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on Lower Klamath Refuge during authorized seasons . For more information, please visit: www .fws .gov/ klamathbasinrefuges/hunt .html Phone: 530-667-2231 ■ Lewis & Clark: All unposted refuge lands are open to waterfowl and snipe hunting . Areas closed to all hunting are posted and include Miller Island and its associated lagoon and the diked portion of Karlson Island . The placement of permanent blinds is prohibited . Phone: 360-795-3915 ■ Malheur: Information may be obtained by calling Monday - Thursday 7 a .m . - 4:30 p .m ., and Friday, 7 a .m . - 3:30 p .m . Specific area regulations are listed . For more information, please visit: www .fws .gov/malheur/recreation/ hunting .html Phone: 541-493-2612 » Malheur Lk Hunt Area: 18,000 acres open to doves, geese, ducks, coots, Wilson's snipe, pigeons, pheasant, quail and partridge during authorized seasons . Nonmotorized or boats with electric motors are authorized during the hunt season . Use of hunting dogs is strongly encouraged . » Buena Vista Area: 22,000 acres east of Hwy 205 between Sodhouse Lane (405) and Diamond Ln (409) . Open to pheasant, quail and partridge hunting from the third Sat of Nov . to the end of the pheasant season . Use of hunting dogs is strongly encouraged . » Boundary Hunt Area: West of Hwy 205 and Krumbo Cr . Open to pheasant, quail, partridge, doves, geese, ducks, coots, Wilson's snipe and pigeons during authorized seasons . ■ McKay Cr: Waterfowl, snipe, pheasant, and quail hunting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays and three holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day) during the waterfowl or pheasant season . Temporary blinds may be constructed of natural material . Waterfowl hunting parties are required to space themselves no less than 200 yards apart . Hunting is permitted with shotgun and bow, with flu-flu arrows only . Waterfowl hunters may not possess or use more than 25 approved, non-toxic shot shells per day . Entry is prohibited between 1-1/2 hours after and 1-1/2 hours before shooting hours . Advance upland game bird hunting reservations are required on the opening weekend of the season only . ONLINE applications and instructions are found at: www .fws . gov/mckaycreek, the applications fee for online entries is $10 . Alternately, to apply by letter enclose $15 application fee and include name, address, the day you would like to hunt (Saturday or Sunday; not both) and the name “McKay Refuge ." Both online and 32 mail applications and application fee payments must be received by Sept . 14 . Mail applications to USFWS, McKay Creek Gamebird Lottery, WA 99323-8521 . Each hunter selected will be issued a permit that allows, the hunter and one guest . Phone: 509- 546-8300 . ■ Nestucca Bay: No open seasons within the boundaries of the NWR . For a map of federal lands within this refuge please visit: www .fws . gov/oregoncoast/images/maps/ NES_Public_2011_0926 .pdf . Phone: 541-867-4550 ■ Siletz Bay: No open seasons within the boundaries of the NWR . For a map of federal lands closed to public access, please visit: www . fws .gov/oregoncoast/images/maps/ SLZ_public_043009 .pdf Phone: 541- 867-4550 ■ Snake Rvr Islands of Deer Flat: Waterfowl, dove, pheasant, quail, partridge and rabbit hunting during authorized seasons (pages 14 and 16) . No public entry is allowed Feb . 1 - May 31 . For more information, please visit: www .fws .gov/deerflat/recreation/ hunting .html Phone: 208-467-9278 ■ Tualatin Rvr and Wapato Lk: No open season for game birds . Phone: 503- 625-5944 . ■ Umatilla: McCormack and Boardman hunt units: Waterfowl, snipe, pheasant, and quail may be hunted during the pheasant or waterfowl season using shotgun, bow, and flu-flu arrows only . Waterfowl hunters may not possess or use more than 25 approved, non-toxic shot shells per day . Upland game bird hunting is allowed from noon until the end of shooting hours (see page 13) . Entry is prohibited between 1-1/2 hours after and 1-1/2 hours before shooting hours . See Youth Waterfowl Hunter Opportunities, page 22-23 . Phone: 509-546-8300 . » Boardman Unit: Hunting permitted daily during the waterfowl or pheasant season . Waterfowl hunting parties are required to space themselves no less than 200 yards apart . Upland bird hunting begins at noon . » McCormack Unit: Hunting permitted beginning Oct . 13 on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, and New Year's Day . Hunters are required to check in and out . Waterfowl hunters must hunt from designated blinds . All hunters are required to park in designated parking areas . Upland bird hunting begins at noon . ONLINE applications for advance waterfowl hunting reservations on the McCormack Unit are available at www .fws .gov/umatilla . A single application is necessary for the entire waterfowl season . Applications and application fee must be submitted Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and received no later than Sept . 14 . Permit fees for successful applicants are payable at the time of the hunt . Advance upland game bird hunting reservations are required for the first two weekends (beginning Oct . 13) on the McCormack Unit . ONLINE applications and instructions are found at: www .fws .gov/umatilla, applications fee for online entries is $10 . Alternately, to apply by letter, enclose a $15 application fee and include name, address, the day you would like to hunt (Saturday or Sunday; not both) and the name “Umatilla Refuge ." Both online and mail applications and application fee payments must be received by Sept . 14 . Mail applications to U .S . Fish and Wildlife Service, Umatilla Gamebird Lottery, 64 Maple Street, Burbank, WA 99323- 8521 . Each hunter selected will be issued a permit that allows the hunter and one guest . There is an upland bird hunt fee of $10 during the first two weekends to be paid at the Hunter Check Station between 11:30 a .m . - 12:30 p .m . The upland game bird season on the McCormack Unit does not begin until the first weekend of the state waterfowl season . After the second weekend, a free daily permit (available from the Hunter Check Station) is required to hunt upland birds . Each permit holder may be accompanied by one guest . A daily maximum of 15 permits (allowing a potential of up to 30 hunters) will be issued . All hunters must check in and out at the Hunter Check Station . Additional information can be obtained online at www .fws .gov/umatilla/ or by writing: Mid- Columbia River Refuge Complex, 64 Maple Street, Burbank, WA 99323- 8521 . During the waterfowl season, hunt success information can be obtained by calling the Hunter Hotline at 541-922-HUNT . ■ Willamette Valley Refuges - Ankeny, William L . Finley and Baskett Slough: No open season for game birds . Phone: 541-757-7236 . State and Federal Wildlife Areas l Be sure of your target and beyond. l Obey all access and hunting rules. l Remember to take your litter and empty shotgun shells home with you (some wildlife areas supply plastic garbage bags).

COLUMBIA BASIN ■ Coyote Springs Wildlife Area: Open to hunting during authorized seasons except for big game . Phone: 541-276- 2344 . See area rules below. ■ Irrigon Wildlife Area: Located on the Columbia Rvr between Irrigon and Umatilla Rvr . Open to hunting during authorized seasons . Phone: 541-276- 2344 . See area rules below. ■ Power City Wildlife Area: Open to hunting during authorized seasons . Phone: 541- 276-2344 . See area rules below. ■ Willow Creek Wildlife Area: Located adjacent to I-84 approximately 14 mi west of Boardman . Access is through Threemile Canyon (exit 151), then follow signs . Open to hunting during authorized seasons . Phone: 541-276- 2344 . See area rules below. All of the above Columbia Basin wildlife areas are open seven days-aweek, and no entry permit is required for wildlife-oriented public use unless otherwise excluded or restricted by the following rules: » All dogs must be on a leash except during authorized game bird hunting seasons, or by permit . » Camping or overnight stay is prohibited . » Open fires are prohibited . » Discharging a shotgun at Power City, Irrigon, and Coyote Springs WA is prohibited except as authorized during game bird and game mammal seasons . » Trapping may occur during authorized seasons (permit required at Irrigon WA) . » Discharging firearms other than shotguns is prohibited except at Willow Creek WA . » No person shall possess or use any shot other than federally-approved nontoxic shot at any time, except for big game hunters using buckshot . » Entry into the area between 10 p .m . and 4 a .m . is prohibited except in designated parking areas . » Leaving decoys set out overnight (10 p .m . through 4 a .m .) is prohibited . » Placing waterfowl hunting sites closer than 200 yards apart is prohibited . » Horses must stay on the Lewis and Clark Heritage trail (applies to Irrigon only) . DENMAN Located six mi north of Medford, just west of White City . Phone: 541-826-8774 . Big game and game bird hunting is allowed during authorized hunting seasons according to the restrictions described below for specific units . All hunters must check in and out each day at self-service check stations located throughout the WA . STaTE WilDliFE arEa rEgUlaTiONS A Wildlife Area Parking Permit is required to park on the WA (see page 26) . In addition to general state and federal laws the following are prohibited: » Discharging rifles or handguns . » No person shall possess or use any shot other than federally-approved nontoxic shot at any time, except for big game hunters using buckshot . » Hunting within posted safety zones surrounding Whetstone Lk and a posted area north of Tou Velle Rd . ■ Hall Tract Unit: ODFW land north and west of East Gregory Rd, east of Table Rock Rd, south of Ave A and west of Agate Rd . Beginning Nov . 1 through the end of waterfowl season, hunting is allowed on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day only . ■ Military Slough Unit: ODFW land west of Agate Rd, north of Ave G, east of Table Rock Rd, south and east of the Rogue Rvr and south of Tou Velle Rd . ■ Little Butte Cr Unit: ODFW land east and west of Agate Rd, north of Tou Velle Rd, east of the Rogue Rvr and south of Nick Young Rd . ■ Modoc Unit: ODFW land north and west of the Rogue Rvr and east of Tou Velle Rd . ■ 2012 Adult Pheasant Hunting Clinic: This two-day clinic will be held on the Denman Wildlife Area on Sept . 8-9 . This is an introductory pheasant hunting clinic designed for adults who would like to learn about pheasant hunting . Topics will include safe shotgun handling, improving shooting skills and an afternoon pheasant hunt on Saturday, and an additional pheasant hunt on Sunday morning . This clinic is limited to 24 individuals . General season regulations will apply . Contact: mark .newell@state .or .us or 503-947- 6018 . E.E. WILSON Located on Hwy 99W, approximately 10 mi north of Corvallis . Big game, game bird, and rabbit hunting is allowed by permit only during authorized seasons (Aug . 25, 2012-Feb . 28, 2013), except closed to hunting when upland youth hunts are in progress . Free permits are available at self-service check stations located at area parking lots . Hunters must check in and out daily . The use of rifles and handguns is prohibited . The use of air guns, BB guns and paintball guns is prohibited . No person shall possess or use any shot other than federally-approved nontoxic shot at any time, except for big game hunters using buckshot . Federally-approved nontoxic shot is also required in the trap shooting area . Horses and other domestic livestock use are restricted to established roads only . Public use is prohibited between the hours of 10 p .m . and 4 a .m . A wildlife area special use permit is required to hunt or trap furbearers . A Wildlife Area Parking Permit is required to park on the WA (see page 26) . From Oct . 1-31, all game bird hunters are required to have in possession a fee pheasant tag, HIP validation and an upland game bird stamp validation to hunt on the area . See page 9 . All hunting during Oct . 1-31 ends at 5 p .m . Phone: 541-745-5334 . » Dove Hunting: Permitted from Sept . 1 - 14 and Sept . 24 - 30 . » Quail Hunting: Permitted from Sept . 1 - 14 and Sept . 24 - Jan . 31, 2013 . » Rabbit Hunting: Permitted from Nov . 1, 2012 - Feb . 28, 2013 . A rabbit hunt for people with disabilities will be held on Feb . 2, 2013 . All hunters with an Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit and valid hunting license or disabled hunter’s license are eligible to participate . Members of the Marys Peak Hound Club will have dogs and dog handlers available to assist hunters . Pre-registration is requested with a maximum number of hunters limited to 50 . Start time is 8:00 a .m . Only shotguns and federally-approved nontoxic shot may be used . Phone: 541-745-5334 . 2012 Adult Pheasant Hunting Clinic: This one-day clinic will be held on the E .E . Wilson Wildlife Area on Sept . 21 . This is an introductory pheasant hunting clinic designed for adults who would like to learn about pheasant hunting . Topics will include safe gun handling, improving shooting skills and an afternoon pheasant hunt . This clinic is limited to 24 individuals . General season regulations will apply . Contact: Mark . newell@state .or .us or 503-947-6018 . FERN RIDGE Located west of Eugene on Hwy 126 . All lands owned or controlled by ODFW and U .S . Army Corps of Engineers in and around Fern Ridge Reservoir are open to hunting during all authorized game bird and game mammal seasons according to the restrictions described below for specific units . Effective Jan . 1, 2013, a Wildlife Area Parking Permit is required to park on the WA (see page 26) . The area is closed to all goose hunting except Sept . Canada Goose Season . Phone: 541-935-2591 . No person shall possess or use any shot other than federally-approved nontoxic shot at any time, except for big game hunters using buckshot . Discharging firearms is prohibited except as authorized during game bird and game mammal seasons, or by permit . Target and clay pigeon shooting and “plinking” are prohibited . The use of air guns, BB guns and paintball guns is prohibited . Discharging rifles and handguns is prohibited at all times . All dogs must be on a leash except during authorized game bird seasons, or by permit . Horses are not allowed on the wildlife area . All garbage generated during hunting activities Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (continued on next page) 33

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).

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