2006-2007 oregon game bird...

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 1Lesser Scaup by Dave Budeau

2006-2007 OREGON GAME BIRD REGULATIONSFor all Migratory Game Birds, Upland Game Birds, and CrowsHunting Seasons From September 1, 2006 Through May 31, 2007

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife2

OREGON GAME BIRD STAMPS

Game bird stamps will not automatically be mailed to hunters. To receive game bird stamps, hunters with game bird validations on their license will

need to use the mail order form at the bottom of this page.Game bird validations are printed on the hunting license, so it is no longer required that state hunting stamps be carried in the field. As a courtesy for several years ODFW had continued to mail the stamps to hunters each spring. However, some hunters are not interested in receiving the stamps. This, coupled with increasing production and mailing costs, and mandates for all state agencies to reduce operational costs, has prompted ODFW to begin a program where hunters with game bird validations can request stamps at no additional charge. This program saves a substantial amount of money which is used for programs such as game bird population surveys and habitat development. To request your game bird stamp(s), please use the mail order form below.

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2006 GAME BIRD STAMP MAIL ORDER FORMSend my stamps to:

Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Please send me, at no extra charge, the 2006 stamp(s) indicated below

Resident Upland Game Bird Stamp Fill in your Resident Upland Game Bird Validation No. __ __ - __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ - __

Resident Waterfowl Stamp Fill in your Resident Waterfowl Validation No. __ __ - __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ - __

Nonresident (Both Stamps) Fill in your Nonresident Game Bird Validation No. __ __ - __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ - __

I would like information on how to purchase additional stamps.

Return completed order form to:Portland Habilitation CenterAttn: Tom - ODFW5312 NE 148thPortland, OR 97230

Preliminary sketch of 2006 Duck Stamp by Robert Steiner

2006 Oregon Waterfowl Stamp 2006 Oregon Upland Game Bird Stamp

California Quail by Eleazar Saenz

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 3

2006 Waterfowl Stamp Artwork, by Robert Steiner, America's foremost state duck stamp artist.

For several years, Robert Steiner has accelerated Oregon's program for wetland conservation. Mr. Steiner remains the most celebrated state

duck stamp artist in North America and is completing artwork for the 2006 Oregon Waterfowl Stamp. This work promises to be yet another quality contribu-tion to Oregon's waterfowl heritage. Your purchase of these quality limited edition prints has been an important funding source for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Be part of this effort by contacting Steiner Prints at 1-800-225-3971 for ordering information. Or visit your favorite wildlife gallery and insist on Oregon's premier waterfowl art for 2006.

These galleries support Oregon waterfowl art:

Artistic Taxidermy5700 SE Foster Rd • Portland (503) 771-3337

Burns Glass and Diamond T Gallery169 East C Street • Burns (800) 613-7551

Criterion Gallery35 West 8th Avenue • Eugene (541) 683-8474

Mulkey's Framing & Soaring Wings II3860 Commercial SE • Salem (503) 371-3825

Stevenson's Gallery & Framing264 SW Madison • Corvallis (541) 757-7127

Trails End Gallery16175 SE Highway 224 • Clackamas (503) 658-2067

Preliminary sketch of 2006 Duck Stamp by Robert Steiner


Webwww.dfw.state.or.us

[email protected]

ODFW Headquarters503-947-6000

ODFW in-state toll-free800-720-6339

Information503-947-6002

Licensing503-947-6100

Wildlife Division503-947-6300

Wildlife Violations1-800-452-7888

The information in this booklet will be furnished in alternate

format for people with disabilities, if needed. Please

call 503-947-6002 or e-mail [email protected]

to request an alternate format.

ODFW prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or

disability. If you believe you have been discriminated

against as described above in any program, activity or

facility, or if you desire further information, please contact

ADA Coordinator, ODFW, 3406 Cherry Ave. NE, Salem, OR

97303-4924, or call 503-947-6055, or write to the Office for Human Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,

Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240.

ODFW allows appropriate advertising in this booklet to

help offset the cost of printing.

ODFW neither endorses prod-ucts or services listed nor

accepts any liability arising from the use of products or

services listed.

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

OREGON FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION

Marla Rae (Chair) .....................................................Salem

Donald Denman (Vice-Chair) ...............................Medford

Dan Edge ............................................................. Corvallis

Jon Englund ........................................................... Astoria

Carter Kerns ..................................................... Pendleton

Skip Klarquist ......................................................Portland

Zane Smith .......................................................Springfield

REGULATION INFORMATION GUIDELINESThis booklet contains information about Oregon's statewide game bird hunting regula-tions. Always review all regulations before you hunt. Because season dates and hunting regulations change annually, significant changes from last year’s season dates and hunt-ing regulations are highlighted in red type. Significant regulations and information also are highlighted in red type.

To make your outdoor adventures more enjoyable, refer to the following guidelines:

All hunters must obtain a hunting or combination license and participate in HIP. See pages 8-9 for requirements. A mail order application is provided on page 41.

Season dates and bag limits for game birds are listed on pages 14-16. A shooting hours table is located on page 13. Season dates and bag limits can change from year to year.

Oregon has a Northwest Permit Goose Season with special regulations. Information about this season is located on pages 18-20.

State wildlife areas are listed on pages 29-32. State and federal refuge special regula-tions are listed on pages 26-28, including telephone numbers.

Oregon offers hunts to introduce youths and women to hunting and the outdoors. Oregon also offers some public access programs on private lands. You can read about these special opportunities on pages 22-25 and 29.

Call ODFW at 503-947-6001 (touch-tone callers only) for the latest recorded informa-tion about hunting, or visit ODFW on the Web at www.dfw.state.or.us.

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Virgil Moore, DirectorSalem Headquarters Office3406 Cherry Ave. NESalem, OR 97303-4924503-947-6000

REGIONAL OFFICES

High Desert61374 Parrell RdBend, OR 97702541-388-6363

Northeast107 20th StreetLa Grande, OR 97850541-963-2138

Northwest17330 SE Evelyn StreetClackamas, OR 97015971-673-6000

Southwest4192 N Umpqua HwyRoseburg, OR 97470541-440-3353


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ages 26-32Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Proposed Upland Season Dates for 2007-2008 . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Reservation and Permit Application Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Shooting Hours Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

State/Federal Refuge and Area Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

State Wildlife Area Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Turkey: Fall and Spring Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Upland Cooperative Access Program and RHAs . . . . . . 25 & 39

Upland Game Bird Emergency Closure Procedures . . . . . . . 25

Waterfowl Reservation Hunts:

Fern Ridge Wildlife Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Klamath Wildlife Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Sauvie Island Wildlife Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

What’s New? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Youth Hunting Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

Cover photo: Lesser Scaup by Dave Budeau

Abbreviations Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Access and Habitat Hunting Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Duck and Goose Zone Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Falconry Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Fee Pheasant Hunts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Game Bird Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-16

General Hunting Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Harvest Information Program (HIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Hunting Guide Book Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Legal Hunting Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

License/Tag/Permit Fees and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9

Mail Order Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Map Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Northwest Oregon Permit Goose Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19

Northwest Goose Testing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

CONTENTS

ABBREVIATIONS KEY

The following abbreviations are used throughout this document in Hunt Descriptions, Unit Descriptions andregulations. The abbreviations will be used in upper and lower cases.

Ave = AvenueBLM = Bureau of Land ManagementBlvd = BoulevardCo = CountyCr = CreekDr = DriveFR = Forest RoadHIP = Harvest Information ProgramHwy = Highway

ID = IdentificationLk = LakeLn = LaneMi = MileMt = MountainNF = National ForestNWR = National Wildlife RefugeODF = Oregon Dept. of ForestryODFW = Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife

POS = Point of SaleRHA = Regulated Hunt AreaRd = RoadRvr = RiverSq Mi = Square MilesUCAP = Upland Coop. Access ProgramUSFS = U.S. Forest ServiceUSFWS = U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceWA = Wildlife Area


WHAT'S NEW IN 2006-2007?New John Day Watershed Controlled Fall Turkey Season: See page 15New South Coast Goose Zone: See page 16–17New Klamath County Goose Zone and bag limits: See page 16Changes in September Canada Goose Season: See page 16ALL WESTERN OREGON GOOSE HUNTERS: See Northwest Oregon goose testing exam requirements on page 20Fern Ridge WA hunting regulations: See pages 29-30

• Hunter Advisories: See page 38

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OREGON GAME BIRD LICENSE, TAG AND PERMIT FEESRESIDENT FEESCombination Hunting/Angling License (6 month residency immediately preceding date of application) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$43.75*Disabled War Veteran’s Hunting License (6 month residency immediately preceding date of application) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FreeHunting License (6 month residency immediately preceding date of application) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50Juvenile Small Game and Bird Hunting License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.50Landowner/Youth Hunting License (age 13 years and younger) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free*Pioneer Angler/Hunting License (age 65 years and 50 years residency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FreeSenior Citizen Combination Angling/Hunting License (age 70 years and 5 years residency). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50Senior Citizen Hunting License (age 70 years and 5 years residency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00Sports Pac (residents only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130.00Turkey Tag (Spring, Fall, or Bonus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18.00Upland Game Bird Validation (valid July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.50Waterfowl Validation (valid July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00NONRESIDENT**3-Day Nonresident Hunting License for Migratory Waterfowl and Upland Birds (age 14 years and older) . . . . . . . . . . .21.50Game Bird Validation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.50Hunting License (age 14 years and older) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76.50Hunting License (age 13 years and younger) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FreeTurkey Tag (Spring, Fall, or Bonus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64.00ALL HUNTERS (RESIDENT/NONRESIDENT) Harvest Information Program (valid July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FreeApplications: Fern Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50 Klamath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50 Sage Grouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50 Sauvie Island (A,B,C,D,E,F,G) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50 Controlled Fall Turkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50Duplicate (License, Tag, Permits) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.50Parking: Sauvie Island Wildlife Area Annual Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.00 Sauvie Island Wildlife Area Daily Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.50Permits/Reservations: Black Brant Permit, Band-tailed Pigeon Permit, Sea Duck Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 each Fern Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.50 Klamath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.50 Sage Grouse Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.50 Sauvie Island (A,B,C,D,E,F,G) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.50Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.50

Note: License, tag, application and agent fees are not refundable. Agent fee included in all prices listed above. There are over 600 license agents throughout the state. Call 503-947-6100 for specific license agent locations.* Issued only at ODFW Offices.**A nonresident game bird stamp validation is required along with this hunting license. Crows, doves, band-tailed pigeons, snipe and turkeys are not covered by this license.

HUNTERS: RETAIN YOUR 2006 HUNTING LICENSEFOR YOUR HUNTER/ANGLER ID NUMBER

License agents can no longer lookup customers on the POS system by social security number. A Hunter/Angler ID Number is printed on all licenses, tags, and permits. This permanent ID number is the primary identifier for individual hunters and anglers in ODFW’s licensing system. Accumulated preference points for big game controlled hunts will be tracked using the Hunter/Angler ID Number.


BIRD FLUWHAT HUNTERS NEED TO KNOW

A range of viruses, parasites and bacteria naturally reside in wild and domestic bird populations. Most of the nearly 144 known kinds of avian influenza (“bird flu”) cause little or no disease in birds.

However, one particular type of avian influenza, “highly pathogenic” (HPAI) H5N1, causes severe disease and death in poultry and some species of wild birds. Under very specific conditions, it can be transmitted to humans, leading to severe and even fatal illness, but such cases are very rare and mostly associated with domestic poul-try not wild birds. As of August 2006, HPAI H5N1 has not

been detected in wild birds or domestic poultry in North America.

ODFW, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services are part of a nation-wide effort aimed at the early detection of HPAI H5N1 in North America. During hunting season, bird hunters at several Oregon wildlife areas or refuges may be asked to participate in this national pro-gram by allowing staff to quickly sample their birds when they check out of wildlife areas. We thank Oregon bird hunters for their assistance in this important project.

Numerous diseases (not related to avian influenza) and accidents cause death in birds ev-eryday in Oregon and the Pacific Flyway. However, biologists are interested in knowing about unusual or large numbers of birds dying. To report an unusal bird death call 1-866-968-2600.

For more information visit http://www.avianflu.gov/ or ODFW’s web site at: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/avian-flu/.

HYGIENE PRECAUTIONSHunters are reminded to use the following routine hygiene precautions whenever dressing or preparing game birds as they will help provide protection from any viruses the bird may be carrying.

• Do not handle or eat sick game. • Wear rubber or disposable latex gloves while handling and cleaning game birds. • Do not eat, drink, smoke or touch your face with the gloves while you are handling or cleaning game birds. • Keep the game bird and its juices away from other foods. • Thoroughly clean knives and all other equipment and surfaces that come in contact with the bird. Sanitize cutting boards and other utensils by using a solution of 1 teaspoon chlorine bleach in 1 quart of water; • Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (or with alcohol-based hand products if your hands are not visibly soiled) after handling the bird • Cook all game meat thoroughly (up to at least 165°F) to kill disease organisms and parasites. Use a food thermometer to ensure the inside of the bird has reached at least 165°F.


ALL HUNTERSEvery hunter must have in his or her possession a valid hunting license (see below for specific category types).No hunter may possess more than one valid hunting license.Annual hunting licenses are valid through Dec. 31 of each year. Hunts extending into the following calendar year require a new hunting license. Any hunter with a valid Oregon or Idaho license may hunt in the waters or on the islands of the Snake River, where the river forms the boundary between Oregon and Idaho. All laws and rules of the respective states apply.To hunt either the Oregon side or the Washington side of the Columbia River, a hunter must have a valid hunting license for the state in which he or she is hunting. All laws and rules of the respective state apply.Game bird hunters must obtain a FREE HIP (Harvest Information Program) validation. See page 10 for exceptions, detailed HIP information, and how to become HIP validated.

To obtain a HIP validation, hunters may go to any license agent or mail the game bird application order form to ODFW (pg 41).A separate validation is needed on game bird licenses to hunt crow.

Depending on the species of bird you are hunting, you must have a federal waterfowl stamp and/or state game bird validations to hunt (page 9).

Federal stamps and state validations are in effect from Jul. 1 - Jun. 30 of the following year.Any person 16 years of age or older must have a signed (in ink across the face), valid federal waterfowl stamp in his or her pos-session to hunt waterfowl.No federal waterfowl stamp is required for pigeon, dove, crow, coot or snipe hunting.

To hunt band-tailed pigeons, black brant or sea ducks, a separate permit for each is required (page 9).

OREGON RESIDENTSOregon residents must obtain a resident hunting, combination or Sports Pac license to hunt in Oregon.

A “resident” is any person who has resided in Oregon for at least six months immediately prior to the date of making application for a license or tag. Members of the Armed Forces of the United States who furnish to the Commission evidence satisfactory that the person is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States and the spouse and dependent children of such member, and foreign exchange students attending school in Oregon under a foreign student exchange program, may purchase a resident license and tags. All other persons are nonresidents.To purchase one of these resident licenses, you must certify Oregon residency for six months immediately preceding the date of application. Proof of residency may include an Oregon driver license, Oregon non-driver license identification card or three other pieces of identification, one of which shows your name and current address, and indicates a six-month residency in Oregon. Failure to fulfill this requirement is considered a false application. If you sumbit a mail order or fax application, you must certify residency by signing the residency statement on the mail order application.Resident hunters 14-17 years of age can buy a juvenile license at a reduced fee if they will be hunting birds and small game only. All others (18 years of age or older) must purchase a regular hunting license.

Oregon residents must obtain appropriate validations to hunt in Oregon.SPORTS PAC LICENSE HOLDERS MUST OBTAIN CURRENT GAME BIRD AND HIP VALIDATIONS ON JULY 1 OR LATER.Residents 14 years of age or older must have a state waterfowl validation included on their hunting license and in their posses-sion to hunt ducks, mergansers, geese and coots.Residents 14 years of age or older must have a state upland game bird validation included on their hunting license and in their possession to hunt pheasant, grouse, quail and partridge.

NONRESIDENTSAll nonresidents who want to hunt in Oregon must obtain a nonresident hunting license if they are 14 years of age or older.A 3-Day Nonresident Hunting License for migratory waterfowl and upland birds is valid for three consecutive days.

A nonresident game bird stamp validation is required along with this hunting license. Crows, doves, band-tailed pigeons, snipe and turkeys are not covered by this license. This license is not valid to apply for con-trolled bird hunts. To apply for controlled bird hunts, a regular nonresident hunting license is required.

Nonresidents 14 years of age or older must have a game bird validation included on their hunting license and in their possession to hunt ducks, mergansers, geese, coots, pheasants, grouse, quail and partridge.

YOUTH (RESIDENT AND NONRESIDENT)Obtain a hunting license.

All hunters 13 years of age and under must obtain a FREE youth license. This youth license is required for participation in HIP.Youths 13 years of age and under while hunting on property other than their own must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older.

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GAME BIRD HUNTING LICENSE REQUIREMENTSLicenses, permits, validations, tags and controlled hunt applications can be obtained at license agents

throughout the state, or through ODFW’s Salem headquarters office by mail, fax or in person.

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Resident hunters 14 -17 years of age can buy a juvenile license at a reduced fee if they will be hunting birds and small game only. All others (18 years of age or older) need to purchase a regular hunting license.

Tag and application requirementsYouths 13 years of age and under are required to obtain a FREE license in order to purchase a black brant permit, band-tailed pigeon permit, sea duck permit, turkey tags or apply for sage grouse and waterfowl reservation hunts.

All youths 17 years of age and younger must have a Hunter Education Certificate in their possession to hunt anywhere except on their own land or landowned by their parent or legal guardian. For Hunter Education class information or to obtain a replacement copy of a hunter safety card, call the Hunter Education office in Salem at 503-947-6028.

LANDOWNERS Obtain a hunting license.

Resident landowners can obtain a FREE landowner license to hunt game birds on their own property, except for black brant, band-tailed pigeon, sea duck, sage grouse and turkey (spring and fall). For these hunt types, a regular hunting license is re-quired for landowners hunting on their own property.

Obtain appropriate validationsRequired to participate in HIP (see ALL HUNTERS on page 8).Residents 14 years of age or older hunting upland or waterfowl, see ALL HUNTERS and OREGON RESIDENTS for specific information.Nonresidents 14 years of age or older hunting upland or waterfowl, see ALL HUNTERS and NONRESIDENTS for specific information.

Landowners hunting turkeys on their own property must have a turkey tag.Landowners hunting sage grouse on their own property must have a sage grouse permit.

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See page 8 for licensing requirements.

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Harvest Information Program (HIP) X X X X X X X X X X X

Federal Waterfowl Stamp (16 years and older) X X X

Band-tailed Pigeon Permit X

Black Brant Permit X

Sage Grouse Permit X

*Sea Duck Permit (Harlequin, scoter, long-tailed and eider) X

Spring turkey tag and/or bonus tag or fall turkey tag X

OREGON RESIDENTS (INCLUDING LANDOWNERS)

Resident Waterfowl Validation (14 years and older) X X X X

Resident Upland Game Bird Validation (14 years and older)

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NONRESIDENTS (INCLUDING LANDOWNERS)

Nonresident Game Bird Validation (14 years and older) X X X X X X X X X X(a) Please note: a separate validation is needed on your license to hunt crow.

Hunters - please carefully note the following information:State validations (waterfowl, upland game bird, or nonresident game bird) can only be obtained at license agent outlets or through mail order (Salem headquarters office only). Having an actual state stamp in possession while hunting is not a requirement. The validation on the license authorizes you to hunt. Federal waterfowl stamps are still required to be signed in ink across the face and be in possession while in the field. Federal stamps may be purchased at most U.S. Post Offices and some sporting stores.

Applications for game bird hunting will be through license agents or mail order (see page 41). This is the same as for big game controlled hunt procedures.

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 in this booklet. Validations received before Jul. 1 are only applicable to previous seasons. Your license must be updated on or after Jul. 1 of each year.

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Be HIP When You Hunt In Oregon! What is HIP? HIP stands for Harvest Information Program. Do you hunt doves, crows, snipe, ducks, geese, coot, pheasant, quail, chukar, Hungarian (Gray) partridge, blue grouse, or ruffed grouse in Oregon? If so, you must be HIP validated on your license before you go hunting. When buying a hunting license, you will be asked if you intend to hunt any game birds during the upcoming hunting seasons. When answered, “Yes”, you will then be asked a few simple questions about your hunting success last year. When this process is completed your license will indicate that you are “HIP Validated”. To legally hunt for crow you must answer, “Yes” to the question pertaining to those species, and a separate validation for those species must appear on your license. Refer to the HIP work-sheet on page 42. That’s it! There is no cost to you.

Why collect harvest information? Your participation in this program means that important information will be avail-able to wildlife professionals to better manage Oregon’s wildlife resources. Hunter participation levels for all species of game birds are needed to assist in setting regulations and justify future hunting seasons.

How does HIP work? Of the total group of HIP certified waterfowl and other migratory game bird hunters, the USFWS will se-lect necessary samples of hunters to participate in providing harvest information. Selected hunters will receive hunter record cards prior to hunting seasons or soon thereafter. Hunters will be asked to record their daily harvest of birds and return the completed record card at the end of the hunting season. For upland game bird hunters, ODFW personnel select samples of hunters to survey. These surveys will provide much more accurate harvest information than previous surveys, and will make it possible to more accurately determine the status and needs of all our game bird resources.

Thanks! Your cooperation is essential to responsible resource management, and is greatly appreciated by all those who enjoy our game bird resources.

HARVEST INFORMATION PROGRAM HIP

DEFINITIONSEastern Oregon: All cos east of the summit of the Cascades, including all of Klamath and Hood Rvr cos.Western Oregon: All cos west of the summit of the Cascades, except Klam-ath and Hood Rvr cos.Cackling Canada Goose: Any Canada goose with a bill length less than 32 millimeters.White Geese: Snow and Ross’ geese.Dark Geese: All other geese except black brant, snow, and Ross’ geese.Game Birds: Any waterfowl, snipe, band-tailed pigeon, dove, pheasant, quail, partridge, grouse, or wild turkey.Waterfowl: Ducks, mergansers, geese, and coots.Sea Ducks: Harlequin, scoter, long-tailed and eider ducks.Forest Grouse: Blue and Ruffed Grouse.

PROTECTED BIRDSAll birds except starling, house sparrow, and rock dove are protected by federal and/or state laws. Federal regulations provide that no permit is needed to control crows, blackbirds, cowbirds, and magpies when found committing or about to commit depredations upon ornamental or shade trees, agricultural crops, live-stock, wildlife, or when concentrated in such numbers and manner as to consti-tute a health hazard or other nuisance. Federal regulations allowing such control, however, are complex and restrictive. Contact the law enforcement branch of the USFWS for advice at 503-231-6125.

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No person shall:

Hunt game birds or crows by the use or aid of any live birds for decoys.

Hunt game birds (except for crows) by the use of records or tapes of bird calls or sounds, or electrically amplified imitations of bird calls or sounds.

Hunt game birds with the use of decoys powered by motor, battery, or other self powered methods. Quiver magnets are also illegal. Decoys with parts that are moved solely by human actions (for example, via a cable or pull-string) or the wind are allowed.

FIREARMS/SHOT RESTRICTIONS

Shotgun - a smooth bore firearm, de-signed for firing birdshot and intended to be fired from the shoulder, with a barrel length of 18 inches or more, with an over-all length of 26 inches or more.

One may hunt game birds or crows:With shotguns no larger than 10 gauge.With recurve, long, and compound bows; hawk or falcon.

It is prohibited to hunt game birds or crows:

With rifles or handguns. EXCEPTION: Forest grouse can be hunted with any rimfire firearm.With a shotgun that can hold more than three shells.With any shot larger than BB except for steel shot no larger than F. Tracer shells

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See page 12 for more information on le-gal hunting methods and non-toxic shot.

SHOOTING HOURS

Between Sep. 1 and Jan. 31, all game birds must be hunted during times speci-fied in the shooting hours table on page 13, except as noted.

TRESPASS

No person shall:Hunt on the enclosed or cultivated land of another without permission. En-closed land may be indicated by fence, ditch, rd, hedge, railroad right-of-way, or any distinctive boundary.Hunt on private property without prior approval from the landowner.

BOATS AND MOTOR VEHICLES

No person shall:Hunt or shoot game birds from a motor driven land conveyance or aircraft of any kind.

Hunt or shoot game birds with use of a sink box or any other type of low float-ing device having a depression afford-ing the hunter a means of concealment beneath the surface of the water.

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the Oregon Wildlife Code and Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations.



Drive, rally, or chase any game bird from any motor driven land, water, or air conveyance or sailboat.

Shoot game birds from or with the help of any motorboat or sailboat unless the motor has been shut off and/or sail furled, and movement has stopped. Sail and motor-propelled craft may be used only to pick up dead or crippled birds. Crippled birds may not be shot from such craft under power.

It is unlawful for any person to oper-ate a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle while carrying a loaded firearm (includes shells in the magazine), or bow, un-less all arrows are in a quiver. Note: A loaded firearm is one having live ammu-nition in a magazine, clip, or chamber. (Violation of ORS 821.240 is a class B traffic violation)

BAITING

No person shall hunt game birds by aid of baiting, or on, or over a baited area where a person knows or reasonably should know that the area has been baited. A baited area is considered to be baited for ten days after complete removal of any bait. Baiting includes placing, exposing, depositing, dis-tributing, or scattering of salt, grain, or other feed that could serve as a lure or attraction for game birds to, on, or over areas where hunters are attempting to take them.

DISGUISING SEX

No person shall disguise the sex or kind of any game bird. The feathered head must be left attached to all upland game birds in the field or while in transit. The head or one fully feathered wing must be left attached to all migratory waterfowl, doves, and pigeons in the field or while in transit.

Note: Private hunting preserves are excluded from this regulation. Further restrictions apply to the NW Oregon Permit Goose Zone. See page 19: Reporting Harvested Geese.

WASTE

All game birds killed or crippled must be retrieved, if possible, and kept by the hunt-er in the field. All crippled birds reduced to possession must be immediately killed. Waste means to allow any edible portion of any game bird to be rendered unfit for human consumption, or to fail to retrieve

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POSSESSION AND TRANSPORT

Maximum number of birds that a person may lawfully possess (includes fresh, fro-zen, or otherwise processed) in the field or in transit to place of permanent residence (see pages 14-16 for possession limits). Game birds shipped or given to another person for transport during the season or within 48 hours after the season closes must be accompanied by a written note list-ing the number and kinds; date killed; name and address of possessor; and signature, address, and hunting license number of the hunter. Birds transported more than 48 hours after the season closes must bear a shipping permit or metal seal of ODFW. Shipping permits or metal seals are avail-able at any ODFW regional or district office and any Oregon State Police office.

Field Possession Limit: No person may possess, have in custody, or transport more than the daily bag limit or aggregate daily bag limit, whichever applies, of migra-tory game birds, tagged or not tagged, at or between the place where taken and either (a) automobile or principal means of land transportation; or (b) personal abode or temporary or transient place of lodging; (c) migratory bird preservation facility; (d) Post Office; or (e) common carrier facility.

OTHER RESTRICTIONS

No person shall:Hunt in areas closed by the state or fed-eral government, within city limits (un-less otherwise authorized), or on school grounds, public parks, national monu-ments (unless otherwise authorized), cemeteries, public rd or rd right-of-way or railroad right-of-way.Shoot from or across a public rd, posted safety zone, or railroad right-of-way.Take fur animals, except in compliance with furbearing mammal regulations.Disturb or remove the traps of any licensed trapper from public lands.Use an artificial light for hunting any wildlife, except raccoon, bobcat, and opossum provided the light is not cast from or attached to a motor vehicle. This includes laser sights or any other sights which project a beam to the target. This does not include battery operated sights which only light the reticle.

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If you have any questions relative to the sale and purchase of game bird feathers or would like a copy of Divi-sion 200 please call your local ODFW office.

Hunt in any safety zones created and posted by ODFW.

Disturb, damage, remove, alter, or possess any official ODFW sign.

Hold any wild bird in captivity without a permit or destroy the nests or eggs of birds.

Release any species of bird in the state without a permit from ODFW.

Permit dogs to run at large or train dogs in game bird nesting habitat during the months of Apr.-Jul., except as autho-rized by the Fish & Wildlife Commission.

Refuse inspection of any license, tag, or permit by an employee of ODFW, any person authorized to enforce wildlife laws, or a landowner or agent of the landowner on their land.

COLUMBIA AND SNAKERIVER BOUNDARY

To hunt either the Oregon side or the Washington side of the Columbia Rvr, a hunter must have a valid hunting license appropriate for that state in which one is hunting.

Any hunter with a valid Oregon or Idaho license may hunt in the waters or on the islands of the Snake Rvr, where the rvr forms the boundary between the two states. All laws and rules of the respec-tive states apply.

FEDERAL REGULATIONSViolation of state migratory game bird hunting regulations is a violation of federal regulations. Each hunter should consult the actual federal regulations in Title 50 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 20. Also, more restrictive regulations may apply to NWRs open to public hunting. For additional information on federal regula-tions, contact ARDLE, USFWS, 911 NE 11th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97232; 503-231-6125.

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Becoming an Outdoors-Woman2006 Outdoor Skills WorkshopsDon't miss your change to get hand-on training in:

basic fishing • hiking • shotgun/rifle • shooting • canoeing • fly fishingbig game hunting • clamming • map and compass • backpacking gpscamping skills • outdoor survival • pheasant hunting • outdoor cooking

For information: Please visit our website at www.dfw.state.or.us or call 503-947-6025


MIGRATORYBIRDS AND

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FIREARMS ARCHERY FALCONRY

Rifle or Handgun1 Shotgun 2(see definition below)

Muzzleloading(Rifle or pistol)

Recurve, Long and Compound Bow

Crossbow Hawk or Falcon(see page 21)

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1 Rimfire firearms are allowed for the hunting of forest grouse only.2 Shotgun: A smooth bore firearm, including muzzleloaders, designed for firing birdshot and intended to be fired from the shoulder, with a barrel length of 18 inches or more, with an overall length of 26 inches or more.

No one may hunt game birds with a shotgun larger than 10 gauge.

No one may hunt game birds with a shotgun which can hold more than three shells.

It is unlawful to hunt wild turkeys with shotguns larger than 10 gauge or smaller than 20 gauge or with shot size larger than BB or smaller than No. 6.

SHOT RESTRICTIONS:Any shot larger than BB may not be used to hunt game birds except for steel shot size no larger than F. Tracer shells may not be used to hunt game birds. For a list of current federally-approved nontoxic shot, please visit www.state.or.us/hunting/waterfowl/nontoxic or call USFWS law enforcement at 503-231-6125.

Toxic shot restrictions are listed where appropriate under federal refuges, state refuges, state WAs, and regulated hunt areas. In ad-dition, the possession and use of shot other than federally-approved nontoxic shot is always prohibited while hunting waterfowl and coots. Coatings of copper, nickel, tin, zinc, zinc chloride, and zinc chrome on approved nontoxic shot types are approved.

There are no restrictions on the type of arrows or broadheads which may be used to hunt game birds.

Hunters may not use any electronic device(s) attached to bow or arrow.

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FIELD DRESSING OF GAME BIRDS WHAT'S LEGAL?

Hunters understand the importance to care for meat while in the field to protect it from spoiling. However, what is not understood by many is the legal requirements necessary to transport dressed birds from the field. Some hunters commonly practice “breasting” birds out and discarding the rest of the carcass while still in the field. This is not legal and hunters need to note the following:

For upland game birds the feathered head must be left attached to all birds while in the field or traveling home.

For waterfowl, doves, and pigeons a feathered head or wing must be left attached to all birds while in the field or traveling home. Further restrictions apply to the NW Oregon Permit Goose Zone, see page 19.

So why is this necessary? There are many restrictions on sex and species of birds that can be included in your daily bag. Leaving 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 possible to determine the types of birds taken.

Also, it is important to note that the hunter must retain all edible portions of the carcass. The practice of taking only portions of the meat of a game bird (such as breasting birds out) is illegal. Pages 10-11 of this booklet outlines the important regulations for hunting game birds in Oregon. Please familiarize yourself with all these regulations.

Be safe, be responsible, and be legal.

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20062007 SHOOTING HOURS FOR GAME BIRDSThe table below is used for all game bird seasons during speci-fied dates. Shooting visibility may vary according to weather conditions. Legal shooting hours begin 1/2 hour before sunrise and end at sunset except for the following:

Fee pheasant hunt shooting hours begin at the time listed in this table and end at 5:00 p.m. at E.E. Wilson and Fern Ridge WAs. Sauvie Island WA ends at 6:00 p.m. Denman WA shooting hours follow the table below.Sep. youth hunts, refer to page 22-23.Northwest Permit Goose Season refer to page 18.Some state or federal areas may have specific shooting hours; refer to pages 26-32.ZONE 1: All of Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, Washington,

Multnomah, Yamhill, Clackamas, Lincoln, Polk, Marion, Benton, Linn, Lane, Douglas, Coos, Curry, Josephine, and Jackson cos.

ZONE 2: All of Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, Jefferson, Wheeler, Deschutes, and Crook cos.

ZONE 3: All of Klamath and Lake cos.ZONE 4: All of Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa,

Grant, Baker, Harney, and *Malheur cos.

Note: For dates not listed in the shooting hours table refer to local newspapers for sunrise and sunset times and plan accordingly.

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This shooting time table is to be used for all game bird seasons except NW Permit Goose Season. Legal shooting times are arranged for 1/2 hour before sunrise. Shooting visibility may vary according to weather conditions. Exceptions: Hunting for September Canada geese begins at sunrise; also see specific hours for September youth hunts, fee pheasant hunts, and NW Oregon Permit Goose Zone. Late season goose hunting (Feb-Mar) outside the NW Oregon goose permit zone and spring turkey season legal shooting times are 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.

2006-07 Game Bird Shooting Hours Table

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Zone 2 - Central OR

Zone 3 - Klamath & Lake Cos

Zone 4 - Eastern OR

Zone 4 - *Mt Time

Dates AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM

Sept. 1 - Sept. 8 6:10 AM 7:41 PM 6:00 AM 7:32 PM 6:04 AM 7:32 PM 5:49 AM 7:21 PM 6:49 AM 8:21 PM



Sept. 23- Sept.29 6:34 AM 7:02 PM 6:25 AM 6:53 PM 6:26 AM 6:54 PM 6:14 AM 6:42 PM 7:14 AM 7:42 PM

Sept.30 - Oct. 6 6:42 AM 6:49 PM 6:33 AM 6:39 PM 6:34 AM 6:42 PM 6:23 AM 6:29 PM 7:23 AM 7:29 PM

Oct. 7 - Oct. 13 6:51 AM 6:37 PM 6:42 AM 6:27 PM 6:42 AM 6:30 PM 6:30 AM 6:18 PM 7:30 AM 7:18 PM



Oct.29 - Nov. 3 6:18 AM 5:03 PM 6:10 AM 4:52 PM 6:07 AM 4:59 PM 5:58 AM 4:43 PM 6:58 AM 5:43 PM

Nov. 4 - Nov. 10 6:27 AM 4:54 PM 6:20 AM 4:43 PM 6:16 AM 4:50 PM 6:08 AM 4:34 PM 7:08 AM 5:34 PM



Nov. 25 - Dec.1 6:54 AM 4:36 PM 6:48 AM 4:24 PM 6:41 AM 4:34 PM 6:35 AM 4:15 PM 7:35 AM 5:15 PM

Dec.2 - Dec. 8 7:02 AM 4:34 PM 6:55 AM 4:21 PM 6:48 AM 4:32 PM 6:43 AM 4:13 PM 7:43 AM 5:13 PM

Dec. 9 - Dec. 15 7:08 AM 4:34 PM 7:02 AM 4:21 PM 6:55 AM 4:32 PM 6:49 AM 4:13 PM 7:49 AM 5:13 PM



Dec. 30 - Jan. 5 7:17 AM 4:45 PM 7:11 AM 4:33 PM 7:04 AM 4:43 PM 6:59 AM 4:24 PM 7:59 AM 5:24 PM

Jan. 6 - Jan. 12 7:17 AM 4:52 PM 7:10 AM 4:40 PM 7:03 AM 4:50 PM 6:58 AM 4:31 PM 7:58 AM 5:31 PM



Jan 27 - Jan.31 7:03 AM 5:18 PM 6:56 AM 5:06 PM 6:52 AM 5:14 PM 6:44 AM 4:57 PM 7:44 AM 5:57 PM

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20062007 OREGON GAME BIRD SEASONS

Application Deadline: Mail order applications must be RECEIVED in the Salem headquarters office by Aug. 28. See Permit Hunt Application Procedures on page 33.

Results Available (see page 33): Sep. 1Permit Sales End: Sep. 17Season Dates: Sep. 9-17Daily Bag Limit: Two sage grouseSeason Limit: Two sage grouseOpen Area: By permit only, as follows:

2005 2006 1st ChoiceHUNT NO. Open Area Permits Applicants J51 Sumpter Unit 10 18 J64 Lookout Mt Unit 10 25 J65 Beulah Unit 150 155 J66 Malheur Rvr Unit 125 113 J67 Owyhee Unit 100 69 J68 Whitehorse Unit 250 288 J69 Steens Mt Unit 125 130 J70 Beatys Butte Unit 200 216 J71 Juniper Unit 100 90 J72 Silvies Unit 20 18 J73A N. Wagontire* 40 56 J73B S. Wagontire* 20 13 J74 Warner Unit 150 219

Entire wildlife unit is open unless indicated by an asterisk(*). See Big Game Regulations for entire unit boundary description.

HUNT DESCRIPTIONSJ73A N. Wagontire: 80% public lands. That part of Unit 73 north of Christmas Valley-Wagontire Co Rd.J73B S. Wagontire: 95% public lands. That part of Unit 73 south of Christmas Valley-Wagontire Co Rd.

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2006 CONTROLLED SAGE GROUSE SEASON

WESTERN OREGON FEE PHEASANT HUNTS

Special pheasant hunts are scheduled at the following locations. Birds will be stocked throughout the season.

Open Areas and Season Dates

Denman WA: Sep. 25 - Oct. 13E.E. Wilson WA: Oct. 1 - 31Fern Ridge WA*: Sep. 11 - Oct. 8*Open Areas: East and West Coyote, Fisher Butte, and Royal/Amazon units.Sauvie Island WA*: Sep. 18 - Oct. 1*Open Area: Eastside Unit

Daily Bag Limit: Two rooster pheasants per day.

Requirements: To participate in these hunts, each hunter must have in possession a valid hunting license, upland game bird validation, HIP validation, and $11.50 fee pheas-ant tag. See license requirements, page 8 for age excep-tions. Each tag will allow harvest of two rooster pheasants. Multiple tags may be purchased. Upon taking a pheasant, each hunter shall immediately record such taking on the tag in ink. Shooting hours begin as shown in the shooting hours table on page 13 and end at 6 p.m., except E.E. Wilson and Fern Ridge WAs where hunting closes at 5 p.m. Denman WA shooting hours follow the shooting hours table on pg. 13. All hunters are required to check in and out of hunt areas at self-service stations located on each area and carry the per-mit while in the field. Hunter numbers will be limited at any one time to 150 on the E.E.Wilson WA and 75 on the Sauvie Island WA. The possession or use of any shot other than federally-approved nontoxic shot is prohibited at all times.

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OPEN AREA(See definitions page 10)

OPEN SEASON(all dates inclusive)

DAILY BAGLIMIT

POSSESSION LIMIT

Youth Upland Hunts See season dates and hunt requirements on page 22.

Blue and Ruffed Grouse(Forest grouse)

Western Oregon, Hood Rvr and Wasco cos Sep. 1, 2006 - Jan. 31, 2007 3 eachspecies

6 eachspecies

Eastern Oregon Sep. 1- Nov. 26

Chukar/Hungarian(Gray)Partridge

Umatilla and Morrow cos Oct. 7 - Dec. 31 8 24

Remaining Eastern Oregon cos Oct. 7, 2006 - Jan. 31, 2007 8(b) 24(b)

Rooster Pheasant Statewide (Additional Special Hunt below)

Oct. 14 - Dec.10 2 8

California Quail Western Oregon Sep.1, 2006 - Jan. 31, 2007 10(c) 20(c)

Umatilla and Morrow cos Oct. 7 - Dec. 31 10 20

Remaining Eastern Oregon cos Oct. 7, 2006 - Jan. 31, 2007 10 20

Mountain Quail Western Oregon, Hood Rvr, and Wasco cos Sep. 1, 2006 - Jan. 31, 2007 10(c) 20(c)

Grant, Umatilla, Morrow, Wheeler, Gilliam, Klamath and Wallowa cos

Oct. 7 - Dec. 31 2 2

Remaining Eastern Oregon cos NO OPEN SEASON -- --

FOOTNOTES: (a) Please see page 25 regarding emergency closure procedures. (b) Within the posted boundaries of the Lower Klamath Hills Regulated Hunt Area near Klamath Falls, the daily chukar bag limit is two and possession limit is four. See page 26 for Lower Klamath Hills Regulated Hunt Area Information. (c) Singly or in aggregate when California and mt. quail seasons are concurrent.


General Season Dates: Oct. 15 - Dec. 31

Open Area: Curry, Josephine, Jackson, Coos, Douglas, Lane, Benton, Polk, Marion, and Linn cos.

Daily Bag Limit: One turkey of either sex

Season Limit: One turkey of either sex

Tag Limit: A maximum of 3,000 tags will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis through license agents or mail order.

Tag Sale Deadline: Hunters may purchase tags beginning Sep. 21 through the end of the season or until the tag limit is reached.

It is unlawful to obtain and possess more than one 2006 fall (general or controlled) turkey tag. At time of harvest, a hunter must validate their tag immediately by removing the triangle in its entirety for the appropriate month and day of harvest and attach the tag securely to the carcass.

Shotguns no larger than 10 gauge nor smaller than 20 gauge; shot size no larger than BB nor smaller than No. 6; and recurve, long, and compound bows may be used to hunt turkey. See page 12 for legal hunting methods. Dogs may be used during the fall turkey season. See shooting hours table on page 13.

2006 GENERAL FALL TURKEY SEASON

Hunting by permit only. Application Deadline: Mail orderapplications must be RECEIVED in the Salem headquarters Office by Sep. 12.

Results Available: Sep. 20Permit Sales End: last day of seasonSee Permit Application Procedures on page 33.

WHITE RIVERSeason Dates: Oct. 7 - Oct. 22Daily Bag Limit: One turkey of either sexSeason Limit: One turkey of either sexHunt No: K41 Permits: 75 Open Area: White River Unit

PINE VALLEYSeason Dates: Oct. 1 - Nov. 15Daily Bag Limit: One turkey of either sexSeason Limit: One turkey of either sexHunt No: K62 Permits: 50Open Area: Entire Pine Creek Unit (Unit 62) in addition to that part of the Keating Unit (Unit 63) bounded by Hwy 86 south of Halfway to Forest Service Road 77, then northwest on Forest Service Road 77 to Forest Service Road 7710, then east on Road 7710 to Carson.

JOHN DAY WATERSHEDSeason Dates: Sep. 30 - Nov. 30Daily Bag Limit: One turkey of either sexSeason Limit: One turkey of either sexHunt No: K83 Permits: 300Open Area: That portion of the Mt. Emily unit west of FR 31 (Summit Road) and all of Murderers Creek, Northside, Desolation, Heppner, Fossil, Ukiah, and Walla Walla Wildlife Management Units. All lands inside the exterior boundary of the Umatilla Indian Reservation are not open to hunting.

It is unlawful to obtain and possess more than one 2006 fall (general or controlled) turkey tag. At time of harvest, a hunter must validate their tag immediately by removing the triangle in its entirety for the appropriate month and day of harvest and attach the tag securely to the carcass.

Shotguns no larger than 10 gauge nor smaller than 20 gauge; shot size no larger than BB nor smaller than No. 6; and recurve, long, and compound bows may be used to hunt turkey. See page 12 for legal hunting methods. Dogs may be used during the fall turkey season. See shooting hours table on page 13.

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SEASON DATES STATEWIDE: Apr. 7 - 8

DAILY BAG/SEASON LIMIT: One male turkey or one turkey with a visible beard.

ELIGIBILITY: Hunters age 17 years and younger are eligible to participate. In these hunts an adult 21 years or older, who may not hunt, must accompany not more than one youth hunter. Must possess a 2007 spring turkey tag. See page 8 for additional license requirements.

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2007 SPRING YOUTH TURKEY HUNT

Season Dates: Apr. 15 - May 31Open Area: Statewide.Daily Bag Limit: One male turkey or a turkey with a visible beard.Season Limit: Two legal turkeys, except that an additional legal turkey may be taken by hunters with a bonus turkey tag.Tag Sale Deadline: Hunters may purchase tags throughout the season.Bonus Tag: A 2007 bonus turkey tag may be used to take one legal turkey in the following areas only: Douglas, Coos, Curry, Josephine, Jackson, Lane, Linn, Benton, Polk, and Marion cos.

It is unlawful to obtain and possess more than two 2007 state-wide spring turkey tags and one 2007 bonus turkey tag. At time of harvest, a hunter must validate the tag immediately by remov-ing the triangle in its entirety for the appropriate month and day of harvest and attach the tag securely to the carcass.Shotguns no larger than 10 gauge nor smaller than 20 gauge; shot size no larger than BB nor smaller than No. 6; and recurve, long, and compound bows may be used to hunt turkey. It is unlawful to use dogs to hunt spring turkey. See shooting hours table on page 13.

2007 GENERAL SPRINGTURKEY SEASON

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20062007 OREGON GAME BIRD SEASONS

MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS AND CROWS

OPEN AREA(See definitions page 10)

OPEN SEASON(all dates inclusive)

DAILY BAGLIMIT

POSSESSION LIMIT

Youth Waterfowl Hunts See season dates and hunt requirements on page 22.

Mourning Dove Statewide Sep. 1-Sep. 30 10 20

Band-tailed Pigeon* Statewide Sep. 15-Sep. 23 2 4

Duck and Merganser* Zone 1 Oct. 14-Oct. 29 and Nov. 1, 2006-Jan. 28, 2007 7(a) 14(a)

Zone 2 Oct. 7-Dec. 5 and Dec. 8, 2006-Jan. 21, 2007 7(a) 14(a)

Coot Statewide Concurrent with duck seasons listed 25 25

Goose(Special Seasons)

Black Brant*Open Area: Statewide.

Nov. 11-Nov. 26 2 4

September Canada Goose Season (Northwest Oregon) Sep. 9-Sep. 19

5 Canada Geese

10 Canada Geese

Open Area: All of Clatsop, Columbia, Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Tillamook, Yamhill, Marion, Polk, Benton, Lincoln, Linn, and Lane Cos.Closed Areas: Ankeny, William Finley, Tualatin Rvr, Wapato Lk, and Baskett Slough NWRs and Fort Stevens and Rooster Rock State Parks. The taking of white-fronted, Aleutian, and cackling Canada geese is prohibited.

September Canada Goose Season(Remainder of state) Sep. 9-Sep. 14

5 Canada Geese

10 Canada Geese

Open Area: Those portions of Coos, Curry, and Douglas Cos. east of Hwy 101,and all of Jackson, Josephine Cos, and all eastern Oregon cos except Klamath Co.Closed Area: Umatilla (except the Boardman Unit), McKay, Cold Springs, and Bandon NWRs. Also closed is the South Coast Zone, Klamath County Zone, Gold Island in the Snake Rvr, and the Summer Lk WA.The taking of white-fronted, Aleutian, an d cackling Canada geese is prohibited.

Northwest Oregon Permit Zone(e) - (this zone is closed to all goose hunting except in specific permit hunt areas. See pages 18-20 for season details).

Goose (General Fall Seasons)

Northwest Oregon General Zone(e) Oct. 14-Oct. 29 and Nov. 10, 2006-Jan. 28, 2007

4 dark (b) & 4 white


Open Area: Those portions of Multnomah, Clackamas, Marion, Linn, Lincoln, and Lane cos outside the Northwest Oregon Permit Zone (see Northwest Oregon Permit Zone boundary description on page 18).

Southwest Oregon General Zone Oct. 14-Nov. 28 andDec. 7, 2006-Jan. 28, 2007

4 dark (c) & 4 white


Open Area: Those portions of Coos, Curry, and Douglas cos. east of Hwy 101 and all of Josephine and Jackson Cos.

South Coast Zone Sep. 30-Oct. 22 andNov. 18, 2006-Jan. 23, 2007 and



Feb. 24, 2007-Mar. 10, 2007(d) 4 dark (c) 8 dark (c)

Open Area: Those portions of Coos, Curry, and Douglas Cos west of Hwy 101.

Lake, Harney, and Malheur cos Zone

Oct. 7-Nov. 28 and Dec. 14, 2006-Jan. 28, 2007



Klamath County Zone Oct. 7-Nov. 21 and Dec. 16, 2006-Jan. 28, 2007 and



Feb. 24, 2007-Mar. 10, 2007(d) 2 white fronted geese

4 whitefrontedgeese

Remaining eastern Oregon cos Oct. 14-Oct. 22 andOct. 31, 2006-Jan. 28, 2007



Snipe Statewide Concurrent with duck seasons listed 8 16

Crow Statewide Oct. 1, 2006-Jan. 31, 2007 NO LIMIT NO LIMIT

*Permits are required for: Band-tailed pigeon, black brant, and sea ducks. See page 9 for details.FOOTNOTES: (See definitions on page 10) (a) Within the daily bag limit of seven ducks you may not have more than: Two hen mallards, one pintail, one canvasback, two redheads, and three

scaup. The possession limit is double the daily bag limit.(b) The daily dark goose limit may not include more than one cackling Canada goose or one Aleutian goose. In Lake Co only, no more than

two white-fronted geese daily or four in possession are allowed. The possession limit is double the daily bag limit.(c) The daily dark goose limit may include up to four cackling or Aleutian Canada geese in the Southwest General Zone and South Coast Zone only.

The possession limit is double the daily bag limit.(d) Hunting is only allowed on private lands by permission - Any public lands or waters owned or controlled by any state, county, or federal agency,

including public waters, waterways, and impoundments are closed to hunting.(e) See page 20 for new, important information regarding testing requirements. All Northwest Oregon goose hunters must pass an exam.


DUCK HUNTING ZONES 20062007

ZONE 1Oct. 14 - Oct. 29 andNov. 1, 2006 - Jan. 28, 2007

ZONE 2Oct. 7 - Dec. 5 andDec. 8, 2006 - Jan. 21, 2007

Note: The General Seasons in each zone plus the Youth Season may not exceed 107 days within the federal framework. The split seasons (maximum of one per zone) allow optimizing hunting opportunity throughout the state in consideration of resident waterfowl and flyway migration patterns.

NORTHWEST OREGON PERMIT ZONE:(See details on pages 18-19)

NORTHWEST OREGON PERMITZone Closure (Tillamook Co)

NORTHWEST OREGON GENERAL ZONE:(see new permit requirements on pg 20.) Oct. 14 - Oct. 29 and Nov. 10, 2006 -Jan. 28, 2007

SOUTHWEST OREGON GENERAL ZONE:Oct. 14 - Nov. 28 and Dec. 7,2006 - Jan. 28, 2007

SOUTH COAST ZONE:Sep. 30 - Oct. 22 andNov. 18, 2006 - Jan. 23, 2007 andFeb. 24, 2007 - Mar. 10, 2007**(See footnote (d) on page 16)

LAKE, HARNEY,MALHEUR CO ZONE:Oct. 7 - Nov. 28 andDec. 14, 2006 - Jan. 28, 2007

KLAMATH COUNTY ZONE:Oct. 7 - Nov. 21, Dec.16, 2006 - Jan. 28, 2007 and Feb. 24, 2007 - March 10, 2007**(See footnote (d) on page 16)

EASTERN OREGON ZONE:Oct. 14 - Oct. 22 andOct. 31, 2006 - Jan. 28, 2007

GOOSE HUNTING ZONES 20062007


NORTHWEST OREGON GOOSE PERMIT ZONE

The Northwest Oregon Permit Goose season protects the dusky Canada goose population that winters in this region, while allowing harvest of more numerous sub-species such as Taverner’s and western Canada geese. Most goose hunting is on private lands; therefore, always ask land-owner permission before entering private lands.

PERMIT ZONE BOUNDARY

All lands west and north of the following boundary (except Tillamook Co) are open to goose hunting by permit only: Starting at the Columbia Rvr at Portland, south on I-5 to Hwy 22 at Salem; east on Hwy 22 to Cascade Hwy; south on Cascade Hwy to Stayton and straight south to the North Santiam Rvr; west (downstream) on the north shore of the North Santiam Rvr to I-5; south on I-5 to its junction with Hwy 126 at Eugene; west on Hwy 126 to Greenhill Rd; south on Greenhill Rd to the intersection with Crow Rd; west on Crow Rd to Territorial Hwy; north on Territorial Hwy to Hwy 126; west on Hwy 126 to mi post 19; north to the intersection of the Benton and Lincoln Co line; north on the western boundary of Benton and Polk cos to the southern boundary of Tillamook Co; west on the Tillamook Co boundary to the Pacific Coast.

CLOSED AREAS

The following areas are closed to goose hunting during the permit season:

Fern Ridge WA (including Fern Ridge Reservoir and all Corps of Engineers lands in the Fern Ridge Project)

William L. Finley NWR

E.E. Wilson WA

Ankeny NWR

Baskett Slough NWR

Wapato NWR

Tualatin Rvr NWR

All of Tillamook Co is closed to goose hunting to protect a small group of Aleu-tian Canada geese.

Sauvie Island WA, except Oak Island and Reeder Tract units.

State refuge closures see pages 26-28.

SHOOTING DAYS/OPEN SEASON

All areas, except Sauvie Island WA:

Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from: Oct. 21 - Nov. 5 (Period 1)

Nov. 18, 2006 - Jan. 14, 2007 (Period 2)

Feb. 4 - Feb. 25, 2007 (Period 3)

Sauvie Island WA - Oak Island and Reeder Tract units only: Oct. 24, 28, Nov. 5, 21, 28, Dec. 2, 8.

SHOOTING TIME

Oct. 21 - Nov. 5 and Nov. 18, 2006 - Jan. 14, 2007 (Periods 1 and 2).

Goose hunting is prohibited before 8 a.m. and after 4 p.m.

Feb. 4 - Feb. 25, 2007 (Period 3)

Goose hunting is prohibited before 7:30 a.m. and after 4 p.m.

BAG LIMITS

Daily Bag Limit: Four dark geese and four white geese. Within the daily bag limit of four dark geese you may not have more than: one dusky, two cackling, and two Aleutian Canada geese. After Jan. 14, 2007 the taking of white geese is prohibited.

Possession Limit: Double the daily bag limit except for dusky Canada geese.

Dusky Season Limit: One dusky Canada goose is allowed per season. If youharvest a dusky Canada goose, your goose permit becomes invalid and you must

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retake the exam to obtain a permit for the following year.

SEASON QUOTAS

A hunt period dusky quota is set for each hunt area, and the season for each area will close on the day its period quota is met. If a period quota is met, the season will reopen the following period. Unused quotas will be transferred from one period to the next, but not between hunt areas. If a quota is exceeded for one period, the following period quota for that area will be reduced accordingly.

Note: To obtain updated information on hunt area closures call 1-800-708-1782 (24 hours a day) beginning Oct. 21.

DEFINITIONS

Dusky Canada Goose: Any dark-breasted (Munsell 10 YR color value 5 or less) Canada goose with a bill length between 40 and 50 millimeters.

Cackling Canada Goose: Any Canada goose with a bill length less than 32 millimeters.

White geese: Snow and Ross’ geese.

Dark geese: All other geese except black brant, snow, and Ross’ geese.

CHECK STATION LOCATIONS

Each hunt area will be served by one of the following check stations. Failure to check out at the appropriate check station(s) will result in the invalidation of a hunter’s annual goose permit.

Lane Co: Hunters with geese must check out at a station located at the Nielson Rd parking lot at the Fern Ridge WA.

Benton and Linn cos: Hunters with geese must check out at a station located next to the south locker room at the OSU Crew docks, 1/4 mi east of Corvallis, off Hwy 34.

Polk Co: Hunters with geese must check out at a station located at Polk Co Fairgrounds, just south of Rickreall on Hwy 99W.

Marion Co: Hunters with geese must check out at a station located at the An-tique Powerland Museum, 1/4 mi west of I-5 Exit 263 (Brooks exit).

Yamhill, Washington, and Clackamas cos: Hunters with geese must check out at a station located at 450 S. Maple in Yamhill, or Polk Co fairgrounds just south of Rickreall on Hwy 99W, or the Cracker Barrel Store near Sauvie Island bridge.

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SEASON QUOTAS FOR DUSKY CANADA GEESE

HUNT AREAS PERIOD 1 PERIOD 2 PERIOD 3 TOTAL (Oct. 21 - Nov. 5) (Nov. 18 - Jan. 14) (Feb. 4 - Feb. 25)

Lane Co 4 4 5 13Benton/Linn cos 4 10 9 23Polk Co 5 13 11 29Marion Co 5 10 9 24Yamhill/Washington/Clackamas cos 4 5 6 15Sauvie Island WA 3 2 NA 5Sauvie Island Private Lands 4 10 10 24Columbia & Multnomah cos* 4 4 5 13Clatsop Co 4 7 8 19 TOTAL 37 65 63 165

* Excluding Sauvie Island WA and Sauvie Island Private Lands.

Sauvie Island WA: Hunters must check in and out at the eastside check station.

Sauvie Island Private Lands: Hunters with geese must check out at a station located at the Cracker Barrel store near the Sauvie Island bridge.

Remaining Columbia and Multnomah cos (excluding Sauvie Island WA and Sauvie Island Private Lands): Hunters with geese must check out at a station located at the Cracker Barrel store near the Sauvie Island bridge or at the ODF building located two mi north of St. Helens on Hwy 30.

Clatsop Co: Hunters with geese must check out at a station located at Hunt’s Market off Hwy 30 in Svensen, or at a station located at the ODF building, two mi north of St. Helens on Hwy 30.

SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Hunting Certification: Only persons who have completed a goose identification home study course and passed an exam provided by the Oregon or Washington Departments of Fish and Wildlife from 1996 - 2006 may be certified to hunt geese. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the exam; three attempts per year are allowed to pass the exam.

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Hunters will automatically receive new permits in the mail about one month prior to the season opener. Washington state hunters who successfully complete an exam in Washington can call 360-902-2512 and get information needed to show proof of receiving a Washington permit. Mail or fax (503-947-6330) proof of receiv-ing a Washington permit, and an Oregon permit will be issued. If you do not have an Oregon Hunting License please also include your social secutry number and date of birth. This process can take up to 10 work-days.

Other Permits: Hunters must possess a valid Oregon permit and daily harvest report form authorizing participation in the 2006-2007 Northwest Oregon Permit Goose Season while hunting geese. The permit will be valid until the permit holder has taken the season limit of one dusky Canada goose or has committed one of the following violations:

Failure to have a valid daily harvest report form in possession while hunting.

Failure to properly record goose harvest while in the field.

Failure to check harvested geese at the appropriate check station(s).

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NOTE: Hunters with invalidated permits may obtain a new permit for the follow-ing season by re-taking and passing the exam.

Reporting Harvested Geese: Upon tak-ing a goose, a hunter must immediately record the date, time of the harvest, and initial the daily harvest report form with ink in the space provided. Daily harvest report forms on which geese are record-ed must be turned in at the appropriate check station on the same day that the geese were harvested. All successful hunters may not check out of an area until check stations open at 9:00 a.m. and must check out daily by 6:00 p.m. at the appropriate check station(s). Successful hunters must proceed to check stations immediately upon leaving the field. All geese shall be presented intact and fully feathered at the check station and must be inspected and tagged by authorized ODFW personnel. A replacement harvest form will then be given to the hunter dur-ing checkout.

ATTENTION GOOSE HUNTERSIt is your responsibility to keep updated on

goose hunting closures. Please call the

following number before each hunting trip

for updated information:

1-800-708-1782


NORTHWEST OREGON GOOSE TEST

To obtain a Northwest Oregon Goose Hunting Permit, refer to the test schedule in the following chart. Any hunter wishing to receive training materials to prepare for a testing session may call 503-947-6300 or download the training materials from the department’s web site at: www.dfw.state.or.us/goose_testing. A video or DVD, “Pacific Northwest Goose Management,” is available for $10 plus $2 shipping and handling by calling 1-800-845-9448 (Visa and Mastercard only...no checks or cash). The training materials and video will greatly enhance your chance of success in passing the exam ination. Nonresidents should call 503-947-6303 to arrange an appointment to take an exam. Exams for the 2006-07 season will not be given after February 25, 2007.

New for 2006-07: All goose hunters in the Northwest General Zone (Willamette Valley only), in addition to the Northwest Permit Zone, will be required to take the Northwest Oregon Goose Test. Goose hunters in the Northwest General Zone must carry their Northwest Goose hunting permit while hunting. General zone hunters do not need to carry a goose harvest card and do not need to check geese at check stations. Northwest General Zone goose hunters need to observe the shooting hours on page 13 and are asked to avoid shooting dusky geese. IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A VALID NORTHWEST OREGON GOOSE PERMIT YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-TAKE THE TEST. Administering of exams at testing locations will be on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be a maximum capacity of approximately 30 people per testing time. All hunters need to arrive by the specified time. Late arrivals will need to attend another testing time. Average testing time is 30-35 minutes.

Online Northwest Oregon Goose Hunting Exams will be available in the future. Please watch for news releases and information on our website at www.dfw.state.or.us. Hunters are encouraged to plan to take written examinations as the online testing process has not been fully implemented.

If you successfully pass the exam, you will receive your permit by mail. If you are unsuccessful, you will also receive a notification by mail. Please allow sufficient time to process tests and mail permits. You have up to three chances to pass the exam with 80% correct or better.

2006-2007 NW OREGON PERMIT GOOSE SEASON TESTING SCHEDULECITY-LOCATIONS DATES TIMES CITY-LOCATIONS DATES TIMES

AlbanyLinn-Benton Community College6500 SW Pacific BlvdSiletz Conference Room CC-213

Sep. 21Oct. 5

7pm7pm

La GrandeODFW Office107 20th St

Call for appt.(541) 963-2138

AstoriaClatsop Community College1653 Jerome AvePatriot Hall Room 326

Oct. 11 7pm LebanonSeven Oaks Middle School550 Cascade Dr.Cafeteria

Sep. 27 7pm

BendODFW Regional Office61374 Parrell Rd

Oct. 10Nov. 2

7pm7pm

McMinnvilleMcMinnville Public Library225 NW Adams StCarnegie Room

Sep. 27 7pm

CorvallisCorvallis-Benton Co Public Library645 NW Monroe AveMain Level Meeting Room

Oct. 11 7pm MolallaPublic Library205 E 5th St.Conference Room

Sep. 27 7pm

Cottage GroveCommunity Center700 E. Gibbs Ave

Sep. 20 7pm PortlandThe Sportsman’s Warehouse9401 SE 82nd Ave

Sep. 21Oct. 5Oct. 19Nov. 15Dec. 9Jan. 17

7pm12 noon7pm7pm12 noon7pm

Deer IslandColumbia River P.U.D.64001 Columbia River HwyCommunity Room

Oct. 5 7pm RoseburgODFW Regional Office4192 N Umpqua Hwy

Call for appt.(541) 440-3353

EugeneEugene Water & Electric Board500 E. 4th AveCommunity Rooma

Training Centerb

Sep. 22a

Oct. 12a

Oct. 27b

Nov. 29b

7pm7pm7pm7pm

SalemThe Sportsman’s Warehouse1260 Lancaster Dr SE

Sep. 13Sep. 26Oct. 18Nov. 11Dec. 14

7pm12 noon7pm12 noon7pm

Forest GroveCommunity Auditorium1915 Main Street

Oct. 11 7pm Sauvie IslandWilderness Unlimited23434 Oak Island Rd

Call for appt.(503) 621-3825

HillsboroG.I. Joes7280 NW Butler Rd

Oct. 25 7pm TualatinG.I. Joe’s17799 SW Boones Ferry Rd

Sep. 28Nov. 2Dec. 8

7pm7pm7pm

All locations are handicap accessible. If you have any questions about locations or times please call 503-947-6300.

Pacific Northwest Goose Management Video or DVD: Call 1-800-845-9448. Only $10 plus $2 shipping and handling. Visa and Master-Card only— No checks or cash please.


FALCONRY REGULATIONS

UPLAND GAME BIRDS

Open Area: Statewide

Open Season: Sep. 1, 2006 - Mar. 31, 2007

Daily Bag Limit:

One pheasant (either sex)

Two California quail

Two Hungarian (Gray) partridge

Two chukar partridge

Two ruffed grouse

Two blue grouse

Possession Limit: Double the daily bag limit.

SAGE GROUSE

Open Area: Sumpter, Lookout Mt, Beu-lah, Malheur Rvr, Owyhee, Whitehorse, Steens Mt, Beatys Butte, Juniper, Sil-vies, Wagontire, and Warner units (see Big Game Regulations for Unit boundary descriptions).

Open Season: Sep.1, 2006 - Jan. 31, 2007

Daily Bag Limit: One sage grouse.

Season Limit: Two sage grouse.

MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS & CROWS

DUCKS, COOTS, AND MERGANSERS


Open Season: See dates for individual zones listed in open areas on pages 16-17.

Daily Bag Limit: Three ducks, coots, mergansers, singly or in combination.

Possession Limit: Double the daily bag limit.

DOVE AND PIGEON


Open Season: Sep. 1 - Dec. 16

Daily Bag Limit: Three, not more than one may be a pigeon.

Possession Limit: Six, not more than one may be a pigeon.

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Open Season: See dates for individual zones listed in open areas on pages 16-17.

Daily Bag Limit: Three

Possession Limit: Six

CROWS


Open Season: Oct. 1, 2006 - Jan. 31, 2007

Daily Bag Limit: Three

Possession Limit: Six

GEESE

Open Area: Northwest Oregon general zone; southwest Oregon general zone; Lake, Harney, and Malheur cos’ zone Klamath zone, South Coast zone, and remaining eastern Co zone. See zone descriptions on page 17.

No hunting is allowed within the North-west Oregon Permit Zone or during any Sep. goose season.

Open Season: See dates for individual zones listed in open areas on pages 16 and 17.

Daily Bag Limit: One goose, except black brant

Possession Limit: Two geese

Note: Federal law states the following: “Falconry daily bag and possession limits for all permitted migratory game birds shall not exceed three and six, respectively, singly, or in the aggregate...” When the season for dove, pigeons, crow, and/or for snipe overlaps that for waterfowl, the falconer’s bag may contain not more than three of all the federally regulated species (dove, pigeon, duck, merganser, geese, coot, crow, and snipe). Restrictions for pigeons and geese would also apply. Call law enforcement, USFWS, 503-231-6125, for further information.

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Falconers must possess a valid falconry license, a hunting license, a federal waterfowl stamp, state validation(s), and HIP validation before hunting wildlife. Nonresident falconers hunting in Oregon must have a falconry license from any state with a federally-approved falconry program, a nonresident hunting license, a federal waterfowl stamp, state nonresi-dent game bird validation, and HIP validation. Falconers wanting to hunt on state WAs should refer to specific regulations on pages 26-32 and hunt dates on pages 14-17.

NATIVE AMERICANSACRED OBJECTS AND

CULTURAL SITES Many Indian artifacts and all Indian burial sites are considered sacred within Oregon’s Native American cul-ture and serve as important links to the past. The Oregon Legislature has recognized the importance of these cultural sites, Indian remains and sacred artifacts by passing laws that specifically protect these areas and items from vandalism and looting. Digging up cultural sites is against the law! Taking human remains or sacred objects from a site can lead to serious penalties. The state law covers both private and public land in Oregon. The law can be found in Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) Chapters 97, 358 and 390. There are federal laws that protect against van-dalism and looting of Indian burials and cultural sites in national forests and BLM land in Oregon.

If you find human remains when out hunting call the state police. If you should find any Native American arti-facts while out hunting, stop and look around. Enjoy the fact that you have found an area that remains important to Tribal members. Stop and reflect on how critical hunting was to day-to-day survival for the people who once lived here. REMEMBER, DON’T DIS-TURB THESE SITES! Respect and honor these sites for what they mean to Oregon’s Native Americans and to Oregon’s rich cultural background.

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YOUTH WATERFOWL HUNTS

General Requirements: Hunters may take ducks, mergansers, coots, and geese at the established bag limits. All hunters must be accompanied by an adult, 21 years of age or older, who may not hunt. No one over the age restrictions indicated below may apply with a youth in a party applica-tion. Each hunter must have in possession:

A Hunter Education Certificate.

Permit for the hunt area and HIP valida-tion.

Hunters 14 years of age or older must have a valid hunting license and state waterfowl validation in possession.

Hunters 16 years of age or older must have a valid federal waterfowl stamp in possession.

STATEWIDE SEASON

Sep. 23 - 24. Open only to hunters 15 years of age and younger. All goose hunting is closed in Clatsop, Tillamook, Lane, Benton, Linn, Polk, Marion, Yamhill, Clackamas, Washington, Mult-nomah, and Columbia cos. All private lands (with permission) are open for this hunt as well as some public lands. On public lands, please check with the appropriate management agency for allowance of youth hunting. All ODFW Wildlife areas allow youth hunting.

ADDITIONAL WILDLIFE AREA / REFUGE SEASONS

Fern Ridge WA (East and West Coyote Units only): Dec. 23. Open to hunters 17 years of age and younger.

Klamath WA: Oct. 21. Open to hunters 17 years of age and younger.

Sauvie Island WA: Sep. 23 - 24 West-side units only; Oct. 22, Nov. 11 and 26, Dec.10 and 24, 2006, and Jan. 13, 2007. Open to hunters 17 years of age and younger.

Umatilla NWR: Dec. 2. Open to hunters 10 to 17 years of age.

Please Note: There are age requirement differences between some of the youth waterfowl hunts. The statewide youth waterfowl hunt is a special hunt authorized under federal guidelines. However, federal criteria only allows hunters 15 years of age and younger to participate. See spe-cific hunter age requirements and dates in each of the hunt areas above.

SPECIFIC AREA REGULATIONS:

Fern Ridge WA: The East and West Coyote units are closed to all goose

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hunting, and open to youth hunters only. Hunters must apply for a hunt (see page 33 for application procedures). Successful applicants must purchase their reservation permit before arriving at the WA.

Klamath WA: The Miller Island Unit (subunits A and B) will be open to youth hunters only. Hunters must apply for a hunt (see page 33 for application pro-cedures). Successful applicants must purchase their reservation permit before arriving at the WA.

Sauvie Island WA: The Mudhen, Hunt, and Racetrack units will be open on the youth hunt dates during general water-fowl season. These units are closed to all goose hunting. Youth hunting only until noon and then adults accompanied by youth may hunt. Hunters may apply for hunts (see page 33 for application procedures). Hunters with reservations will have first opportunities at selecting hunting blinds. Successful applicants must purchase their reservation permit before arriving at the WA. Exception: On Sep. 23-24, the entire Westside Unit only is open to youth hunters. A hunt reservation is not required. This youth hunt will be conducted in the same manner as the Westside Units during general waterfowl season. All vehicles parking on the WA are required to display a current Sauvie Island WA parking permit.

Umatilla NWR: To apply, send a stan-dard postcard with name, address, and the words "Umatilla Refuge Youth Hunt Day". Mail applications to Mid-Columbia Rvr Refuge Complex, P.O. Box 2527, Pasco, WA 99302. Postcard applica-tions must be received by Nov. 1.

SEPTEMBER YOUTHUPLAND BIRD HUNTS

THESE HUNTS ARE ONLYPOSSIBLE WITH COOPERATION

OF MANY SPORTS ANDCONSERVATION GROUPS.

SEASON DATES:Sep. 9-10: Klamath WA, Fern Ridge

Sep. 16-17: E.E. Wilson, Ladd Marsh, and Sauvie Island WAs; John Day, Willow Cr, Ontario, and Maupin-Grass Valley.

Sep. 23-24: E.E. Wilson, Denman, and Irrigon WAs, and Baker City.

BAG LIMIT: Hunters may take rooster pheasants, quail, and doves according

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to statewide bag limits unless otherwise indicated under specific area regulations. Pheasants purchased with stamp revenue will be stocked.

ELIGIBILITY: Hunters age 17 years and younger are eligible to participate. In these hunts an adult 21 years or older, who may not hunt, must accompany not more than one youth hunter. All participants must attend a safety briefing.

REQUIREMENTS: Each hunter must havein possession a Hunter Education Certificate, HIP validation, permit for the area hunted, and in addition, if 14 years or older, a valid hunting license with an upland game bird validation. A blaze orange hat and vest must be worn by all participants, including adults. Safety glasses are recommended.

RESERVATIONS: Hunting is available by reservation. Each hunter may reserve only one day. However, youth hunters without a reservation, and those wishing to hunt a second day, may hunt on a standby basis if reservations are underfilled, or as reg-istered hunters check out. Reservations may be made from Sep. 1 through the Thursday prior to each hunt by calling the telephone numbers listed below.

CHECK IN AND OUT: Hunters and accompanying adults must check in and out at the location specified for each hunt area. Permits will be issued at the check station on the day of the hunt. Check sta-tions will be open at 6:30 a.m. and hunting hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

OPEN HUNT AREAS AND REGULATIONS

Baker City Area: Maximum number of hunters is 50. For reservations call 541-963-2138. The hunt will take place on designated lands near the Baldock Slough Wetlands Project. Only federally approved nontoxic shot may be used.Denman WA: Maximum number of hunters is 85. For reservations call 541-826-8774. Only federally approved nontoxic shot may be used.E.E. Wilson WA: Maximum number of hunters is 70. For reservations call 541-745-5334. Only a designated portion of the area will be open. Only federally approved nontoxic shot may be used.Fern Ridge WA: Maximum numberof hunters is 75 at any one time. No advanced reservations are required. Hunters check in at a check stationlocated in the Nielson Rd parking lot.For information call 541-935-2591.East and West Coyote and Fisher

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Butte units are open to hunting.Only federally-approved nontoxic shot may be used.Irrigon WA: Maximum number of hunt-ers is 60. For reservations call 541-276-2344. Only federally-approved nontoxic shot may be used. The shotgun skills clinic will take place on cooperatingprivate lands located near Hermiston.John Day Area: Maximum number of hunters is 30. For reservations call541-575-1167. The hunt will take place on private lands in the John Day Valley.Klamath WA: Maximum number of hunt-ers is 80. For reservations call 541-883-5732. Only federally-approved nontoxic shot may be used.Ladd Marsh WA: Maximum number of hunters is 35. For reservations call541-963-2138. Only a designated portion of the area will be open. Only federally-approved nontoxic shot may be used.Maupin-Grass Valley Area: Maximum number of hunters is 20 per day. For reservations, call 541-296-4628. The hunt will take place on cooperating private lands.Paul Parker Memorial Youth Hunt (Ontario-Vale Area): Maximum number of hunters is 75. For reservations call 541-889-2859. The hunt will take place on cooperating private lands.Sauvie Island WA: Maximum number of hunters is 50. For reservations call 503-621-3488. Hunting will occur only on Eastside hunt units and entry to this area without a valid youth hunt permit is prohibited on hunt days. Only federally-approved nontoxic shot may be used. All vehicles parking on Sauvie Island WA are required to display a current Sauvie Island WA parking permit.

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Willow Cr Hunt: Maximum number of hunters is 80. For reservations call 541-447-5111. This hunt is in the Madras area.

YOUTH SHOTGUN SKILLS CLINICS

The ODFW Hunter Education Program will sponsor free shotgun skills clinics in conjunction with some Sep. Youth Hunts. Clinics are open to anyone 17 years of age and younger. Participants will be taught basic shotgun skills, and many will be given the opportunity to shoot sport-ing clays. Clay targets and shotshells will be provided. The clinics will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and individuals can come and leave at any time.

Clinics will be conducted on the following schedule:

Denman WA Sep. 23-24E.E. Wilson WA Sep. 23-24Irrigon WA Sep. 23-24John Day Area Sep. 16-17Klamath WA Sep. 9-10Ladd Marsh WA Sep. 16-17Sauvie Island WA Sep. 16-17Willow Cr (Madras Area) Sep. 16-17

For further information please call your local WA office or the Oregon Hunter Education Program 503-947-6028. No pre-registration is required.

E.E. WILSON YOUTH RABBIT HUNT

This rabbit hunt, sponsored by the Marys Peak Hound Club, will occur at the E.E. Wilson WA on Sep. 9. Start time is 7:00 a.m. Youth, age 17 years and younger may participate. An adult 21 years or older, who may not hunt, must accom-pany not more than 1 youth hunter. Each youth hunter must have in possession a Hunter Education Certificate, a WA entry

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CALIFORNIA (VALLEY) QUAILWestern Oregon: Sep. 1 – Jan. 31, 2008Umatilla and Morrow Cos: Oct. 6 – Dec. 31, 2007Remaining Eastern Oregon Cos: Oct. 6 – Jan. 31, 2008

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Western Oregon including Hood Rvr and Wasco Cos: Sep. 1 – Jan. 31, 2008Eastern Oregon: Sep. 1 – Nov. 25, 2007

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TURKEYGeneral Fall Season: Oct. 15 – Dec. 31, 2007Statewide Spring Season: Apr. 15 – May 31, 2008

CHUKAR AND HUNGARIAN (GRAY) PARTRIDGEUmatilla and Morrow Cos: Oct. 6 – Dec. 31, 2007 Remaining Eastern Oregon Cos: Oct. 6 – Jan. 31, 2008

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NOXIOUS WEEDS HURT WILDLIFE HABITAT:

PREVENT THEIR SPREAD

Noxious weeds can destroy wildlife habitat. Many are toxic to foraging wildlife. They can quickly overtake native plants and create a monoculture inhospitable to wildlife. Some weeds have been proven to increase runoff and erosion, threatening the water quality for wildlife, fish, and other aquatic species.

A survey of only ten Oregon counties found it would cost $22 million to control noxious weed infestations. New infestations start every year, many spread along roads by vehicles. Seeds cling to clothing and may be transported across Oregon, or even from state to state. Wildlife needs the help of us all to control this problem. Here are some tips:

Learn to identify noxious weeds. Check references at libraries or look on the internet. Consult with your local county extension office.Remove weed seed from your clothing. Dispose of seeds by burning in a campfire or bagging in a sealed plastic bag for trash pick-up.Contain soiled clothes in a laundry bag or other appropriate container until seeds can be removed.Before traveling home, check your vehicle for plants or seeds in the vehicle bed, grill, undercarriage, and doors. If you find weeds, dispose of them properly.Do not pick flowers or transport plants home.

REPORT NOXIOUS WEED INFESTA-TIONS BY CALLING 1-866-INVADER OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUN-

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2004 Oregon Upland StampLimited Edition Prints

Still Available!

For the first time since 1999, the Oregon Upland Stamp is available in a limited edition print. The high quality rendering of George Lockwood's Mountain Quail has received the artist's full approval. Each of the 100 unframed limited edition prints is signed by the artist and hand numbered.

Mountain Quailby George Lockwood

George Lockwood developed a passion for wildlife and the outdoors while camping, hunting and fishing in the western United States and Mexico as a boy. He began painting professionally while living and working in Alaksa, specializing in wildlife and landscape. Later, he moved to Arizona to broaden his range of subject matter and devote his full attention to art. His artwork has won stamp contests and awards from coast to coast, including 2 consecutive Oregon upland game bird stamps. Mr. Lockwood's artwork is inspired by first-hand knowledge of his subject, as clearly evidenced by his painting of mountain quail. The artist resides on California's central coast.

Unframed limited edition prints $100 each; For information on ordering, call Licensing Services at 503-947-6101


ACCESS AND HABITAT PROGRAM

In 1993, the Oregon Legislature created the Access and Habitat (A&H) Program that created an in-centive-based program to improve public hunting access and wildlife

habitat on private lands in Oregon. The basic mission of the A&H Program is to foster partnerships between landowners and hunters for the benefit of the fish and wildlife they value. The program also seeks to recognize and encourage the important contributions made by landowners to the state’s fish and wildlife resources.

The A&H Program provides grants to private landowners, timber and agriculture corporations, sportsman groups, natural resource agencies, and others for projects designed to improve wildlife habi-tat and/or increase public hunting access to private lands. Since the program’s inception, public hunting access has been provided on over 5 million acres of private land in Oregon. The legislature has authorized the A&H program through 2009.

COOMBS CANYON RHA – Located in Columbia Basin Wildlife Management Unit. 12,500 acres of access to upland game birds. See page 39 for more details or contact: Pendleton ODFW office (541) 276-2344.

HEPPNER RHA – Located in Heppner Wildlife Management Unit. 42,000 acres of access to upland game birds, dove, and turkey. For more information contact: Heppner ODFW office (541) 676-5230.

ALVORD/KUENY RANCH ACCESS AREA – Located in Steens Mt. Wildlife Management Unit. 10,000 acres of access to upland game birds. For more information contact: Hines ODFW office (541) 573-6582.

For more information on private land hunting opportunities funded by the A&H Program, visit our webpage at: www.dfw.state.or.us/AH or contact the Access and Habitat Program Coordinator Nick Myatt at (503) 947-6087.

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UPLAND GAME BIRD EMERGENCY CLOSURE PROCEDURESIrregularly, severe winter conditions can negatively impact segments of upland game bird populations. There is little that can be done to alleviate the effects when these conditions occur, including stopping hunting. In fact, a hunting closure may have the opposite affect by al-lowing more birds to compete for what little food may be accessible. However, when these conditions occur, the stage is set for undesir-able social situations. For example, severe weather may concen-trate birds along roads in valley floors allowing unethical hunters to harvest birds illegally by shooting from vehicles or from the road. In addition, in some parts of eastern Oregon, chukar range coincides with important, high-density winter ranges for deer, bighorn sheep, and elk. Under harsh winter weather conditions, disturbance to big game by bird hunters late in the winter can be a concern.

ODFW recognizes the need to consider localized, early closure of certain game bird seasons during unusually severe winter conditions. In an effort to provide consistency and more certainty for hunters and businesses that depend on upland game bird seasons, if the depart-ment implements emergency closures they will take effect on the 15th or last day of the month. For example, if winter conditions do not warrant the closure of chukar season on December 31st, the season will extend through at least January 14th. Similarly, if the season is not closed on January 15th, hunters will know the season will extend through January 31st. Closures will be by county and publicized as widely as possible (newspapers, radio, & ODFW information line: 503-947-6002 or 1-800-720-6339).

BE SAFE.. BE SENSIBLEMost firearms ac-cidents during up-land bird hunting are caused by a hunter shooting at a bird without seeing their partner or another hunter beyond the target, especially in brushy terrain.

Wearing BLAZE ORANGE will make it very unlikely this type of accident will happen to you.

ODFW strongly encourages you to wear BLAZE ORANGE. It makes you over 5 times safer!

STATE AND FEDERALWILDLIFE AREAS

Be sure of your target and beyond.Obey all access and hunting rules.Remember to take your litter and empty shotgun shells home with you (some wildlife areas supply plastic garbage bags).

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STATE AND FEDERAL REFUGE AREA REGULATIONS

STATE PARKSObey all posted areas and safety zones. Hunting of waterfowl only, unless other-wise specified, during authorized seasons is permitted in portions of the following state parks:

Benson State Recreation Area: Dalton Point, north of I-84, starting 300' east of the boat ramp running to the eastern most tip of the property at river mile 134 as posted.

Bowers Rock State Park: Waterfowl hunting permitted.

Deschutes River State Recreational Area: Seasonal hunting of game wildlife permitted south of the stream gauge cable crossing line and parallel exten-sions of the cable crossing line to the east and west park boundaries.

Elijah Bristow State Park: North of the main channel of the Middle Fork of the Willamette River.

Fort Stevens State Park: Adjacent to Trestle Bay as posted during autho-rized seasons excluding the September Canada goose season.

Government Island State Recreation Area: Perimeter of both Government and Lemon Islands, not above the mean high water mark as posted.

La Pine State Park: Northeast bound-ary, beginning 4,135 feet downriver from the Deschutes River Home Sites #6 bridge to a point 950 feet upriver of the Fall River confluence.

Mayer State Park: Entire Salisbury Slough area and the pond 800' north-west of the boat ramp as posted.

Rooster Rock State Park: Sand Island and the bank which runs parallel to the south of the island, excluding the Sep-tember Canada goose season.

Starvation Creek State Park: North of I-84, river mile 159.6 to 160.2 as posted.

Succor Creek State Park: Seasonal hunting of upland game birds is permit-ted, except within 500 feet of camping areas located near the Succor Creek Bridge and posted safety zones.

Willamette Mission State Park: That portion located on Grand Island in Yamhill County.

Willamette Rvr Greenway Corridor: Hunting is permitted for deer, upland birds, and waterfowl with shotguns or bows and arrows only, during autho-rized seasons on Willamette Rvr Gre-enway parcels, except in those parcels where hunting is prohibited.

For more info. call 1-800-551-6949.

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STATE REFUGES

Columbia Rvr Refuge from the rail-road bridge at Celilo in Wasco Co to Arlington is closed to all hunting. The Columbia Rvr Refuge from Arlington to 4.3 mi west of Boardman is open to pheasant, quail, partridge, waterfowl, snipe, and rabbit hunting with shotgun, and bow with flu-flu arrows only.

John Day Rvr Wildlife Refuge (Sherman and Gilliam cos.) – Includes all land and water within 1/4 mi of the John Day Rvr mean high water line from the Colum-bia Rvr upstream to Thirtymile Cr. The area is open to hunting of upland game birds during authorized seasons only between Sep. 1 and Oct. 31, but closed to all waterfowl hunting. Hunting of big game is allowed during authorized seasons. Hunting on private lands within this refuge requires landowner permission.

STATE REFUGE CLOSURES

Hunting is prohibited for the following:

Brown’s Island and Minto Island refugesCarlton Lk RefugeDeschutes Rvr Refuge for the first 1/2 mi above the Hwy 30 bridge.Lake Lytle RefugeMetolius Wildlife Refuge located in the Metolius Unit. All hunting, injuring, tak-ing, killing, or destroying any wildlife on public land is prohibited (see Big Game Regulations for boundary description).Multnomah-Clackamas RefugeSturgeon Lk Refuge

Note: For refuge descriptions refer to Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS 501.400-501.540).

AREA INFORMATIONCascade-Siskiyou National Monument: 52,000 acres located southeast of Ashland, Oregon and administered by the BLM. Open for all hunting during authorized seasons.

Coos Bay (Coos Co): That part of Coos Bay described as follows is closed to waterfowl hunting: Beginning on Russell Point at the north end of Hwy 101 Bridge across Coos Bay in Coos Co west approximately 3/4 of a mi on Parallel 43°26´ to the Southern Pacific Railway to a point due north of the northeast point of the North Bend airport; south to the northeast point of the North Bend airport; southerly on the west bank of Pony Slough to the Charleston-North Bend Hwy; east on the Charleston-North Bend Hwy to the

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east bank of Pony Slough; northerly on the east bank of Pony Slough and Coos Bay to the south end of the Hwy 101 Bridge; northerly on the Hwy 101 Bridge to the point of beginning.

Crater Lk National Park (Klamath Co): Hunting is prohibited within the boundaries of Crater Lk National Park. Weapons possession within the park is restricted. Unloaded weapons may be possessed in a temporary lodging or mechanical mode of conveyance when such implements are rendered tempo-rarily inoperable, or are packed, cased, or stored in a manner that will prevent their ready use. Phone: 541-594-3100

Davis Lk (Deschutes and Klamath cos): This lake is split by waterfowl zones. Opening/closing dates may vary de-pending on your location. Call Crescent Ranger District for access restrictions 541-433-3200.

Dean Cr Elk Viewing Area (Douglas Co): Approximately 1,900 acres includ-ing all BLM property between the Hakki Ridge Rd and State Hwy 38 are closed to all hunting.

Devils Lk (Lincoln Co): Closed to all game bird hunting.

Eckman Lk (Lincoln Co): A Co ordi-nance prohibits the firing or discharge of any bow and arrow, air rifle, or firearm on or within 150 feet of the lake.

Gold Island (Malheur Co): An island in the Snake Rvr, three mi south of Nyssa. On Oct. 14, 2006 only, pheasant hunting begins at 12 (noon).

John Day Fossil Beds National Monu-ment (Grant/Wheeler cos): Hunting is prohibited within the boundaries of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Weapons possession within the Monument is prohibited. Unloaded weapons may be possessed in a tem-porary lodging or mechanical mode of conveyance when such implements are rendered temporarily inoperable, or are packed, cased,or stored in a manner that will prevent their ready use. Phone: 541-987-2333

Lower Klamath Hills Regulated Hunt Area: Located 10 mi south of Klamath Falls. The area is open 7 days-a-week and is administered cooperatively by BLM and ODFW. A year-round rd closure is in effect. In addition, the Klamath Chapter of the Oregon Hunter’s Association will be releasing chukars weekly through Thanksgiving. Phone: 541-883-5732

N. Luckiamute Cooperative Mgt. Area (Polk Co): This area is coopera-

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tively owned and managed by OPRD & ODFW. Discharge of any weapon is prohibited with the exception of shotguns and bows used while hunting during authorized game seasons.

Plat I Reservoir (Douglas Co): The reservoir and adjacent posted lands are closed to the hunting of game birds except on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays between Oct. 14, 2006 and Jan. 31, 2007.

Rimrock Springs WA (Jefferson Co): Closed to all hunting and trapping.

Sandy Rvr Delta (Multnomah Co): This area, bounded by the Sandy Rvr on the west, I-84 on the south, and the Colum-bia Rvr on the north is owned and man-aged by USFS. The area is closed to all hunting except the portion of the area north and east of the BPA Powerline is open to waterfowl hunting with shotgun only. Lands below the mean high water line of the Columbia and Sandy rvrs are not affected by this regulation. Phone: 541-308-1700

Siletz Bay (Lincoln Co): Hunting is pro-hibited at Siletz Bay within 200 yards of the shoreline in the following described areas:

Beginning at a posted point near Hwy 101 on the southeast shore of Siletz Bay, west and north the length of Salishan Spit to the mouth of Siletz Bay.

Beginning at a posted point south of Drift Cr bridge on Hwy 101, west and north to the mouth of Siletz Bay.

South Slough National Estuarine Reserve (Coos Co): Specific areas are closed to hunting due to public health and safety. Contact the reserve head-quarters at 541-888-5558 for specific closure details.

Starkey Experimental Forest (Union Co): Approximately 20,500 acres within the research enclosure are open to game bird hunting, except from Dec. 9, 2006 - Apr. 30, 2007. The 1,500 -acre Campbell Flat Pasture and the 3,600-acre intensive timber manage-ment area, and the 900-acre winter feed ground are closed to all game bird hunting.

St. Louis Ponds (Marion Co): Open for game bird hunting between the begin-ning of pheasant season and the end of waterfowl season. The discharge of rifles and pistols is prohibited. The use of floating crafts and overnight camp-ing (use of the area for any purpose between one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise) is prohibited.

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Wanaket WA (Umatilla Co): Game birdhunting is permitted through the Con-federated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Hunt Program. The Wanaket WA is located on Hwy 730 between Hat Rock and McNary.

Hunting is in accordance with ap-plicable state and federal regula-tions. In addition to state and federal regulations, several area regulations apply. Only geese, ducks, coot, pheasant, quail, and partridge may be hunted during authorized state seasons.

Hunting is permitted only on sched-uled hunt days. Contact the CTUIR Wildlife Program for specific informa-tion on hunt days and entry require-ments. All hunters must possess a CTUIR Daily Hunt Permit for the Wa-naket WA. All hunters must return the Daily Hunt Permit. Only shotgun, bow, and flu-flu arrow hunting are permitted. Only federally-approved nontoxic shot may be possessed or used. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells per day.

Portable blinds and construction oftemporary blinds from natural materi-als is permitted. Digging or using pit blinds is prohibited. Waterfowl hunt-ers must hunt at designated ponds.

The use of boats or other watercraft is prohibited.

Other restrictions may apply. Please contact the CTUIR Wildlife Program, 541-278-5298, for complete details and information on other hunting op-portunities on tribal lands.

Winchester Dam (Douglas Co): The stillwater above Winchester Dam at Rvr Mi 7 on the North Umpqua, upstream to the lower end of the island, a distance of 1.5 mi, is closed to hunting.

FEDERAL REFUGES

Portions of the following NWRs posted as public hunting areas will be open for hunt-ing specified game animals during autho-rized seasons. Only federally-approved nontoxic shot may be used or be in possession while hunting on any refuge, unless otherwise noted.

Bandon Marsh Refuge: That portion of the refuge west of US Hwy 101 and outside the Bandon city limits is open for goose, duck, coot, and snipe hunting during authorized seasons. Only por-

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Cold Springs Refuge: Waterfowl, snipe, pheasant, and quail hunting on Tues-days, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and three holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day) dur-ing the waterfowl or pheasant season. Upland bird hunting is permitted from 12 (noon) until the end of state shoot-ing hours. All hunters are required to access the refuge through the Stanfield Loop Rd entrance (Reservoir Rd) and park in designated areas. Temporary blinds may be constructed of natural material. Waterfowl hunting parties are required to space themselves no less than 200 yards apart. Waterfowl hunting on Memorial Marsh is from designated blind sites. Hunting is permitted with shotgun and bow, with flu-flu arrows only. Waterfowl hunters may not pos-sess or use more than 25 shot shells per day. Entry is prohibited between 1-1/2 hours after sunset and 5 a.m. Phone: 509-545-8588

Columbia White-tailed Deer Refuge (Julia Butler Hansen Refuge): Wallace Island is open to waterfowl and snipe hunting during state authorized sea-sons. Tenasillahe Island is closed to all hunting. Phone: 360-795-3915

Hart Mt Antelope Refuge: Nontoxic shot is not required. Only hunting for chukar partridge is allowed, and only on the west slope of the refuge during authorized seasons. Contact the refuge headquarters for current regulations. Phone: 541-947-2731

Klamath Marsh, Lower Klamath, and Upper Klamath Refuges: Waterfowl and snipe hunting during authorized seasons. Pheasant hunting is allowed only on Lower Klamath Refuge during authorized seasons. Phone: 530-667-2231

Lewis & Clark Refuge: All unposted refuge lands are open to waterfowl and snipe hunting. Areas closed to all hunt-ing are posted and include Miller Island and its associated lagoon and the diked portion of Karlson Island. Phone: 360-795-3915

Malheur Refuge: Information may be obtained by calling between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Specific area regulations are listed. Phone: 541-493-2612

Malheur Lk Hunting Area: 18,000 acres open to waterfowl, snipe, pheasant, and quail hunting during the waterfowl or pheasant seasons

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(pages 14 and 16). Non-motorized boats or boats with electric motors will be permitted on the hunt area. Use of hunting dogs is strongly encouraged.

Buena Vista Hunting Area: Pheas-ant, quail, and partridge hunting from Nov. 17 - Dec. 10 in the portion of the refuge east of Hwy 205 between Sodhouse Ln (405) and Diamond Loop Rd (409). NOTE: Proposed changes for future Buena Vista pheasant hunt include a limited entry/lottery system and a portion of the area set aside for youth on refuge opening weekend.

Blitzen Valley West of Hwy 205Hunting Area: Dove, pheasant,quail, and partridge hunting during autho-rized seasons.

McKay Cr Refuge: Waterfowl, snipe, pheasant, and quail hunting on Tues-days, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and three holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day) dur-ing the waterfowl or pheasant season. Temporary blinds may be constructed of natural material. Waterfowl hunting par-ties 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 shot shells per day. Entry is prohibited between 1-1/2 hours after sunset and 5 a.m.

Advance upland game bird hunting reservations are required on Oct. 14 and 15 only. Apply by letter enclosing $3 application fee and include name, address, the day you would like to hunt (Saturday or Sunday; not both), and the name “McKay Refuge”. Applications must be received by Sep. 15. Mail ap-

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Newberry Crater Wildlife Refuge: Located in the Paulina Unit. All hunting, injuring, taking, killing, or destroying any wildlife on public land is prohibited within the rim of Newberry Crater (see Big Game Regulations for boundary description).

Snake Rvr Islands of Deer Flat Refuge: Waterfowl, dove, pheasant, quail, partridge, and rabbit hunting during authorized seasons (pages 14 and 16). No public entry is allowed Feb. 1 - May 31. Phone: 208-467-9278

Tualatin Rvr and Wapato Lk Refuges: No open season for game birds. Phone: 503-590-5811.

Umatilla Refuge: McCormack and Boardman hunt units: Waterfowl, snipe, pheasant, and quail may be hunted dur-ing the pheasant or waterfowl season using shotgun, bow, and flu-flu arrows only. Waterfowl hunters may not pos-sess or use more than 25 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 sunset and 5 a.m. See Youth Water-fowl Hunter Opportunities, page 22-23. Phone: 509-545-8588.

Boardman Unit: Hunting permit-ted daily during the waterfowl or pheasant season. Waterfowl hunting parties are required to space them-selves no less than 200 yards apart. Upland bird hunting begins at noon.

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ted on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Thanksgiving 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.

Applications for advance waterfowl hunting reservations on the McCormack Unit will be accepted for the entire waterfowl season on one application. Applications and $3 application fee must be received no later than Sep. 6. Permit fees for successful applicants are $8 per hunter and are payable at the time of the hunt. Advance upland game bird hunting reservations are required for opening weekend only (Oct. 14 and 15) on the McCormack Unit. Apply on a standard postcard and include name, address, the day you would like to hunt (Saturday or Sunday; not both) and the words “Umatilla Upland Hunt”. Applications must be received by Sep. 15. Fifty permits will be issued and a fee of $8 per hunter will be collected at the hunter check station. After opening weekend, a no-fee daily permit is required. A daily maximum of 50 permits will be issued at the hunter check station starting at noon each Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. For waterfowl hunt applications and additional information, write: Mid-Columbia Rvr Refuge Complex, P.O. Box 2527, Pasco, WA 99302. During the waterfowl season, information can be obtained by calling the Hunter Hotline at 541-922-HUNT.

Willamette Valley Refuges - Ankeny, William L. Finley, and Baskett Slough Refuges: No open season for game birds. Phone: 541-757-7236.

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REPORTING BANDED BIRDSASSISTS IN MANAGEMENT

Banding of migratory waterfowl has long been a management practice throughout North America. Reports of banded birds from hunters and nonhunters alike provided needed information on population distribution, migration routes, and bird survival. Special mark-ers such as goose neck collars, allow the observation of individual birds throughout the year, providing biologists with information to formulate management decisions. In recent years, Oregon banding efforts have increased tremendously in an effort to improve infor-mation on local duck and goose populations and assist in modeling western populations. This is a flyway-wide program and other states are also participating.

Your help is needed. When you harvest a banded bird, it is important that you report the band number. It is simple to do and you keep the band!

Call 1-800-327-BAND. This connects you directly to the national Banding Lab where all banding records are kept. Report online at: www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/homepage/call800.htm

A certificate is later mailed to you giving you information about the bird and where it was banded. Please call and assist in our ability to better manage hunting seasons for our bird resources. THANKS!

Oregon Dept. of Forestry2600 State Street, Bldg. CSalem, OR 97301503-945-7200Bureau of Land Management333 SW First Ave.Portland, OR 97204503-808-6001Oregon Dept. of TransportationInventory and Map Distribution Unit555 13th Street NE, Suite 2Salem, OR 97301503-986-3154Nature of the Northwest Dept. of Geology and U.S. Forest ServiceState Office Building800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 177Portland, OR 97232503-872-2750

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Coyote Springs Wildlife Area: Open to hunting during authorized seasons. Phone: 541-276-2344. See area rules below.Irrigon Wildlife Area: Located on the Co-lumbia Rvr between Irrigon and Umatilla Rvr. Open seven days-a-week and no entry permit is required. Game bird and big game hunting is allowed during authorized seasons. Trapping may oc-cur during authorized trapping seasons (trapping permit required). NOTE: That portion of Irrigon Wildlife Area within the city limits is closed to all hunting and trapping. Phone: 541-276-2344. See area rules below.Power City Wildlife Area: Open to hunt-ing 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 seven days-a-week and no entry permit is required. Game bird and big game hunting is allowed during authorized seasons. Phone: 541-276-2344. See area rules below.

All of the above Columbia Basin wild-life areas are open to 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 is permitted only in desig-nated parking areas. Camping more than seven days in any consecutive 14-day period is prohibited.Open fires between April 1 and November 30 are prohibited.Discharging a shotgun is prohibited except as authorized during game bird and game mammal seasons.Discharging firearms other thanshotguns is prohibited except as authorized by a permit issued by the Department.Possession or use of shot other than federally-approved nontoxic shot is prohibited, except for deer hunters using slugs or buckshot.Entry into the area between 10 p.m.and 4 a.m. is prohibited except indesignated parking areas.Leaving decoys set out overnight(10 p.m. through 4 a.m.) is prohibited.Placing waterfowl hunting sites clos-er than 200 yards apart is prohibited.Horses must stay on the Lewis andClark Heritage trail (applies to Irrigon only).

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DENMANLocated 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.

In addition to general state and federal laws the following are prohibited:

Discharging rifles or handguns.

Possession or use of shot other than federally-approved nontoxic shot for all game bird hunting.

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.

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Pheasant Hunting Clinic: A two-day workshop will be held at the Denman WA on Sep. 16 and 17. This workshop will introduce you to the exciting sport of bird hunting. Registra-tion is limited to 30. You must possess a valid Oregon Hunting License, upland bird and HIP validations to participate in this workshop. Licenses will NOT be available at the event. Dogs will be provided. All equipment will be provided. Camping will not be available. Call 503-947-6016 for further details.

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Located on Hwy 99W, approximately 10 mi north of Corvallis. Big game and game bird hunting is allowed by permit only dur-ing authorized seasons (Aug. 26, 2006-Feb. 28, 2007), except closed to archery deer hunting when upland youth hunts are in progress. Free permits are avail-able at self-service check stations located

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at area parking lots. Hunters must check in and out daily. The use of rifles and handguns is prohibited. The possession or use of shot other than federally-approved nontoxic shot is prohibited while hunt-ing, except for big game. 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. 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 Sep. 1 - 15.Quail Hunting: Permitted from Sep. 1 - 15 and Oct. 1 - Jan. 31, 2007.Rabbit Hunting: Permitted from Nov. 1, 2006 - Feb. 28, 2007. See page 23 for details on the youth rab-bit hunt.

A rabbit hunt for people with disabilities will be held on Feb. 3, 2007. 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 feder-ally-approved nontoxic shot may be used. Phone: 541-745-5334.

FERN RIDGELocated 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. The area is closed to all goose hunt-ing after Sep. 19. Phone: 541-935-2591.

No person shall possess or use any shot other than federally-approved nontoxic shot at any time, except for deer hunters using slugs or buckshot. Discharging fire-arms is prohibited except as authorized during game bird and game mammal seasons, or by permit. Discharging rifles and handguns is prohibited at all times. All dogs must be on a leash except dur-ing authorized game bird seasons, or by permit. Horses are not allowed on the wildlife area. Open fires prohibited. Area is closed to all public use between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.

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Daily hunting permits are required for hunting in East Coyote, West Coyote, Fisher Butte, and Royal/Amazon units. Free daily permits are available at self-ser-vice check stations located in parking lots off Hwy 126, (West 11th Avenue), Cantrell Rd, Nielson Rd, and Royal Ave. Check out is required. See reservation application procedures on page 33.

East and West Coyote Units: Located south of Hwy 126 (West 11th Avenue) and north of Cantrell Rd on the east and west side of Coyote Cr.

Mar 15 - Oct 8: Open to public use daily; open to hunting during authorized game bird and game mammal seasons. A free daily hunting permit is required. Sep. 9 and 10 are designated for Youth Upland Bird Hunt program (see page 22). A Fee Pheasant tag is required for pheasant hunting from Sep. 11 - Oct. 8 (see page 14).

Oct. 9 - Nov. 17: Closed to all entry.

Nov. 18 - Jan. 28: Open only for wa-terfowl hunting by reservation permit on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays until 1:00 pm, except Christmas Day. Closed to all public access at 2:00 pm. Reminder: Successful applicants must purchase their reservation permit before arriving at the WA. Licensing documents are not available at the WA. Permit hold-ers must have in their possession a valid reservation permit to check into the area. Check-in and blind selection will be held 1-1/2 hours before shooting time (see page 13). Permit holders not present at check-in time forfeit their permit for the day. A free drawing for stand-by hunters will be held at the same time to fill blinds left vacant by permit holders who do not arrive for the hunt. Hunters must check in and out at a checkstation trailer located at Nielson Rd parking lot. Permit holder may be accompanied by one guest. Dec. 23 is reserved for youth waterfowl hunters only. See Youth Hunts on page 22, and Reservation Application Procedures, page 33.

Jan. 29 - Mar 14: Open to public use on Saturdays. Closed to all public access Sunday through Friday. Hunt-ing and the discharge of firearms is prohibited.

Fisher Butte and Royal Amazon Units and Royal Avenue: Located north of Hwy 126 (West 11th Avenue) and south of the Amazon creek chan-nel. Royal Avenue and the trail to view-ing platform will remain open to public use daily, year-round. Designated road and trail use only. Hunting is allowed during the dates and time specified below.

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Mar. 15 – Oct. 8: Open to public use daily; open to hunting during authorized game bird and game mammal seasons. A free daily hunting permit is required. Sep. 9 and 10 are designated for Youth Upland Bird Hunt program (see page 22). Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Hunt permit is required for pheasant hunting from Sep. 11 to Oct. 8 (see page 14).

Oct. 9 - 13: Closed to all public access.

Oct. 14 – Jan. 28: Open for public use and hunting until 1:00 p.m. daily. Closed to all public access after 2:00 p.m. A free daily hunting permit is required for hunting.

Jan. 29- Mar. 14: Open to public use on Saturdays. Closed to all public access Sunday through Friday. Hunt-ing and the discharge of firearms is prohibited.Kirk Park and Fern Ridge Dam Units: Located north & south of Clear Lake Rd. The area is closed to all goose hunting after Sep. 19.

Jan. 29 – Oct. 13: Open to public use daily and open to hunting during authorized game bird and game mammal seasons.

Oct. 14 – Jan. 28: Open to public use daily. Open to hunting only on Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays, and holidays including Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Veterans’ Day, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.All Other Units at Fern Ridge WA including Fern Ridge Lake: Open to public use daily and open to hunting during authorized game bird and game mammal seasons. Reminder: Area is closed to all goose hunting except for Sep. Canada goose season. Lane Co. and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks are closed to hunting and the discharge of firearms.

KLAMATH

Located six mi south of Klamath Falls between Hwy 97 and the Klamath Rvr which forms the western boundary. The area contains 2,400 acres in the Miller Island Unit. In addition to this area, there are 3 outlying units: Gorr Island, Shoal- water Bay, and Sesti Tgawaals, which contain an additional 990 acres.

Gorr Island is located four mi south of the Miller Island Unit in the Klamath Rvr. Shoalwater Bay and Sesti Tgawaals are both located on the west side of Upper Klamath Lk approximately 10 mi to the north and west of Klamath Falls. Phone: 541-883-5734.

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In addition to general state and federal laws the following regulations apply to the area:

Gorr Island, Shoalwater Bay, and Sesti Tgawaals: No permit required and open daily during authorized hunt-ing seasons.Miller Island Unit: This area is divided into three subunits: A, B, and C. Check in is required daily during all authorized seasons beginning Sep. 1. Entry per-mits shall be in possession while in the field; checkout is required. The check station is located under the area light on Miller Island Rd. The check station is staffed by ODFW personnel in the mornings from Oct. 7 - Dec. 10, and is a self-service station in the afternoons and all day after Dec. 10.

The check station opens 1-1/2 hours before shooting time (see page13).

To prevent hunter crowding, a reserva-tion application procedure will be in effect for weekends through Oct. 15 and Oct. 21. All hunters must have in their possession a valid reservation permit to check into the area. See Reservation Application Procedures on page 33.

Reservation holders must check in 1/2 hour before shooting time. Upland game bird shooting hours are from 8 a.m. until the close of waterfowl shooting hours.Reminder: Successful applicants must purchase their reservation permit before arriving at the WA. Licensing docu-ments are not available at the WA.

Hunting dates for Miller Island will be all days in Sep. except Sep. 9 and 10, which are reserved for youth upland hunters (see page 22) and Sep. 23 and 24 which are reserved for youth waterfowl hunters (see page 22). Oct. 7*, 8* 10, 12, 14*, 15*, 17, 19, 21*, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, even-numbered days in Nov. and Dec., and odd-numbered days in Jan.

*Reservation hunting is in effect. Oct. 21 is reserved for youth hunters in subunits A and B only. Subunit C is open to all hunters on a first come, first served basis.

No person shall use or possess any shot other than federally-approved non-toxic shot while in the Miller Island Unit.

Throughout the pheasant season a pheasant release program will occur. These birds have been donated by Un-limited Pheasants and will be released into subunits A, B, and C.

Subunit A: North of Miller Island Rd and east of Delameter Rd hunting is permitted until 1 p.m. through Dec. 10. From Oct. 7 - Dec. 10, hunter numbers will be limited to 35 at any one time.

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Subunit B: West of Delameter and Miller Island rds hunting is permitted until 1 p.m. through Dec. 10. From Oct. 7 - Dec. 10 hunter numbers will be limited to 35 at any one time.Subunit C: East and south of Miller Island Rd hunting is permitted all day. From Oct. 7 - Dec. 10 hunter numbers will be limited to 35 until 1 p.m. After 1 p.m. hunting is allowed with a self-service permit available at a check station located on Miller Island Rd, West.

LADD MARSHLocated five mi south of La Grande in Union Co, big game and game bird hunt-ing is allowed according to specific regula-tions listed below. Phone: 541-963-4954.

An entry permit is required at all times except during authorized hunting seasons. Area is closed between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. Leaving decoys set out overnight is prohibited (10 p.m. - 4 a.m.). Non-motor-ized boats are permitted.

Possession or use of shot other than fed-erally-approved nontoxic shot is prohibited at all times, except during authorized big game hunts (See Big Game Regulations for details).

All portions of the area are open to hunt-ing on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and all state-observed holidays, includ-ing Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Martin Luther King Day, during the pheasant, quail, partridge, and waterfowl seasons with the following exceptions:East of Foothill Rd:

Posted refuge areas are closed to all entry during authorized hunting sea-sons, except to retrieve lawfully taken wildlife or by permit.Discharging of firearms is prohibited in refuge areas.Safety zones are closed to hunting.Hunting for big game is prohibited, except for youth deer hunters as out-lined in the Big Game Regulations.Access to wetlands designated for wastewater treatment is prohibited.Dogs prohibited except during autho-rized area bird hunts.

West of Foothill Rd:Open to year-round access andhunting during authorized hunting seasons. Motorized vehicle travel restricted to open rds.Open for dog training Aug. 1 until the opening of pheasant season.

East of Peach Rd:Auto route and hiking trails open as posted between Mar. 1 and Sep. 30.

Peach Rd Fishing Area:Area open as posted. See current Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations.

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SAUVIE ISLAND Located 20 mi north of Portland off Hwy 30. The area provides waterfowl and upland bird hunting. The WA includes Westside, Eastside, Oak Island, and North units, and the Columbia Rvr Beach area. Maps are available at check stations and the WA Headquarters (18330 NW Sauvie Island Rd). Willow Bar parking lot is locat-ed at the Multnomah-Columbia Co line on Reeder Rd. Portions of Sauvie Island WA are closed to all entry during waterfowl season except when in possession of a valid hunting permit from Oct. 1 - Apr. 15. Phone: 503-621-3488.

In addition to general state and federal laws, the following regulations also apply to all ODFW lands on Sauvie Island, including Gilbert Rvr and Sturgeon Lk.

The WA is closed from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. daily.All vehicles entering and parking on the area are required to display a valid Sauvie Island WA parking permit.Use of rifles and handguns is prohib-ited at all times.No person shall possess any shot oth-er than federally-approved nontoxic shot at any time.Operation of boats in Sturgeon Lk Refuge is prohibited from Oct. 1- Apr.15. Operating boats over 5 mi per hour is prohibited on all area lks. Sturgeon Lk Refuge is closed to all hunting year-round.The Columbia Rvr Drainage District Dike is closed to all hunting.

HUNTING PROGRAMYouth Hunting: See page 22 for youth hunting opportunities.Fee Pheasant Hunt: Check in and out at Willow Bar and Eastside check stations. See page 14 for details. From Sep. 18 - Oct. 1 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 in the area. All bird hunting ends at 6 p.m.

ODFW dated permits available at Willow Bar and Eastside check stations only.Dove Hunting: Hunting is permitted during the statewide season. Hunters must check in and out daily at self-ser-vice check stations located at the WA Headquarters, the Willow Bar parking lot off Reeder Rd, or the North Unit parking lot. No hunting is allowed in posted refuge areas including Sturgeon Lk and North Oak Island.Goose Hunting: See Northwest Or-egon Permit Goose Zone, pages 18-20. The WA, with exception of North Oak Island Refuge and Sturgeon Lk Refuge, is also open during Sep. Canada goose season (page 16 for details). During

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Duck, Pheasant, Snipe, Quail, and Crow Hunting: Specific regulations are as fol-lows:

Pheasant: For the period of Oct. 14 - Dec. 10, shooting dates are listed under waterfowl reservation hunts (pages 34-37). Persons wishing to hunt pheasant must check in and out at the Eastside/Oak Island check station or the Westside check station on the specified hunt days.Quail: For the period of Sep. 1-30, hunters must follow the procedures as described in the dove hunting section. During the Fee Pheasant Hunt, hunters must follow that season’s procedures. Quail hunting is closed from Oct. 1 until the opening of General Waterfowl Season in the Westside Units, and in the Eastside Units from the end of the Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Hunt until the opening of General Waterfowl Season. For the period of Oct. 14-Jan. 28, shooting dates are listed under waterfowl reservation hunts (pages 34-37). Persons wishing to hunt quail must check in and out at the Eastside/Oak Island check station or the Westside check station on specific hunt days. North Unit and Columbia Rvr Beach-es: These areas are open to hunting every day of the authorized seasons for dove, snipe, pheasant, quail, duck, coot, and crow (pages 14 and 16). Voluntary check in and out at the North Unit parking lot is encouraged.Eastside and Oak Island Permit Hunt Areas: A daily hunting permit is re-quired in these areas. Reservations are available through a drawing (see pages 34-37). A reservation permit must be exchanged for a daily hunting permit at the Eastside/Oak Island check station. Unfilled reservations are available to hunters without reservations on a first-come, first-served basis at the check station. Separate vehicle lines are des-ignated for reservation and nonreserva-tion hunters. The Eastside/Oak Island check station is located at the intersec-tion of Reeder and Rentenaar rds. See Reservation Application Procedures on page 33. Reminder: Successful applicants must purchase their reserva-tion permit before arriving at the WA. License documents are not available at the WA. Note: In the Oak Island Unit, water is not available until Columbia Rvr levels at Vancouver reach 15 feet.Westside Permit Hunt Area: Hunting permits are required and will be issued

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on a random basis to provide increased hunter opportunities. Hunters wishing to participate in the drawing for permit selection must be in line 1-1/2 hours before shooting time (page 13). The Westside check station is located at the north end of Sauvie Island Rd.

General Rules for Eastside, Westside, and Oak Island Areas:

A daily valid unit hunting permit is required.Shooting hours in these areas end at 4 p.m. All hunters must check out by 6 p.m.Check stations open 1-1/2 hours before shooting time on hunt days. Reservation hunters must be in line at least one hour before shooting time.Hunters in check station lines must check through in the vehicles in which they arrive.All waterfowl hunting in units with designated shooting locations will be from the assigned blinds/sites, unless otherwise authorized. No more than four persons (one reserva-tion hunter may bring up to three guest hunters) will be allowed at designated shooting sites in Mud Lk, Steelman, Holman Point, Mudhen, Racetrack, Hunt, Reeder Tract, Oak Island, Seal, and Johnson units. In a nondesignated shooting site (roam unit), only a nonhunting person may accompany a permit holder, unless otherwise authorized.Duck, coot, crow, and snipe shooting dates during authorized seasons for Eastside, Oak Island, and Westside areas are listed under waterfowl reservation hunts on pages 34-37. Please note youth hunts and permit goose hunting days.

SUMMER LAKELocated adjacent to Hwy 31 in north Lake Co, 100 mi southeast of Bend. Over 60% of the area’s 18,500 acres are open to big game and game bird hunting during autho-rized seasons (except as indicated below). Hunting is permitted seven days-a-week. Overnight camping is permitted at four designated sites on the area. Hunters must obtain a daily hunting permit and check out at the end of the day. Hunting per-mits and area maps are available at Area Headquarters, 1.3 mi south of the town of Summer Lake. Phone: 541-943-3152.

Link Marsh in the eastern portion of the hunt area will be dry during the 2007-08 hunting season due to marsh management and vegetation control activities. Hunters need to be aware because over-water and pond hunting opportunities will be affected in this 225 acre area. Link Marsh Pond along Upper Link Canal will be dry or at

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very low levels and will affect pass shooting along 1/2 miles of the dike. Field hunting opportunities will not be affected. Please call Area Headquarters for additional details.

In addition to general state and federal laws, the following are prohibited:

Hunting in safety zones.Operating motor vehicles on closed rds or driving cross-country, except by permit.Parking or leaving motor vehicles unat-tended except in areas designated for that use or in campgrounds.Discharging firearms except during authorized game seasons.Leaving decoys set out overnight (8 p.m. to 4 a.m.).Possession or use of shot other than federally-approved nontoxic shot for all game bird hunting.Hunting big game with firearms dur-ing any pheasant, quail, or waterfowl seasons.Entering posted refuges during autho-rized game bird and game mammal hunting seasons, except to retrieve law-fully taken wildlife.Operating boats with gas-powered motors (electric trolling-type motors permissible).

AREAS OPEN TO GAMEBIRD HUNTING

Bridge Cr WA (Umatilla Co): Open to public access and hunting. Motorized vehicle travel restricted to open rds. Area is closed annually from Dec. 1 - Apr. 15 except by permit.Elkhorn WA (Baker/Union cos): Closed to all entry Dec.1 - Apr. 10 except by per-mit. Roth Tract closed to all hunting and an entry permit is required year-round.Enterprise WA (Wallowa Co): Open to hunting seven days-a-week. No entry permit is required. Posted portions of the area lying south of the Union Pacific Railroad line and the entire Marr Tract are closed to all hunting.Gods Valley WA (Clatsop Co): Ve-hicles are restricted to co rds.Jewell Meadows WA (Clatsop Co): The Beneke Tract is open to hunting only during authorized big game and game bird seasons. EXCEPTION: The Beneke Tract is closed to all public access during any open Saddle Mt Unit elk season (see Big Game Regulations for details).The Humbug Tract is open to hunting only during authorized big game and game bird seasons. It is unlawful to shoot rifles, handguns, and bows from or across open fields during any open Wilson Unit elk season.The Fishhawk Tract and all other areas posted as part of the refuge are closed

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to all public access.Lower Deschutes WA (Wasco/ Sher-man cos): Open to hunting of big game, upland birds, and waterfowl during authorized seasons. Discharge of firearms is prohibited the remainder of the year. Access by foot, boat, or bicycle only.Phillip W. Schneider WA (Grant Co): Open to hunting during authorized seasons. Some rds and all cross-country travel are closed to motorized vehicles year-round, including BLM land within the exterior boundaries of the WA.Riverside Fish & WA (Malheur Co): Open to hunting during authorized seasons. Mo-torized vehicle travel restricted to open rds.Wenaha WA (Union Co): Open topublic access and hunting during autho-rized seasons. Motorized vehicle travel restricted to open rds.White Rvr WA (Wasco Co): Opento hunting during authorized seasons. Seasonal travel restrictions are in effect.

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DETECTION EFFORT

Agency personnel from ODFW, USFWS, and U.S. Dept. of Agriculture-Wildlife Services will be sampling some hunter-harvested birds from Sep.-Dec. as part of a national effort aimed at the early detection of the HPAI H5N1 “bird flu” virus in North America.

Hunters may be asked to allow agency personnel to quickly sample their birds upon leaving Denman, Fern Ridge, Klamath, Ladd Marsh, Sauvie Island, and Summer Lake wildlife areas, and the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge.

Bird-to-human transmission of the HPAI H5N1 virus is extremely rare, with less than 250 cases documented worldwide as of August 2006. Almost all human cases were due to interaction with domestic poultry, not wild birds. However, hunters are encouraged to always follow routine hygiene precautions when dressing and preparing game birds. See page 7 for more information.

ODFW thanks Oregon’s bird hunters for their help in this national effort.

For more information on avian influenza, visit www.avianflu.gov or ODFW’s Web site http://www.dfw.state.or.us/avian-flu/.


How the controlled hunt drawing works for game birds:

The computer assigns each application a 10-digit number. A 10-digit number is picked at random for each hunt series. Those random starting numbers are used by the computer to select successful ap-plicants.Hunting parties are maintained by the computer and only the party leader’s 10-digit number is used in the drawing.Tags/Permits/Reservations are awarded beginning with the applicant whose 10-digit number matches (or is closest to and above) the start number.The selection continues with the applicant having the next higher number and contin-ues until all available Tags/Permits/Reser-vations are awarded.Tags/Permits/Reservations are assigned to first choice applicants as above until all tags are assigned or all first choices are filled. Tags / Permits / Reservations are only assigned to second choice applicants after all first choices have been filled. This sequence is followed for 3rd, 4th, and 5th choices.TO APPLY IN PERSON

Visit any license agent.Use the application in this booklet on page 41 to assist you with the applica-tion process. If you fill it out ahead of time and take it to the license agent, it will reduce errors and the amount of time spent at the outlet.You must have a valid hunting license to apply, or purchase at the time of application. Nonresidents: A 3-Day Nonresident Hunting License for migratory waterfowl and upland birds is NOT valid to apply for controlled bird hunts. To apply for controlled bird hunts, a regular nonresident hunting license is required.Parties must assign ONE person as the Party Leader. Each party member, except the assigned party leader, must enter the party leader’s HUNT-ING LICENSE NUMBER on his/her application. It is the party leader’s license number that ties the party together. All members of a party must apply, including the party leader.Verify that all information entered is what you requested before the transaction is completed. No tags will be issued because of agent error. It is the hunter’s responsibility to ensure accuracy of applications and tags. The license agent will give you an application receipt showing your hunt choices. You should check it for accuracy prior to leaving the store and keep it for proof of application.

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Mark box indicating resident or nonresident. Write in Driver’s License number and state, or Nondriver’s ID Card number. If you are an Oregon resident, read and sign in the Oregon Resident box.Write in Social Security number. This is required by law (ORS. 25.752 to 25.783). No license, application, tag, permit, or reservation will be issued if this number is not provided. Print name, mailing address, tele-phone number, date of birth, and gender.If you have already purchased your license, write the license number in the space provided.Mark boxes for any documents you are requesting (hunting license, up-land and/or waterfowl validation, HIP validation, etc.). NOTE: Depending on species, you must have a federal waterfowl stamp and/or state game bird validations to hunt in addition to a license. See page 9 for regulations. Write dollar amount for each item requested and the total amount of your order.Mark payment method. If using MasterCard, Discover, or VISA, list number, expiration date, and sign for charge authorization.

RESERVATION/PERMITAPPLICATION BY MAIL OR FAX

Complete steps 1-6 from previous section.Enter at least one complete hunt number choice (3-digit minimum). You may enter up to four alternate hunt choices. All choices must be for the correct hunt number series.Parties must assign ONE person as the Party Leader. Each party member, except the assigned party leader, must enter the party leader’s HUNT-ING LICENSE NUMBER on his/her mail order application. It is the party leader’s number that ties the party together. All members of a party must apply, including the party leader.If the party leader’s HUNTING LICENSE NUMBER is not available at the time of mailing, write in his/her name and date of birth. If possible, please mail all party member applica-tions together in one envelope.

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The party leader’s hunt choices will be used for the entire party. All members must list the same choices as the party leader on their individual application. If successful, all party members will receive the same hunt choice as the party leader.*Fern Ridge successful applicants will re-ceive a permit valid for self and one guest.DISQUALIFIED APPLICANTSApplicants will not be entered into the drawing if:

Mail order applications are received after the deadline.Application procedures outlined in these regulations are not followed.Adults submit applications for Youth Hunt Days.

PURCHASING CONTROLLED HUNT TAGS/RESERVATIONS/PERMITS BY MAIL OR FAX

Hunters should first call the Controlled Hunt Information Line to verify if they are successful.Allow as much time as possible beforethe season opens to complete this transaction.Make a photocopy of your receipt or write your full name, hunting license number, and the permit/reservation to be purchased on a piece of paper.Include a check; money order; or Visa, MasterCard, or Discover number for the reservation/permit fee amount payable to ODFW. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH. Refer to page 5 for fees.You may also Fax payment by usinga credit card to 503-947-6117. Include the information required in step #3 as well as your credit card number, current expiration date, and signature authorizing charge.

MAIL TO: ODFW - License Services3406 Cherry Ave. NE, Salem, OR 97303-4924FAX TO: 503-947-6117CONTROLLED HUNT INFORMATION LINE: 503-947-6102 or 1-800-708-1782LICENSING: 503-947-6100RESULTS AVAILABLE: Check the Internet at www.dfw.state.or.us, call the Controlled Hunt Information Line, or return to any license agent for an on-line computer inquiry about your success status. Results will NOT be mailed.IF SUCCESSFUL: Permits/Reservations/Tags must be purchased from any license agent or by mail or fax at any time through the last day of the season for each species or as otherwise specified.NOTE: Licenses, tags, reservations, and permits cannot be purchased at most wildlife areas.

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SAUVIE ISLAND WA RESERVATION HUNTS FOR EASTSIDE AND OAK ISLAND UNITSTo determine hunt number, find the unit (or Oak Island blind) you wish to hunt, in the left hand column. Find the date you wish to hunt across the top. Where the two columns intersect is the five-digit hunt number which identifies the unit (blind) for that particular day. Each hunter may apply once for each of the seven hunt periods. Detailed controlled hunt application procedures for Sauvie Island WA are on page 33. Also see page 31 for Area Regulations. A $2.50 application fee applies for each hunt period, and if suc-cessful, a $1.50 permit fee applies. Sauvie Island recorded information: 971-673-6000 (Clackamas, OR).

HUNT PERIOD AApplication Deadline: Sep. 11

Permits Available: Sep. 22 / Permit Sales End: Oct. 28

Hunt Unit OCT.14 16 18 20 22* 24 26 28

Aaron (01) A1401 A1601 A1801 A2001 A2201 A2401 A2601 A2801Dead Willow (02) A1402 A1602 A1802 A2002 A2202 A2402 A2602 A2802Footbridge (03) A1403 A1603 A1803 A2003 A2203 A2403 A2603 A2803+Hunt (04) A1404 A1604 A1804 A2004 A2204 A2404 A2604 A2804+Johnson (05) A1405 A1605 A1805 A2005 A2205 A2405 A2605 A2805Malarky (06) A1406 A1606 A1806 A2006 A2206 A2406 A2606 A2806McNary (07) A1407 A1607 A1807 A2007 A2207 A2407 A2607 A2807+Mudhen (08) A1408 A1608 A1808 A2008 A2208 A2408 A2608 A2808Pope (09) A1409 A1609 A1809 A2009 A2209 A2409 A2609 A2809+Racetrack (10) A1410 A1610 A1810 A2010 A2210 A2410 A2610 A2810Rentenaar (11) A1411 A1611 A1811 A2011 A2211 A2411 A2611 A2811A2911Stutzer (12) A1412 A1612 A1812 A2012 A2212 A2412 A2612 A2812+Oak Island 1 South (13) A1413 A1613 A1813 A2013 A2213 A2413 A2613 A2813+Oak Island 2 (14) A1414 A1614 A1814 A2014 A2214 A2414 A2614 A2814+Oak Island 3 (15) A1415 A1615 A1815 A2015 A2215 A2415 A2615 A2815+Oak Island 4 North (16) A1416 A1616 A1816 A2016 A2216 A2416 A2616 A2816+Oak Island 5 Field (17) A1417 A1617 A1817 A2017 A2217 A2417 A2617 A2817+Oak Island 6 Field (18) A1418 A1618 A1818 A2018 A2218 A2418 A2618 A2818Reeder Tract (19) A1419 A1619 A1819 A2019 A2219 A2419 A2619 A2819

HUNT PERIOD BApplication Deadline: Oct. 2

Permits Available: Oct. 12 / Permit Sales End: Nov. 13

Hunt Unit NOV.1 3 5 7 9 11* 13

Aaron (01) B0101 B0301 B0501 B0701 B0901 B1101 B1301Dead Willow (02) B0102 B0302 B0502 B0702 B0902 B1102 B1302Footbridge (03) B0103 B0303 B0503 B0703 B0903 B1103 B1303+Hunt (04) B0104 B0304 B0504 B0704 B0904 B1104 B1304+Johnson (05) B0105 B0305 B0505 B0705 B0905 B1105 B1305Malarky (06) B0106 B0306 B0506 B0706 B0906 B1106 B1306McNary (07) B0107 B0307 B0507 B0707 B0907 B1107 B1307+Mudhen (08) B0108 B0308 B0508 B0708 B0908 B1108 B1308Pope (09) B0109 B0309 B0509 B0709 B0909 B1109 B1309+Racetrack (10) B0110 B0310 B0510 B0710 B0910 B1110 B1310Rentenaar (11) B0111 B0311 B0511 B0711 B0911 B1111 B1311Stutzer (12) B0112 B0312 B0512 B0712 B0912 B1112 B1312+Oak Island 1 South (13) B0113 B0313 B0513 B0713 B0913 B1113 B1313+Oak Island 2 (14) B0114 B0314 B0514 B0714 B0914 B1114 B1314+Oak Island 3 (15) B0115 B0315 B0515 B0715 B0915 B1115 B1315+Oak Island 4 North (16) B0116 B0316 B0516 B0716 B0916 B1116 B1316+Oak Island 5 Field (17) B0117 B0317 B0517 B0717 B0917 B1117 B1317+Oak Island 6 Field (18) B0118 B0318 B0518 B0718 B0918 B1118 B1318Reeder Tract (19) B0119 B0319 B0519 B0719 B0919 B1119 B1319+Units with designated shooting sites.*Youth hunters ONLY (17 years of age and younger) in Hunt, Mudhen, and Racetrack units on Oct. 22, Nov. 11, 26, Dec. 10, 24, 2006, Jan. 13, 2007 (youth dates in red). See page 22 for information on Youth Hunts.Goose hunting is allowed ONLY on the green shaded days (Oct. 24, 28, Nov. 5, 21, 28, Dec. 2, 8) on OAK ISLAND and REEDER TRACT ONLY.

WATERFOWL RESERVATION HUNTS



SAUVIE ISLAND WA RESERVATION HUNTS FOR EASTSIDE AND OAK ISLAND UNITS

HUNT PERIOD CApplication Deadline: Oct. 9

Permits Available: Oct. 19 / Permit Sales End: Nov. 30

Hunt Unit NOV.15 17 19 21 24 26* 28 30

Aaron (01) C1501 C1701 C1901 C2101 C2401 C2601 C2801 C3001Dead Willow (02) C1502 C1702 C1902 C2102 C2402 C2602 C2802 C3002Footbridge (03) C1503 C1703 C1903 C2103 C2403 C2603 C2803 C3003+Hunt (04) C1504 C1704 C1904 C2104 C2404 C2604 C2804 C3004+Johnson (05) C1505 C1705 C1905 C2105 C2405 C2605 C2805 C3005Malarky (06) C1506 C1706 C1906 C2106 C2406 C2606 C2806 C3006McNary (07) C1507 C1707 C1907 C2107 C2407 C2607 C2807 C3007+Mudhen (08) C1508 C1708 C1908 C2108 C2408 C2608 C2808 C3008Pope (09) C1509 C1709 C1909 C2109 C2409 C2609 C2809 C3009+Racetrack (10) C1510 C1710 C1910 C2110 C2410 C2610 C2810 C3010Rentenaar (11) C1511 C1711 C1911 C2111 C2411 C2611 C2811 C3011Stutzer (12) C1512 C1712 C1912 C2112 C2412 C2612 C2812 C3012+Oak Island 1 South (13) C1513 C1713 C1913 C2113 C2413 C2613 C2813 C3013+Oak Island 2 (14) C1514 C1714 C1914 C2114 C2414 C2614 C2814 C3014+Oak Island 3 (15) C1515 C1715 C1915 C2115 C2415 C2615 C2815 C3015+Oak Island 4 North (16) C1516 C1716 C1916 C2116 C2416 C2616 C2816 C3016+Oak Island 5 Field (17) C1517 C1717 C1917 C2117 C2417 C2617 C2817 C3017+Oak Island 6 Field (18) C1518 C1718 C1918 C2118 C2418 C2618 C2818 C3018Reeder Tract (19) C1519 C1719 C1919 C2119 C2419 C2619 C2819 C3019

HUNT PERIOD DApplication Deadline: Oct. 31

Permits Available: Nov. 9 / Permit Sales End: Dec. 14

Hunt Unit DEC.2 4 6 8 10* 12 14

Aaron (01) D0201 D0401 D0601 D0801 D1001 D1201 D1401Dead Willow (02) D0202 D0402 D0602 D0802 D1002 D1202 D1402Footbridge (03) D0203 D0403 D0603 D0803 D1003 D1203 D1403+Hunt (04) D0204 D0404 D0604 D0804 D1004 D1204 D1404+Johnson (05) D0205 D0405 D0605 D0805 D1005 D1205 D1405Malarky (06) D0206 D0406 D0606 D0806 D1006 D1206 D1406McNary (07) D0207 D0407 D0607 D0807 D1007 D1207 D1407+Mudhen (08) D0208 D0408 D0608 D0808 D1008 D1208 D1408Pope (09) D0209 D0409 D0609 D0809 D1009 D1209 D1409+Racetrack (10) D0210 D0410 D0610 D0810 D1010 D1210 D1410Rentenaar (11) D0211 D0411 D0611 D0811 D1011 D1211 D1411Stutzer (12) D0212 D0412 D0612 D0812 D1012 D1212 D1412+Oak Island 1 South (13) D0213 D0413 D0613 D0813 D1013 D1213 D1413+Oak Island 2 (14) D0214 D0414 D0614 D0814 D1014 D1214 D1414+Oak Island 3 (15) D0215 D0415 D0615 D0815 D1015 D1215 D1415+Oak Island 4 North (16) D0216 D0416 D0616 D0816 D1016 D1216 D1416+Oak Island 5 Field (17) D0217 D0417 D0617 D0817 D1017 D1217 D1417+Oak Island 6 Field (18) D0218 D0418 D0618 D0818 D1018 D1218 D1418Reeder Tract (19) D0219 D0419 D0619 D0819 D1019 D1219 D1419 +Units with designated shooting sites.*Youth hunters ONLY (17 years of age and younger) in Hunt, Mudhen, and Racetrack units on Oct. 22, Nov. 11, 26, Dec. 10, 24, 2006, Jan. 13, 2007 (youth dates in red). See page 22 for information on Youth Hunts.Goose hunting is allowed ONLY on the green shaded days (Oct. 24, 28, Nov. 5, 21, 28, Dec. 2, 8) on OAK ISLAND and REEDER TRACT ONLY.

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HUNT PERIOD EApplication Deadline: Nov. 13

Permits Available: Nov. 23 / Permit Sales End: Dec. 30Hunt Unit DEC. 16 18 20 22 24* 26 28 30Aaron (01) E1601 E1801 E2001 E2201 E2401 E2601 E2801 E3001Dead Willow (02) E1602 E1802 E2002 E2202 E2402 E2602 E2802 E3002Footbridge (03) E1603 E1803 E2003 E2203 E2403 E2603 E2803 E3003+Hunt (04) E1604 E1804 E2004 E2204 E2404 E2604 E2804 E3004+ Johnson (05) E1605 E1805 E2005 E2205 E2405 E2605 E2805 E3005Malarky (06) E1606 E1806 E2006 E2206 E2406 E2606 E2806 E3006McNary (07) E1607 E1807 E2007 E2207 E2407 E2607 E2807 E3007+Mudhen (08) E1608 E1808 E2008 E2208 E2408 E2608 E2808 E3008Pope (09) E1609 E1809 E2009 E2209 E2409 E2609 E2809 E3009 +Racetrack (10) E1610 E1810 E2010 E2210 E2410 E2610 E2810 E3010Rentenaar (11) E1611 E1811 E2011 E2211 E2411 E2611 E2811 E3011Stutzer (12) E1612 E1812 E2012 E2212 E2412 E2612 E2812 E3012+Oak Island 1 South (13) E1613 E1813 E2013 E2213 E2413 E2613 E2813 E3013+Oak Island 2 (14) E1614 E1814 E2014 E2214 E2414 E2614 E2814 E3014+Oak Island 3 (15) E1615 E1815 E2015 E2215 E2415 E2615 E2815 E3015 +Oak Island 4 North (16) E1616 E1816 E2016 E2216 E2416 E2616 E2816 E3016+Oak Island 5 Field (17) E1617 E1817 E2017 E2217 E2417 E2617 E2817 E3017 +Oak Island 6 Field (18) E1618 E1818 E2018 E2218 E2418 E2618 E2818 E3018Reeder Tract (19) E1619 E1819 E2019 E2219 E2419 E2619 E2819 E3019

HUNT PERIOD FApplication Deadline: Dec. 4

Permits Available: Dec. 14 / Permit Sales End: Jan. 15, 2007Hunt Unit JAN. 1 3 5 7 9 11 13* 15Aaron (01) F0101 F0301 F0501 F0701 F0901 F1101 F1301 F1501Dead Willow (02) F0102 F0302 F0502 F0702 F0902 F1102 F1302 F1502Footbridge (03) F0103 F0303 F0503 F0703 F0903 F1103 F1303 F1503+Hunt (04) F0104 F0304 F0504 F0704 F0904 F1104 F1304 F1504+Johnson (05) F0105 F0305 F0505 F0705 F0905 F1105 F1305 F1505Malarky (06) F0106 F0306 F0506 F0706 F0906 F1106 F1306 F1506McNary (07) F0107 F0307 F0507 F0707 F0907 F1107 F1307 F1507+Mudhen (08) F0108 F0308 F0508 F0708 F0908 F1108 F1308 F1508Pope (09) F0109 F0309 F0509 F0709 F0909 F1109 F1309 F1509+Racetrack (10) F0110 F0310 F0510 F0710 F0910 F1110 F1310 F1510Rentenaar (11) F0111 F0311 F0511 F0711 F0911 F1111 F1311 F1511Stutzer (12) F0112 F0312 F0512 F0712 F0912 F1112 F1312 F1512+Oak Island 1 South (13) F0113 F0313 F0513 F0713 F0913 F1113 F1313 F1513+Oak Island 2 (14) F0114 F0314 F0514 F0714 F0914 F1114 F1314 F1514+Oak Island 3 (15) F0115 F0315 F0515 F0715 F0915 F1115 F1315 F1515+Oak Island 4 North (16) F0116 F0316 F0516 F0716 F0916 F1116 F1316 F1516+Oak Island 5 Field (17) F0117 F0317 F0517 F0717 F0917 F1117 F1317 F1517+Oak Island 6 Field (18) F0118 F0318 F0518 F0718 F0918 F1118 F1318 F1518Reeder Tract (19) F0119 F0319 F0519 F0719 F0919 F1119 F1319 F1519+Units with designated shooting sites.*Youth hunters ONLY (17 years of age and younger) in Hunt, Mudhen, and Racetrack units on Oct. 22, Nov. 11, 26, Dec. 10, 24, 2006, Jan. 13, 2007 (youth dates in red). See page 22 for information on Youth Hunts.



Klamath WAReservation Hunts for Miller Island Unit -Subunits A, B, and C+

Application Deadline Date: Sep. 16Permits Available: Sep. 23Permit Sales End: Oct. 21

Hunt Subunit Subunit Subunit Dates A B C Oct. 7 I 25A I 25B I 25C Oct. 8 I 26A I 26B I 26C Oct. 14 I 27A I 27B I 27C Oct. 15 I 28A I 28B I 28C Oct. 21* I 29A I 29B NA+ Successful applicants may hunt all game birds during autho-

rized seasons.* On Oct. 21, the Miller Island Unit (subunits A & B) is open to

youth hunters only (see page 22). Subunit C is open to all hunters on a first come, first served basis.

Note: All hunters must have in their possession a validreservation permit to check into the area.


HUNT PERIOD GApplication Deadline: Dec. 11

Permits Available: Dec. 28 / Permit Sales End: Jan. 28, 2007

Hunt Unit JAN.17 19 21 23 25 27 28

Aaron (01) G1701 G1901 G2101 G2301 G2501 G2701 G2801Dead Willow (02) G1702 G1902 G2102 G2302 G2502 G2702 G2802Footbridge (03) G1703 G1903 G2103 G2303 G2503 G2703 G2803+Hunt (04) G1704 G1904 G2104 G2304 G2504 G2704 G2804+Johnson (05) G1705 G1905 G2105 G2305 G2505 G2705 G2805Malarky (06) G1706 G1906 G2106 G2306 G2506 G2706 G2806McNary (07) G1707 G1907 G2107 G2307 G2507 G2707 G2807+Mudhen (08) G1708 G1908 G2108 G2308 G2508 G2708 G2808Pope (09) G1709 G1909 G2109 G2309 G2509 G2709 G2809+Racetrack (10) G1710 G1910 G2110 G2310 G2510 G2710 G2810Rentenaar (11) G1711 G1911 G2111 G2311 G2511 G2711 G2811Stutzer (12) G1712 G1912 G2112 G2312 G2512 G2712 G2812+Oak Island 1 South (13) G1713 G1913 G2113 G2313 G2513 G2713 G2813+Oak Island 2 (14) G1714 G1914 G2114 G2314 G2514 G2714 G2814+Oak Island 3 (15) G1715 G1915 G2115 G2315 G2515 G2715 G2815+Oak Island 4 North (16) G1716 G1916 G2116 G2316 G2516 G2716 G2816+Oak Island 5 Field (17) G1717 G1917 G2117 G2317 G2517 G2717 G2817+Oak Island 6 Field (18) G1718 G1918 G2118 G2318 G2518 G2718 G2818Reeder Tract (19) G1719 G1919 G2119 G2319 G2519 G2719 G2819+Units with designated shooting sites.

Each hunter may submit only one application for Fern Ridge WA and only one application for Klamath WA per year. Detailed reservation hunt application procedures are on page 33. A $2.50 application fee applies, and if successful, a $1.50 permit fee applies.

Need an ODFW statewide big game unit map?Call 1-800-845-9448Only $5, plus s&h.

Fern Ridge WA Reservation Hunts forEast and West Coyote Units

Application Deadline Date: Oct. 31Permits Available: Nov. 14

Permit Sales End: Jan. 27, 2007

Hunt Hunt Hunt Hunt Dates Number Dates NumberNov. 18 H01Nov. 20 H02Nov. 22 H03Nov. 25 H04Nov. 27 H05Nov. 29 H06Dec. 2 H07 Dec. 4 H08 Dec. 6 H09 Dec. 9 H10 Dec. 11 H11 Dec. 13 H12 Dec. 16 H13Dec. 18 H14Dec. 20 H15Dec. 23* H16

Dec. 27 H17Dec. 30 H18Jan. 1 H19Jan. 3 H20 Jan. 6 H21 Jan. 8 H22 Jan. 10 H23 Jan. 13 H24Jan. 15 H25Jan. 17 H26Jan. 20 H27Jan. 22 H28Jan. 24 H29Jan. 27 H30

* Youth Hunt Day Dec. 23 (see page 22). Note: All hunters must have in their possession a valid reservation permit to check into the area.



THE COOPERATIVE NORTH AMERICAN SHOTGUNNING EDUCATION PROGRAM

HUNTER ADVISORIES FOR SUMMER LAKE, FERN RIDGE, AND KLAMATH WILDLIFE AREAS

SUMMER LAKE WA – Ongoing management programs on Summer Lake Wildlife Area may impact hunting opportunities during waterfowl hunting seasons. Efforts to rehabilitate portions of the wetlands on the wildlife area, to improve long term habitat benefits to a multitude of waterfowl and other waterbirds have required dewatering of certain areas and actively controlling over-grown vegetation. Water was withdrawn from certain portions of the wildlife area (Bullgate Refuge) last summer. Active vegetation control occurs once wetlands are dry and become accessible. While efforts are underway to bring water back to all areas as soon as is feasible some portions of the wildlife area may be dry and not provide good hunting opportunities early in the season.

Link Marsh in the eastern portion of the hunt area will be dry dur-ing the 2007-08 hunting season due to marsh management and vegetation control activities. Hunters need to be aware because over-water and pond hunting opportunities will be affected in this 225 acre area. Link Marsh Pond along Upper Link Canal will be dry or at very low levels and will affect pass shooting along 1/2 miles of the dike. Field hunting opportunities will not be affected. Please call Area Headquarters for additional details, Phone: 541-943-3152.

FERN RIDGE WA– Several regulation changes for hunters are in effect this year at Fern Ridge Wildlife Area. The changes coincide with recent completion of habitat improvement projects and in conjunction with review of the wildlife area long range management plan. The changes are in line with the primary management objective to attract and support waterfowl in the southern Willamette Valley. The regulation changes are intended to improve conditions for waterfowl and to also provide improved hunting oppurtunities.

Please carefully review the Fern Ridge Wildlife Area hunting regulations in this booklet. Primary changes from past seasons include opening the Fisher Butte unit to 7-day/week hunting for

the entire season with a 1 PM hunting end time and 2 PM unit closure during duck season. The Royal-Amazon unit will also be included within this framework. The East and West Coyote unit reservation waterfowl hunt will continue as in the past, however the units will be closed to all public access for a minimum of one month following the Western Oregon Fee Pheasant hunt program to allow waterfowl to acclimate to the area. Regulations for hunt-ing the lake and other units remain unchanged from previous years. Please call the Area Headquarters at 541-935-2591 for additional details.

KLAMATH WA – Ongoing management programs on the Klamath Wildlife Area-Miller Island Unit will impact waterfowl hunter access during the 2007-08 duck and goose seasons. Efforts to rehabilitate portions of the marshlands around the Miller Island Unit, to improve long-term habitat benefits to a multitude of waterfowl species will require dewatering certain wetlands and actively controlling overgrown vegetation. Water will be withdrawn from some areas on the unit. Active vegetation control occurs once marshes are dry and become accessible. While efforts will be to bring water back to all areas as soon as feasible, some portions of the unit may be dry and will not provide good hunting opportunities throughout the season.

About 150 acres in the southern portion of Subunit B, south of the boat ramp, will be dry potentially for the duration of the 2007-08 hunting season. About 70 acres in the north end of Subunit A, north of the check station in the Miller Slough area, will be dry potentially for the duration of the 2007-08 hunting season. Over-water hunting will be impacted in the portion of the hunt units which have been dewatered. Field hunting activities will not be impacted. The vast majority of the Miller Island Unit will still pro-vide adequate water habitats for attracting birds. Maps showing impacted areas are available at the wildlife area office or on the ODFW Web site, www.dfw.state.or.us. Rehabilitated marshes will provide important food sources for birds in coming years and will greatly benefit hunters in the long term. Phone: 541-883-5734

The Cooperative North American Shotgunning Education Pro-gram (CONSEP) is an international organization and information service dedicated to the technical research of nontoxic shot products and their performance. CONSEP delivers its findings to its members and hunters and shooters through its Shotgunning Education Seminars and Workshops conducted by Consultant Tom Roster of Klamath Falls. CONSEP has also expanded into working on a proactive educational program to help waterfowl and upland bird hunters significantly reduce wounding losses and improve their shotgun shooting skills.

CONSEP is currently funded by 18 U.S. state fish and wildlife agencies, the USFWS, the International Hunter Education Association; the principal wildlife agencies or hunting organiza-tions of Australia, Denmark and the U.K; Environ-Metal, Inc. and Remington Arms Company.

Seminars are fun and informative and help hunters learn how to judge distance better, pick the right shotshell load for your gun for different species and ranges, and make better judgments on shots taken which leads to more birds in the bag.

The department enrolled as a formal member of CONSEP in 2006 and Summer Lake Wildlife Area hunters will be the first to

benefit from educational and training opportunities. Two shooting clinics are proposed for the Bend/Redmond area and the Eu-gene/Springfield area in September where a majority of hunters visiting Summer Lake reside. Additional training and educational programs will occur on the wildlife area on the opening weekend of waterfowl season. Numerous department and Oregon State Police personnel will be on the area assisting with the programs which promote safe, sporting and ethical hunting behavior.

Following is the schedule for two shooting clinics:

Redmond Rod and Gun Club, Redmond September 16 8 a.m. start time

Emerald Empire Gun Club, Eugene September 17 8 a.m. start time

There is no fee for the shooting clinic but you must pre-register and more information will be provided upon registering. For questions or to register call Carol Turner at 503-947-6303 or email [email protected]. Any interested hunter may attend. Further educational materials and shotgun patterning training will be offered to hunters at the Summer Lake Wildlife area on opening weekend.


What is the Upland Cooperative Access Program (UCAP)?UCAP is an incentive-based program designed to provide quality public hunting opportunities for upland game birds on private lands in Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam and Morrow counties in the Columbia Basin.

How Do Hunters Locate UCAP Properties?Hunters must take the initiative to locate UCAP properties. Gen-eral directions to UCAP properties, but NOT landowner phone numbers, are available at the district offices listed on this page. After hunters locate a UCAP property, they can use the name on the UCAP sign and the local phone book to contact the landown-er and schedule a hunt. This extra effort ensures landowners that only responsible hunters are guests on their land.

All participating lands are clearly marked by one of the follow-ing signs. UCAP signs are posted all year to allow hunters the opportunity for pre-season scouting. Eighty-three percent of landowners provide “HUNTING WITH WRITTEN PERMISSION,” while seventeen percent of landowners opt for “WELCOME TO HUNT”. It is unlawful to hunt or enter any posted area without a valid permission slip unless the area is posted as “WELCOME TO HUNT”.

This Program Involves TrustODFW trusts landowners to provide a reasonable amount of public access. Landowners trust hunters to remember they are guests on the land, follow the written restrictions, and abide by the spirit of respect and cooperation required to make this program successful. Hunters repay that trust by leaving gates as they found them and picking up any litter, including shotgun shells.

Program RegulationsIt is unlawful to:

Use a motorized vehicle on fields, trails and posted roads.

Hunt any posted safety zone or enter any “NO PUBLIC ACCESS” area.

Build or use open fires without landowner permission.

Use rifles, handguns or shotguns with slugs on any hunt area unless specific authorization has been given by the landowner.

ODFW ContactsPlease direct questions or comments regarding UCAP to:

ODFW Heppner District Office: (541) 676-5230

ODFW The Dalles District Office: (541) 296-4628

ODFW Upland Game Bird Coordinator: (503) 947-6323

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TURN IN POACHERS(800) 452-7888

REGULATED HUNT AREAS IN THE COLUMBIA BASIN

UPLAND COOPERATIVE ACCESS PROGRAM

The Regulated Hunt Area (RHA) is a cooperative program between ODFW and landowners to allow regulated hunting on private lands. The Columbia Rvr and Port of Morrow RHA near Boardman in Morrow Co and the Coombs Canyon RHA near Pendleton in Umatilla Co provide op-portunities for public access and hunting for upland game birds and waterfowl. Big Game hunting is allowed only on Coombs Canyon RHA by permit only. These areas are also subject to year-round rd closures. The following are prohibited:

Driving or being transported on other than open rds shown on the RHA map.Hunting, entering, or shooting across closed areas and safety zones.Camping (use between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.).Discharging rifles, handguns, or shot-guns with slugs, except by specific ODFW authorization.Placing waterfowl hunting sites closer than 200 yards apart.Leaving decoys set out overnight (10 p.m. to 4 a.m.).Digging pit blinds

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Because of landowner concerns for safety and maintenance of agricultural opera-tions, some areas may be temporarily closed. Hunter numbers will be limited ifcrowding occurs. Columbia Rvr RHA – No entry permit re-quired and open seven days-a-week. Hunt area boundary: Beginning at the eastern city limits of Arlington; east on I-84 to Threemile Canyon (mi post 151); north to the north side of the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way; east on the railroad right-of-way to the boundary of the Umatilla NWR Boardman Unit; north to the Oregon/Wash-ington state line; west on the Oregon/Washington state line to a point due north of the eastern city limits of Arlington; due south to the point of beginning.Area is open only for game bird and rabbit hunting. It is unlawful to use or pos-sess shot other than federally-approved nontoxic shot for all game bird hunting. Camping is allowed only at Quesnel Park (Threemile Canyon, mi post 151) within the posted safety zone; not to exceed 7 days in any consecutive 14-day period.

Coombs Canyon RHA – Maps available at RHA entrance located by traveling 4 mi south of Pendleton on Hwy 395 (mi post 6.7), 5 mi west on Coombs Canyon Rd, and 1.5 mi north on Ranch Rd.Area is open only for game bird, controlled antlerless deer, controlled youth buckdeer (144T), and predator hunting during authorized seasons from Oct. 14 - Mar. 31, 7 days a week. Permit required for all activities except for game bird hunt-ing. Controlled deer and predator hunters call 541-276-2344 after Sep. 1 for permit details and/or sign up. Port of Morrow RHA – Maps available at RHA entrance located by traveling north on Laurel Rd from exit 165 off I-84, 0.5 mi east on Columbia Ave, and 0.3 mi south-east on Rippee Rd.No entry permit required and open 7 days per week October 14 – January 28. Area is open only for game bird hunting. It is unlawful to use or possess shot other than federally approved nontoxic shot.


OREGON EXPERIENCES PERIODIC DRY CONDITIONS

THAT CAN LEAD TO WILDFIRES

Using a little information anda few precautions, you can

enjoy Oregon’s wildlife lands without causing

undue damage.

For useful tips, log ontoODFW’s Web site atwww.dfw.state.or.us

Oregon game bird stamps have been providing funds to maintain healthy game bird populations in the state for more than 20 years. The Oregon migratory waterfowl stamp began in 1984 and the upland bird stamp followed in 1990. The stamps (now called license validations) are purchased by game bird hunters in conjunction with the general hunting license. Collectively, sales of game bird stamps and related artwork generate nearly $1 million each year. Funds are used to accomplish a variety of program-related activities, such as game bird research and banding, equipment purchases, and habitat improvement and conservation projects.

YOUR OREGON GAME BIRD STAMP DOLLARS AT WORK

Call the ODFW at 503-947-6001 for up-to-date, recorded information about hunting (touch-tone callers only)

visit us on the Internet at www.dfw.state.or.us. This Internet site features the week-ly recreation report, the latest ODFW news releases, mail order applications, and much more.

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HUNTING INFORMATION?

MOUNTAIN QUAIL LOCATIONS NEEDEDThe Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the U.S. Forest Service are conducting a survey to determine Mountain Quail locations east of the Cascade Mountains in Oregon.

Please report any observations of Mountain Quail including the date, specific location (nearest creek, town, road, etc.), county of observation, and number of quail to your local ODFW office or send to:

Dave Budeau, ODFW 3406 Cherry Ave NE Salem, OR 97303 or E-mail [email protected]


SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (required)

HUNTER/ANGLER ID NUMBER

HUNTER LICENSE NUMBER (if already purchased)

DATE OF BIRTH (MM/DD/YYYY)

MALE FEMALE

Mark choices(s) and fill in fee(s):❐ $ _________ Combination License (Residents Only)❐ $ _________ Hunting License(Resident/Nonresident)❐ $ _________ 3-Day Nonresident Bird Hunt Lic. Start Date: _______________❐ $ _________ Sports Pac (Residents Only)❐ $ _________ Resident Senior Citizen License❐ $ _________ Resident Juvenile Small Game/Bird License (14-17 years)❐ $ _________ Resident Upland Game Bird Validation❐ $ _________ Resident Waterfowl Validation❐ $ _________ Nonresident Game Bird Validation❐ $ _________ Band-tailed Pigeon Permit❐ $ _________ Black Brant Permit❐ $ _________ Sea Duck Permit❐ $ _________ Spring Turkey Tag (Statewide)❐ $ _________ ❐ Second Statewide Tag — ❐ Bonus Turkey Tag❐ $ _________ ❐ General Fall Turkey Tag — ❐ Controlled Fall Turkey Tag❐ $ _________ Permit and Reservation Application FeesGRAND TOTAL $ _________PAYMENT METHOD (DO NOT SEND CASH)❐ Check/Money Order to ODFW enclosed. ❐ MasterCard ❐ VISA ❐ Discover

Credit Card No _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exp. Date _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Signature _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

OREGON RESIDENTS (Please read and sign)

I, the undersigned, hereby certify and declare that the information I have provided to obtain this license is true. To acquire an Oregon resident license/tag. I certify that I have resided continuously within Oregon no less than 6 months immediately prior to applying for this license/tag.

Signature(Required for Oregon residents only)

COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF APPLYING FOR A PARTY HUNT: One person must be designated as the party leader. Party size for sage grouse, Sauvie Island, and Klamath WA is limited to four. NO party applications are allowed for Fern Ridge.

PARTY LEADER’S NAME DATE OF BIRTH HUNT SERIES

PARTY LEADER’S NAME DATE OF BIRTH HUNT SERIES

PERMIT AND RESERVATION APPLICATION• To apply for reservation or permit hunt(s), you must purchase a hunting license at this time, or indicate your hunting license number above.• Check each hunt series type. List hunt choice(s) from pages 14, 15, 34-37.• For party applications, complete this section and the section on the bottom of this form.

PHOTOCOPIES OF THIS PAGE MAY BE USED

MAIL TO: ODFW — Licensing • 3406 Cherry Ave. NE • Salem, OR 97303-4924 • 503-947-6100

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2006-2007 GAME BIRD MAIL ORDER APPLICATION

CERTIFICATION OF RESIDENT STATUS REQUIRED FOR OREGON RESIDENTS ON MAIL ORDERS AND FAX ORDERS. READ AND SIGN STATEMENT BELOW. CHARGE CUSTOMERS MAY FAX THIS APPLICATION TO 503-947-6117. WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT TELEPHONE ORDERS.

❐ RESIDENT ❐ NONRESIDENT

Driver’s Lic. # _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ State_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Issue Date __________

Initials_____________

DEPARTMENT USE ONLY

LAST NAME (Please PRINT) FIRST MI

MAILING ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

( ) ( )DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER – AND – EVENING PHONE NUMBERReminder: HIP worksheet (page 42) must be filled out to comply with HIP requirements.• License fees, tag fees, and reservation hunt application fees are NOT refundable.• See page 6 for license fees and descriptions.

Party Leader’s Hunting License #

OREGON SENIOR CITIZENS, IF APPLYING FOR SENIOR LICENSE (Please read and sign)I hereby certify that I am 70 years of age or older and have resided in Oregon for not less than five years prior to the date of applying for this license.

Signature(Required for Oregon residents only)

❐ Application Fee: $2.50 Controlled Fall Turkey 1st Choice 2nd Choice

❐ Application Fee: $2.50 Controlled Sage Grouse 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice

❐ Application Fee: $2.50 Sauvie Island — Hunt Period A 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice

❐ Application Fee: $2.50 Sauvie Island — Hunt Period B 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice

❐ Application Fee: $2.50 Sauvie Island — Hunt Period C 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice

❐ Application Fee: $2.50 Sauvie Island — Hunt Period D 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice

❐ Application Fee: $2.50 Sauvie Island — Hunt Period E 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice

❐ Application Fee: $2.50 Sauvie Island — Hunt Period F 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice

❐ Application Fee: $2.50 Sauvie Island — Hunt Period G 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice

❐ Application Fee: $2.50 Fern Ridge WA Hunt 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice

❐ Application Fee: $2.50 Klamath WA Hunt 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice


HARVEST INFORMATION PACKET HIP: APPLICATION WORKSHEET

Report Waterfowl Bands! Call 1-800-327-BAND or report online at: www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/homepage/call800.htm

This must be completed and sent with the Mail Order Application (page 41) if mailed or faxed, or should be completed and taken to any license agent. Please see information on HIP Requirements on page 9.

Do you intend to hunt migratory game birds during the upcoming season? YES NO(ducks, coot, geese, dove, snipe)

Did you hunt any migratory game birds last hunting season? YES NO

If you did hunt migratory game birds last year, please answer the following questions:

a. How many ducks? Did not hunt ___ None ___ 1-10 ___ 10+ ___

b. How many geese? Did not hunt ___ None ___ 1-10 ___ 10+ ___

c. How many mourning doves? Did not hunt ___ None ___ 1-30 ___ 30+ ___

d. Did you hunt snipe/coots? YES NO

Will you hunt any upland game birds this hunting season? YES NO(Blue/ruffed grouse, chukar/Hungarian (Gray) partridge, pheasant, quail)

Did you hunt any of the following game birds last season? YES NO

a. Blue/ruffed grouse YES NO

b. Chukar/Hungarian (Gray) partridge YES NO

c. Pheasants YES NO

d. Quail YES NO

Will you hunt crows during this hunting season?* YES NO

*Please note: To legally hunt crow, you must answer “Yes” to the last question, and the validation for crow must appear on your license. If you are not going to hunt crow, please answer “NO” to this question.

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In order to be considered a person with a disability under the wildlife laws, a person shall provide either:

(1) Written certification from a licensed physician, which states that the applicant:

a. Is permanently unable to walk without the use of, or as-sistance from, a brace, cane, crutch, prosthetic device, wheelchair, scooter, or walker;

b. Is restricted by lung disease to the extent that the person’s forced expiratory volume for one second, when measured by a spirometer, is less than 35% predicted, or arterial oxygen tension is less than 55 mm/Hg on room air at rest;

c. Has a cardiac condition to the extent that the person’s functional limitations are classified in severity as Class III or Class IV, according to standards established by the American Heart Association.

d. Has a permanent, physical impairment that prevent the person from holding or shooting a firearm or bow or from holding a fishing rod in hand; or

e. Has central visual acuity that permanently does not ex-ceed 20/200 in the better eye with corrective lenses, or the widest diameter of the visual field is no greater than 20 degrees; or

(2) Written proof that the last official certification of record by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States shows the person to be at least 65% disabled (ORS 496. 018).

The Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit is not a license or tag. Hunters must still obtain a hunting license and apply for and/or purchase appropriate tags/permits/reservations prior to specified tag sale deadlines to hunt in game bird and big game seasons. You must be in possession of your Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit, license, and tags/per-mits/reservations while you are hunting.

An able-bodied companion may accompany a person with this permit and kill any animal wounded by the permit holder. The companion must immediately attach the permit holder’s tag to

the carcass of the animal. The companion is not required to possess a hunting license or tag, except that a person accom-panying a visually impaired hunter is required to possess a valid hunting license.[(OAR 635-065-0090(3)].

The following applies for persons defined in 1(e): “A person who is not visually impaired and who accompanies a hunter who pos-sesses an Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit may: assist the hunter in selecting a game animal or bird; assist the aiming or sighting of a firearm; advise the hunter when to fire a firearm; shoot a game animal or bird on behalf of the hunter while in the immediate presence of the hunter; and tag and retrieve game animals and birds on behalf of the hunter.”

The person accompanying a hunter who is visually impaired is required to possess a valid hunting license. The person accom-panying a visually impaired hunter may also hunt game animals or birds if the person possesses the appropriate tags, permits, reservations, and stamps for the area and time period. A visually impaired hunter must comply with all other tag, permit, reserva-tion, and stamp requirements of the State Fish and Wildlife Com-mission and applicable hunting laws (ORS 498.170).

AN OREGON DISABILITIES HUNTING AND FISHING PERMIT HOLDER MAY:

Hunt from a parked motor-propelled vehicle except on any public rd or hwy. A public rd is the entire right of way of any rd over which the public has a right of use. Public rds include, but are not limited to, rd related structures that are in the right of way such as tunnels, bridges, or similar structures. Rds on federal, state, or local government lands are public rds. Hunt-ing from a parked motor vehicle is allowed on private land with the landowner’s permission and on public land where off-road travel is permitted.

Note: FEDERAL MIGRATORY GAME BIRD EXCEPTION: No persons shall take migratory game birds from or by means, aid, or use of any motor vehicle, motor driven land conveyance, or aircraft of any kind, except that paraplegics and persons missing one or both legs may take from any stationary motor vehicle or stationary motor-driven land conveyance.

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OREGON DISABILITIES HUNTING AND FISHING PERMIT INFORMATION

PERMIT APPLICATION For more information or to obtain an “Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit” application packet, please visit our web site at www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/disability. Application packets are also available at the ODFW Salem Headquarters Office, regional offices (pg. 4), district offices, or by calling 503-947-6100.

Sports Pac license holders need to return after Jul. 1 of each year to any license agent to receive current state upland game bird and waterfowl validations. Validations for this hunting season are valid from Jul. 1, 2006 to Jun. 30, 2007. If you purchased a validation before Jul. 1, 2006, you do not have the current validations to legally hunt during the seasons outlined in this booklet. Check your license and make sure you have the current validations before you travel to the field.

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