot a wolf in <strong>Oregon</strong>,<br />
except in defense <strong>of</strong> human life or with a special permit.<br />
For more information on wolves in <strong>Oregon</strong>, please visit ODFW’s web site at<br />
http:www.dfw.state.or.us/wolves/
ODFW provides public hunting access to millions <strong>of</strong> acres <strong>of</strong><br />
private l<strong>and</strong> through the three access programs described<br />
below .<br />
Participating properties will be identified with one <strong>of</strong> these two<br />
Access Area signs . Our new interactive mapping program<br />
shows locations <strong>and</strong> detailed information for many Access<br />
Areas <strong>and</strong> other public hunting opportunities:<br />
www .<strong>Oregon</strong>HuntingMap .com<br />
Please remember that hunting on private l<strong>and</strong>s is a privilege,<br />
not a right . Private l<strong>and</strong> hunting opportunities will remain in<br />
the future only if the property <strong>and</strong> rights <strong>of</strong> private l<strong>and</strong>owners<br />
are respected .<br />
In 1993, the <strong>Oregon</strong> Legislature created the Access <strong>and</strong> Habitat<br />
(A&H) Program to improve public hunting access <strong>and</strong> wildlife<br />
habitat on private l<strong>and</strong>s in <strong>Oregon</strong> . The basic mission <strong>of</strong> the<br />
A&H Program is to foster partnerships between l<strong>and</strong>owners<br />
<strong>and</strong> hunters while recognizing <strong>and</strong> encouraging the important<br />
benefits they provide to the state’s fish <strong>and</strong> wildlife resources .<br />
The A&H Program provides grants to private l<strong>and</strong>owners, timber<br />
<strong>and</strong> agriculture corporations, sports groups, natural resource<br />
agencies, <strong>and</strong> others for projects designed to improve wildlife<br />
habitat <strong>and</strong>/or increase public hunting access to private l<strong>and</strong>s .<br />
Since the program’s inception, A&H has provided hunting access<br />
to over eight million acres <strong>of</strong> private l<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> has improved over<br />
one million acres <strong>of</strong> wildlife habitat in <strong>Oregon</strong> . The legislature<br />
has authorized the A&H program through 2019 .<br />
Upl<strong>and</strong> Cooperative Access Program – UCAP is an incentive-based<br />
program designed to provide quality public hunting<br />
opportunities for upl<strong>and</strong> game birds on private l<strong>and</strong>s in Wasco,<br />
Sherman, Gilliam <strong>and</strong> Morrow counties in the Columbia Basin .<br />
The UCAP program is flexible to meet individual l<strong>and</strong>owner<br />
needs . Most l<strong>and</strong>owners (83%) provide "Hunting by Permission"<br />
while others (17%) opt for "Welcome to Hunt ." It is unlawful to<br />
hunt or enter any posted area without written permission unless<br />
the area is posted as "Welcome to Hunt ."<br />
Hunters must take the initiative to locate UCAP properties . The<br />
ODFW contacts listed on this page will provide general directions<br />
<strong>and</strong>/or a general map <strong>of</strong> UCAP properties . However, the hunter<br />
is responsible for contacting the l<strong>and</strong>owner to schedule a hunt on<br />
"Hunting by Permission" properties . The extra effort ensures l<strong>and</strong>owners<br />
that only responsible hunters are guests on their l<strong>and</strong> .<br />
This Program Involves Trust . ODFW trusts l<strong>and</strong>owners to<br />
provide a reasonable amount <strong>of</strong> public access . L<strong>and</strong>owners trust<br />
aCCESS aND HabiTaT prOgram<br />
The A&H Program was recently awarded a $1 .6 million grant<br />
from the USDA’s Farm Service Agency that will support two new<br />
hunting access programs beginning this season . Collectively<br />
referred to as <strong>Oregon</strong> Open Fields, these programs exp<strong>and</strong><br />
upl<strong>and</strong> hunting access in the Columbia Basin <strong>and</strong> provide public<br />
goose hunting opportunities in the Willamette Valley . Please visit<br />
www .<strong>Oregon</strong>OpenFields .com for the latest information on these<br />
programs .<br />
For details on by-permission hunting opportunities, or for general<br />
program information, please visit the Access <strong>and</strong> Habitat Web<br />
site at: www .dfw .state .or .us/AH or contact the A&H Program<br />
Coordinator at 503-947-6087 .<br />
rEgUlaTED HUNT arEaS iN THE COlUmbia baSiN<br />
The Regulated Hunt Area (RHA) is a cooperative program between<br />
ODFW <strong>and</strong> l<strong>and</strong>owners to allow regulated hunting on private l<strong>and</strong>s .<br />
Heppner RHA – This RHA provides access for big game <strong>and</strong><br />
upl<strong>and</strong> bird hunting opportunities . Open fires <strong>and</strong> camping<br />
prohibited in posted areas . Closed to motor vehicle use year-round<br />
unless posted otherwise . Approximately 63 sq mi in T2, 3, <strong>and</strong> 5S<br />
<strong>and</strong> R25, 26, 27, <strong>and</strong> 28E .<br />
The Columbia Rvr <strong>and</strong> Port <strong>of</strong> Morrow RHA near Boardman in<br />
Morrow Co provide opportunities for public access <strong>and</strong> hunting for<br />
upl<strong>and</strong> game birds <strong>and</strong> waterfowl . These areas are also subject to<br />
year-round rd closures . The following are prohibited:<br />
■ Driving or being transported on other than open rds shown on<br />
the RHA map .<br />
■ Hunting, entering, or shooting across closed areas <strong>and</strong><br />
safety zones .<br />
■ Camping (use between 10 p .m . <strong>and</strong> 4 a .m .) .<br />
■ Discharging rifles, h<strong>and</strong>guns, or shotguns with slugs, except<br />
by specific ODFW authorization .<br />
■ Placing waterfowl hunting sites closer than 200 yards apart .<br />
■ Leaving decoys set out overnight<br />
(10 p .m . to 4 a .m .) .<br />
■ Digging pit blinds<br />
aCCESS arEa prOgramS<br />
Because <strong>of</strong> l<strong>and</strong>owner concerns for safety <strong>and</strong> maintenance <strong>of</strong><br />
agricultural operations, some areas may be temporarily closed .<br />
Hunter numbers will be limited if crowding occurs .<br />
Columbia Rvr RHA – No entry permit required <strong>and</strong> open seven<br />
days-a-week . Hunt area boundary: Beginning at the eastern city<br />
limits <strong>of</strong> Arlington; east on I-84 to Threemile Canyon (mi post<br />
151); north to the north side <strong>of</strong> the Union Pacific Railroad right<strong>of</strong>-way;<br />
east on the railroad right-<strong>of</strong>-way to the boundary <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Umatilla NWR Boardman Unit; north to the <strong>Oregon</strong>/Washington<br />
state line; west on the <strong>Oregon</strong>/Washington state line to a point<br />
due north <strong>of</strong> the eastern city limits <strong>of</strong> Arlington; due south to the<br />
point <strong>of</strong> beginning .<br />
Area is open only for game bird <strong>and</strong> rabbit hunting . It is unlawful<br />
to use or possess shot other than federally-approved nontoxic<br />
shot for all game bird hunting . Camping is allowed only at Quesnel<br />
Park (Threemile Canyon, mi post 151) within the posted safety<br />
zone; not to exceed 7 days in any consecutive 14-day period .<br />
Port <strong>of</strong> Morrow RHA – Maps available at RHA entrance located<br />
by traveling north on Laurel Rd from exit 165 <strong>of</strong>f I-84, 0 .5 mi east<br />
on Columbia Ave <strong>and</strong> 0 .3 mi southeast on Rippee Rd .<br />
No entry permit required <strong>and</strong> open 7 days per week Oct . 6 – Jan .<br />
27 . Area is open only for game bird hunting . It is unlawful to use<br />
or possess shot other than federally-approved nontoxic shot .<br />
UplaND COOpEraTivE aCCESS prOgram<br />
hunters to remember they are guests on the l<strong>and</strong>, follow the written<br />
restrictions, <strong>and</strong> abide by the spirit <strong>of</strong> respect <strong>and</strong> cooperation<br />
required to make this program successful .<br />
<strong>Regulations</strong> for UCAP . It is unlawful to:<br />
■ Use a motorized vehicle on fields, trails <strong>and</strong> posted roads .<br />
■ Hunt any posted safety zone or enter any “NO PUBLIC<br />
ACCESS” area .<br />
■ Build or use open fires without l<strong>and</strong>owner permission .<br />
■ Use rifles, h<strong>and</strong>guns or shotguns with slugs on any hunt<br />
area unless specific authorization has been given by the<br />
l<strong>and</strong>owner .<br />
ODFW Contacts for questions or comments regarding UCAP to:<br />
■ ODFW Heppner District Office: 541-676-5230<br />
■ ODFW The Dalles District Office: 541-296-4628<br />
■ ODFW Upl<strong>and</strong> <strong>Game</strong> <strong>Bird</strong> Coordinator: 503-947-6323<br />
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Protect your dog<br />
in the<br />
Outdoors<br />
Be aware <strong>of</strong> trapping in the area<br />
It’s very rare but it does happen, usually during winter when<br />
trapping activity is at its peak—a dog gets captured in a trap<br />
set for a bobcat or another furbearer.<br />
Dogs can be released from these foothold traps, <strong>of</strong>ten with<br />
little or no injury. But smaller dogs may be more susectible to<br />
injury, or even death, in certain type <strong>of</strong> traps – a tragedy that<br />
no trapper or dog owner wants to happen.<br />
The <strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> Commission recently passed<br />
rules to reduce this risk. Now, no traps may be set within 50<br />
feet <strong>of</strong> public trails or 300 feet <strong>of</strong> public campgrounds, picnic<br />
areas, or trailheads on state <strong>and</strong> federal l<strong>and</strong>s. Larger lethal<br />
traps cannot be set farther than 50 feet from a water source.<br />
While the risk <strong>of</strong> dogs getting caught in traps is small, dog<br />
owners should be prepared, especially if they allow their<br />
dogs to roam freely . Here are some steps to take to reduce<br />
the risk:<br />
• Remain in close contact with your bird dog.<br />
• Do not enter private property without l<strong>and</strong>owner<br />
permission—there could be traps on the property.<br />
• Carry a pair <strong>of</strong> wirecutters to release the dog should it<br />
be captured in a snare.<br />
• Learn about the types <strong>of</strong> traps commonly used in <strong>Oregon</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> how to release your dog from each type <strong>of</strong> trap. For<br />
lethal traps, carrying a short rope or leash <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
how to use it to compress trap springs is important.<br />
Find the information on ODFW’s website (www.dfw.state.<br />
or.us under Hunting Resources)<br />
It is unlawful to disturb or remove the traps or snares <strong>of</strong> any<br />
licensed trapper while that person is legally trapping on<br />
public l<strong>and</strong>s or on private l<strong>and</strong>s with l<strong>and</strong>owner permission.<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
If you believe a trap or snare has been illegally set, contact<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> State Police.<br />
Like hunting, trapping is an important wildlife management<br />
tool. Trappers help control wildlife damage <strong>and</strong> provide<br />
important data on furbearer populations.<br />
Raw salmon <strong>and</strong> stagnant water – a risk<br />
to dogs!<br />
Don’t let your dog eat raw salmon—it can carry the bacteria<br />
that causes deadly salmon poisoning disease (SPD) in dogs.<br />
Signs <strong>of</strong> SPD are a high fever within 5-7 days <strong>of</strong> eating fish,<br />
lack <strong>of</strong> appetite, depression, dehydration, vomiting, <strong>and</strong><br />
watery/bloody diarrhea. Seek immediate veterinary care if<br />
you think your dog has SPD—most dogs die if left untreated.<br />
(Care usually requires specific antibiotics to kill the bacteria,<br />
a wormer <strong>and</strong> intravenous rehydration.)<br />
Carry plenty <strong>of</strong> clean water for your hunting dog.<br />
Thirsty dogs will drink from any water source. Stagnant<br />
water can harbor the bacteria leptospirosis. Signs <strong>of</strong> this<br />
infection in dogs are fever, reluctance to move due to joint<br />
or muscle pain, decreased appetite, weakness, vomiting <strong>and</strong><br />
diarrhea, discharge from nose <strong>and</strong> eyes, frequent urination<br />
<strong>and</strong> jaundice. Antibiotics can treat this infection if it is caught<br />
in time. Also talk to your vet about a vaccine that is available<br />
for some strains <strong>of</strong> leptospirosis. Blue-green algae is also a<br />
danger <strong>and</strong> algal blooms <strong>and</strong> toxins are not always visible.<br />
Keep your dog up to date on vaccinations<br />
<strong>Wildlife</strong> can carry diseases that affect dogs—like canine<br />
distemper virus, parvovirus, adenovirus, <strong>and</strong> rabies. These<br />
pose a threat to unvaccinated pets. Visit your vet <strong>and</strong> get your<br />
dog up to date on vaccinations before outdoors season.<br />
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
UplaND gamE birD EmErgENCy ClOSUrE prOCEDUrES<br />
Irregularly, severe winter conditions can negatively impact segments<br />
<strong>of</strong> upl<strong>and</strong> game bird populations . There is little that can be done to<br />
alleviate the effects when these conditions occur, including stopping<br />
hunting . In fact, a hunting closure may have the opposite affect by<br />
allowing more birds to compete for what little food may be accessible .<br />
However, when these conditions occur, the stage is set for undesirable<br />
social situations . For example, severe weather may concentrate<br />
birds along roads in valley floors allowing unethical hunters to harvest<br />
birds illegally by shooting from vehicles or from the road . In addition,<br />
in some parts <strong>of</strong> eastern <strong>Oregon</strong>, chukar range coincides with<br />
important, high-density winter ranges for deer, bighorn sheep <strong>and</strong> elk .<br />
Under harsh winter weather conditions, disturbance to big game by<br />
bird hunters late in the winter can be a concern .<br />
yOUr OrEgON gamE birD STamp DOllarS aT WOrk<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> game bird stamps have been providing funds to maintain healthy game<br />
bird populations in the state for more than 20 years . The <strong>Oregon</strong> migratory<br />
waterfowl stamp began in 1984 <strong>and</strong> the upl<strong>and</strong> bird stamp followed in 1990 . The<br />
stamps (now called license validations) are purchased by game bird hunters in<br />
conjunction with the general hunting license . Collectively, sales <strong>of</strong> game bird<br />
stamps <strong>and</strong> related artwork generate nearly $1 million each year . Funds are<br />
used to accomplish a variety <strong>of</strong> program-related activities, such as game bird<br />
research <strong>and</strong> b<strong>and</strong>ing, equipment purchases <strong>and</strong> habitat improvement <strong>and</strong><br />
conservation projects .<br />
NOXIOUS WEEDS HURT WILDLIFE HABITAT:<br />
PREVENT THEIR SPREAD<br />
Noxious weeds can destroy wildlife habitat . Many are toxic to<br />
foraging wildlife . They can quickly overtake native plants <strong>and</strong> create a<br />
monoculture inhospitable to wildlife . Some weeds have been proven to<br />
increase run<strong>of</strong>f <strong>and</strong> erosion, threatening the water quality for wildlife,<br />
fish <strong>and</strong> other aquatic species .<br />
A survey <strong>of</strong> only ten <strong>Oregon</strong> counties found it would cost $22 million to<br />
control noxious weed infestations . New infestations start every year,<br />
many spread along roads by vehicles . Seeds cling to clothing <strong>and</strong> may be<br />
transported across <strong>Oregon</strong>, or even from state to state . <strong>Wildlife</strong> needs the<br />
help <strong>of</strong> us all to control this problem . Here are some tips:<br />
■ Learn to identify noxious weeds . Check references at libraries<br />
or look on the internet . Consult with your local county extension<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice .<br />
■ Remove weed seed from your clothing . Dispose <strong>of</strong> seeds by burning in<br />
a campfire or bagging in a sealed plastic bag for trash pick-up .<br />
■ Contain soiled clothes in a laundry bag or other appropriate container<br />
until seeds can be removed .<br />
■ Before traveling home, check your vehicle for plants or seeds in<br />
the vehicle bed, grill, undercarriage <strong>and</strong> doors . If you find weeds,<br />
dispose <strong>of</strong> them properly .<br />
■ Do not pick flowers or transport plants home .<br />
REPORT NOXIOUS WEED INFESTATIONS BY CALLING 1-866-INVADER<br />
OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUNTY WEED OFFICE .<br />
lEaD iN ammUNiTiON<br />
ODFW recognizes the need to consider localized, early closure <strong>of</strong><br />
certain game bird seasons during unusually severe winter conditions .<br />
In an effort to provide consistency <strong>and</strong> more certainty for hunters<br />
<strong>and</strong> businesses that depend on upl<strong>and</strong> game bird seasons, if the<br />
department implements emergency closures they will take effect on<br />
the 15th or last day <strong>of</strong> the month . For example, if winter conditions<br />
do not warrant the closure <strong>of</strong> chukar season on December 31st,<br />
the season will extend through at least January 14th . Similarly, if<br />
the season is not closed on January 15th, hunters will know the<br />
season will extend through January 31st . Closures will be by county<br />
<strong>and</strong> publicized as widely as possible (newspapers, radio, & ODFW<br />
information line: 503-947-6002 or 1-800-720-6339) .<br />
Lead is a toxin which can affect wildlife health <strong>and</strong> can be fatal at higher levels . Ingestion <strong>of</strong> lead shot by birds <strong>and</strong> subsequent<br />
death from lead poisoning was identified as early as the 1870’s <strong>and</strong> eventually resulted in federal bans on the use <strong>of</strong> lead shot<br />
for waterfowl hunting in the United States (1991) <strong>and</strong> Canada (1999) . It is estimated that this action saved 1 .4 million ducks<br />
from fatal lead poisoning in 1997 alone .<br />
Ingestion <strong>of</strong> lead shot has also been documented in 40 non-waterfowl species, including chukars <strong>and</strong> doves . Predatory <strong>and</strong><br />
scavenging birds <strong>and</strong> mammals may ingest lead shot or bullet fragments when they feed on animals or gut piles containing<br />
lead . The consumption <strong>of</strong> game meat containing lead fragments may have human health effects for some segments <strong>of</strong> the<br />
population, such as small children <strong>and</strong> pregnant or nursing women .<br />
The use <strong>of</strong> lead bullets <strong>and</strong> shot for hunting <strong>and</strong> lead sinkers <strong>and</strong> lures for fishing is coming under increased scrutiny <strong>and</strong><br />
regulations are being considered in other states <strong>and</strong> by some federal agencies . ODFW has been tracking this issue closely . It<br />
has been working with other fish <strong>and</strong> wildlife agencies around the country to better underst<strong>and</strong> the impact <strong>of</strong> lead on wildlife,<br />
to learn more about alternatives that may be available, <strong>and</strong> to underst<strong>and</strong> the potential impact on hunters, anglers <strong>and</strong> wildlife<br />
management from a ban on lead in ammunition <strong>and</strong> fishing tackle . The goal is to protect wildlife populations while minimizing<br />
the impact on legal hunting <strong>and</strong> fishing .<br />
HOW CAN YOU HELP?<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> hunters have a long tradition <strong>of</strong> wildlife conservation . ODFW urges you to consider reducing your use <strong>of</strong> lead while hunting by<br />
using “non-toxic” alternatives . If you choose to use lead ammunition or shot while hunting, remove or bury all shot animals <strong>and</strong> gut piles<br />
from the field . We can reduce accidental exposure rates for all wildlife here in <strong>Oregon</strong> through voluntary efforts with your help .<br />
Support <strong>Wildlife</strong>:<br />
Buy a Habitat Conservation Stamp<br />
B<br />
uy an annual stamp to<br />
benefit conservation <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Oregon</strong>’s native species.<br />
Proceeds are used for<br />
restoration <strong>of</strong> the habitats<br />
that are home to the state’s<br />
fish <strong>and</strong> wildlife. The<br />
Habitat Conservation<br />
Stamp is available<br />
anywhere fishing <strong>and</strong><br />
hunting licenses are<br />
sold. Stamps cost $40 a<br />
year <strong>and</strong> include a free<br />
ODFW <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area Parking Pass.<br />
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STATE PARKS<br />
Obey all posted areas <strong>and</strong> safety<br />
zones . Hunting <strong>of</strong> waterfowl only, unless<br />
otherwise specified, during authorized<br />
seasons is permitted in portions <strong>of</strong> the<br />
following state parks:<br />
■ Benson State Recreation Area: Dalton<br />
Point, north <strong>of</strong> I-84, starting 300' east<br />
<strong>of</strong> the boat ramp running to the eastern<br />
most tip <strong>of</strong> the property at river mile<br />
134 as posted .<br />
■ Bowers Rock State Park: Waterfowl<br />
hunting permitted .<br />
■ Cottonwood Canyon State Park:<br />
Seasonal hunting <strong>of</strong> game wildlife<br />
permitted throughout the park; hunting<br />
areas subject to change upon approval<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Cottonwood Canyon Master Plan .<br />
■ Deschutes River State Recreational<br />
Area: Seasonal hunting <strong>of</strong> game<br />
wildlife permitted south <strong>of</strong> the stream<br />
gauge cable crossing line <strong>and</strong> parallel<br />
extensions <strong>of</strong> the cable crossing line to<br />
the east <strong>and</strong> west park boundaries .<br />
■ Elijah Bristow State Park: North <strong>of</strong> the<br />
main channel <strong>of</strong> the Middle Fork <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Willamette River .<br />
■ Fort Stevens State Park: Adjacent<br />
to Trestle Bay as posted during<br />
authorized seasons excluding the<br />
September Canada goose season .<br />
■ Government Isl<strong>and</strong> State Recreation<br />
Area: Perimeter <strong>of</strong> both Government<br />
<strong>and</strong> Lemon Isl<strong>and</strong>s, not above the<br />
mean high water mark as posted .<br />
■ Mayer State Park: Entire Salisbury<br />
Slough area <strong>and</strong> the pond 800' northwest<br />
<strong>of</strong> the boat ramp as posted .<br />
■ Rooster Rock State Park: S<strong>and</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> the bank which runs parallel to<br />
the south <strong>of</strong> the isl<strong>and</strong>, excluding the<br />
September Canada goose season .<br />
■ Starvation Creek State Park: North<br />
<strong>of</strong> I-84, river mile 159 .6 to 160 .2 as<br />
posted .<br />
■ Succor Creek State Park: Seasonal<br />
hunting <strong>of</strong> upl<strong>and</strong> game birds is<br />
permitted, except within 500 feet <strong>of</strong><br />
camping areas located near the Succor<br />
Creek Bridge <strong>and</strong> posted safety zones .<br />
■ Willamette Mission State Park: That<br />
portion located on Gr<strong>and</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong> in<br />
Yamhill County .<br />
■ Willamette Rvr Greenway Corridor:<br />
Hunting is permitted for deer, upl<strong>and</strong><br />
birds <strong>and</strong> waterfowl with shotguns<br />
or bows <strong>and</strong> arrows only, during<br />
authorized seasons on Willamette Rvr<br />
Greenway parcels, except in those<br />
parcels where hunting is prohibited .<br />
For more info . call 1-800-551-6949 .<br />
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STaTE aND FEDEral rEFUgE arEa rEgUlaTiONS<br />
STATE REFUGES<br />
■ Columbia Rvr Refuge from the railroad<br />
bridge at Celilo in Wasco Co to<br />
Arlington is closed to all hunting . The<br />
Columbia Rvr Refuge from Arlington<br />
to 4 .3 mi west <strong>of</strong> Boardman is open to<br />
pheasant, quail, partridge, waterfowl,<br />
snipe <strong>and</strong> rabbit hunting with shotgun<br />
<strong>and</strong> bow with flu-flu arrows only .<br />
■ John Day Rvr <strong>Wildlife</strong> Refuge<br />
(Sherman <strong>and</strong> Gilliam cos .) – Includes<br />
all public <strong>and</strong> private l<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> water<br />
within 1/4 mi <strong>of</strong> the John Day Rvr mean<br />
high water line from the Columbia Rvr<br />
upstream to Thirtymile Cr . Within this<br />
area, from the Columbia Rvr upstream<br />
to Rock Cr, the hunting <strong>of</strong> upl<strong>and</strong><br />
game birds during authorized seasons<br />
only between Sept . 1 <strong>and</strong> Oct . 31, but<br />
closed to all waterfowl hunting . The<br />
remaining area from Rock Cr upstream<br />
to Thirtymile Cr is open to hunting <strong>of</strong> all<br />
game birds during authorized seasons .<br />
Hunting <strong>of</strong> big game is allowed during<br />
authorized seasons . Hunting on<br />
private l<strong>and</strong>s within this refuge requires<br />
l<strong>and</strong>owner permission .<br />
STATE REFUGE CLOSURES<br />
Hunting is prohibited for the following:<br />
■ Brown’s Isl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Minto Isl<strong>and</strong> refuges<br />
■ Carlton Lk Refuge<br />
■ Deschutes Rvr Refuge for the first 1/2<br />
mi above the Hwy 30 bridge .<br />
■ Lake Lytle Refuge<br />
■ Metolius <strong>Wildlife</strong> Refuge located in<br />
the Metolius Unit . All hunting, injuring,<br />
taking, killing, or destroying any wild bird<br />
or mammal on public l<strong>and</strong> is prohibited<br />
on public l<strong>and</strong>s within T12 <strong>and</strong> T13S,<br />
R9E, bounded by USFS road 1420 <strong>and</strong><br />
1419 on the west; road 1400 on the<br />
south <strong>and</strong> east; <strong>and</strong> road 1420-400,<br />
Metolius River, <strong>and</strong> posted boundary<br />
from the Metolius River to road 1400 on<br />
the north (36 CFR 261 .58(v)) .<br />
■ Multnomah-Clackamas Refuge<br />
■ Sturgeon Lk Refuge<br />
Note: For refuge descriptions refer to <strong>Oregon</strong><br />
Revised Statutes (ORS 501 .400-501 .540) .<br />
AREA INFORMATION<br />
■ Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument:<br />
52,000 acres located southeast <strong>of</strong><br />
Ashl<strong>and</strong>, <strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>and</strong> administered<br />
by the BLM . Open for all hunting<br />
during authorized seasons . Within the<br />
Monument motorized <strong>and</strong> mechanized<br />
vehicle use <strong>of</strong>f road is prohibited .<br />
■ Coos Bay (Coos Co): That part <strong>of</strong> Coos<br />
Bay described as follows is closed to<br />
waterfowl hunting: Beginning on Russell<br />
Point at the north end <strong>of</strong> Hwy 101 Bridge<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
across Coos Bay in Coos Co; west approximately<br />
3/4 <strong>of</strong> a mi on Parallel 43°26´<br />
to the Southern Pacific Railway to a point<br />
due north <strong>of</strong> the northeast point <strong>of</strong> the<br />
North Bend airport; south to the northeast<br />
point <strong>of</strong> the North Bend airport; southerly<br />
on the west bank <strong>of</strong> Pony Slough to the<br />
Charleston-North Bend Hwy; east on the<br />
Charleston-North Bend Hwy to the east<br />
bank <strong>of</strong> Pony Slough; northerly on the<br />
east bank <strong>of</strong> Pony Slough <strong>and</strong> Coos Bay<br />
to the south end <strong>of</strong> the Hwy 101 Bridge;<br />
northerly on the Hwy 101 Bridge to the<br />
point <strong>of</strong> beginning .<br />
■ Crater Lk National Park (Klamath<br />
Co): Hunting is prohibited within the<br />
boundaries <strong>of</strong> Crater Lk National Park .<br />
Phone: 541-594-3000<br />
■ Davis Lk (Deschutes <strong>and</strong> Klamath<br />
cos): This lake is split by waterfowl<br />
zones . Opening/closing dates may<br />
vary depending on your location . Call<br />
Crescent Ranger District for access<br />
restrictions 541-433-3200 .<br />
■ Dean Cr Elk Viewing Area (Douglas<br />
Co): All Bureau <strong>of</strong> L<strong>and</strong> Management<br />
l<strong>and</strong>s within or adjacent to Township 22S<br />
Range 11W (including Spruce Reach<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong>) are closed to hunting . Also,<br />
other l<strong>and</strong>s located with in the following<br />
boundary are closed to hunting during<br />
all elk <strong>and</strong> deer seasons that pertain to<br />
this area: beginning at the intersection<br />
<strong>of</strong> Sch<strong>of</strong>ield Rd . <strong>and</strong> Hwy . 38, south on<br />
Sch<strong>of</strong>ield Rd . to it’s intersection with Hakki<br />
Ridge Rd ., East on Hakki Ridge Rd . to<br />
the crest <strong>of</strong> Hakki Ridge, east along the<br />
crest <strong>of</strong> Hakki Ridge to it’s intersection<br />
with the BLM boundary located in T22S,<br />
R11W Section 4, easterly along the BLM<br />
boundary to Hwy . 38, Hwy, west on 38 to<br />
point <strong>of</strong> beginning .<br />
■ Devils Lk (Lincoln Co): Closed to all<br />
game bird hunting .<br />
■ Eckman Lk (Lincoln Co): A Co<br />
ordinance prohibits the firing or discharge<br />
<strong>of</strong> any bow <strong>and</strong> arrow, air rifle, or firearm<br />
on or within 150 feet <strong>of</strong> the lake .<br />
■ Gold Isl<strong>and</strong> (Malheur Co): An isl<strong>and</strong> in<br />
the Snake Rvr, three mi south <strong>of</strong> Nyssa .<br />
Pheasant season begins October 20 .<br />
■ John Day Fossil Beds National<br />
Monument (Grant/Wheeler cos):<br />
Hunting is prohibited within the boundaries<br />
<strong>of</strong> the John Day Fossil Beds National<br />
Monument . Phone: 541-987-2333<br />
■ Lower Klamath Hills Regulated Hunt<br />
Area: Located 10 mi south <strong>of</strong> Klamath<br />
Falls . The area is open 7 days-a-week<br />
<strong>and</strong> is administered cooperatively by<br />
BLM <strong>and</strong> ODFW . A year-round rd<br />
closure is in effect . Phone: 541-883-<br />
5732 . See page 23 for a special youth<br />
chukar hunting opportunity .<br />
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■ Newberry Crater National Monument:<br />
Located in the Paulina Unit . All hunting,<br />
injuring, taking, killing, or destroying any<br />
wild bird or mammal on public l<strong>and</strong> is<br />
prohibited on public l<strong>and</strong>s within the rim <strong>of</strong><br />
Newberry Crater in: T21S, R12E; T22S,<br />
R12E; T21S, R13E; T22S, R13E .<br />
■ N . Luckiamute Cooperative Mgt . Area<br />
(Polk Co): This area is cooperatively<br />
owned <strong>and</strong> managed by <strong>Oregon</strong><br />
Parks & Recreation Dept . & ODFW .<br />
Discharge <strong>of</strong> any weapon is prohibited<br />
with the exception <strong>of</strong> shotguns <strong>and</strong><br />
bows used while hunting during<br />
authorized game seasons .<br />
■ Plat I Reservoir (Douglas Co): The<br />
reservoir <strong>and</strong> adjacent posted l<strong>and</strong>s<br />
are closed to the hunting <strong>of</strong> game birds<br />
except on Tuesdays, Thursdays <strong>and</strong><br />
Saturdays between Oct . 13, 2012 <strong>and</strong><br />
Jan . 27, 2013 .<br />
■ Rimrock Springs WA (Jefferson Co):<br />
Closed to all hunting <strong>and</strong> trapping .<br />
■ S<strong>and</strong>y Rvr Delta (Multnomah Co): This<br />
area, bounded by the S<strong>and</strong>y Rvr on<br />
the west, I-84 on the south <strong>and</strong> the<br />
Columbia Rvr on the north is owned<br />
<strong>and</strong> managed by USFS . The area is<br />
closed to all hunting except the portion<br />
<strong>of</strong> the area north <strong>and</strong> east <strong>of</strong> the BPA<br />
Powerline is open to waterfowl hunting<br />
with shotgun only during authorized<br />
waterfowl seasons . L<strong>and</strong>s below the<br />
mean high water line <strong>of</strong> the Columbia<br />
<strong>and</strong> S<strong>and</strong>y rvrs are not affected by this<br />
regulation . Phone: 541-308-1700<br />
■ Siletz Bay (Lincoln Co): Hunting is<br />
prohibited at Siletz Bay within 200<br />
yards <strong>of</strong> the shoreline in the following<br />
described areas:<br />
1. Beginning at a posted point near Hwy<br />
101 on the southeast shore <strong>of</strong> Siletz<br />
Bay, west <strong>and</strong> north the length <strong>of</strong> Salishan<br />
Spit to the mouth <strong>of</strong> Siletz Bay .<br />
2. Beginning at a posted point south <strong>of</strong><br />
Drift Cr bridge on Hwy 101, west <strong>and</strong><br />
north to the mouth <strong>of</strong> Siletz Bay .<br />
■ South Slough National Estuarine Reserve<br />
(Coos Co): Specific areas are closed to<br />
hunting . For more information please visit:<br />
www .oregon .gov/DSL/SSNERR/docs/<br />
Hunting_map .pdf or contact the reserve<br />
headquarters at 541-888-5558 ext 21 for<br />
specific closure details .<br />
■ Starkey Experimental Forest Enclosure<br />
(Union Co): Approximately 20,500<br />
acres within the research enclosure<br />
are open to game bird hunting, except<br />
from Nov . 15 - May 1 . The 1,500 -acre<br />
Campbell Flat Pasture, 3,600-acre<br />
intensive timber management area <strong>and</strong><br />
900-acre winter feed ground are closed<br />
to all game bird hunting .<br />
■ St . Louis Ponds (Marion Co): Open for<br />
game bird hunting between the beginning<br />
<strong>of</strong> pheasant season <strong>and</strong> the end <strong>of</strong><br />
waterfowl season . The discharge <strong>of</strong><br />
rifles <strong>and</strong> pistols is prohibited . No person<br />
shall possess or use any shot other than<br />
federally-approved nontoxic shot at any<br />
time . The use <strong>of</strong> floating crafts for hunting<br />
<strong>and</strong> overnight camping (use <strong>of</strong> the area<br />
for any purpose between one hour after<br />
sunset to one hour before sunrise) is<br />
prohibited .<br />
■ Upper Deschutes Rvr (Deschutes Co):<br />
Most <strong>of</strong> the Deschutes Rvr between the<br />
southwest boundary <strong>of</strong> LaPine State<br />
Park <strong>and</strong> the north end <strong>of</strong> Sunriver is<br />
closed to the discharge <strong>of</strong> firearms by<br />
Co ordinance, <strong>Oregon</strong> State Parks<br />
regulation <strong>and</strong> Deschutes NF order . For<br />
more information contact the Deschutes<br />
Co Sheriff’s <strong>of</strong>fice at 541-388-6655 .<br />
■ Wanaket WA (Umatilla Co): <strong>Game</strong> bird<br />
hunting is permitted through the<br />
Confederated Tribes <strong>of</strong> the Umatilla<br />
Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Hunt<br />
Program . The Wanaket WA is located on<br />
Hwy 730 between Hat Rock <strong>and</strong> McNary .<br />
» Hunting is in accordance with<br />
applicable state <strong>and</strong> federal<br />
regulations . In addition to state <strong>and</strong><br />
federal regulations, several area<br />
regulations apply . Only geese,<br />
ducks, coot, pheasant, quail <strong>and</strong><br />
partridge may be hunted during<br />
authorized state seasons .<br />
» Hunting is permitted on Wednesdays<br />
<strong>and</strong> Saturdays only . Upl<strong>and</strong> bird<br />
hunting begins at noon . Contact the<br />
CTUIR <strong>Wildlife</strong> Program for specific<br />
information on hunt days <strong>and</strong> entry<br />
requirements . All waterfowl hunters<br />
must possess a CTUIR Daily Hunt<br />
Permit for Wanaket WA . All hunters<br />
must return the Daily Hunt Permit .<br />
Only shotgun, bow <strong>and</strong> flu-flu arrow<br />
hunting is permitted .<br />
» Only federally-approved nontoxic<br />
shot may be possessed or used .<br />
Hunters may not possess more than<br />
25 shells per day .<br />
» Portable blinds <strong>and</strong> construction <strong>of</strong><br />
temporary blinds from natural<br />
materials is permitted . Digging<br />
or using pit blinds is prohibited .<br />
Waterfowl hunters must hunt at<br />
designated ponds .<br />
» The use <strong>of</strong> boats or other watercraft<br />
is prohibited .<br />
» Other restrictions may apply . Please<br />
contact the CTUIR <strong>Wildlife</strong> Program,<br />
541-429-7200, for complete details<br />
<strong>and</strong> information on other hunting<br />
opportunities on tribal l<strong>and</strong>s .<br />
■ Winchester Dam (Douglas Co): The still<br />
water above Winchester Dam at Rvr Mi<br />
7 on the North Umpqua, upstream to<br />
the lower end <strong>of</strong> the isl<strong>and</strong>, a distance<br />
<strong>of</strong> 1 .5 mi, is closed to hunting .<br />
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES<br />
Note: ODFW is not responsible for any<br />
information in this section . This information<br />
is provided by the USFWS <strong>and</strong> printed as<br />
a courtesy . Portions <strong>of</strong> the following NWRs<br />
posted as public hunting areas will be<br />
open for hunting specified game animals<br />
during authorized seasons . Only federallyapproved<br />
nontoxic shot may be used or be<br />
in possession while hunting on any refuge,<br />
unless otherwise noted .<br />
■ B<strong>and</strong>on Marsh: That portion <strong>of</strong> the<br />
refuge west <strong>of</strong> US Hwy 101 <strong>and</strong><br />
outside the B<strong>and</strong>on city limits is open<br />
for goose, duck, coot <strong>and</strong> snipe hunting<br />
during authorized seasons . Only<br />
portable blinds or blinds constructed<br />
<strong>of</strong> on-site dead vegetation or driftwood<br />
may be used . All blinds, decoys,<br />
shotshell hulls <strong>and</strong> other personal<br />
equipment must be removed from the<br />
refuge at the end <strong>of</strong> the day . For more<br />
information, please visit: www .fws .gov/<br />
oregoncoast/b<strong>and</strong>onmarsh . Phone:<br />
541-347-1470 .<br />
■ Cold Springs: Waterfowl, snipe,<br />
pheasant, <strong>and</strong> quail hunting on Tuesdays,<br />
Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays <strong>and</strong><br />
three holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas<br />
<strong>and</strong> New Year’s Day) during the waterfowl<br />
or pheasant season . Upl<strong>and</strong> bird hunting<br />
is permitted from 12 (noon) until the end<br />
<strong>of</strong> state shooting hours . All hunters are<br />
required to access the refuge through the<br />
Stanfield Loop Rd entrance (Reservoir<br />
Rd) <strong>and</strong> park in designated areas .<br />
Temporary blinds may be constructed <strong>of</strong><br />
natural material . Waterfowl hunting parties<br />
are required to space themselves no less<br />
than 200 yards apart . Waterfowl hunting<br />
on Memorial Marsh is from designated<br />
blind sites . Hunting is permitted with<br />
shotgun <strong>and</strong> bow, with flu-flu arrows only .<br />
Waterfowl hunters may not possess or<br />
use more than 25 approved, non-toxic<br />
shot shells per day . Entry is prohibited<br />
between 1-1/2 hours after shooting hours<br />
<strong>and</strong> 1-1/2 hours before shooting hours .<br />
Phone: 509-546-8300 .<br />
■ Columbia White-tailed Deer Refuge<br />
(Julia Butler Hansen): Wallace Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
is open to waterfowl <strong>and</strong> snipe hunting<br />
during state authorized seasons . The<br />
shoreline portion <strong>of</strong> Wallace Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
(approx . 5 .77 mi) will be open to public<br />
waterfowl hunting . Tenasillahe Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
is closed to all hunting . Phone: 360-<br />
795-3915 .<br />
■ Hart Mt Antelope: Nontoxic shot is<br />
not required . Only hunting for chukar<br />
partridge is allowed <strong>and</strong> only on<br />
the west slope <strong>of</strong> the refuge during<br />
authorized seasons . Contact the refuge<br />
headquarters for current regulations .<br />
Phone: 541-947-2731<br />
■ Klamath Marsh, Lower Klamath <strong>and</strong><br />
Upper Klamath: Waterfowl <strong>and</strong> snipe<br />
hunting during authorized seasons .<br />
Pheasant hunting is allowed only<br />
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on Lower Klamath Refuge during<br />
authorized seasons . For more<br />
information, please visit: www .fws .gov/<br />
klamathbasinrefuges/hunt .html Phone:<br />
530-667-2231<br />
■ Lewis & Clark: All unposted refuge<br />
l<strong>and</strong>s are open to waterfowl <strong>and</strong> snipe<br />
hunting . Areas closed to all hunting<br />
are posted <strong>and</strong> include Miller Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> its associated lagoon <strong>and</strong> the<br />
diked portion <strong>of</strong> Karlson Isl<strong>and</strong> . The<br />
placement <strong>of</strong> permanent blinds is<br />
prohibited . Phone: 360-795-3915<br />
■ Malheur: Information may be obtained<br />
by calling Monday - Thursday 7 a .m .<br />
- 4:30 p .m ., <strong>and</strong> Friday, 7 a .m . - 3:30<br />
p .m . Specific area regulations are<br />
listed . For more information, please<br />
visit: www .fws .gov/malheur/recreation/<br />
hunting .html Phone: 541-493-2612<br />
» Malheur Lk Hunt Area: 18,000<br />
acres open to doves, geese, ducks,<br />
coots, Wilson's snipe, pigeons,<br />
pheasant, quail <strong>and</strong> partridge during<br />
authorized seasons . Nonmotorized<br />
or boats with electric motors are<br />
authorized during the hunt season .<br />
Use <strong>of</strong> hunting dogs is strongly<br />
encouraged .<br />
» Buena Vista Area: 22,000 acres east<br />
<strong>of</strong> Hwy 205 between Sodhouse Lane<br />
(405) <strong>and</strong> Diamond Ln (409) . Open<br />
to pheasant, quail <strong>and</strong> partridge<br />
hunting from the third Sat <strong>of</strong> Nov .<br />
to the end <strong>of</strong> the pheasant season .<br />
Use <strong>of</strong> hunting dogs is strongly<br />
encouraged .<br />
» Boundary Hunt Area: West <strong>of</strong><br />
Hwy 205 <strong>and</strong> Krumbo Cr . Open to<br />
pheasant, quail, partridge, doves,<br />
geese, ducks, coots, Wilson's snipe<br />
<strong>and</strong> pigeons during authorized<br />
seasons .<br />
■ McKay Cr: Waterfowl, snipe,<br />
pheasant, <strong>and</strong> quail hunting on<br />
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays,<br />
Sundays <strong>and</strong> three holidays<br />
(Thanksgiving, Christmas <strong>and</strong> New<br />
Year’s Day) during the waterfowl<br />
or pheasant season . Temporary<br />
blinds may be constructed <strong>of</strong> natural<br />
material . Waterfowl hunting parties<br />
are required to space themselves no<br />
less than 200 yards apart . Hunting is<br />
permitted with shotgun <strong>and</strong> bow, with<br />
flu-flu arrows only . Waterfowl hunters<br />
may not possess or use more than 25<br />
approved, non-toxic shot shells per<br />
day . Entry is prohibited between 1-1/2<br />
hours after <strong>and</strong> 1-1/2 hours before<br />
shooting hours . Advance upl<strong>and</strong> game<br />
bird hunting reservations are required<br />
on the opening weekend <strong>of</strong> the<br />
season only . ONLINE applications <strong>and</strong><br />
instructions are found at: www .fws .<br />
gov/mckaycreek, the applications fee<br />
for online entries is $10 . Alternately, to<br />
apply by letter enclose $15 application<br />
fee <strong>and</strong> include name, address, the<br />
day you would like to hunt (Saturday<br />
or Sunday; not both) <strong>and</strong> the name<br />
“McKay Refuge ." Both online <strong>and</strong><br />
32<br />
mail applications <strong>and</strong> application fee<br />
payments must be received by Sept .<br />
14 . Mail applications to USFWS,<br />
McKay Creek <strong>Game</strong>bird Lottery, WA<br />
99323-8521 . Each hunter selected<br />
will be issued a permit that allows, the<br />
hunter <strong>and</strong> one guest . Phone: 509-<br />
546-8300 .<br />
■ Nestucca Bay: No open seasons<br />
within the boundaries <strong>of</strong> the NWR .<br />
For a map <strong>of</strong> federal l<strong>and</strong>s within<br />
this refuge please visit: www .fws .<br />
gov/oregoncoast/images/maps/<br />
NES_Public_2011_0926 .pdf . Phone:<br />
541-867-4550<br />
■ Siletz Bay: No open seasons within<br />
the boundaries <strong>of</strong> the NWR . For<br />
a map <strong>of</strong> federal l<strong>and</strong>s closed to<br />
public access, please visit: www .<br />
fws .gov/oregoncoast/images/maps/<br />
SLZ_public_043009 .pdf Phone: 541-<br />
867-4550<br />
■ Snake Rvr Isl<strong>and</strong>s <strong>of</strong> Deer Flat:<br />
Waterfowl, dove, pheasant, quail,<br />
partridge <strong>and</strong> rabbit hunting during<br />
authorized seasons (pages 14 <strong>and</strong><br />
16) . No public entry is allowed Feb . 1 -<br />
May 31 . For more information, please<br />
visit: www .fws .gov/deerflat/recreation/<br />
hunting .html Phone: 208-467-9278<br />
■ Tualatin Rvr <strong>and</strong> Wapato Lk: No open<br />
season for game birds . Phone: 503-<br />
625-5944 .<br />
■ Umatilla: McCormack <strong>and</strong> Boardman<br />
hunt units: Waterfowl, snipe, pheasant,<br />
<strong>and</strong> quail may be hunted during the<br />
pheasant or waterfowl season using<br />
shotgun, bow, <strong>and</strong> flu-flu arrows only .<br />
Waterfowl hunters may not possess or<br />
use more than 25 approved, non-toxic<br />
shot shells per day . Upl<strong>and</strong> game<br />
bird hunting is allowed from noon until<br />
the end <strong>of</strong> shooting hours (see page<br />
13) . Entry is prohibited between 1-1/2<br />
hours after <strong>and</strong> 1-1/2 hours before<br />
shooting hours . See Youth Waterfowl<br />
Hunter Opportunities, page 22-23 .<br />
Phone: 509-546-8300 .<br />
» Boardman Unit: Hunting permitted<br />
daily during the waterfowl or<br />
pheasant season . Waterfowl<br />
hunting parties are required to<br />
space themselves no less than 200<br />
yards apart . Upl<strong>and</strong> bird hunting<br />
begins at noon .<br />
» McCormack Unit: Hunting permitted<br />
beginning Oct . 13 on Wednesdays,<br />
Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving<br />
Day, <strong>and</strong> New Year's Day . Hunters<br />
are required to check in <strong>and</strong> out .<br />
Waterfowl hunters must hunt from<br />
designated blinds . All hunters are<br />
required to park in designated<br />
parking areas . Upl<strong>and</strong> bird hunting<br />
begins at noon .<br />
ONLINE applications for advance<br />
waterfowl hunting reservations on<br />
the McCormack Unit are available<br />
at www .fws .gov/umatilla . A single<br />
application is necessary for the entire<br />
waterfowl season . Applications <strong>and</strong><br />
application fee must be submitted<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> received no later than Sept . 14 .<br />
Permit fees for successful applicants<br />
are payable at the time <strong>of</strong> the hunt .<br />
Advance upl<strong>and</strong> game bird hunting<br />
reservations are required for the first<br />
two weekends (beginning Oct . 13)<br />
on the McCormack Unit . ONLINE<br />
applications <strong>and</strong> instructions are found<br />
at: www .fws .gov/umatilla, applications<br />
fee for online entries is $10 .<br />
Alternately, to apply by letter, enclose<br />
a $15 application fee <strong>and</strong> include<br />
name, address, the day you would<br />
like to hunt (Saturday or Sunday; not<br />
both) <strong>and</strong> the name “Umatilla Refuge ."<br />
Both online <strong>and</strong> mail applications<br />
<strong>and</strong> application fee payments<br />
must be received by Sept . 14 . Mail<br />
applications to U .S . <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
Service, Umatilla <strong>Game</strong>bird Lottery,<br />
64 Maple Street, Burbank, WA 99323-<br />
8521 . Each hunter selected will be<br />
issued a permit that allows the hunter<br />
<strong>and</strong> one guest . There is an upl<strong>and</strong><br />
bird hunt fee <strong>of</strong> $10 during the first<br />
two weekends to be paid at the<br />
Hunter Check Station between 11:30<br />
a .m . - 12:30 p .m . The upl<strong>and</strong> game<br />
bird season on the McCormack Unit<br />
does not begin until the first weekend<br />
<strong>of</strong> the state waterfowl season . After<br />
the second weekend, a free daily<br />
permit (available from the Hunter<br />
Check Station) is required to hunt<br />
upl<strong>and</strong> birds . Each permit holder may<br />
be accompanied by one guest . A daily<br />
maximum <strong>of</strong> 15 permits (allowing a<br />
potential <strong>of</strong> up to 30 hunters) will be<br />
issued . All hunters must check in <strong>and</strong><br />
out at the Hunter Check Station .<br />
Additional information can be obtained<br />
online at www .fws .gov/umatilla/<br />
or by writing: Mid- Columbia River<br />
Refuge Complex, 64 Maple Street,<br />
Burbank, WA 99323- 8521 . During<br />
the waterfowl season, hunt success<br />
information can be obtained by calling<br />
the Hunter Hotline at 541-922-HUNT .<br />
■ Willamette Valley Refuges - Ankeny,<br />
William L . Finley <strong>and</strong> Baskett Slough:<br />
No open season for game birds .<br />
Phone: 541-757-7236 .<br />
State <strong>and</strong> Federal<br />
<strong>Wildlife</strong> Areas<br />
l Be sure <strong>of</strong> your target <strong>and</strong> beyond.<br />
l Obey all access <strong>and</strong> hunting rules.<br />
l Remember to take your litter <strong>and</strong><br />
empty shotgun shells home with<br />
you (some wildlife areas supply<br />
plastic garbage bags).
COLUMBIA BASIN<br />
■ Coyote Springs <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area: Open<br />
to hunting during authorized seasons<br />
except for big game . Phone: 541-276-<br />
2344 . See area rules below.<br />
■ Irrigon <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area: Located on the<br />
Columbia Rvr between Irrigon <strong>and</strong><br />
Umatilla Rvr . Open to hunting during<br />
authorized seasons . Phone: 541-276-<br />
2344 . See area rules below.<br />
■ Power City <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area: Open to hunting<br />
during authorized seasons . Phone: 541-<br />
276-2344 . See area rules below.<br />
■ Willow Creek <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area: Located<br />
adjacent to I-84 approximately 14 mi<br />
west <strong>of</strong> Boardman . Access is through<br />
Threemile Canyon (exit 151), then<br />
follow signs . Open to hunting during<br />
authorized seasons . Phone: 541-276-<br />
2344 . See area rules below.<br />
All <strong>of</strong> the above Columbia Basin<br />
wildlife areas are open seven days-aweek,<br />
<strong>and</strong> no entry permit is required<br />
for wildlife-oriented public use unless<br />
otherwise excluded or restricted by the<br />
following rules:<br />
» All dogs must be on a leash except<br />
during authorized game bird hunting<br />
seasons, or by permit .<br />
» Camping or overnight stay is<br />
prohibited .<br />
» Open fires are prohibited .<br />
» Discharging a shotgun at Power<br />
City, Irrigon, <strong>and</strong> Coyote Springs<br />
WA is prohibited except as<br />
authorized during game bird <strong>and</strong><br />
game mammal seasons .<br />
» Trapping may occur during<br />
authorized seasons (permit required<br />
at Irrigon WA) .<br />
» Discharging firearms other than<br />
shotguns is prohibited except at<br />
Willow Creek WA .<br />
» No person shall possess or use any<br />
shot other than federally-approved<br />
nontoxic shot at any time, except for<br />
big game hunters using buckshot .<br />
» Entry into the area between 10 p .m .<br />
<strong>and</strong> 4 a .m . is prohibited except in<br />
designated parking areas .<br />
» Leaving decoys set out overnight<br />
(10 p .m . through 4 a .m .) is prohibited .<br />
» Placing waterfowl hunting sites closer<br />
than 200 yards apart is prohibited .<br />
» Horses must stay on the Lewis <strong>and</strong><br />
Clark Heritage trail (applies to<br />
Irrigon only) .<br />
DENMAN<br />
Located six mi north <strong>of</strong> Medford, just west<br />
<strong>of</strong> White City . Phone: 541-826-8774 .<br />
Big game <strong>and</strong> game bird hunting is<br />
allowed during authorized hunting seasons<br />
according to the restrictions described<br />
below for specific units . All hunters must<br />
check in <strong>and</strong> out each day at self-service<br />
check stations located throughout the WA .<br />
STaTE WilDliFE arEa rEgUlaTiONS<br />
A <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area Parking Permit is required<br />
to park on the WA (see page 26) . In<br />
addition to general state <strong>and</strong> federal laws<br />
the following are prohibited:<br />
» Discharging rifles or h<strong>and</strong>guns .<br />
» No person shall possess or use any<br />
shot other than federally-approved<br />
nontoxic shot at any time, except for<br />
big game hunters using buckshot .<br />
» Hunting within posted safety zones<br />
surrounding Whetstone Lk <strong>and</strong> a<br />
posted area north <strong>of</strong> Tou Velle Rd .<br />
■ Hall Tract Unit: ODFW l<strong>and</strong> north <strong>and</strong><br />
west <strong>of</strong> East Gregory Rd, east <strong>of</strong> Table<br />
Rock Rd, south <strong>of</strong> Ave A <strong>and</strong> west <strong>of</strong><br />
Agate Rd . Beginning Nov . 1 through<br />
the end <strong>of</strong> waterfowl season, hunting<br />
is allowed on Wednesdays, Saturdays,<br />
Sundays, Thanksgiving Day <strong>and</strong><br />
Christmas Day only .<br />
■ Military Slough Unit: ODFW l<strong>and</strong> west<br />
<strong>of</strong> Agate Rd, north <strong>of</strong> Ave G, east <strong>of</strong><br />
Table Rock Rd, south <strong>and</strong> east <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Rogue Rvr <strong>and</strong> south <strong>of</strong> Tou Velle Rd .<br />
■ Little Butte Cr Unit: ODFW l<strong>and</strong> east<br />
<strong>and</strong> west <strong>of</strong> Agate Rd, north <strong>of</strong> Tou<br />
Velle Rd, east <strong>of</strong> the Rogue Rvr <strong>and</strong><br />
south <strong>of</strong> Nick Young Rd .<br />
■ Modoc Unit: ODFW l<strong>and</strong> north <strong>and</strong><br />
west <strong>of</strong> the Rogue Rvr <strong>and</strong> east <strong>of</strong> Tou<br />
Velle Rd .<br />
■ 2012 Adult Pheasant Hunting Clinic:<br />
This two-day clinic will be held on<br />
the Denman <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area on Sept .<br />
8-9 . This is an introductory pheasant<br />
hunting clinic designed for adults who<br />
would like to learn about pheasant<br />
hunting . Topics will include safe shotgun<br />
h<strong>and</strong>ling, improving shooting skills<br />
<strong>and</strong> an afternoon pheasant hunt on<br />
Saturday, <strong>and</strong> an additional pheasant<br />
hunt on Sunday morning . This clinic<br />
is limited to 24 individuals . General<br />
season regulations will apply . Contact:<br />
mark .newell@state .or .us or 503-947-<br />
6018 .<br />
E.E. WILSON<br />
Located on Hwy 99W, approximately 10<br />
mi north <strong>of</strong> Corvallis . Big game, game bird,<br />
<strong>and</strong> rabbit hunting is allowed by permit<br />
only during authorized seasons (Aug . 25,<br />
2012-Feb . 28, 2013), except closed to<br />
hunting when upl<strong>and</strong> youth hunts are in<br />
progress . Free permits are available at<br />
self-service check stations located at area<br />
parking lots . Hunters must check in <strong>and</strong><br />
out daily . The use <strong>of</strong> rifles <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>guns<br />
is prohibited . The use <strong>of</strong> air guns, BB guns<br />
<strong>and</strong> paintball guns is prohibited . No person<br />
shall possess or use any shot other than<br />
federally-approved nontoxic shot at any<br />
time, except for big game hunters using<br />
buckshot . Federally-approved nontoxic shot<br />
is also required in the trap shooting area .<br />
Horses <strong>and</strong> other domestic livestock use are<br />
restricted to established roads only . Public<br />
use is prohibited between the hours <strong>of</strong> 10<br />
p .m . <strong>and</strong> 4 a .m . A wildlife area special use<br />
permit is required to hunt or trap furbearers .<br />
A <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area Parking Permit is required to<br />
park on the WA (see page 26) . From Oct .<br />
1-31, all game bird hunters are required to<br />
have in possession a fee pheasant tag, HIP<br />
validation <strong>and</strong> an upl<strong>and</strong> game bird stamp<br />
validation to hunt on the area . See page 9 .<br />
All hunting during Oct . 1-31 ends at 5 p .m .<br />
Phone: 541-745-5334 .<br />
» Dove Hunting: Permitted from<br />
Sept . 1 - 14 <strong>and</strong> Sept . 24 - 30 .<br />
» Quail Hunting: Permitted from<br />
Sept . 1 - 14 <strong>and</strong> Sept . 24 - Jan . 31,<br />
2013 .<br />
» Rabbit Hunting: Permitted from<br />
Nov . 1, 2012 - Feb . 28, 2013 .<br />
A rabbit hunt for people with disabilities will<br />
be held on Feb . 2, 2013 . All hunters with<br />
an <strong>Oregon</strong> Disabilities Hunting <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong>ing<br />
Permit <strong>and</strong> valid hunting license or disabled<br />
hunter’s license are eligible to participate .<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> the Marys Peak Hound Club<br />
will have dogs <strong>and</strong> dog h<strong>and</strong>lers available to<br />
assist hunters . Pre-registration is requested<br />
with a maximum number <strong>of</strong> hunters limited<br />
to 50 . Start time is 8:00 a .m . Only shotguns<br />
<strong>and</strong> federally-approved nontoxic shot may<br />
be used . Phone: 541-745-5334 .<br />
2012 Adult Pheasant Hunting Clinic:<br />
This one-day clinic will be held on the E .E .<br />
Wilson <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area on Sept . 21 . This is<br />
an introductory pheasant hunting clinic<br />
designed for adults who would like to learn<br />
about pheasant hunting . Topics will include<br />
safe gun h<strong>and</strong>ling, improving shooting<br />
skills <strong>and</strong> an afternoon pheasant hunt . This<br />
clinic is limited to 24 individuals . General<br />
season regulations will apply . Contact: Mark .<br />
newell@state .or .us or 503-947-6018 .<br />
FERN RIDGE<br />
Located west <strong>of</strong> Eugene on Hwy 126 .<br />
All l<strong>and</strong>s owned or controlled by ODFW<br />
<strong>and</strong> U .S . Army Corps <strong>of</strong> Engineers in <strong>and</strong><br />
around Fern Ridge Reservoir are open to<br />
hunting during all authorized game bird<br />
<strong>and</strong> game mammal seasons according to<br />
the restrictions described below for specific<br />
units . Effective Jan . 1, 2013, a <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area<br />
Parking Permit is required to park on the<br />
WA (see page 26) . The area is closed<br />
to all goose hunting except Sept . Canada<br />
Goose Season . Phone: 541-935-2591 .<br />
No person shall possess or use any shot<br />
other than federally-approved nontoxic shot<br />
at any time, except for big game hunters<br />
using buckshot . Discharging firearms is<br />
prohibited except as authorized during<br />
game bird <strong>and</strong> game mammal seasons, or<br />
by permit . Target <strong>and</strong> clay pigeon shooting<br />
<strong>and</strong> “plinking” are prohibited . The use <strong>of</strong><br />
air guns, BB guns <strong>and</strong> paintball guns is<br />
prohibited . Discharging rifles <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>guns<br />
is prohibited at all times . All dogs must<br />
be on a leash except during authorized<br />
game bird seasons, or by permit . Horses<br />
are not allowed on the wildlife area . All<br />
garbage generated during hunting activities<br />
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(including shotgun shells) should be<br />
removed from all Corps l<strong>and</strong>s . Open fires<br />
prohibited . Area is closed to all public<br />
use between 10 p.m. <strong>and</strong> 4 a.m.<br />
Daily hunting permits are required for<br />
hunting in East Coyote, West Coyote,<br />
<strong>Fish</strong>er Butte, Royal Amazon <strong>and</strong> Kirk Park<br />
units . Free daily permits are available<br />
at self-service check stations located<br />
in parking lots <strong>of</strong>f Hwy 126, (West 11th<br />
Avenue), Cantrell Rd, Nielson Rd, Royal<br />
Ave <strong>and</strong> east Kirk Park on Clear Lake<br />
Rd . Check out is required . For reservation<br />
waterfowl hunt program, see reservation<br />
application procedures on page 37 .<br />
■ East <strong>and</strong> West Coyote Units:<br />
Located south <strong>of</strong> Hwy 126 (West 11th<br />
Avenue) <strong>and</strong> north <strong>of</strong> Cantrell Rd<br />
on the east <strong>and</strong> west side <strong>of</strong> Coyote<br />
Cr . Marked trail to viewing platform<br />
accessible from Nielson Rd parking<br />
lot remains open daily year-round .<br />
Access is by designated trail only<br />
during periods <strong>of</strong> unit closures .<br />
May 1 - Oct. 7: Open to public use<br />
daily; open to hunting during authorized<br />
game bird <strong>and</strong> game mammal<br />
seasons . A free daily hunting permit is<br />
required . Sept . 8 <strong>and</strong> 9 are designated<br />
for Youth Upl<strong>and</strong> <strong>Bird</strong> Hunt program<br />
(see page 22) . A Western <strong>Oregon</strong> Fee<br />
Pheasant Hunt Permit is required for<br />
pheasant hunting from Sept . 10 - Oct .<br />
7 (see page 14) .<br />
Oct. 8 - Nov. 16: Closed to all entry .<br />
Nov. 17 - Jan. 26: Open only for<br />
waterfowl hunting by reservation<br />
permit on Mondays, Wednesdays, <strong>and</strong><br />
Saturdays until 1:00 p .m . Closed to all<br />
public access at 2:00 p .m . Reminder:<br />
Successful applicants must purchase<br />
their reservation permit before arriving<br />
at the WA . Licensing documents are not<br />
available at the WA . Permit holders<br />
must have in their possession a valid<br />
reservation permit to check into the area .<br />
Check-in <strong>and</strong> blind selection will be held<br />
1-1/2 hours before shooting time (see<br />
page 13) . Permit holders not present at<br />
check-in time forfeit their permit for the<br />
day . A free drawing for st<strong>and</strong>-by hunters<br />
will be held at the same time to fill blinds<br />
left vacant by permit holders who do not<br />
arrive for the hunt . Hunters must check<br />
in at a check station trailer located at<br />
Nielson Rd parking lot . Permit holder<br />
may be accompanied by one guest . Nov .<br />
24 <strong>and</strong> Dec . 26 are reserved for youth<br />
waterfowl hunters only . See Youth Hunts<br />
on page 22 <strong>and</strong> Reservation Application<br />
Procedures, page 37 .<br />
Jan. 27 - Apr. 30: Open to public use<br />
on Saturdays . Closed to all public<br />
access Sunday through Friday . Hunting<br />
<strong>and</strong> the discharge <strong>of</strong> firearms is<br />
prohibited .<br />
■ <strong>Fish</strong>er Butte <strong>and</strong> Royal Amazon<br />
Units <strong>and</strong> Royal Avenue: Located<br />
north <strong>of</strong> Hwy 126 (West 11th Avenue)<br />
<strong>and</strong> south <strong>of</strong> the Amazon creek<br />
channel . Royal Avenue <strong>and</strong> the marked<br />
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trails to viewing platforms accessible<br />
from the Royal Ave <strong>and</strong> Hwy 126<br />
parking lots will remain open to public<br />
use daily, year-round . Designated road<br />
<strong>and</strong> trail use only during periods <strong>of</strong> unit<br />
closures . Hunting is allowed during the<br />
dates <strong>and</strong> time specified below .<br />
May 1 – Oct. 7: Open to public use daily;<br />
open to hunting during authorized game<br />
bird <strong>and</strong> game mammal seasons . A free<br />
daily hunting permit is required . Sept . 8<br />
<strong>and</strong> 19 are designated for Youth Upl<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Bird</strong> Hunt program (see page 22) .<br />
Western <strong>Oregon</strong> Fee Pheasant Hunt<br />
permit is required for pheasant hunting<br />
from Sept . 10 to Oct . 7 (see page 14) .<br />
Oct. 8 - 12: Closed to all public access<br />
Oct. 13 – Jan. 27: Open for public<br />
use <strong>and</strong> hunting until 1:00 p .m . daily .<br />
Closed to all public access after 2:00<br />
p .m . A free daily hunting permit is<br />
required for hunting .<br />
Jan. 28 - Apr. 30: Open to public<br />
use on Saturdays . Closed to all<br />
public access Sunday through Friday .<br />
Hunting <strong>and</strong> the discharge <strong>of</strong> firearms<br />
is prohibited .<br />
■ Kirk Park <strong>and</strong> Fern Ridge Dam<br />
Units: Located north & south <strong>of</strong><br />
Clear Lake Rd . The area is closed to<br />
all goose hunting, except the Sept .<br />
Canada Goose Season .<br />
Jan. 28 – Oct. 12: Open to public use<br />
daily <strong>and</strong> open to hunting during<br />
authorized game bird <strong>and</strong> game mammal<br />
seasons .<br />
Oct. 13 – Jan. 27: Open to public use<br />
daily . Open to hunting during duck<br />
season only on Saturdays, Sundays,<br />
Wednesdays <strong>and</strong> holidays including<br />
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New<br />
Year’s Day, Veterans’ Day <strong>and</strong> Martin<br />
Luther King, Jr . Day .<br />
■ All Other Units at Fern Ridge WA<br />
including Fern Ridge Lake: Open to<br />
public use daily <strong>and</strong> open to hunting during<br />
authorized game bird <strong>and</strong> game mammal<br />
seasons . Reminder: Area is closed to<br />
all goose hunting except for Sept . Canada<br />
goose season . Lane Co . <strong>and</strong> U .S . Army<br />
Corps <strong>of</strong> Engineers parks are closed to<br />
hunting <strong>and</strong> the discharge <strong>of</strong> firearms .<br />
KLAMATH<br />
Located six mi south <strong>of</strong> Klamath Falls<br />
between Hwy 97 <strong>and</strong> the Klamath Rvr<br />
which forms the western boundary . The<br />
area contains 2,400 acres in the Miller<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong> Unit . In addition to this area, there<br />
are 3 outlying units: Gorr Isl<strong>and</strong>, Shoal-<br />
water Bay <strong>and</strong> Sesti Tgawaals, which<br />
contain an additional 990 acres . Effective<br />
Jan . 1, 2013, a <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area Parking<br />
Permit is required to park on the WA (see<br />
page 26) . For hunter advisory information,<br />
please see page 26 .<br />
Gorr Isl<strong>and</strong> is located four mi south <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Miller Isl<strong>and</strong> Unit in the Klamath Rvr <strong>and</strong><br />
is only accessible by boat . Shoalwater<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
Bay <strong>and</strong> Sesti Tgawaals are both located<br />
on the west side <strong>of</strong> Upper Klamath Lk<br />
approximately 10 mi to the north <strong>and</strong> west<br />
<strong>of</strong> Klamath Falls . Phone: 541-883-5734 .<br />
In addition to general state <strong>and</strong> federal laws<br />
the following regulations apply to the area:<br />
■ No person shall possess or use any shot<br />
other than federally-approved nontoxic<br />
shot at any time, except for big game<br />
hunters using buckshot .<br />
■ Gorr Isl<strong>and</strong>, Shoalwater Bay <strong>and</strong><br />
Sesti Tgawaals: Open for public use<br />
daily . No permit required <strong>and</strong> open for<br />
hunting daily during authorized hunting<br />
seasons .<br />
■ Miller Isl<strong>and</strong> Unit: Effective Jan .1,<br />
2013, a <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area Parking Permit is<br />
required to park on the WA (see page<br />
26) . Open for public use from May 1<br />
– Jan . 31 . From February 1 – Apr . 30<br />
public use is restricted to public roads<br />
<strong>and</strong> parking lots to minimize disturbance<br />
to migrating waterfowl . Open for hunting<br />
during authorized game bird seasons .<br />
The Miller Isl<strong>and</strong> Unit is closed to all deer<br />
hunting .<br />
This area is divided into three subunits: A,<br />
B <strong>and</strong> C . Check in is required daily during<br />
all authorized seasons beginning Sept .<br />
1 . Entry permits shall be in possession<br />
while in the field; checkout is required .<br />
The check station is located under the<br />
area light on Miller Isl<strong>and</strong> Rd . The check<br />
station is staffed by ODFW personnel in<br />
the mornings from Oct . 6- Nov . 30, <strong>and</strong><br />
is a self-service station in the afternoons<br />
<strong>and</strong> all day after Nov . 30 .<br />
Hunting dates for Miller Isl<strong>and</strong> will be all<br />
days in Sept . except Sept . 8-9, which are<br />
reserved for youth upl<strong>and</strong> hunters, <strong>and</strong><br />
Sept . 22-23 which are reserved for youth<br />
waterfowl hunters (see page 22), Oct . 6*,<br />
7*, 9, 11, 13*, 15, 17, 21*, 23, 27, 29, 31,<br />
even-numbered days in Nov . <strong>and</strong> Dec .,<br />
<strong>and</strong> odd-numbered days in Jan .<br />
*Reservation hunting is in effect . All hunters<br />
must have in their possession a valid<br />
reservation permit to check into the area .<br />
See Reservation Application Procedures<br />
on page 37 . Oct . 21 is reserved for youth<br />
hunters in subunits A <strong>and</strong> B only . Subunit<br />
C is open to all hunters on a first come, first<br />
served basis . See page 41 . The check<br />
station opens 1-1/2 hours before shooting<br />
time (see page 13) .<br />
All reservation holders must check in at<br />
least 1/2 hour before waterfowl shooting<br />
time . Upl<strong>and</strong> game bird shooting hours<br />
are from 8 a .m . until the close <strong>of</strong> waterfowl<br />
shooting hours .<br />
Reminder: Successful applicants must<br />
purchase their reservation permit before<br />
arriving at the WA . Licensing documents<br />
are not available at the WA .<br />
Throughout the pheasant season a<br />
pheasant release program will occur .<br />
These birds have been donated by<br />
Unlimited Pheasants <strong>and</strong> will be released<br />
into subunits A, B, <strong>and</strong> C . During the first<br />
week <strong>of</strong> pheasant season, pheasants will<br />
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only be released in Subunit C on the Miller<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong> Unit . After Oct . 11, pheasant will be<br />
released in all three subunits <strong>of</strong> the Miller<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong> Unit .<br />
» Subunit A: North <strong>of</strong> Miller Isl<strong>and</strong> Rd<br />
<strong>and</strong> east <strong>of</strong> Delameter Rd hunting is<br />
permitted until 1 p .m . through Nov .<br />
30 . From Oct . 6 - Nov . 30, hunter<br />
numbers will be limited to 35 at any<br />
one time . After Nov . 30, hunting is allowed<br />
on hunt days with a self-service<br />
permit available at a check station<br />
located on Miller Isl<strong>and</strong> Rd . West .<br />
» Subunit B: West <strong>of</strong> Delameter <strong>and</strong><br />
Miller Isl<strong>and</strong> rds hunting is permitted<br />
until 1 p .m . through Nov . 30 . From<br />
Oct . 6 - Nov . 30 hunter numbers<br />
will be limited to 35 at any one time .<br />
After Nov . 30, hunting is allowed on<br />
hunt days with a self-service permit<br />
available at a check station located<br />
on Miller Isl<strong>and</strong> Rd . West .<br />
» Subunit C: East <strong>and</strong> south <strong>of</strong> Miller<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong> Rd hunting is permitted all day .<br />
From Oct . 6 - Nov . 30 hunter numbers<br />
will be limited to 35 until 1 p .m .<br />
After 1 p .m . hunting is allowed with a<br />
self-service permit available at a check<br />
station located on Miller Isl<strong>and</strong> Rd,<br />
West . After Nov . 30, hunting is allowed<br />
on hunt days with a self-service permit<br />
available at a check station located on<br />
Miller Isl<strong>and</strong> Rd . West .<br />
LADD MARSH<br />
Located five mi south <strong>of</strong> La Gr<strong>and</strong>e<br />
in Union Co, big game <strong>and</strong> game bird<br />
hunting is allowed according to specific<br />
regulations listed below . A <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area<br />
Parking Permit is required to park on the<br />
WA (see page 26) . Phone: 541-963-<br />
4954 .<br />
In addition to general state <strong>and</strong> federal<br />
laws, the following apply to Ladd Marsh<br />
<strong>Wildlife</strong> Area:<br />
» Area is closed between 10 p .m . <strong>and</strong><br />
4 a .m .<br />
» Leaving decoys set out overnight is<br />
prohibited (10 p .m . - 4 a .m .) .<br />
» Non-motorized boats are permitted .<br />
» Posted refuge areas are closed to<br />
all entry during authorized hunting<br />
seasons, except to retrieve lawfully<br />
taken wildlife or by permit .<br />
» Discharge <strong>of</strong> firearms is prohibited in<br />
refuge areas .<br />
» Camping is prohibited .<br />
» No person shall possess or use any<br />
shot other than federally-approved<br />
nontoxic shot at any time, except for<br />
big game hunters using buckshot .<br />
(See Big <strong>Game</strong> <strong>Regulations</strong> for<br />
details) .<br />
» An entry permit is required at all times<br />
except during authorized hunting<br />
seasons . All portions <strong>of</strong> the area are<br />
open to hunting on Wednesdays,<br />
Saturdays, Sundays <strong>and</strong> the following<br />
holidays, Veteran’s Day, Columbus<br />
Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas,<br />
New Year’s Day <strong>and</strong> Martin Luther<br />
King Day, State/Federal<br />
during the pheasant, quail,<br />
partridge <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> waterfowl Areas seasons with<br />
the following Pages exceptions: 26-32<br />
East <strong>of</strong> Foothill Rd:<br />
» Hunting for big game is prohibited,<br />
except for youth deer hunters 652T1<br />
<strong>and</strong> 652T2 .<br />
» Access to wetl<strong>and</strong>s designated for<br />
wastewater treatment is prohibited .<br />
» Dogs are prohibited except during<br />
authorized area game bird hunts .<br />
West <strong>of</strong> Foothill Rd:<br />
» Open to public access (foot <strong>and</strong><br />
horseback only) <strong>and</strong> hunting during<br />
authorized seasons from Apr . 1 -<br />
Jan . 31 .<br />
» Open for dog training Aug . 1 until the<br />
opening <strong>of</strong> pheasant season .<br />
East <strong>of</strong> Peach Rd:<br />
» Auto route <strong>and</strong> hiking trails open as<br />
posted between Mar . 1 <strong>and</strong> Sept . 30 .<br />
Peach Rd <strong>Fish</strong>ing Area:<br />
» Area open as posted . See current<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> Sport <strong>Fish</strong>ing <strong>Regulations</strong> .<br />
SAUVIE ISLAND<br />
Located 10 mi north <strong>of</strong> Portl<strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong>f Hwy<br />
30 . The area provides waterfowl <strong>and</strong><br />
upl<strong>and</strong> bird hunting . The WA includes<br />
Westside, Eastside, Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> North<br />
units <strong>and</strong> the Columbia Rvr Beach area .<br />
Maps are available at check stations<br />
<strong>and</strong> the WA Headquarters (18330 NW<br />
Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> Rd) . Willow Bar parking lot<br />
is located at the Multnomah-Columbia<br />
Co line on Reeder Rd . Portions <strong>of</strong><br />
Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> WA are closed to all entry<br />
during waterfowl season except when in<br />
possession <strong>of</strong> a valid hunting permit from<br />
Oct . 1 - Apr . 30 . Phone: 503-621-3488 .<br />
In addition to general state <strong>and</strong> federal<br />
laws, the following regulations also apply<br />
to all ODFW l<strong>and</strong>s on Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong>,<br />
including Gilbert Rvr <strong>and</strong> Sturgeon Lk .<br />
» The WA is closed from 10 p .m . to 4<br />
a .m . daily .<br />
» All vehicles parking on the area<br />
are required to display a valid WA<br />
parking permit .<br />
» Use <strong>of</strong> rifles <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>guns is<br />
prohibited at all times .<br />
» No person shall possess or use any<br />
shot other than federally-approved<br />
nontoxic shot at any time .<br />
» Operation <strong>of</strong> boats in Sturgeon Lk<br />
Refuge is prohibited from Oct . 1- Apr .<br />
15 . Operating boats over 5 mi per<br />
hour is prohibited on all area lks .<br />
Sturgeon Lk Refuge is closed to all<br />
hunting year-round .<br />
» The Columbia Rvr Drainage District<br />
Dike is closed to all hunting .<br />
» Closed to hunting <strong>of</strong> furbearers,<br />
predators, unprotected <strong>and</strong> protected<br />
wildlife (except black-tailed deer,<br />
rabbit, crow, Eurasian collared-dove,<br />
<strong>and</strong> game birds) .<br />
HUNTING PROGRAM<br />
■ Youth Hunting: See page 22 for youth<br />
hunting opportunities .<br />
■ Fee Pheasant Hunt: Check in <strong>and</strong> out<br />
at Willow Bar <strong>and</strong> Eastside self-service<br />
check stations . See page 14 for details .<br />
From Sept . 17-30, all game bird hunters<br />
are required to have in possession a<br />
fee pheasant tag, HIP validation <strong>and</strong> an<br />
upl<strong>and</strong> game bird stamp validation to hunt<br />
in the area . All bird hunting ends at 6 p .m .<br />
ODFW dated permits available at Willow<br />
Bar <strong>and</strong> Eastside self-service check<br />
stations only .<br />
■ Mourning <strong>and</strong> Eurasian Collared<br />
Dove Hunting: Hunting is permitted<br />
during the statewide mourning dove<br />
season . Hunters must check in <strong>and</strong><br />
out daily at self-service check stations<br />
located at the WA Headquarters, the<br />
Willow Bar parking lot <strong>of</strong>f Reeder Rd, or<br />
the North Unit parking lot . No hunting is<br />
allowed in posted refuge areas including<br />
Sturgeon Lk <strong>and</strong> North Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> .<br />
■ Goose Hunting: The WA, with exception<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Eastside Units during youth<br />
pheasant hunt <strong>and</strong> North Oak Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
Refuge, <strong>and</strong> Sturgeon Lk Refuge, is<br />
open during Sept . Canada goose season<br />
(page 16 for details) . Hunters must check<br />
in <strong>and</strong> out daily at self-service check<br />
stations located at the WA Headquarters,<br />
the Willow Bar parking lot <strong>of</strong>f Reeder Rd<br />
<strong>and</strong> North Unit parking lot . The area is<br />
closed to all other goose hunting .<br />
Duck, Pheasant, Snipe, Quail, Crow,<br />
<strong>and</strong> Rabbit Hunting: Specific regulations<br />
are as follows:<br />
■ Pheasant: In the Eastside, Oak Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> Westside Hunt Areas, pheasant<br />
hunting is closed Oct . 6 - 12 . For the<br />
period <strong>of</strong> Oct . 15 - Dec . 31, shooting<br />
dates are listed under waterfowl reservation<br />
hunts (pages 38 - 41) . Pheasant<br />
hunters in these hunt areas must check<br />
in <strong>and</strong> out at the Eastside/Oak Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
check station or the Westside check<br />
station on specified hunt days . The<br />
North Unit is open to pheasant hunting<br />
everyday <strong>of</strong> the authorized season .<br />
■ Quail: For the period <strong>of</strong> Sept . 1-30,<br />
hunters must follow the procedures as<br />
described in the dove hunting section .<br />
During the Fee Pheasant Hunt, hunters<br />
must follow that season’s procedures .<br />
Quail hunting is closed from Oct . 1<br />
until the opening <strong>of</strong> General Waterfowl<br />
Season in the Westside Units <strong>and</strong> in<br />
the Eastside Units from the end <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Western <strong>Oregon</strong> Fee Pheasant Hunt<br />
until the opening <strong>of</strong> General Waterfowl<br />
Season . For the period <strong>of</strong> Oct . 13 -<br />
Jan . 27, shooting dates are listed under<br />
waterfowl reservation hunts (pages 38-<br />
41) . Persons wishing to hunt quail must<br />
check in <strong>and</strong> out at the Eastside/Oak<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong> check station or the Westside<br />
check station on specific hunt days .<br />
■ Rabbit: For the period <strong>of</strong> Sept . 1 - Jan .<br />
31, 2013, rabbit hunting is allowed in the<br />
North Unit . Check in <strong>and</strong> out at the North<br />
Unit parking lot is encouraged .<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> (continued on next page)<br />
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■ North Unit <strong>and</strong> Columbia Rvr<br />
Beaches: These areas are open to<br />
hunting every day <strong>of</strong> the authorized<br />
seasons for dove, snipe, pheasant, quail,<br />
duck, coot, rabbit (North Unit only) <strong>and</strong><br />
Sept . Canada Goose (pages 14 <strong>and</strong> 16) .<br />
Voluntary check in <strong>and</strong> out at the North<br />
Unit parking lot is encouraged .<br />
■ Eastside <strong>and</strong> Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> Permit<br />
Hunt Areas: A daily hunting permit is<br />
required in these areas . Reservations<br />
are available through a drawing (see<br />
pages 38-41) . A reservation permit<br />
must be exchanged for a daily hunting<br />
permit at the Eastside/Oak Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
check station . Unfilled reservations are<br />
available to hunters without reservations<br />
on a first-come, first-served basis at the<br />
check station . Separate vehicle lines<br />
are designated for reservation <strong>and</strong><br />
nonreservation hunters . The Eastside/<br />
Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> check station is located at the<br />
intersection <strong>of</strong> Reeder <strong>and</strong> Rentenaar<br />
rds . See Reservation Application<br />
Procedures on page 37 . Reminder:<br />
Successful applicants must purchase their<br />
reservation permit before arriving at the<br />
WA . Reservation hunters must be in line<br />
1-1/2 hours prior to shooting time . License<br />
documents are not available at the check<br />
stations . Note: In the Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> Unit,<br />
water is not available until Columbia Rvr<br />
levels at Vancouver reach 15 feet .<br />
■ Westside Permit Hunt Area: Hunting<br />
permits are required <strong>and</strong> will be issued<br />
on a r<strong>and</strong>om basis to provide increased<br />
hunter opportunities . Hunters wishing<br />
to participate in the drawing for permit<br />
selection must be in line 1-1/2 hours<br />
before shooting time (page 13) . Hunters<br />
should listen to AM Radio Station 1580<br />
for results <strong>of</strong> the r<strong>and</strong>om drawing . The<br />
Westside check station is located at the<br />
north end <strong>of</strong> Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> Rd .<br />
General Rules for Eastside, Westside<br />
<strong>and</strong> Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> Areas:<br />
» A daily valid unit hunting permit is<br />
required .<br />
» Shooting hours in these areas end<br />
at 4 p .m . All hunters must check out<br />
by 6 p .m .<br />
» Check stations open 1-1/2 hours<br />
before shooting time on hunt days .<br />
Reservation hunters must be in line at<br />
least 1-1/2 hours before shooting time .<br />
» Hunters in check station lines must<br />
check through in the vehicles in<br />
which they arrive .<br />
» All waterfowl hunting in units with designated<br />
shooting locations will be from<br />
the assigned blinds/sites, unless otherwise<br />
authorized . No more than four<br />
persons (one reservation hunter may<br />
bring up to three guest hunters) will be<br />
allowed at designated shooting sites<br />
in Mud Lk, Steelman, Holman Point,<br />
Mudhen, Racetrack, Hunt, Reeder<br />
Tract, Oak Isl<strong>and</strong>, Seal <strong>and</strong> Johnson<br />
units . In a nondesignated shooting site<br />
(roam unit), only one nonhunting person<br />
may accompany a permit holder,<br />
unless otherwise authorized .<br />
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» Duck, coot, crow <strong>and</strong> snipe shooting<br />
dates during authorized seasons for<br />
Eastside, Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Westside areas<br />
are listed under waterfowl reservation<br />
hunts on pages 38-41 . Please note youth<br />
hunt days .<br />
SUMMER LAKE<br />
Located adjacent to Hwy 31 in north Lake Co,<br />
100 mi southeast <strong>of</strong> Bend . Over 60 percent<br />
<strong>of</strong> the area’s 18,900 acres are open to big<br />
game <strong>and</strong> game bird hunting during authorized<br />
seasons (except as indicated below) . Hunting<br />
is permitted seven days-a-week . Overnight<br />
camping is permitted at four designated sites on<br />
the area . Hunters must obtain a daily hunting<br />
permit <strong>and</strong> check out at the end <strong>of</strong> the day .<br />
Hunting permits <strong>and</strong> area maps are available at<br />
Area Headquarters, 1 .3 mi south <strong>of</strong> the town <strong>of</strong><br />
Summer Lake . A <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area Parking Permit is<br />
required to park on the WA (see page 26) . For<br />
hunter advisory information, please see page<br />
26 . Phone: 541-943-3152 .<br />
In addition to general state <strong>and</strong> federal laws,<br />
the following are prohibited:<br />
» Hunting or shooting in posted refuges <strong>and</strong><br />
safety zones .<br />
» Operating motor vehicles on closed rds or<br />
driving cross-country, except by permit .<br />
» Parking or leaving motor vehicles<br />
unattended except in areas designated for<br />
that use or in campgrounds .<br />
» Discharging firearms except during<br />
authorized hunting seasons .<br />
» Leaving decoys set out overnight<br />
(8 p .m . to 4 a .m .) .<br />
» Possession or use any shot other than<br />
federally-approved nontoxic shot at any time,<br />
except for big game hunters using buckshot .<br />
» Hunting geese during the Special Sept<br />
Canada Goose Season .<br />
» Hunting big game with firearms east <strong>of</strong><br />
Hwy 31 during any pheasant, quail, or<br />
waterfowl hunting seasons .<br />
» Hunting big game with centerfire rifles or<br />
h<strong>and</strong>guns .<br />
» Entering posted refuges during authorized<br />
game bird <strong>and</strong> game mammal hunting<br />
seasons, except to retrieve lawfully taken<br />
wildlife .<br />
» Entering any portion <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area<br />
south <strong>of</strong> Thous<strong>and</strong> Springs Lane (Lake Co<br />
Rd 4-17), except the Foster Place unit <strong>and</strong><br />
open rds <strong>and</strong> campgrounds, between Sept .<br />
29 through 4 a .m . on Oct . 6, is prohibited .<br />
» Operating boats with gas-powered motors<br />
(electric trolling-type motors permissible) .<br />
OTHER AREAS OPEN TO GAME<br />
BIRD HUNTING<br />
■ Bridge Cr WA (Umatilla Co): Open to<br />
public access <strong>and</strong> hunting Apr . 15 - Nov .<br />
30 . Motorized vehicle travel restricted to<br />
open rd . Entry by permit only Dec . 1 - Apr .<br />
14 . Phone: 541-276-2344<br />
■ Elkhorn WA (Baker/Union cos): Open<br />
to all public access Apr . 11 - Nov . 30, or<br />
by permit . Roth Tract closed to all hunting<br />
<strong>and</strong> an entry permit is required year-round .<br />
Phone: 541-898-2826<br />
■ Enterprise WA (Wallowa Co): Open to<br />
hunting seven days-a-week . No entry permit<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
is required . Posted portions <strong>of</strong> the area lying<br />
south <strong>of</strong> the Union Pacific Railroad line<br />
<strong>and</strong> the entire Marr Tract are closed to all<br />
hunting . Phone: 541-426-3279<br />
■ Gods Valley WA (Clatsop Co):<br />
Vehicles are restricted to co rds . Phone:<br />
503-755-2264<br />
■ Jewell Meadows WA (Clatsop Co): All<br />
areas posted as "Refuge" are closed to<br />
public entry . The Beneke Tract is open to<br />
hunting only during game mammal <strong>and</strong><br />
game bird seasons . Posted portions <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Beneke Tract are closed to public entry<br />
during any open Saddle Mt Unit elk season<br />
except for black-tail deer hunting only<br />
the general western <strong>Oregon</strong> rifle seasons<br />
with a valid unused tag . The Humbug<br />
Tract is open to hunting only during game<br />
mammal <strong>and</strong> game bird seasons . It is unlawful<br />
to shoot firearms <strong>and</strong> bows from or<br />
across open fields during any open Wilson<br />
Unit elk season . Phone: 503-755-2264<br />
■ Lower Deschutes WA (Wasco/<br />
Sherman cos): Open to hunting <strong>of</strong><br />
big game, upl<strong>and</strong> birds, <strong>and</strong> waterfowl<br />
during authorized seasons . Discharge<br />
<strong>of</strong> firearms is prohibited within the<br />
Lower Deschutes River planning area<br />
boundaries from the third Saturday in May<br />
through August 31 . See Lower Deschutes<br />
River Management Plan for planning<br />
boundaries . Access by foot, boat, or<br />
bicycle only . Phone: 541-296-4628<br />
■ Phillip W. Schneider WA (Grant Co):<br />
Open to public access <strong>and</strong> hunting Apr .<br />
15 - Jan . 31 . Effective Jan . 1, 2013, a<br />
<strong>Wildlife</strong> Area Parking Permit is required<br />
to park on the WA (see page 26) .<br />
Motorized vehicle travel restricted to<br />
open rds . Some rds closed seasonally<br />
from Dec . 1 - Apr . 14 . Entry by permit<br />
only Feb . 1 - Apr . 14, including BLM l<strong>and</strong><br />
within the exterior boundaries <strong>of</strong> the WA .<br />
Phone: 541-987-2171<br />
■ Riverside WA (Malheur Co): Open<br />
to hunting during authorized seasons .<br />
Discharge <strong>of</strong> firearms is prohibited the<br />
remainder <strong>of</strong> the year . Motorized vehicle<br />
travel restricted to designated rds . Phone:<br />
541-573-6582<br />
■ Tami Wagner WA (Lincoln Co): Open<br />
for wildlife-oriented public use unless<br />
otherwise excluded or restricted by the<br />
following rules: discharge <strong>of</strong> any firearm<br />
is prohibited except as authorized during<br />
game bird <strong>and</strong> game mammal seasons, or<br />
by permit . Camping is prohibited except by<br />
permit . Unauthorized motor vehicle use is<br />
prohibited . Phone: 541-867-4741 .<br />
■ Wenaha WA (Wallowa Co): Open to<br />
public access year round <strong>and</strong> hunting<br />
during authorized seasons . Motorized<br />
vehicle travel restricted to open rds .<br />
Phone: 541-828-7721<br />
■ White River WA (Wasco Co): Open<br />
to hunting during authorized seasons .<br />
Effective Jan . 1, 2013, a <strong>Wildlife</strong> Area<br />
Parking Permit is required to park on<br />
the WA (see page 26) . Seasonal travel<br />
restrictions are in effect . All <strong>of</strong>f-road,<br />
cross-country travel by motorized vehicles<br />
is prohibited . Phone: 541-544-2126
How the controlled hunt drawing<br />
works for game birds:<br />
The computer assigns each application<br />
a 10-digit number . A 10-digit number is<br />
picked at r<strong>and</strong>om for each hunt series .<br />
Those r<strong>and</strong>om starting numbers are used<br />
by the computer to select successful applicants<br />
.<br />
Hunting parties are maintained by the<br />
computer <strong>and</strong> only the party leader’s 10digit<br />
number is used in the drawing .<br />
Tags/Permits/Reservations are awarded<br />
beginning with the applicant whose 10digit<br />
number matches (or is closest to <strong>and</strong><br />
above) the start number .<br />
The selection continues with the applicant<br />
having the next higher number <strong>and</strong><br />
continues until all available Tags/Permits/<br />
Reservations are awarded .<br />
Tags/Permits/Reservations are assigned<br />
to first choice applicants as above until all<br />
tags are assigned or all first choices are<br />
filled . Tags/Permits/Reservations are only<br />
assigned to second choice applicants<br />
after all first choices have been filled . This<br />
sequence is followed for 3rd, 4th <strong>and</strong> 5th<br />
choices .<br />
TO APPLY IN PERSON<br />
1. Visit any license agent .<br />
2. Use the application in this booklet<br />
on page 45 to assist you with the<br />
application process . If you fill it out<br />
ahead <strong>of</strong> time <strong>and</strong> take it to the<br />
license agent, it will reduce errors <strong>and</strong><br />
the amount <strong>of</strong> time spent at the outlet .<br />
3. You must have a valid hunting<br />
license to apply, or purchase at the<br />
time <strong>of</strong> application . Nonresidents: A<br />
3-Day Nonresident Hunting License<br />
for migratory waterfowl <strong>and</strong> upl<strong>and</strong><br />
birds is NOT valid to apply for<br />
controlled bird hunts . To apply for<br />
controlled bird hunts, a regular nonresident<br />
hunting license is required .<br />
4. Parties must assign ONE person<br />
as the Party Leader . Each party<br />
member, except the assigned party<br />
leader, must enter the party leader’s<br />
HUNTING LICENSE NUMBER on<br />
his/her application . It is the party<br />
leader’s license number that ties<br />
the party together . All members <strong>of</strong> a<br />
party must apply, including the party<br />
leader .<br />
5. Verify that all information entered<br />
is what you requested before the<br />
transaction is completed . No tags will<br />
be issued because <strong>of</strong> agent error .<br />
It is the hunter’s responsibility to<br />
ensure accuracy <strong>of</strong> applications <strong>and</strong><br />
tags . The license agent will give you<br />
an application receipt showing your<br />
hunt choices . You should check it for<br />
accuracy prior to leaving the store<br />
<strong>and</strong> keep it for pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> application .<br />
rESErvaTiON aND pErmiT appliCaTiON<br />
TO ORDER A LICENSE AND APPLY BY<br />
MAIL OR FAX<br />
(see page 45 for application)<br />
1. Mark box indicating resident or nonresident<br />
. Write in Driver’s License<br />
number <strong>and</strong> state, or Nondriver’s ID<br />
Card number . If you are an <strong>Oregon</strong><br />
resident, read <strong>and</strong> sign in the <strong>Oregon</strong><br />
Resident box .<br />
2. Write in Social Security number . This<br />
is required by law (ORS . 25 .752 to<br />
25 .783) . No license, application, tag,<br />
permit, or reservation will be issued if<br />
this number is not provided .<br />
3. Print name, mailing address,<br />
telephone number, date <strong>of</strong> birth <strong>and</strong><br />
gender .<br />
4. If you have already purchased your<br />
license, write the license number in<br />
the space provided .<br />
5. Mark boxes for any documents you<br />
are requesting (hunting license,<br />
upl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong>/or waterfowl validation,<br />
HIP validation, etc .) . NOTE:<br />
Depending on species, you must<br />
have a federal waterfowl stamp <strong>and</strong>/<br />
or state game bird validations to hunt<br />
in addition to a license . See page 9<br />
for regulations . Write dollar amount<br />
for each item requested <strong>and</strong> the total<br />
amount <strong>of</strong> your order .<br />
6. Mark payment method . If using<br />
MasterCard or VISA, list number,<br />
expiration date <strong>and</strong> sign for charge<br />
authorization .<br />
RESERVATION/PERMIT<br />
APPLICATION BY MAIL OR FAX<br />
1. Complete steps 1-6 from previous<br />
section .<br />
2. Enter at least one complete hunt<br />
number choice (3-digit minimum) .<br />
You may enter up to four alternate<br />
hunt choices . All choices must be for<br />
the correct hunt number series .<br />
3. Parties must assign ONE person<br />
as the Party Leader . Each party<br />
member, except the assigned party<br />
leader, must enter the party leader’s<br />
HUNTING LICENSE NUMBER on<br />
his/her mail order application . It is<br />
the party leader’s number that ties<br />
the party together . All members <strong>of</strong> a<br />
party must apply, including the party<br />
leader .<br />
4. If the party leader’s HUNTING<br />
LICENSE NUMBER is not available<br />
at the time <strong>of</strong> mailing, write in<br />
his/her name <strong>and</strong> date <strong>of</strong> birth .<br />
If possible, please mail all party<br />
member applications together in one<br />
envelope .<br />
PARTY SIZE (includes party leader)<br />
1. *Fern Ridge WA - 1 (no parties)<br />
2. Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> WA - 4<br />
3. Klamath WA - 4<br />
4. Sage Grouse - 4<br />
5. Fall Turkey - 4<br />
The party leader’s hunt choices will be<br />
used for the entire party . All members<br />
must list the same choices as the party<br />
leader on their individual application . If<br />
successful, all party members will receive<br />
the same hunt choice as the party leader .<br />
*Fern Ridge successful applicants will<br />
receive a permit valid for self <strong>and</strong> one<br />
guest .<br />
DISQUALIFIED APPLICANTS<br />
Applicants will not be entered into the<br />
drawing if:<br />
1. Mail order applications are received<br />
after the deadline .<br />
2. Application procedures outlined in<br />
these regulations are not followed .<br />
3. Adults submit applications for Youth<br />
Hunt Days .<br />
PURCHASING CONTROLLED HUNT<br />
TAGS/RESERVATIONS/PERMITS BY<br />
MAIL OR FAX<br />
1. Hunters should first call the<br />
Controlled Hunt Information Line to<br />
verify if they are successful .<br />
2. Allow as much time as possible<br />
before the season opens to complete<br />
this transaction .<br />
3. Make a photocopy <strong>of</strong> your receipt or<br />
write your full name, hunting license<br />
number <strong>and</strong> the permit/reservation to<br />
be purchased on a piece <strong>of</strong> paper .<br />
4. Include a check; money order;<br />
Visa or MasterCard number for<br />
the reservation/permit fee amount<br />
payable to ODFW . PLEASE DO<br />
NOT SEND CASH . Refer to page 6<br />
for fees .<br />
5. You may also Fax payment by using<br />
a credit card to 503-947-6117 .<br />
Include the information required in<br />
step #3 as well as your credit card<br />
number, current expiration date <strong>and</strong><br />
signature authorizing charge .<br />
MAIL TO: ODFW - License Services<br />
3406 Cherry Ave. NE, Salem, OR<br />
97303-4924<br />
FAX TO: 503-947-6117<br />
CONTROLLED HUNT INFORMATION<br />
LINE: 503-947-6102 or 1-800-708-1782<br />
LICENSING: 503-947-6100<br />
RESULTS AVAILABLE: Check our<br />
Web site at www .dfw .state .or .us, call<br />
the Controlled Hunt Information Line, or<br />
return to any license agent for an on-line<br />
computer inquiry about your success<br />
status . Results will NOT be mailed .<br />
IF SUCCESSFUL: Permits/Reservations/<br />
Tags must be purchased from any<br />
license agent or by mail or fax at any time<br />
through the last day <strong>of</strong> the season for<br />
each species or as otherwise specified .<br />
NOTE: Licenses, tags, reservations <strong>and</strong><br />
permits cannot be purchased at most<br />
wildlife areas .<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> 37
38<br />
WaTErFOWl rESErvaTiON HUNTS<br />
SAUVIE ISLAND WA RESERVATION HUNTS FOR EASTSIDE AND OAK ISLAND UNITS<br />
To determine hunt number, find the unit (or Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> blind) you wish to hunt, in the left h<strong>and</strong> column . Find the date you wish to<br />
hunt across the top . Where the two columns intersect is the five-digit hunt number which identifies the unit (blind) for that particular<br />
day . Each hunter may apply once for each <strong>of</strong> the seven hunt periods . Detailed controlled hunt application procedures for Sauvie<br />
Isl<strong>and</strong> WA are on page 37 . Also see page 35 for Area <strong>Regulations</strong> . A $4 .00 application fee applies for each hunt period, <strong>and</strong> if<br />
successful, a $2 .00 permit fee applies . Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> recorded information: 503-621-3488 ext 1 .<br />
HUNT PERIOD A<br />
Application Deadline: Sept . 15<br />
Permits Available: Sept . 28 / Permit Sales End: Oct . 30<br />
Hunt Unit OCT .<br />
13 15 17 21 24 26 28* 30<br />
Aaron (01) A1301 A1501 A1701 A2101 A2401 A2601 A2801 A3001<br />
Dead Willow (02) A1302 A1502 A1702 A2102 A2402 A2602 A2802 A3002<br />
Footbridge (03) A1303 A1503 A1703 A2103 A2403 A2603 A2803 A3003<br />
+Hunt (04) A1304 A1504 A1704 A2104 A2404 A2604 A2804 A3004<br />
+Johnson (05) A1305 A1505 A1705 A2105 A2405 A2605 A2805 A3005<br />
Malarky (06) A1306 A1506 A1706 A2106 A2406 A2606 A2806 A3006<br />
McNary (07) A1307 A1507 A1707 A2107 A2407 A2607 A2807 A3007<br />
+Mudhen (08) A1308 A1508 A1708 A2108 A2408 A2608 A2808 A3008<br />
Pope (09) A1309 A1509 A1709 A2109 A2409 A2609 A2809 A3009<br />
+Racetrack (10) A1310 A1510 A1710 A2110 A2410 A2610 A2810 A3010<br />
Rentenaar (11) A1311 A1511 A1711 A2111 A2411 A2611 A2811 A3011<br />
Stutzer (12) A1312 A1512 A1712 A2112 A2412 A2612 A2812 A3012<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 1 South (13) A1313 A1513 A1713 A2113 A2413 A2613 A2813 A3013<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 2 (14) A1314 A1514 A1714 A2114 A2414 A2614 A2814 A3014<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 3 (15) A1315 A1515 A1715 A2115 A2415 A2615 A2815 A3015<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 4 North (16) A1316 A1516 A1716 A2116 A2416 A2616 A2816 A3016<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 5 Field (17) A1317 A1517 A1717 A2117 A2417 A2617 A2817 A3017<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 6 Field (18) A1318 A1518 A1718 A2118 A2418 A2618 A2818 A3018<br />
Reeder Tract (19) A1319 A1519 A1719 A2119 A2419 A2619 A2819 A3019<br />
HUNT PERIOD B<br />
Application Deadline: Oct . 2<br />
Permits Available: Oct . 16 / Permit Sales End: Nov . 13<br />
Hunt Unit NOV .<br />
1 3 5 7 9 11 13<br />
Aaron (01) B0101 B0301 B0501 B0701 B0901 B1101 B1301<br />
Dead Willow (02) B0102 B0302 B0502 B0702 B0902 B1102 B1302<br />
Footbridge (03) B0103 B0303 B0503 B0703 B0903 B1103 B1303<br />
+Hunt (04) B0104 B0304 B0504 B0704 B0904 B1104 B1304<br />
+Johnson (05) B0105 B0305 B0505 B0705 B0905 B1105 B1305<br />
Malarky (06) B0106 B0306 B0506 B0706 B0906 B1106 B1306<br />
McNary (07) B0107 B0307 B0507 B0707 B0907 B1107 B1307<br />
+Mudhen (08) B0108 B0308 B0508 B0708 B0908 B1108 B1308<br />
Pope (09) B0109 B0309 B0509 B0709 B0909 B1109 B1309<br />
+Racetrack (10) B0110 B0310 B0510 B0710 B0910 B1110 B1310<br />
Rentenaar (11) B0111 B0311 B0511 B0711 B0911 B1111 B1311<br />
Stutzer (12) B0112 B0312 B0512 B0712 B0912 B1112 B1312<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 1 South (13) B0113 B0313 B0513 B0713 B0913 B1113 B1313<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 2 (14) B0114 B0314 B0514 B0714 B0914 B1114 B1314<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 3 (15) B0115 B0315 B0515 B0715 B0915 B1115 B1315<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 4 North (16) B0116 B0316 B0516 B0716 B0916 B1116 B1316<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 5 Field (17) B0117 B0317 B0517 B0717 B0917 B1117 B1317<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 6 Field (18) B0118 B0318 B0518 B0718 B0918 B1118 B1318<br />
Reeder Tract (19) B0119 B0319 B0519 B0719 B0919 B1119 B1319<br />
+Units with designated shooting sites .<br />
Goose hunting is not allowed during these hunt periods .<br />
*Youth hunters ONLY (17 years <strong>of</strong> age <strong>and</strong> younger) in Hunt, Mudhen <strong>and</strong> Racetrack units on Oct . 28, Nov . 17, Dec . 9, <strong>and</strong> 26, 2012,<br />
<strong>and</strong> Jan . 13, 2013 (youth dates in red) . See page 22 for information on Youth Hunts .<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong>
WaTErFOWl rESErvaTiON HUNTS<br />
SAUVIE ISLAND WA RESERVATION HUNTS FOR<br />
EASTSIDE AND OAK ISLAND UNITS<br />
HUNT PERIOD C<br />
Application Deadline: Oct . 16<br />
Permits Available: Oct . 29 / Permit Sales End: Nov . 29<br />
Hunt Unit NOV .<br />
15 17* 19 21 25 27 29<br />
Aaron (01) C1501 C1701 C1901 C2101 C2501 C2701 C2901<br />
Dead Willow (02) C1502 C1702 C1902 C2102 C2502 C2702 C2902<br />
Footbridge (03) C1503 C1703 C1903 C2103 C2503 C2703 C2903<br />
+Hunt (04) C1504 C1704 C1904 C2104 C2504 C2704 C2904<br />
+Johnson (05) C1505 C1705 C1905 C2105 C2505 C2705 C2905<br />
Malarky (06) C1506 C1706 C1906 C2106 C2506 C2706 C2906<br />
McNary (07) C1507 C1707 C1907 C2107 C2507 C2707 C2907<br />
+Mudhen (08) C1508 C1708 C1908 C2108 C2508 C2708 C2908<br />
Pope (09) C1509 C1709 C1909 C2109 C2509 C2709 C2909<br />
+Racetrack (10) C1510 C1710 C1910 C2110 C2510 C2710 C2910<br />
Rentenaar (11) C1511 C1711 C1911 C2111 C2511 C2711 C2911<br />
Stutzer (12) C1512 C1712 C1912 C2112 C2512 C2712 C2912<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 1 South (13) C1513 C1713 C1913 C2113 C2513 C2713 C2913<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 2 (14) C1514 C1714 C1914 C2114 C2514 C2714 C2914<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 3 (15) C1515 C1715 C1915 C2115 C2515 C2715 C2915<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 4 North (16) C1516 C1716 C1916 C2116 C2516 C2716 C2916<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 5 Field (17) C1517 C1717 C1917 C2117 C2517 C2717 C2917<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 6 Field (18) C1518 C1718 C1918 C2118 C2518 C2718 C2918<br />
Reeder Tract (19) C1519 C1719 C1919 C2119 C2519 C2719 C2919<br />
HUNT PERIOD D<br />
Application Deadline: Nov . 3<br />
Permits Available: Nov . 17 / Permit Sales End: Dec . 13<br />
Hunt Unit DEC .<br />
1 3 5 7 9* 11 13<br />
Aaron (01) D0101 D0301 D0501 D0701 D0901 D1101 D1301<br />
Dead Willow (02) D0102 D0302 D0502 D0702 D0902 D1102 D1302<br />
Footbridge (03) D0103 D0303 D0503 D0703 D0903 D1103 D1303<br />
+Hunt (04) D0104 D0304 D0504 D0704 D0904 D1104 D1304<br />
+Johnson (05) D0105 D0305 D0505 D0705 D0905 D1105 D1305<br />
Malarky (06) D0106 D0306 D0506 D0706 D0906 D1106 D1306<br />
McNary (07) D0107 D0307 D0507 D0707 D0907 D1107 D1307<br />
+Mudhen (08) D0108 D0308 D0508 D0708 D0908 D1108 D1308<br />
Pope (09) D0109 D0309 D0509 D0709 D0909 D1109 D1309<br />
+Racetrack (10) D0110 D0310 D0510 D0710 D0910 D1110 D1310<br />
Rentenaar (11) D0111 D0311 D0511 D0711 D0911 D1111 D1311<br />
Stutzer (12) D0112 D0312 D0512 D0712 D0912 D1112 D1312<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 1 South (13) D0113 D0313 D0513 D0713 D0913 D1113 D1313<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 2 (14) D0114 D0314 D0514 D0714 D0914 D1114 D1314<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 3 (15) D0115 D0315 D0515 D0715 D0915 D1115 D1315<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 4 North (16) D0116 D0316 D0516 D0716 D0916 D1116 D1316<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 5 Field (17) D0117 D0317 D0517 D0717 D0917 D1117 D1317<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 6 Field (18) D0118 D0318 D0518 D0718 D0918 D1118 D1318<br />
Reeder Tract (19) D0119 D0319 D0519 D0719 D0919 D1119 D1319<br />
+Units with designated shooting sites .<br />
Goose hunting is not allowed during these hunt periods .<br />
*Youth hunters ONLY (17 years <strong>of</strong> age <strong>and</strong> younger) in Hunt, Mudhen <strong>and</strong> Racetrack units on Oct . 28, Nov . 17, Dec . 9,<br />
<strong>and</strong> 26, 2012, <strong>and</strong> Jan . 13, 2013 (youth dates in red) . See page 22 for information on Youth Hunts .<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> 39<br />
Reservation Hunts<br />
Pages 38-41
40<br />
WaTErFOWl rESErvaTiON HUNTS<br />
SAUVIE ISLAND WA RESERVATION HUNTS FOR<br />
EASTSIDE AND OAK ISLAND UNITS<br />
HUNT PERIOD E<br />
Application Deadline: Nov . 17<br />
Permits Available: Dec . 1 / Permit Sales End: Dec . 30<br />
Hunt Unit DEC .<br />
15 17 19 21 23 26* 28 30<br />
Aaron (01) E1501 E1701 E1901 E2101 E2301 E2601 E2801 E3001<br />
Dead Willow (02) E1502 E1702 E1902 E2102 E2302 E2602 E2802 E3002<br />
Footbridge (03) E1503 E1703 E1903 E2103 E2303 E2603 E2803 E3003<br />
+Hunt (04) E1504 E1704 E1904 E2104 E2304 E2604 E2804 E3004<br />
+ Johnson (05) E1505 E1705 E1905 E2105 E2305 E2605 E2805 E3005<br />
Malarky (06) E1506 E1706 E1906 E2106 E2306 E2606 E2806 E3006<br />
McNary (07) E1507 E1707 E1907 E2107 E2307 E2607 E2807 E3007<br />
+Mudhen (08) E1508 E1708 E1908 E2108 E2308 E2608 E2808 E3008<br />
Pope (09) E1509 E1709 E1909 E2109 E2309 E2609 E2809 E3009<br />
+Racetrack (10) E1510 E1710 E1910 E2110 E2310 E2610 E2810 E3010<br />
Rentenaar (11) E1511 E1711 E1911 E2111 E2311 E2611 E2811 E3011<br />
Stutzer (12) E1512 E1712 E1912 E2112 E2312 E2612 E2812 E3012<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 1 South (13) E1513 E1713 E1913 E2113 E2313 E2613 E2813 E3013<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 2 (14) E1514 E1714 E1914 E2114 E2314 E2614 E2814 E3014<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 3 (15) E1515 E1715 E1915 E2115 E2315 E2615 E2815 E3015<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 4 North (16) E1516 E1716 E1916 E2116 E2316 E2616 E2816 E3016<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 5 Field (17) E1517 E1717 E1917 E2117 E2317 E2617 E2817 E3017<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 6 Field (18) E1518 E1718 E1918 E2118 E2318 E2618 E2818 E3018<br />
Reeder Tract (19) E1519 E1719 E1919 E2119 E2319 E2619 E2819 E3019<br />
HUNT PERIOD F<br />
Application Deadline: Dec . 4<br />
Permits Available: Dec . 18 / Permit Sales End: Jan . 15, 2013<br />
Hunt Unit JAN .<br />
1 3 5 7 9 11 13* 15<br />
Aaron (01) F0101 F0301 F0501 F0701 F0901 F1101 F1301 F1501<br />
Dead Willow (02) F0102 F0302 F0502 F0702 F0902 F1102 F1302 F1502<br />
Footbridge (03) F0103 F0303 F0503 F0703 F0903 F1103 F1303 F1503<br />
+Hunt (04) F0104 F0304 F0504 F0704 F0904 F1104 F1304 F1504<br />
+Johnson (05) F0105 F0305 F0505 F0705 F0905 F1105 F1305 F1505<br />
Malarky (06) F0106 F0306 F0506 F0706 F0906 F1106 F1306 F1506<br />
McNary (07) F0107 F0307 F0507 F0707 F0907 F1107 F1307 F1507<br />
+Mudhen (08) F0108 F0308 F0508 F0708 F0908 F1108 F1308 F1508<br />
Pope (09) F0109 F0309 F0509 F0709 F0909 F1109 F1309 F1509<br />
+Racetrack (10) F0110 F0310 F0510 F0710 F0910 F1110 F1310 F1510<br />
Rentenaar (11) F0111 F0311 F0511 F0711 F0911 F1111 F1311 F1511<br />
Stutzer (12) F0112 F0312 F0512 F0712 F0912 F1112 F1312 F1512<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 1 South (13) F0113 F0313 F0513 F0713 F0913 F1113 F1313 F1513<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 2 (14) F0114 F0314 F0514 F0714 F0914 F1114 F1314 F1514<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 3 (15) F0115 F0315 F0515 F0715 F0915 F1115 F1315 F1515<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 4 North (16) F0116 F0316 F0516 F0716 F0916 F1116 F1316 F1516<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 5 Field (17) F0117 F0317 F0517 F0717 F0917 F1117 F1317 F1517<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 6 Field (18) F0118 F0318 F0518 F0718 F0918 F1118 F1318 F1518<br />
Reeder Tract (19) F0119 F0319 F0519 F0719 F0919 F1119 F1319 F1519<br />
+Units with designated shooting sites .<br />
*Youth hunters ONLY (17 years <strong>of</strong> age <strong>and</strong> younger) in Hunt, Mudhen <strong>and</strong> Racetrack units on Oct . 28, Nov . 17, Dec . 9, <strong>and</strong> 26, 2012,<br />
<strong>and</strong> Jan . 13, 2013 (youth dates in red) . See page 22 for information on Youth Hunts .<br />
To learn more about waterfowl hunting management in North America, please visit www . flyways .us<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong>
SAUVIE ISLAND WA RESERVATION HUNTS FOR<br />
EASTSIDE AND OAK ISLAND UNITS<br />
HUNT PERIOD G<br />
Application Deadline: Dec . 20<br />
Permits Available: Jan . 3 / Permit Sales End: Jan . 27, 2013<br />
Hunt Unit JAN .<br />
17 19 21 23 25 27<br />
Aaron (01) G1701 G1901 G2101 G2301 G2501 G2701<br />
Dead Willow (02) G1702 G1902 G2102 G2302 G2502 G2702<br />
Footbridge (03) G1703 G1903 G2103 G2303 G2503 G2703<br />
+Hunt (04) G1704 G1904 G2104 G2304 G2504 G2704<br />
+Johnson (05) G1705 G1905 G2105 G2305 G2505 G2705<br />
Malarky (06) G1706 G1906 G2106 G2306 G2506 G2706<br />
McNary (07) G1707 G1907 G2107 G2307 G2507 G2707<br />
+Mudhen (08) G1708 G1908 G2108 G2308 G2508 G2708<br />
Pope (09) G1709 G1909 G2109 G2309 G2509 G2709<br />
+Racetrack (10) G1710 G1910 G2110 G2310 G2510 G2710<br />
Rentenaar (11) G1711 G1911 G2111 G2311 G2511 G2711<br />
Stutzer (12) G1712 G1912 G2112 G2312 G2512 G2712<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 1 South (13) G1713 G1913 G2113 G2313 G2513 G2713<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 2 (14) G1714 G1914 G2114 G2314 G2514 G2714<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 3 (15) G1715 G1915 G2115 G2315 G2515 G2715<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 4 North (16) G1716 G1916 G2116 G2316 G2516 G2716<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 5 Field (17) G1717 G1917 G2117 G2317 G2517 G2717<br />
+Oak Isl<strong>and</strong> 6 Field (18) G1718 G1918 G2118 G2318 G2518 G2718<br />
Reeder Tract (19) G1719 G1919 G2119 G2319 G2519 G2719<br />
+Units with designated shooting sites .<br />
Each hunter may submit only one application for Fern Ridge WA <strong>and</strong> only one application for Klamath WA per year . Detailed<br />
reservation hunt application procedures are on page 37 . A $4 .00 application fee applies, <strong>and</strong> if successful, a $2 .00 permit fee<br />
applies .<br />
Fern Ridge WA Reservation Hunts for<br />
East <strong>and</strong> West Coyote Units<br />
Application Deadline Date: Oct. 29<br />
Permits Available: Nov . 12<br />
Permit Sales End: Jan 26, 2013<br />
Hunt Hunt Hunt Hunt<br />
Dates Number Dates Number<br />
Nov . 17 H01<br />
Nov . 19 H02<br />
Nov . 21 H03<br />
Nov . 24* H04<br />
Nov . 26 H05<br />
Nov . 28 H06<br />
Dec . 1 H07<br />
Dec . 3 H08<br />
Dec . 5 H09<br />
Dec . 8 H10<br />
Dec . 10 H11<br />
Dec . 12 H12<br />
Dec . 15 H13<br />
Dec . 17 H14<br />
Dec . 19 H15<br />
Dec . 22 H16<br />
WaTErFOWl rESErvaTiON HUNTS<br />
Dec . 24 H17<br />
Dec . 26 * H18<br />
Dec . 29 H19<br />
Dec . 31 H20<br />
Jan . 2 H21<br />
Jan . 5 H22<br />
Jan . 7 H23<br />
Jan . 9 H24<br />
Jan . 12 H25<br />
Jan . 14 H26<br />
Jan . 16 H27<br />
Jan . 19 H28<br />
Jan . 21 H29<br />
Jan . 23 H30<br />
Jan . 26 H31<br />
* Youth Hunt Day (see page 22) .<br />
Note: All hunters must have in their possession a valid reservation<br />
permit to check into the area .<br />
Klamath WA<br />
Reservation Hunts for Miller Isl<strong>and</strong> Unit -Subunits A, B <strong>and</strong> C +<br />
Application Deadline Date: Sept. 6<br />
Permits Available: Sept . 13<br />
Permit Sales End: Oct . 21<br />
Hunt Subunit Subunit Subunit<br />
Dates A B C<br />
Oct . 6 I 25A I 25B I 25C<br />
Oct . 7 I 26A I 26B I 26C<br />
Oct . 13 I 27A I 27B I 27C<br />
Oct . 21* I 28A I 28B NA<br />
+ Successful applicants may hunt all game birds during<br />
authorized seasons .<br />
* On Oct . 21, the Miller Isl<strong>and</strong> Unit (subunits A & B) is open to<br />
youth hunters only (see page 22) . Subunit C is open to all<br />
hunters on a first come, first served basis .<br />
Note: All hunters must have in their possession a valid<br />
reservation permit to check into the area .<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> 41
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HUNTERS...<br />
WE NEED YOUR WINGS AND TAILS<br />
Grouse <strong>and</strong> mountain quail wings <strong>and</strong> tails provide<br />
ODFW biologist important information about the health<br />
<strong>of</strong> populations. Hunters can help by donating a wing <strong>and</strong><br />
tail from harvested grouse <strong>and</strong> mountain quail.<br />
Hunters participating in this program will be sent wing collection bags <strong>and</strong> instructions<br />
on how to properly submit wings <strong>and</strong> tails. If you would like to assist ODFW in this effort,<br />
please write to: ODFW. 3406 Cherry Ave. NE, Salem, OR 97303, Attn: Dave Budeau or<br />
email to david.a.budeau@state.or.us. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated!<br />
MOUNTAIN QUAIL LOCATIONS NEEDED<br />
The <strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> <strong>and</strong> the U .S . Forest Service<br />
are conducting a survey to determine Mountain Quail locations east <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Cascade Mountains in <strong>Oregon</strong> .<br />
Please report any observations <strong>of</strong> Mountain Quail including the date, specific<br />
location (nearest creek, town, road, etc .), county <strong>of</strong> observation <strong>and</strong> number <strong>of</strong><br />
quail to your local ODFW <strong>of</strong>fice or send to: Dave Budeau, ODFW<br />
3406 Cherry Ave NE<br />
Salem, OR 97303<br />
or E-mail<br />
david .a .budeau@state .or .us<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
B<strong>and</strong>-tailed<br />
Pigeon<br />
Hunters<br />
We Need Your<br />
Help!<br />
As with grouse<br />
<strong>and</strong> quail wings <strong>and</strong><br />
tail fans, important<br />
biological information<br />
can be obtained from b<strong>and</strong>-tailed pigeon<br />
wings. The department works cooperatively<br />
with the USFWS on wing collections from<br />
hunters. We are looking to increase our<br />
sample size for pigeon wings. If you have<br />
not been contacted by the USFWS <strong>and</strong><br />
provided wing envelopes <strong>and</strong> would like to<br />
help, please mail your name <strong>and</strong> mailing<br />
address to Br<strong>and</strong>on Reishus, Migratory <strong>Game</strong><br />
<strong>Bird</strong> Program, ODFW, 3406 Cherry Ave. NE,<br />
Salem, OR 97303. Or send an email<br />
to Br<strong>and</strong>on.s.reishus@state.or.us<br />
Your mailing information will be forwarded to<br />
the USFWS who will send you wing<br />
envelopes <strong>and</strong> instructions on how to<br />
submit wings.<br />
USFWS<br />
Water Sources<br />
<strong>and</strong><br />
Animal Use<br />
Please be sensitive to the needs <strong>of</strong><br />
wildlife <strong>and</strong> livestock <strong>and</strong> minimize<br />
activities around water sources<br />
that can have impacts on wildlife<br />
<strong>and</strong> livestock, especially during hot<br />
<strong>and</strong> dry weather conditions. For<br />
example, avoid camping at or near<br />
waterholes, springs, guzzlers, <strong>and</strong><br />
other sources <strong>of</strong> water that could<br />
disrupt animal use for extended<br />
periods <strong>of</strong> time. Remember that in<br />
many cases, livestock are constrained<br />
by fences <strong>and</strong> do not have the<br />
option <strong>of</strong> moving to alterative<br />
water sources. Many bird species<br />
are dependent on localized water<br />
sources also.
SPONSORED BY<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> Hunters Association <strong>and</strong><br />
Leupold & Stevens, Inc.<br />
In Cooperation with <strong>Oregon</strong> State Police <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
Report <strong>Wildlife</strong> <strong>and</strong> Habitat Violations<br />
TIPs Can Remain Anonymous<br />
1-800-452-7888<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> State Police <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> Division<br />
Violation / Suspicious Activity Report Form<br />
Describe Violation or Activity Observed or Advised About:<br />
Describe Location (Road Number, Milepost, GPS, Range, Property, Unit, Waterbody) :<br />
City: County:<br />
Date: Time: AM PM<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Person(s) Involved: Male(s) Female(s)<br />
Describe Person(s) (Name, Age, Height, Weight, Ethnicity, Hair Color, Eye Color, Clothing) :<br />
Describe Vehicle(s) (Year, Make, Model, Type, Color, Unique Identifiers) :<br />
Vehicle License Plate:<br />
Additional Remarks:<br />
Witness Name (Confidential):<br />
Phone Number(s):<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> State Police<br />
<strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> Division<br />
We Are the Guardians <strong>of</strong> <strong>Oregon</strong>’s <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
Ensure compliance with fish, wildlife, <strong>and</strong> commercial fishing laws <strong>and</strong> regulations<br />
Protect <strong>and</strong> enhance long term health <strong>and</strong> equitable utilization <strong>of</strong> natural resources<br />
Enforce traffic, criminal, boating, <strong>and</strong> livestock laws <strong>and</strong> respond to emergency situations<br />
State:<br />
Present Form to an Official or Contact Us:<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> State Police <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> Division<br />
Phone: 1-800-452-7888 (24 / 7)<br />
Mail: 255 Capitol Street NE, 4th Floor, Salem, OR 97310<br />
E-Mail: TIP@state.or.us Fax: 503-363-5475<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> 43
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NOTE: Youth hunts do not qualify under the Mentored Youth Hunter Program .<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
Register online at:<br />
www .dfw .state .or .us/online_license_sales<br />
or at your local POS agent .
MAIL TO: ODFW-Licensing • 3406 Cherry Ave. NE • Salem, OR 97303-4924 • 503-947-6100 • FAX 503-947-6117 or 6113<br />
2012 - 2013<br />
GAME BIRD<br />
MAIL ORDER<br />
APPLICATION<br />
LAST NAME (Please PRINT) FIRST MI<br />
MAILING ADDRESS<br />
CHARGE CUSTOMERS MAY FAX THIS APPLICATION TO 503-<br />
947-6117. WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT TELEPHONE ORDERS .<br />
p RESIDENT p NONRESIDENT<br />
CITY STATE ZIP CODE<br />
( ) ( )<br />
HOME PHONE NUMBER – AND – CELL PHONE NUMBER<br />
Driver’s Lic . # ____________________________ State_____________<br />
See instructions on page 37 .<br />
PHOTOCOPIES OF THIS<br />
PAGE MAY BE USED<br />
Issue Date __________<br />
Initials_____________<br />
DEPARTMENT USE ONLY<br />
p Controlled Fall Turkey: Party Size: 4<br />
p INDIVIDUAL p PARTY MEMBER p PARTY LEADER<br />
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice<br />
p Controlled Sage Grouse: Party Size: 4<br />
p INDIVIDUAL p PARTY MEMBER p PARTY LEADER<br />
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice<br />
p Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> — Hunt Period A: Party Size: 4<br />
p INDIVIDUAL p PARTY MEMBER p PARTY LEADER<br />
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice<br />
EMAIL ADDRESS<br />
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (required)<br />
HUNTER/ANGLER ID #<br />
MALE<br />
p Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> — Hunt Period B: Party Size: 4<br />
p INDIVIDUAL p PARTY MEMBER p PARTY LEADER<br />
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice<br />
FEMALE<br />
HUNTER LICENSE NUMBER (if already purchased)<br />
DATE OF BIRTH (MM/DD/YYYY)<br />
p Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> — Hunt Period C: Party Size: 4<br />
p INDIVIDUAL p PARTY MEMBER p PARTY LEADER<br />
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice<br />
p Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> — Hunt Period D: Party Size: 4<br />
Reminder: HIP worksheet (page 46) must be filled out to comply with HIP requirements.<br />
• License fees, tag fees <strong>and</strong> reservation hunt application fees are NOT refundable. See<br />
page 6 for license fees <strong>and</strong> descriptions .<br />
p INDIVIDUAL p PARTY MEMBER p PARTY LEADER<br />
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice<br />
• To apply for reservation or permit hunt(s), you must purchase a hunting license<br />
at this time, or indicate your hunting license number above .<br />
• Check each hunt series type. List hunt choice(s) from pages 14, 15, 38-41.<br />
• You must indicate if you are an individual, party member or party leader by checking<br />
the appropriate box . For party applications, complete the section to the right <strong>and</strong> the<br />
section on the bottom <strong>of</strong> this form .<br />
p Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> — Hunt Period E: Party Size: 4<br />
p INDIVIDUAL p PARTY MEMBER p PARTY LEADER<br />
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice<br />
Mark choices(s) <strong>and</strong> fill in fee(s): Application Fee: $4.00 per hunt period/area<br />
p $ _________ Combination License (Residents Only)<br />
p $ _________ Hunting License(Resident/Nonresident/Juvenile)<br />
p $ _________ 3-Day Nonresident <strong>Bird</strong> Hunt Lic . Start Date: _____________<br />
p Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> — Hunt Period F: Party Size: 4<br />
p INDIVIDUAL p PARTY MEMBER p PARTY LEADER<br />
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice<br />
p $ _________<br />
p $ _________<br />
p $ _________<br />
p $ _________<br />
Sports Pac or Juvenile Sports Pac (Residents Only)<br />
Resident Senior Citizen License<br />
Resident Upl<strong>and</strong> <strong>Game</strong> <strong>Bird</strong> Validation<br />
Resident Waterfowl Validation<br />
p Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> — Hunt Period G: Party Size: 4<br />
p INDIVIDUAL p PARTY MEMBER p PARTY LEADER<br />
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice<br />
p $ _________ Nonresident <strong>Game</strong> <strong>Bird</strong> Validation<br />
p<br />
p<br />
p<br />
$ _________<br />
$ _________<br />
$ _________<br />
Spring Turkey Tag or Juvenile Turkey Tag (Statewide)<br />
p Second Statewide Tag — p Bonus Turkey Tag<br />
p General Fall Turkey Tag — p Controlled Fall Turkey Tag<br />
p Fern Ridge WA Hunt: No Parties<br />
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice<br />
p $ _________<br />
p $ _________<br />
Permit <strong>and</strong> Reservation Application Fees<br />
p B<strong>and</strong>-tailed Pigeon; p Black Brant; p Sea Duck;<br />
p Controlled Sage Grouse; p Reservation Hunts<br />
NW Goose Permit (if eligible)<br />
p Klamath WA Hunt: Party Size: 4<br />
p INDIVIDUAL p PARTY MEMBER p PARTY LEADER<br />
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice<br />
p $ _________ Voluntary Contribution for Predatory Animal Control<br />
p $2; p $5; p $10; p $20; p $50; p $100<br />
p $ $2.00 Shipping <strong>and</strong> H<strong>and</strong>ling Fee<br />
$ GRAND TOTAL<br />
COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF APPLYING FOR A PARTY HUNT: One person must be designated as the party leader . Party size for sage grouse, fall turkey,<br />
Sauvie Isl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Klamath WA is limited to four . NO party applications are allowed for Fern Ridge .<br />
Party Leader’s Hunting License #<br />
PARTY LEADER’S NAME DATE OF BIRTH HUNT SERIES<br />
1 2<br />
PARTY LEADER’S NAME DATE OF BIRTH HUNT SERIES<br />
1 2<br />
PAYMENT METHOD (DO NOT SEND CASH) p Check/Money Order to ODFW enclosed . p MasterCard p VISA<br />
Signature Credit Card Number Exp . Date<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> 45
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HarvEST iNFOrmaTiON prOgram (Hip): APPLICATION WORKSHEET<br />
This must be completed <strong>and</strong> sent with the Mail Order Application (page 45) if mailed or faxed, or should be completed <strong>and</strong> taken to<br />
any license agent . Please see information on HIP Requirements on page 9 .<br />
1. Do you intend to hunt migratory game birds during the upcoming season? YES NO<br />
(ducks, coot, geese, dove, snipe)<br />
2. Did you hunt any migratory game birds last hunting season? YES NO<br />
3. If you did hunt migratory game birds last hunting season, please answer the following questions:<br />
a . How many ducks? Did not hunt ___ None ___ 1-10 ___ 10+ ___<br />
b . How many geese? Did not hunt ___ None ___ 1-10 ___ 10+ ___<br />
c . How many mourning doves? Did not hunt ___ None ___ 1-30 ___ 30+ ___<br />
d . Did you hunt snipe/coots? YES NO<br />
4. Will you hunt any upl<strong>and</strong> game birds this hunting season? YES NO<br />
(Blue/ruffed grouse, chukar/Hungarian (Gray) partridge, pheasant, quail)<br />
5. Did you hunt any <strong>of</strong> the following game birds last season?<br />
a . Blue/ruffed grouse YES NO<br />
b . Chukar/Hungarian (Gray) partridge YES NO<br />
c . Pheasants YES NO<br />
d . Quail YES NO<br />
6. Will you hunt crows during this hunting season?* YES NO<br />
*Please note: To legally hunt crow, you must answer “Yes” to the last question <strong>and</strong> the validation for crow must appear on your<br />
license . If you are not going to hunt crow, please answer “NO” to this question .<br />
Report Waterfowl B<strong>and</strong>s! Call 1-800-327-BAND<br />
or report online at: www .reportb<strong>and</strong> .gov<br />
Visit this educational Web site <strong>and</strong> see how numerous partners<br />
are protecting <strong>and</strong> enhancing <strong>Oregon</strong> habitats for birds .<br />
www.ohjv.org<br />
Also see http://iwjv.org <strong>and</strong> http://pcjv.org<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong>
OrEgON DiSabiliTiES HUNTiNg aND FiSHiNg pErmiT iNFOrmaTiON<br />
In order to be considered a person with a disability under the<br />
wildlife laws, a person shall provide either:<br />
(1) Written certification from a licensed physician, physician<br />
assistant or certified nurse practitioner, that states that the<br />
applicant:<br />
a . Is permanently unable to walk without the use <strong>of</strong>, or<br />
assistance from, a brace, cane, crutch, prosthetic<br />
device, wheelchair, scooter, or walker;<br />
b . Is restricted by lung disease to the extent that the person’s<br />
forced expiratory volume for one second, when measured<br />
by a spirometer, is less than 35% predicted, or arterial<br />
oxygen tension is less than 55 mm/Hg on room air at rest;<br />
c . Has a cardiac condition to the extent that the person’s<br />
functional limitations are classified in severity as Class<br />
III or Class IV, according to st<strong>and</strong>ards established by the<br />
American Heart Association .<br />
d . Has a permanent, physical impairment that prevent the<br />
person from holding or shooting a firearm or bow or from<br />
holding a fishing rod in h<strong>and</strong>; or<br />
e . Has central visual acuity that permanently does not<br />
exceed 20/200 in the better eye with corrective lenses,<br />
or the widest diameter <strong>of</strong> the visual field is no greater<br />
than 20 degrees; or<br />
(2) Written pro<strong>of</strong> that the last <strong>of</strong>ficial certification <strong>of</strong> record by the<br />
United States <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Veterans Affairs or any branch<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Armed Forces <strong>of</strong> the United States shows the person<br />
to be at least 65% disabled (ORS 496 . 018) .<br />
The <strong>Oregon</strong> Disabilities Hunting <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong>ing Permit is not a<br />
license or tag . Hunters must still obtain a hunting license <strong>and</strong><br />
apply for <strong>and</strong>/or purchase appropriate tags/permits/reservations<br />
prior to specified tag sale deadlines to hunt in game bird <strong>and</strong><br />
big game seasons . You must be in possession <strong>of</strong> your <strong>Oregon</strong><br />
Disabilities Hunting <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong>ing Permit, license <strong>and</strong> tags/permits/<br />
reservations while you are hunting .<br />
An able-bodied companion may accompany a person with this<br />
permit <strong>and</strong> kill any animal wounded by the permit holder . The<br />
companion must immediately attach the permit holder’s tag<br />
to the carcass <strong>of</strong> the animal . The companion is not required<br />
PERMIT APPLICATION<br />
For more information or to obtain an “<strong>Oregon</strong> Disabilities<br />
Hunting <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong>ing Permit” application packet, please visit<br />
our web site at www .dfw .state .or .us/resources/hunting/disability<br />
.<br />
Application packets are also available at the ODFW Salem<br />
Headquarters Office, regional <strong>of</strong>fices (page 4), district <strong>of</strong>fices,<br />
or by calling 503-947-6100 .<br />
to possess a hunting license or tag, except that a person<br />
accompanying a visually impaired hunter is required to possess<br />
a valid hunting license .[(OAR 635-065-0090(3)] .<br />
The following applies for persons defined in 1(e): “A person who<br />
is not visually impaired <strong>and</strong> who accompanies a hunter who<br />
possesses an <strong>Oregon</strong> Disabilities Hunting <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong>ing Permit<br />
may: assist the hunter in selecting a game animal or bird; assist<br />
the aiming or sighting <strong>of</strong> a firearm; advise the hunter when to fire a<br />
firearm; shoot a game animal or bird on behalf <strong>of</strong> the hunter while<br />
in the immediate presence <strong>of</strong> the hunter; <strong>and</strong> tag <strong>and</strong> retrieve<br />
game animals <strong>and</strong> birds on behalf <strong>of</strong> the hunter .”<br />
The person accompanying a hunter who is visually impaired<br />
is required to possess a valid hunting license . The person<br />
accompanying a visually impaired hunter may also hunt game<br />
animals or birds if the person possesses the appropriate tags,<br />
permits, reservations <strong>and</strong> stamps for the area <strong>and</strong> time period .<br />
A visually impaired hunter must comply with all other tag,<br />
permit, reservation <strong>and</strong> stamp requirements <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>Fish</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> Commission <strong>and</strong> applicable hunting laws (ORS<br />
498 .170) .<br />
AN OREGON DISABILITIES HUNTING AND FISHING PERMIT<br />
HOLDER MAY:<br />
■ Hunt from a parked motor-propelled vehicle except on any<br />
public rd or hwy . A public rd is the entire right <strong>of</strong> way <strong>of</strong> any<br />
rd over which the public has a right <strong>of</strong> use . Public rds include,<br />
but are not limited to, rd related structures that are in the right<br />
<strong>of</strong> way such as tunnels, bridges, or similar structures . Rds<br />
on federal, state, or local government l<strong>and</strong>s are public rds .<br />
Hunting from a parked motor vehicle is allowed on private<br />
l<strong>and</strong> with the l<strong>and</strong>owner’s permission <strong>and</strong> on public l<strong>and</strong><br />
where <strong>of</strong>f-road travel is permitted .<br />
Note: FEDERAL MIGRATORY GAME BIRD EXCEPTION: No<br />
persons shall take migratory game birds from or by means, aid,<br />
or use <strong>of</strong> any motor vehicle, motor driven l<strong>and</strong> conveyance, or<br />
aircraft <strong>of</strong> any kind, except that paraplegics <strong>and</strong> persons missing<br />
one or both legs may take from any stationary motor vehicle or<br />
stationary motor-driven l<strong>and</strong> conveyance .<br />
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TO ORDER CALL 1-800-845-9448<br />
Phone orders only l Visa or MC l (A shipping/h<strong>and</strong>ling fee applies)<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> 47
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OREGON GAME BIRD STAMPS<br />
Mallard by Robert Steiner<br />
Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse by Jeffrey Klinefelter<br />
<strong>Game</strong> bird stamps will not automatically be mailed to hunters. To receive game bird stamps, hunters with<br />
game bird validations on their license will need to use the mail order form at the bottom <strong>of</strong> this page.<br />
<strong>Game</strong> bird validations are printed on the hunting license, so it is no longer required that state hunting stamps be carried in the field .<br />
As a courtesy for several years ODFW had continued to mail the stamps to hunters each spring . However, some hunters are not<br />
interested in receiving the stamps . This, coupled with increasing production <strong>and</strong> mailing costs <strong>and</strong> m<strong>and</strong>ates for all state agencies<br />
to reduce operational costs, prompted ODFW to begin a program where hunters with game bird validations can request stamps at<br />
no additional charge . This program saves a substantial amount <strong>of</strong> money which is used for programs such as game bird population<br />
surveys <strong>and</strong> habitat development . To request your game bird stamp(s), please use the mail order form below .<br />
cut here _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ cut here<br />
2012/13 GAME BIRD STAMP MAIL ORDER FORM<br />
Send my stamps to:<br />
Name: Date <strong>of</strong> Birth:<br />
Address:<br />
2012 <strong>Oregon</strong> Waterfowl Stamp 2012 <strong>Oregon</strong> Upl<strong>and</strong> <strong>Game</strong> <strong>Bird</strong> Stamp<br />
City: State: Zip:<br />
Phone: Hunting License Number:<br />
Please send me, at no extra charge, the 2012/13 stamp(s) indicated below<br />
Resident Waterfowl <strong>Bird</strong> Stamp Fill in your Resident Waterfowl Validation No . __ 1 _ 2-<br />
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ - __<br />
Resident Upl<strong>and</strong> <strong>Game</strong> Stamp Fill in your Resident Upl<strong>and</strong> <strong>Game</strong> <strong>Bird</strong> Validation No . __ 1 __ 2 - __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ - __<br />
Nonresident (Both Stamps) Fill in your Nonresident <strong>Game</strong> <strong>Bird</strong> Validation No . __ 1 __ 2<br />
- __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ - __<br />
I would like information on how to purchase additional stamps .<br />
Return completed order form to:<br />
Portl<strong>and</strong> Habilitation Center<br />
Attn: Tom - ODFW<br />
5312 NE 148th<br />
Portl<strong>and</strong>, OR 97230<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong>
2012 Waterfowl stamp artwork, by Robert steiner, america's foremost state duck stamp artist<br />
F or<br />
several years, Robert Steiner has<br />
accelerated <strong>Oregon</strong>'s program for wetl<strong>and</strong><br />
conservation. Mr. Steiner remains the<br />
most celebrated state duck stamp artist in North<br />
America <strong>and</strong> has completed artwork for the<br />
2012 <strong>Oregon</strong> Waterfowl Stamp. This work is<br />
yet another quality contribution to <strong>Oregon</strong>'s<br />
waterfowl heritage.<br />
Your purchase <strong>of</strong> these quality limited edition<br />
prints has been an important funding source for<br />
the <strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong>. Be<br />
part <strong>of</strong> this effort by contacting Steiner Prints at<br />
1-800-225-3971 for ordering information. Or<br />
visit your favorite wildlife gallery <strong>and</strong> insist on<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong>'s premier waterfowl art for 2012.<br />
These galleries support <strong>Oregon</strong> waterfowl art:<br />
Artistic Taxidermy<br />
5700 SE Foster Rd • Portl<strong>and</strong> (503) 771-3337<br />
Burns Glass <strong>and</strong> Diamond T Gallery<br />
169 East C Street • Burns (800) 613-7551<br />
Criterion Gallery<br />
35 West 8th Avenue • Eugene (541) 683-8474<br />
2010 <strong>Oregon</strong> Upl<strong>and</strong> Stamp<br />
Limited Edition Prints<br />
Still Available!<br />
For the first time since 2004, the winning <strong>Oregon</strong> Upl<strong>and</strong><br />
Stamp artwork is available in limited edition prints.<br />
The high quality prints <strong>of</strong> Jon Ren’s Greater Sage-<br />
Grouse have received the artist’s full approval. Two<br />
h<strong>and</strong>-numbered limited editions, with an image size<br />
<strong>of</strong> 18” wide by 13” tall, are available. Each <strong>of</strong> the 200<br />
unframed Regular Edition prints is signed by the artist.<br />
Additionally, a Director's Edition is available. Each <strong>of</strong><br />
these 25 unframed prints is signed by both the artist <strong>and</strong><br />
by <strong>Department</strong> Director, Roy Elicker.<br />
2012 <strong>Oregon</strong> Waterfowl Stamp<br />
by Robert Steiner<br />
Blue Pepper Gallery<br />
241 Commercial St. NE • Salem (503) 371-4600<br />
Stevenson's Gallery & Framing<br />
264 SW Madison • Corvallis (541) 757-7127<br />
Trails End Gallery<br />
20751 S Tranquility Ln • <strong>Oregon</strong> City (503) 658-2067<br />
Greater Sage-Grouse<br />
by Jon Ren<br />
Jon Ren’s passion for drawing <strong>and</strong> painting began as a young boy. He was greatly influenced by his father, Chuck Ren,<br />
<strong>and</strong> driven by his own natural ability. After graduating from the Art Institute <strong>of</strong> Colorado in 1990, Jon began his career as<br />
an artist creating team posters for the NFL. Jon’s works include a variety <strong>of</strong> subject matter which has been featured on<br />
collector plate series <strong>and</strong> limited edition prints. His father’s influence is evident in Jon’s Native American pieces. Jon’s love<br />
<strong>of</strong> wildlife prevails in almost every piece Jon creates <strong>and</strong> remains his favorite subject matter. In 2007, Jon won the Timber<br />
Wolf Alliance Regional Wolf Awareness Week Poster Competition. He also placed second in the 2009 North Carolina Duck<br />
Stamp contest <strong>and</strong> third in the 2010 Colorado Habitat Stamp contest.<br />
Unframed Regular Edition prints $50 each; Unframed Director's Edition prints $75 each. 1999 <strong>and</strong> 2004 prints are also available.<br />
For information on ordering, call Licensing Services at 503-947-6101<br />
<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> 49
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<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong><br />
Sign up for a class online or at any license sales agent.<br />
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/education/hunter/<br />
Hunter education classes are limited <strong>and</strong> fill quickly;<br />
Register Early! Classes are typically <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
between January - August.<br />
Who Needs to Take Hunter Education?<br />
n Anyone age 17 or under must have pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> hunter education in their possession (certificate or valid license<br />
that includes hunter education number) when hunting on l<strong>and</strong> other than their own property, except youth<br />
participating in the Mentored Youth Program.<br />
n Many states require ALL hunters to have passed hunter education - plan your out-<strong>of</strong>-state hunts accordingly.<br />
Information for Youth:<br />
n Youth may purchase licenses <strong>and</strong> tags prior to taking course, but must carry pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> having passed hunter<br />
education in the field.<br />
n There is no minimum age requirement to take a class; however a child must be able to physically h<strong>and</strong>le a firearm<br />
safely <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong> the concepts <strong>of</strong> firearm safety <strong>and</strong> other topics covered in class.<br />
How to Obtain a Duplicate Card?<br />
n Download form from: http://dfw.state.or.us/outdoor_skills/hunter/index.asp<br />
n Fax to 503-947-6009 or mail to 3406 Cherry Ave. NE Salem, OR 97303<br />
For more information call 503-947-6028<br />
WANTED:<br />
HUNTER EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS<br />
Do you have a passion for hunting that you would like<br />
to pass on to others?<br />
ODFW’s Hunter Education Program NEEDS you!<br />
Pass on the hunting tradition to future generations in a safe, fun, <strong>and</strong><br />
responsible manner.<br />
n Firearm <strong>and</strong> hunter safety n <strong>Wildlife</strong> management <strong>and</strong> conservation<br />
n Hunter ethics <strong>and</strong> responsibilities n Outdoor safety<br />
Hunter education instructors are individuals 21 <strong>and</strong> older who have a<br />
passion for hunting. You do not need to be an expert hunter to teach this<br />
course; a strong interest in introducing young people <strong>and</strong> adults to the<br />
sport is what is required.<br />
ODFW Hunter Education Program 503-947-6028<br />
www.dfw.state.or.us<br />
Check us out on Facebook at<br />
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or visit the ODFW Outdoors section <strong>of</strong><br />
our website at www.dfw.state.or.us<br />
How do I become a<br />
Certified Instructor?<br />
n Easy process: contact the number<br />
below for an application.<br />
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See all the elements that make waterfowling what it is, including:<br />
• <strong>Oregon</strong> State Duck/Goose Calling Championship<br />
• <strong>Oregon</strong> Duck Dog Championship<br />
• <strong>Oregon</strong> Boat Blind Contest<br />
• Nationally sanctioned Decoy Carving Contest<br />
• Lots <strong>of</strong> vendors selling the latest waterfowling products<br />
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