U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Vehicle Travel – Motorized vehicles are authorized Welcome, enjoy your visit! only on roads shown on this map. All vehicles must Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is located in the high have current state registration and be operated Malheur desert country of southeastern . The 187,000 acre by licensed drivers. Accessing roads and areas not refuge is a remote, arid land of shallow marshes, , shown as permitted on this map is prohibited. National Wildlife Refuge small ponds, flood irrigated meadows, alkali flats, rimrock and grass and sagebrush covered hills. The Weapons and Ammunition – Possession of weapons Refuge is situated at 4,100 feet in elevation. Radical follows all State regulations on the Refuge. Hunting weather changes, including lightening storms and intense Discharge of weapons is allowed only on hunt heat and cold can occur. Be prepared for weather areas shown on this map during the hunt seasons. extremes and traveling long distances over gravel roads. Only nontoxic shot may be possessed or used. Make sure your vehicle is in good condition and the gas tank is full. Prohibited Activities/Areas – All-terrain vehicles (ATVs), camping, fires, swimming and collecting The Refuge is open daily from sunrise to sunset. natural objects such as plants, animals, minerals, Information about hunting, road conditions and nearby antlers, and objects of antiquity (including Indian services can be obtained at Refuge headquarters. Office artifacts) are hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm prohibited. Y and Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. The Visitor Center is open Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and staffed with volunteers most weekends. Signs to Follow

NATIONAL This sign delineates the Refuge boundary. You WILDLIFE REFUGE may enter areas only on roads and designated

Hunting Regulations UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY hunt areas shown on this map. PROHIBITED

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Hunt Safely and Ethically – Limited sport hunting FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE is authorized in accordance with all applicable Hunters may enter areas delineated by this Federal and Oregon State laws. sign only in designated hunt areas shown on this map. Accidents – Injuries or accidents occurring on the Refuge must be reported immediately. Used alone or under a Refuge boundary sign. PUBLIC HUNTING Blinds – Temporary blinds may be erected on AREA The area behind this sign may be hunted as Limited public fishing under Federal and State laws. permitted by Refuge regulations. Consult Manager for current Malheur hunt areas during the hunt season. regulations. Blinds and all private property must be removed daily. NONTOXIC Hunters may possess or use only nontoxic shot Boats – Nonmotorized or boats with electric motors STEESHOTL SHOT ZONE when hunting on the Refuge. The possession or

are authorized on Malheur Lake hunt areas during Special Regulations In use of lead shot is prohibited. Effect–Consult the hunt season. Manager Dogs – The use of trained dogs is strongly Hunting is not permitted in the areas delineated NO HUNTING encouraged. Dogs must be kept under close control. ZONE by this sign, as well as designated no hunting zones indicated on the enclosed map. Gates, Dikes and Road Accesses – Gates, dikes and road accesses may not be blocked by vehicles. Leave all gates as you find them. More Information Roads and Parking – Shooting from or across public Malheur National Wildlife Refuge roads or road right-of-ways is prohibited. Off road 36391 Sodhouse Lane parking must be within one vehicle length from Princeton, Oregon 97721 roadways. 541/493 2612 www.fws.gov/malheur/ October 2020 U.S. Fish & Wildlife

Lawen 78 Wright's Point Saddle Butte Crane

205 Lawen Road

78 Ruh-Red Road North Double O Road Malheur Lake

Double O Road

Mud New Lake Princeton Double O Sodhouse Lane Station Harney 78 Lake Malheur Historic Field Station Blitzen River Paved Roads Gravel Roads

Refuge Boundary - NO Hunting Zones Saddle Butte Rattlesnake Lava Bed Road North Malheur Lake Hunt Area (22,500 acres) Butte

Species: Doves, Geese, Ducks, Coots, Snipe, Auto Tour Route (CPR) Pigeons, Pheasant, Quail, and Partridge Diamond Season/Limits: Oregon State Seasons and Limits Craters Outstanding • At low water (<10,000 acres), waterfowl hunting Natural will not be permitted Area Buena Vista South Malheur Lake Hunt Area (4,600 acres) Ponds and Species: Doves, Geese, Ducks, Coots, Snipe, and Overlook Pigeons 4th Saturday of October to the end Season/Limits: Diamond Lane of Oregon State Waterfowl Season and Limits Diamond • Caspian Tern Island is closed to hunting • At low water (<10,000 acres), waterfowl hunting will not be permitted Krumbo Lane Krumbo Reservoir Buena Vista Lake Hunt Area (East of Hwy 205 as posted; 36,000 acres) Upland Game Species: Pheasant, Quail, and Partridge Season/Limits: 4th Saturday of October to the end N Blitzen River of Oregon State Pheasant Season and Limits Waterfowl Species: Doves, Geese, Ducks, Coots, Bridge Creek Snipe, and Pigeons Season/Limits: 4th Saturday of October to the end Creek of Oregon State Waterfowl Season and Limits Historic Bridge East Canal Road 0 Miles 5 Frenchglen Boundary Hunt Area Mud Creek (West of Hwy 205 and Krumbo Creek Hunt Area) 205 0 5 Species: Deer, Pronghorn, and Rabbit Kilometers Season/Limits: Oregon State Seasons and Limits Page Steens Mt Loop Road Springs Refuge Headquarters - Visitor Center Campground

Hunters Parking - NO Hunting Zones

Camping Area

October 2020