2009-2010 OREGON GAME BIRD REGULATIONS

For All Migratory Game Bird, Upland Game Bird and Crow Hunting Seasons From September 1, 2009 Through May 31, 2010 and Other Associated Regulations

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Not only is hunting part of Oregon’s heritage, it’s Director’s Message vitally important to Oregon’s economy. A recent Great picture! Great survey conducted by Travel Oregon and ODFW hunt! Congratulations found that fish and wildlife recreation expenditures to Hannah Walasavage contributed $2.5 billion dollars to Oregon’s for her first turkey ever, economy in 2008. taken with her parents, earlier this year. We want Last year, nearly 2.8 million Oregon residents and more families to have an nonresidents went hunting, fishing, crabbing, experience like this -- one clamming or wildlife watching in Oregon. Much that they will remember of that money was spent in Oregon’s rural areas for many years. How do – especially important in these tough economic we get more families out times. to experience the thrill of the outdoors? Take advantage of the game bird hunting opportunities in Oregon. Although bird populations For one thing, beginning in 2010, we’ve reduced fluctuate from year to year, the diversity of game the cost for kids under 17 to get out hunting and bird species and habitats found in Oregon means fishing. We will offer a Juvenile Sports Pac, a $50 there is always a great experience waiting for you. total package of hunting and fishing opportunities. A new juvenile turkey tag, for those not wanting all When you go afield, help secure the future of the opportunities that a Juvenile Sports Pac offers, hunting and wildlife conservation by taking a will also be available for only $10. And, for those young person along with you. When you get back big game opportunities, kids finally will be able to from your trip, send us your youth hunting photos. hunt with their juvenile licenses and appropriate They could be chosen to be on the cover of the tags, rather than with adult licenses as in the past. regulations, our Web site, or other promotional materials. Next, we will continue to offer a wide array of special youth hunting opportunities for both Good Luck! upland game birds and waterfowl. Take a look at pages 22 & 23 inside to see if there is something near you. Now in its third year, the Mentored Youth Hunter Program continues to increase in popularity. This great program is an ideal way to introduce kids, 9 through 13, to the sport of hunting. Roy Elicker, Director Every year, local sports groups host special events to encourage youth participation. Encourage a young person to attend, or better yet, take them yourself. These events are often posted at local sporting goods stores and on our web site. And, if you belong to one of these groups, thank you for helping pass along Oregon’s hunting heritage and for being our partners in wildlife conservation.

Looking for places to go? We are constantly looking for ways to improve your access to quality hunting spots. Last year on this page we introduced the Oregon Hunter Access Map. With nearly one million views in its first year, the map has been incredibly popular. Now, with the help of the Hunting Heritage Partnership and the Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation, we’ll be adding new features that will make the map even more useful. You will be able to see species ranges, wildlife management unit boundaries, conduct searches by species, and much more.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 3 Web www.dfw.state.or.us OREGON E-mail DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [email protected]

ODFW Headquarters 503-947-6000 REGIONAL OFFICES Roy Elicker, Director ODFW in-state toll-free Salem Headquarters Office 800-720-6339 High Desert 61374 Parrell Rd 3406 Cherry Ave. NE Bend, OR 97702 Salem, OR 97303-4924 Information and Education 541-388-6363 503-947-6002 503-947-6000 Northeast Licensing 107 20th Street OREGON FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION 503-947-6100 La Grande, OR 97850 541-963-2138 Marla Rae (Chair) ...... Salem Wildlife Division Dan Edge (Vice-Chair) ...... Corvallis 503-947-6300 Northwest 17330 SE Evelyn Street Jon Englund ...... Astoria Clackamas, OR 97015 Wildlife Violations Carter Kerns ...... Pendleton 1-800-452-7888 971-673-6000 Skip Klarquist ...... Portland Southwest The information in this booklet will 4192 N Umpqua Hwy Bobby Levy ...... Echo be furnished in alternate format Roseburg, OR 97470 for people with disabilities, if 541-440-3353 Zane Smith ...... Springfield needed. Please call 503-947-6002 or e-mail [email protected] to request an alternate format. REGULATION INFORMATION GUIDELINES ODFW prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, This booklet contains information about Oregon's statewide game bird hunting regulations. national origin, age, sex or Always review all regulations before you hunt. Because season dates and hunting disability. If you believe you have regulations change annually, significant changes from last year’s season dates and hunting been discriminated against as regulations are highlighted in red type. Significant regulations and information also are described above in any program, highlighted in red type. activity or facility, or if you desire further information, please To make your outdoor adventures more enjoyable, refer to the following guidelines: contact ADA Coordinator, ODFW, ■ All hunters must obtain a hunting or combination license and participate in HIP. See 3406 Cherry Ave. NE, Salem, OR 97303-4924, or call 503-947- pages 8-10 for requirements and information. A mail order application is provided on 6058, or write to the Office for page 43. Human Resources, U.S. Fish and ■ Season dates and bag limits for game birds are listed on pages 14-16. A shooting Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240. hours table is located on page 13. Season dates and bag limits can change from year to year.

ODFW allows appropriate ■ Oregon has a Northwest Permit Goose Season with special regulations. Information advertising in this booklet to help about this season is located on pages 18-20. offset the cost of printing. ■ State wildlife areas are listed on pages 31-34. State and federal refuge special regula- tions are listed on pages 28-30, including telephone numbers. ODFW neither endorses products or services listed nor accepts any ■ Oregon offers hunts to introduce youths and women to hunting and the outdoors. liability arising from the use of Oregon also offers some public access programs on private lands. You can read about products or services listed. these special opportunities on pages 22-23, 31 and 41.

Cover Photo: Courtesy of Fred ■ Call ODFW at 503-947-6001 (touch-tone callers only) for the latest recorded informa- Walasavage. His daughter, Hannah, tion about hunting, or visit ODFW on the Web at www.dfw.state.or.us. harvested her first turkey during the 2009 youth spring turkey hunt.

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CONTENTS Pages 8-9 Abbreviations Key ...... 5 Northwest Goose Testing Information ...... 20 Access and Habitat Hunting Opportunities ...... 27 Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit ...... 45 Definitions ...... 10 Proposed Upland Season Dates for 2010-2011 ...... 24 Duck and Goose Zone Maps ...... 17 Reservation and Permit Application Procedures ...... 35 General Regs & Hrs: Falconry Regulations ...... 21 Shooting Hours Table ...... 13 Pages 10-11 Fee Pheasant Hunts ...... 14 State/Federal Refuge Area Regulations ...... 28 Game Bird Seasons ...... 14-16 State Wildlife Area Regulations ...... 31 General Hunting Regulations ...... 10-11 Turkey: Fall, Spring and Youth Seasons ...... 15 Harvest Information Program (HIP) ...... 10 Upland Cooperative Access Program and RHAs ...... 41 Hunting Guide Book Availability ...... 48 Upland Game Bird Emergency Closure Procedures ...... 27 Legal Hunting Methods ...... 12 Waterfowl Reservation Hunts: Game Bird Seasons

License/Tag/Permit Fees and Requirements ...... 8-9 Fern Ridge Wildlife Area ...... 39 Pages 14-16 Mail Order Application ...... 43 Klamath Wildlife Area ...... 39 Map Availability ...... 20 Sauvie Island Wildlife Area ...... 36 Mentored Youth Hunter Program ...... 7, 42 What’s New? ...... 6 Northwest Oregon Permit Goose Zone ...... 18-19 Youth Hunting Opportunities ...... 15, 22-23 Permit Goose ABBREVIATIONS KEY Pages 18-20

The following abbreviations are used throughout this document in Hunt Descriptions, Unit Descriptions and regulations. The abbreviations will be used in upper and lower cases. Ave = Avenue ID = Identification RHA = Regulated Hunt Area BLM = Bureau of Land Management Lk = Lake Rd = Road Blvd = Boulevard Ln = Lane Rvr = River

Co = County Mi = Mile Sq Mi = Square Miles Falconry Page 21 Cos = Counties Mt = Mountain UCAP = Upland Coop. Access Program Cr = Creek NF = National Forest USFS = U.S. Forest Service Dr = Drive NWR = National Wildlife Refuge USFWS = U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service FR = Forest Road ODF = Oregon Dept. of Forestry WA = Wildlife Area HIP = Harvest Information Program ODFW = Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Hwy = Highway POS = Point of Sale Youth Hunting Pages 22-23 Wildlife Areas Pages 28-34 Reservation Hunts Pages 36-39

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 5 WHAT'S NEW IN 2009-2010? • Check out an expanded pheasant season and new turkey hunting opportunities on page 14-15. • Dusky Canada goose quotas in the permit goose zone have been reduced due to a low population counts for this goose population. Hunters need to be aware of all hunting restrictions within the permit goose zone. • Bag limits for some duck species have been increased. Check it out on page 16. Goose bag limits have been expanded in the late season hunt for Klamath Co. • All bird hunters will be required to immediately retrieve any game bird taken while in the field. See page 11. • Shooting hours for Sept. Canada goose seasons now start ½ before sunrise, similar to most other bird hunting. • New preseason public access control regulations are being implemented at Summer Lake WA this year. Please check regulations on page 34. • New rules on eviction from ODFW Wildlife Areas. See page 11.

OREGON GAME BIRD LICENSE, TAG AND PERMIT FEES RESIDENT FEES*** Combination 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) ...... Free Hunting License (6 month residency immediately preceding date of application) ...... 22.50 Juvenile Small Game and Bird Hunting License (ages 14 -17) ...... 4.50 Landowner/Youth Hunting License (age 13 years and younger) ...... Free *Pioneer Angler/Hunting License (age 65 years and 50 years residency) ...... Free Senior Citizen Combination Angling/Hunting License (age 70 years and 5 years residency)...... 21.50 Senior Citizen Hunting License (age 70 years and 5 years residency) ...... 11.00 Sports Pac (residents only) ...... 130.00 Turkey Tag (Spring, Fall, or Bonus) ...... 18.00 Upland Game Bird Validation (valid July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010) ...... 6.50 Waterfowl Validation (valid July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010) ...... 9.00 NONRESIDENT **3-Day Nonresident Hunting License for Migratory Waterfowl and Upland Birds (age 14 years and older) ...... 21.50 Game Bird Validation (valid July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010) ...... 31.50 Hunting License (age 14 years and older) ...... 76.50 Hunting License (age 13 years and younger) ...... Free Turkey Tag (Spring, Fall, or Bonus) ...... 64.00 ALL HUNTERS (RESIDENT/NONRESIDENT) Harvest Information Program (valid July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010) ...... Free Applications: 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 ...... 2.50 Duplicate (License, Tag, Permits) ...... 6.50 Parking: Sauvie Island Wildlife Area Annual Permit ...... 11.00 Sauvie Island Wildlife Area Daily Permit ...... 3.50 Permits/Reservations: Band-tailed Pigeon Permit, Black Brant Permit, NW Oregon Goose 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) ...... 1.50 Western 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. *** Please note that some fees will change in 2010. Please visit our Web site at www.dfw.state.or.us. HUNTERS: RETAIN YOUR 2009 HUNTING LICENSE FOR 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 indi- vidual 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.

6 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Pass It On Mentored Youth Hunter Program The Mentored the supervisor and Youth Hunter youth is allowed program allows while hunting. youth ages 9 z The supervising through 13 to hunter must remain hunt without first in immediate passing a hunter control of the education class, youth, meaning It gives unlicensed the two must stay youngsters the in close proximity opportunity to at all times while the youth is in receive mentored, one-on-one possession of a legal hunting weapon. field training on the ethics, safety, z It is strongly recommended that the responsibility and enjoyment of supervising hunter and mentored hunting while being closely youth wear blaze orange during supervised by a licensed adult. hunting or related activities. How it works: Any hunter over No additional license or fee is the age of 21 with all appropriate required. However, supervising licenses/tags/validations can serve hunters are responsible for training as a mentor to any youth age 9 the youth in firearm and hunter through 13 years old. Non-residents safety before engaging in hunting can also participate as youth or or related activities. To participate, supervising hunters. youth must annually complete a program registration form on page Other safety requirements: The 42 and mail it to ODFW, Information program has several safety precau- and Education, 3406 Cherry Ave. NE, tions built into it: Salem,OR 97303. z A supervising hunter can only hunt For more information, please visit: with one youth at a time. http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/ z Only one legal weapon between mentored_youth_hunting_program/index.asp

NOTE: Youth hunts do not qualify under the Mentored Youth Hunter Program.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 7 GAME BIRD HUNTING LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Licenses, permits, validations, tags and controlled hunt applications can be obtained at license agents throughout the state, online or through ODFW’s Salem headquarters office by mail, fax or in person. ALL HUNTERS ■ Every 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 Oregon 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 9-10 for requirements, detailed HIP information and how to become HIP validated. » To obtain a HIP validation, hunters may go to any license agent, obtain online or mail the game bird application order form to ODFW (page 43). » 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 possession to hunt ducks and geese. » No federal waterfowl stamp is required for pigeon, dove, crow, coot or snipe hunting. ■ To hunt band-tailed pigeons, black brant, sea ducks or NW Oregon geese, a separate permit for each is required (page 9 and 18). OREGON RESIDENTS ■ Oregon residents must obtain a resident hunting, combination or Sports Pac license to hunt in Oregon. » Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 635-010-0015(4)(a) provides the legal standard for purchasing a resident license: “A resident is one who has physically dwelled in Oregon continuously for the six months prior to applying for a license. Temporary absences from Oregon during that time period do not defeat a person’s residency so long as such absences were not for the purpose of establishing residency outside Oregon.” The legal requirement is implemented by this certification that a license applicant must 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.” When purchasing a license in person, residents 18 years of age and older must also show some "indicators of residency". Such an indicator must be: (1) an Oregon driver's license or Oregon identification card; or (2) three other pieces of identification, each of which shows name and current address and indicates six month residency in Oregon. » These requirements are waived for certain active members of the armed forces and for some foreign exchange students (see OAR 635-010-0015(4) for details). Submitting a false application is a crime. » 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. » For hunters 13 years of age and younger, please refer to Youth section below. ■ 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. See information on federal stamp requirements above. » 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. 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. » 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 (residents 18 years of age or older and all nonresidents) need to purchase a regular hunting license. ■ Tag and application requirements » Youths 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 permits 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 land owned 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. ■ See exceptions for the Mentored Youth Hunter Program on page 7. 8 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (continued on next page) License Requirements

NONRESIDENTS Pages 8-9 ■ All 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 controlled 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. ■ For hunters 13 years of age and younger, please refer to Youth section on the previous page. 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 required for landowners hunting on their own property. ■ Obtain appropriate validations » Required 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. PERMIT, TAG AND VALIDATION REQUIREMENTS Use this table to determine if you need to obtain a MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS/ UPLAND GAME BIRDS HIP validation, federal waterfowl stamp, black brant CROWS permit, band-tailed pigeon permit, sea duck permit, sage grouse permit, turkey tag, waterfowl validation, or upland game bird validation. The species you hunt and the status of your residency determines which validations and permits you may need in addition to your hunting license.

See page 8 for licensing requirements. Pheasant Quail Chukar Partridge Hungarian (Gray) Partridge Blue or Ruffed Grouse Sage Grouse Wild Turkey Band-tailed Pigeon Mourning Dove Goose Duck and Merganser * Coot Snipe Crow(a) Black Brant ALL HUNTERS (INCLUDING LANDOWNERS) Harvest Information Program (HIP) XXXXX XXXXXX Federal Waterfowl Stamp (16 years and older) XX X Band-tailed Pigeon Permit X Black Brant Permit X Sage Grouse Permit(b) 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) XXX X Resident Upland Game Bird Validation (14 years and XXXXXX older) NONRESIDENTS (INCLUDING LANDOWNERS) Nonresident Game Bird Validation (14 years and older) XXXXXX XXX X (a) Please note: a separate validation is needed on your license to hunt crow. (b) Falconer's are not required to obtain a sage grouse permit to hunt sage grouse. Hunters - please carefully note the following information: 1. State validations (waterfowl, upland game bird, or nonresident game bird) can be obtained at license agent outlets, online 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. 2. Applications for game bird hunting will be through license agents, online or mail order (see page 43). This is the same as for big game controlled hunt procedures. 3. A Sports Pac License holder must return to any license agent on Jul. 1 or later to obtain current validations in order to legally hunt in the seasons specified 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. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 9 HARVEST INFORMATION PROGRAM HIP 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 worksheet on page 44. That’s it! There is no cost to you. Why collect harvest information? Your participation in this program means that important information will be available 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 select 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. GENERAL HUNTING REGULATIONS For a complete copy of all state laws and federal regulations consult Oregon Administrative Rules, the Oregon Wildlife Code and Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations. DEFINITIONS ■ Hunt game birds (except for crows) ■ See page 12 for more information on ■ Eastern Oregon: All cos east of the by the use of records or tapes of bird legal hunting methods and non-toxic shot. summit of the Cascades, including all calls or sounds, or electrically amplified SHOOTING HOURS of Klamath and Hood Rvr cos. imitations of bird calls or sounds. Between Sept. 1 and Mar. 10, all game ■ Western Oregon: All cos west of ■ Hunt game birds with the use of the summit of the Cascades, except decoys powered by motor, battery, or birds must be hunted during times Klamath and Hood Rvr cos. other self powered methods. Quiver specified in the shooting hours table on ■ Cackling Canada Goose: Any magnets are also illegal. Decoys with page 13, except as noted. Canada goose with a bill length less parts that are moved solely by human TRESPASS than 32 millimeters. actions (for example, via a cable or No person shall: ■ White Geese: Snow and Ross’ geese. pull-string) or the wind are allowed. ■ Hunt on the enclosed or cultivated ■ Dark Geese: All other geese except FIREARMS/SHOT RESTRICTIONS black brant, snow and Ross’ geese. land of another without permission. ■ Game Birds: Any waterfowl, snipe, Shotgun - a smooth bore firearm, Enclosed land may be indicated by band-tailed pigeon, dove, pheasant, designed for firing birdshot and intended fence, ditch, rd, hedge, railroad right- quail, partridge, grouse, or wild turkey. to be fired from the shoulder, with a barrel of-way, or any distinctive boundary. ■ Waterfowl: Ducks, mergansers, geese length of 18 inches or more, with an ■ Hunt on private property without prior and coots. overall length of 26 inches or more. approval from the landowner. ■ Sea Ducks: Harlequin, scoters, long- One may hunt game birds or crows: tailed and eider ducks. BOATS AND MOTOR VEHICLES ■ Forest Grouse: Blue and Ruffed ■ With shotguns no larger than 10 gauge. No person shall: Grouse. ■ With recurve, long and compound ■ Hunt or shoot game birds from a motor PROTECTED BIRDS bows; hawk or falcon. driven land conveyance or aircraft of All birds except starling, house sparrow It is prohibited to hunt game birds or any kind. crows: and rock pigeon are protected by federal ■ Hunt or shoot game birds with use of a and/or state laws. Federal regulations ■ With rifles or handguns. EXCEPTION: sink box or any other type of low floating provide that no permit is needed to control Forest grouse can be hunted with any device having a depression affording the crows, blackbirds, cowbirds and magpies rimfire firearm. hunter a means of concealment beneath when found committing or about to ■ With a shotgun that can hold more the surface of the water. commit depredations upon ornamental or than three shells. shade trees, agricultural crops, livestock, ■ Drive, rally, or chase any game bird wildlife, or when concentrated in such ■ With any shot larger than BB except for from any motor driven land, water, or numbers and manner as to constitute steel shot no larger than F. Exception: air conveyance or sailboat. a health hazard or other nuisance. No shot larger than No. 2 or smaller than No. 6 may be used for wild turkey. ■ Shoot game birds from or with the help Federal regulations allowing such control, of any motorboat or sailboat unless however, are complex and restrictive. Tracer shells may not be used to hunt game birds. the motor has been shut off and/or sail Contact the law enforcement branch of the furled and movement has stopped. Sail USFWS for advice at 503-521-5300. Toxic shot restrictions are listed where and motor-propelled craft may be used appropriate under federal refuges, state DECOYS AND CALLS only to pick up dead or crippled birds. refuges, state WAs and regulated hunt Crippled birds may not be shot from No person shall: areas. In addition, the possession and such craft under power. use of shot other than federally-approved ■ Hunt game birds or crows by the use ■ It is unlawful for any person to or aid of any live birds for decoys. nontoxic shot is always prohibited while hunting waterfowl. operate a snowmobile or all-terrain

10 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (continued on next page) vehicle while carrying a loaded firearm Field Possession Limit: No person may STATE WILDLIFE AREA EVICTION (includes shells in the magazine), or possess, have in custody, or transport The department may evict any person bow, unless all arrows are in a quiver. more than the daily bag limit or aggregate from a state wildlife area for violation of Note: A loaded firearm is one having daily bag limit, whichever applies, of any department rules or regulations or live ammunition in a magazine, clip, or migratory game birds, tagged or not when continued presence of that person chamber. (Violation of ORS 821.240 is tagged, at or between the place where could cause a threat to the rights and a class B traffic violation) taken and either (a) automobile or safety of others or property. principal means of land transportation; BAITING COLUMBIA AND SNAKE or (b) personal abode or temporary or General Regs & Hrs: No person shall hunt game birds by aid of transient place of lodging; (c) migratory RIVER BOUNDARY baiting, or on, or over a baited area where bird preservation facility; (d) Post Office; ■ To hunt either the Oregon side or the Pages 10-11 a person knows or reasonably should know or (e) common carrier facility. Washington side of the Columbia Rvr, that the area has been baited. A baited OTHER RESTRICTIONS a hunter must have a valid hunting area is considered to be baited for 10 days license appropriate for that state in after complete removal of any bait. Baiting No person shall: which one is hunting. includes placing, exposing, depositing, ■ Hunt in areas closed by the state distributing, or scattering of salt, grain, or or federal government, within city ■ Any hunter with a valid Oregon or Idaho other feed that could serve as a lure or limits (unless otherwise authorized), license may hunt in the waters or on attraction for game birds to, on, or over or on school grounds, public parks, the islands of the Snake Rvr, where areas where hunters are attempting to take national monuments (unless otherwise the rvr forms the boundary between them. authorized), cemeteries, public rd or rd the two states. All laws and rules of the right-of-way or railroad right-of-way. respective states apply. DISGUISING SEX ■ Shoot from or across a public rd, posted FEDERAL REGULATIONS safety zone, or railroad right-of-way. No person shall disguise the sex or kind Violation of state migratory game bird of any game bird. The feathered head ■ Take fur animals, except in compliance with furbearing mammal regulations. hunting regulations is a violation of federal must be left attached to all upland game regulations. Each hunter should consult the birds in the field or while in transit. The ■ Disturb or remove the traps of any licensed trapper from public lands. actual federal regulations in Title 50 Code head or one fully feathered wing must be of Federal Regulations, Part 20. Also, more ■ Use an artificial light for hunting any left attached to all waterfowl, doves and restrictive regulations may apply to NWRs pigeons in the field or while in transit. wildlife, except raccoon, bobcat and opossum provided the light is not cast open to public hunting. For additional Note: Private hunting preserves are from or attached to a motor vehicle. information on federal regulations, contact excluded from this regulation. Further This includes laser sights or any other ARDLE, USFWS, PO Box 9, Sherwood, restrictions apply to the NW Oregon sights which project a beam to the OR, 97140; Phone: 503-521-5300. Permit Goose Zone. See page 19: target. This does not include battery Reporting Harvested Geese. operated sights which only light the RETRIEVAL/WASTE reticle. ■ Hunt or take game birds with trap or snare.e. All game birds killed or crippled must ■ Sell, trade, barter, exchange, or offer be retrieved immediately, if possible, for sale, trade, barter, or exchange any and kept by the hunter in the field. game bird parts, or game bird feathers All crippled birds reduced to possession thereof EXCEPT as identified in OAR must be immediately killed. Waste means 635, Division 200. to allow any edible portion of any game If you have any questions relative to bird to be rendered unfit for human the sale and purchase of game bird consumption, or to fail to retrieve edible feathers or would like a copy of Divisionn portions except internal organs of such 200 please call your local ODFW office.. game birds from the field. ■ Hunt in any safety zones created and POSSESSION AND TRANSPORT posted by ODFW. Maximum number of birds that a person ■ Disturb, damage, remove, alter, or may lawfully possess (includes fresh, possess any official ODFW sign. frozen, or otherwise processed) in the field or in transit to place of permanent ■ No person shall take any wild bird without residence (see pages 14-16, 18 and 21 a permit or destroy the eggs or nests for possession limits). Game birds shipped of wild birds. For exceptions for the or given to another person for transport destruction of nests or eggs of resident during the season or within 48 hours after Canada geese see OAR 635-051- the season closes must be accompanied 0048(7a). by a written note listing the number and ■ Release any species of bird in the statee kinds; date killed; name and address of without a permit from ODFW. possessor; and signature, address and ■ Permit dogs to run at large or train hunting license number of the hunter. Birds dogs in game bird nesting habitat transported more than 48 hours after the during the months of Apr.-Jul., except season closes must bear a shipping permit as authorized by the Fish & Wildlife or metal seal of ODFW. Shipping permits Commission. or metal seals are available at any ODFW regional or district office and any Oregon ■ Refuse inspection of any license, tag, State Police office. or permit by an employee of ODFW, any person authorized to enforce wildlife laws, or a landowner or agent off the landowner on their land.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 11 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. LEGAL HUNTING METHODS

UPLAND FIREARMS ARCHERY FALCONRY GAME BIRDS, Rifle or Handgun1 Shotgun 2 Muzzleloading Recurve, Long and Crossbow Hawk or Falcon MIGRATORY (see definition below) (Rifle or pistol) Compound Bow3,4 (see page 21) GAME BIRDS AND CROWS NO YES NO YES NO YES

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 No. 2 or smaller than No. 6. 3 There are no restrictions on the type of arrows or broadheads which may be used to hunt game birds. 4 Hunters may not use any electronic device(s) attached to bow or arrow. SHOT RESTRICTIONS: ■ Any shot larger than BB may not be used to hunt game birds except for steel shot size no larger than F. See above for exceptions for wild turkey. Tracer shells may not be used to hunt game birds. For a list of current federally-approved nontoxic shot, please visit http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/currentbirdissues/nontoxic.htm or call USFWS law enforcement at 503-521-5300. ■ Toxic shot restrictions are listed where appropriate under federal refuges, state refuges, state WAs and regulated hunt areas. In addition, 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.

WILDLIFE VIOLATORS COMPACT Hunters: Be aware that under the Interstate Wildlife Violators Compact (Compact), you can have your Oregon hunting licenses and tags revoked or suspended if you violate the wildlife laws of other states. This means if your license or tag privileges which come under the scope of the Compact are suspended or revoked in one member state, they are subject to suspension or revocation in all member states. For more MEMBER STATES information, please visit our Web site In Process (4) at: www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/ Passed Legislation (3) hunting/WildlifeViolatorCompact/ NO (12) wildlife_violator_compact.asp. Yes (31) As of August 2009

12 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 20092010 SHOOTING HOURS FOR GAME BIRDS The table below is used for all game bird seasons during specified dates. Shooting visibility may vary according to weather conditions. Legal shooting hours are listed in the table below, except for the following: 1. 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. 2. Sept. youth upland hunts, refer to page 22-23. 3. Northwest Permit Goose Season refer to page 18. 4. Some state or federal areas may have specific shooting hours; refer to pages 28-34. 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.

*A portion of Malheur Co is included in the Mt Time Zone - plan accordingly. Note: Legal spring turkey season shooting hours are ½-hour before sunrise to sunset. Refer to local newspapers for sunrise and sunset times and plan accordingly. 2009-10 Game Bird Shooting Hours Table Zone 1 - Zone 2 - Zone 3 - Zone 4 - Zone 4 - Western OR Central OR Klamath & Lake Cos Eastern OR *Mt Time

Dates AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM

Sept. 1 - Sept. 4 6:06 AM 7:48 PM 5:55 AM 7:39 PM 5:59 AM 7:37 PM 5:45 AM 7:28 PM 6:45 AM 8:28 PM Sept. 5 - Sept. 11 6:14 AM 7:33 PM 6:04 AM 7:26 PM 6:06 AM 7:25 PM 5:53 AM 7:15 PM 6:53 AM 8:15 PM Sept. 12 - Sept. 18 6:21 AM 7:20 PM 6:12 AM 7:13 PM 6:13 AM 7:12 PM 6:02 AM 7:02 PM 7:02 AM 8:02 PM DAYLIGHT Sept. 19 - Sept. 25 6:30 AM 7:07 PM 6:20 AM 7:01 PM 6:21 AM 7:00 PM 6:10 AM 6:49 PM 7:10 AM 7:49 PM SAVING Sept. 26 - Oct. 2 6:38 AM 6:54 PM 6:29 AM 6:46 PM 6:29 AM 6:48 PM 6:18 AM 6:36 PM 7:18 AM 7:36 PM TIME Oct. 3 - Oct. 9 6:46 AM 6:41 PM 6:37 AM 6:33 PM 6:36 AM 6:36 PM 6:27 AM 6:22 PM 7:27 AM 7:22 PM (DST) Oct. 10 - Oct. 16 6:55 AM 6:29 PM 6:46 AM 6:21 PM 6:44 AM 6:24 PM 6:35 AM 6:11 PM 7:35 AM 7:11 PM Oct. 17 - Oct. 23 7:04 AM 6:18 PM 6:56 AM 6:09 PM 6:53 AM 6:13 PM 6:44 AM 5:59 PM 7:44 AM 6:59 PM Oct. 24 - Oct. 31 7:13 AM 6:07 PM 7:05 AM 5:58 PM 7:01 AM 6:02 PM 6:54 AM 5:48 PM 7:54 AM 6:48 PM Nov. 1 - Nov. 6 6:22 AM 4:58 PM 6:14 AM 4:47 PM 6:10 AM 4:53 PM 6:03 AM 4:38 PM 7:03 AM 5:38 PM Nov. 7 - Nov. 13 6:31 AM 4:49 PM 6:24 AM 4:37 PM 6:19 AM 4:45 PM 6:12 AM 4:29 PM 7:12 AM 5:29 PM Nov. 14 - Nov. 20 6:41 AM 4:43 PM 6:34 AM 4:30 PM 6:28 AM 4:39 PM 6:22 AM 4:23 PM 7:22 AM 5:23 PM Nov. 21 - Nov. 27 6:49 AM 4:38 PM 6:43 AM 4:25 PM 6:36 AM 4:34 PM 6:31 AM 4:18 PM 7:31 AM 5:18 PM Nov. 28 - Dec. 4 6:58 AM 4:35 PM 6:51 AM 4:22 PM 6:44 AM 4:31 PM 6:39 AM 4:14 PM 7:39 AM 5:14 PM Dec. 5 - Dec. 11 7:05 AM 4:34 PM 6:59 AM 4:21 PM 6:51 AM 4:30 PM 6:46 AM 4:12 PM 7:46 AM 5:12 PM STANDARD Dec. 12 - Dec. 18 7:11 AM 4:35 PM 7:04 AM 4:22 PM 6:57 AM 4:31 PM 6:53 AM 4:13 PM 7:53 AM 5:13 PM TIME Dec. 19 - Dec. 25 7:15 AM 4:38 PM 7:09 AM 4:26 PM 7:01 AM 4:34 PM 6:56 AM 4:16 PM 7:56 AM 5:16 PM Dec. 26 - Jan. 1 7:17 AM 4:43 PM 7:11 AM 4:31 PM 7:03 AM 4:38 PM 6:58 AM 4:21 PM 7:58 AM 5:21 PM Jan. 2 - Jan. 8 7:17 AM 4:48 PM 7:11 AM 4:38 PM 7:04 AM 4:44 PM 6:59 AM 4:27 PM 7:59 AM 5:27 PM Jan. 9 - Jan. 15 7:15 AM 4:56 PM 7:09 AM 4:46 PM 7:02 AM 4:52 PM 6:57 AM 4:35 PM 7:57 AM 5:35 PM Jan. 16 - Jan. 22 7:12 AM 5:05 PM 7:05 AM 4:55 PM 6:58 AM 5:00 PM 6:53 AM 4:44 PM 7:53 AM 5:44 PM Jan. 23 - Jan. 29 7:06 AM 5:14 PM 6:59 AM 5:05 PM 6:53 AM 5:09 PM 6:47 AM 4:53 PM 7:47 AM 5:53 PM Jan. 30 - Feb. 5 6:59 AM 5:24 PM 6:51 AM 5:15 PM 6:46 AM 5:18 PM 6:40 AM 5:03 PM 7:40 AM 6:03 PM Feb. 6 - Feb. 12 6:50 AM 5:34 PM 6:42 AM 5:25 PM 6:38 AM 5:27 PM 6:31 AM 5:13 PM 7:31 AM 6:13 PM Feb. 13 - Feb. 19 6:40 AM 5:43 PM 6:32 AM 5:35 PM 6:29 AM 5:36 PM 6:21 AM 5:23 PM 7:21 AM 6:23 PM Feb. 20 - Feb. 26 6:29 AM 5:53 PM 6:21 AM 5:45 PM 6:18 AM 5:46 PM 6:10 AM 5:32 PM 7:10 AM 6:32 PM Feb. 27 - Mar. 6 6:17 AM 6:02 PM 6:09 AM 5:54 PM 6:07 AM 5:54 PM 5:58 AM 5:42 PM 6:58 AM 6:42 PM Mar. 7 - Mar. 10 6:05 AM 6:11 PM 5:56 AM 6:00 PM 5:55 AM 6:03 PM 5:46 AM 5:51 PM 6:46 AM 6:51 PM Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 13 20092010 OREGON GAME BIRD SEASONS DAILY UPLAND OPEN AREA OPEN SEASON BAG POSSESSION GAME BIRDS(a) (See definitions page 10) (all dates inclusive) LIMIT LIMIT Youth Upland Hunts See season dates and hunt requirements on page 22-23. Blue and Ruffed Grouse Western Oregon, Hood Rvr and Wasco cos Sept. 1, 2009 - Jan. 31, 2010 3 each 6 each (Forest grouse) (see page species species 40 for wing collection information) Eastern Oregon Sept. 1- Nov. 29 Chukar/ Umatilla and Morrow cos Oct. 10 - Dec. 31 8 24 Hungarian (Gray) (b) (b) Partridge Remaining Eastern Oregon cos Oct. 10, 2009 - Jan. 31, 2010 8 24 Rooster Pheasant Statewide Oct. 10 - Dec. 31 28 (Additional Special Hunt below) California Quail(d) Western Oregon Sept.1, 2009 - Jan. 31, 2010 10(c) 20(c) Umatilla and Morrow cos Oct. 10 - Dec. 31 10 20 Remaining Eastern Oregon cos Oct. 10, 2009 - Jan. 31, 2010 10 20 Mountain Quail Western Oregon, Hood Rvr and Wasco cos Sept. 1, 2009 - Jan. 31, 2010 10(c) 20(c) (see page 40 to report information on Mountain Grant, Umatilla, Morrow, Wheeler, Gilliam, Oct. 10 - Dec. 31 2 2 Quail observations in eastern Klamath and Wallowa cos Oregon) Remaining Eastern Oregon cos NO OPEN SEASON -- -- FOOTNOTES: (a) Please see page 27 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 29 for Lower Klamath Hills Regulated Hunt Area Information. (c) Singly or in aggregate when California and mt. quail seasons are concurrent. (d) Bobwhite quail may be taken as part of the California quail bag limit. 2009 CONTROLLED WESTERN OREGON FEE SAGE GROUSE SEASON PHEASANT HUNTS Application Deadline: Mail order applications must be Special pheasant hunts are scheduled at the following RECEIVED in the Salem headquarters office by Aug. 31. See locations. Birds will be stocked throughout the season. Permit Hunt Application Procedures on page 35. ■ Results Available (see page 35): Sept. 5 Open Areas and Season Dates ■ Permit Sales End: Sept. 20 ■ Denman WA: Sept. 21 - Oct. 9 ■ Season Dates: Sept. 12-20 ■ E.E. Wilson WA: Oct. 1 - 31 ■ Daily Bag Limit: Two sage grouse ■ Fern Ridge WA*: Sept. 7 - Oct. 4 ■ Season Limit: Two sage grouse *Open Areas: East and West Coyote, Fisher Butte and ■ Open Area: By permit only, as follows: Royal Amazon units. 2008 ■ Sauvie Island WA*: Sept. 14 - 27 2009 1st Choice *Open Area: Eastside Unit HUNT NO. Open Area Permits Applicants Daily Bag Limit: Two rooster pheasants per day. J51 Sumpter Unit 10 6 J64 Lookout Mt Unit 10 27 Requirements: To participate in these hunts, each hunter J65 Beulah Unit 150 107 must have in possession a valid hunting license, upland game J66 Malheur Rvr Unit 100 81 bird validation, HIP validation and $11.50 fee pheasant tag. J67 Owyhee Unit 75 41 See license requirements, page 8 for age exceptions. Each J68 Whitehorse Unit 225 196 tag will allow harvest of two rooster pheasants. Multiple tags J69 Steens Mt Unit 80 82 may be purchased. Upon taking a pheasant, each hunter shall J70 Beatys Butte Unit 175 142 immediately record such taking on the tag in ink. Shooting J71 Juniper Unit 100 73 hours begin as shown in the shooting hours table on page 13. J72 Silvies Unit 20 25 Hunting closes at 6 p.m. on Sauvie Island and closes at 5 p.m. J73A N. Wagontire* 35 75 on E.E. Wilson and Fern Ridge WAs. Denman WA shooting J73B S. Wagontire* 20 8 hours follow the shooting hours table on page 13. All hunters J74 Warner Unit 150 132 are required to check in and out of hunt areas at self-service Entire wildlife unit is open unless indicated by an asterisk(*). See Big stations located on each area and carry the permit while in the Game Regulations for entire unit boundary description. field. Hunter numbers will be limited at any one time to 150 HUNT DESCRIPTIONS on the E.E.Wilson WA and 75 on the Sauvie Island WA. The J73A N. Wagontire: 80% public lands. That part of Unit 73 possession or use of any shot other than federally-approved north of Christmas Valley-Wagontire Co Rd. nontoxic shot is prohibited at all times. J73B S. Wagontire: 95% public lands. That part of Unit 73 south of Christmas Valley-Wagontire Co Rd. A parking permit is required on Sauvie Island WA.

14 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife ALL TURKEY HUNTERS: Shotguns no larger than 10 2009 GENERAL FALL gauge nor smaller than 20 gauge; shot size no larger TURKEY SEASON than No. 2 nor smaller than No. 6; and recurve, long, and compound bows may be used to hunt turkey. See page 12 General Season Dates: Oct. 15 - Dec. 31 for legal hunting methods. Dogs may be used during the Open Area: Trask, Willamette, Santiam, Stott Mt, Alsea, fall turkey season. It is unlawful to use dogs to hunt spring McKenzie, Siuslaw, Indigo, Dixon, Melrose, Tioga, Sixes, turkey. See shooting hours table on page 13. Powers, Chetco, Applegate, Evans Creek and Rogue WMU's. Daily Bag Limit: One turkey of either sex 2009 CONTROLLED FALL Season Limit: Two turkey's of either sex TURKEY SEASONS Tag Limit: A maximum of 4,000 tags will be issued on a first- come, first-served basis through license agents or mail order. Hunting by permit only. Application Deadline: Mail order Tag Sale Deadline: Hunters may purchase tags beginning Sept. applications must be RECEIVED in the Salem headquarters 23 through the end of the season or until the tag limit is reached. Office by Sept. 15. If you obtain a 2009 controlled fall turkey tag you may not obtain a Results Available: Sept. 22 general season turkey tag(s). You may possess up to two general

Permit Sales End: Last day of season season turkey tags. At time of harvest, a hunter must validate their Game Bird Seasons tag immediately by removing in its entirety the appropriate month and See Permit Application Procedures on page 35. day of harvest and attach the tag securely to the carcass. Pages 14-16 WHITE RIVER Season Dates: Oct. 10 - Oct. 25 Daily Bag Limit: One turkey of either sex 2010 GENERAL SPRING Season Limit: One turkey of either sex TURKEY SEASON Hunt No: K41 Permits: 75 Season Dates: Apr. 15 - May 31 Open Area: White River Unit Open Area: Statewide BAKER Daily Bag Limit: One male turkey or a turkey with a visible beard. Season Dates: Oct. 10 - Nov. 30 Season Limit: Two legal turkeys, except that an additional Daily Bag Limit: One turkey of either sex legal turkey may be taken by hunters with a bonus turkey tag. Season Limit: One turkey of either sex Tag Sale Deadline: Hunters may purchase tags through the Hunt No: K62 Permits: 100 end of the season. Open Area: All of Wildlife Management Units 51, 62, 63 and Bonus Tag: A 2010 bonus turkey tag may be used to take one legal 64. turkey in the following WMU's only: Trask, Willamette, Santiam, Stott Mt, Alsea, McKenzie, Siuslaw, Indigo, Dixon, Melrose, Tioga, Sixes, BLUE MOUNTAIN Powers, Chetco, Applegate, Evans Creek and Rogue WMU's. Season Dates: Oct. 10 - Nov. 30 and Dec.1 – Dec 31. From It is unlawful to obtain and possess more than two 2010 Dec. 1 – Dec. 31 hunting is allowed only on private lands statewide spring turkey tags and one 2010 bonus turkey tag. At by permission. Private lands are any lands not owned or time of harvest, a hunter must validate the tag immediately by controlled by any state, county or federal agency. removing in its entirety the appropriate month and day of harvest Daily Bag Limit: One turkey of either sex and attach the tag securely to the carcass. Season Limit: One turkey of either sex Hunt No: K83 Permits: 400 2010 SPRING YOUTH Open Area: All of Wildlife Management Units 45, 46, 47, 48, TURKEY HUNT 49, 50, 54 and 55. All lands inside the exterior boundary of the Umatilla Indian Reservation are not open to hunting. Season Dates Statewide: Apr. 10 - 11 Daily Bag/Season Limit: One male turkey or one turkey with GRAND RONDE a visible beard. Season Dates: Oct. 10 - Nov. 30 Eligibility: Hunters age 17 years and younger are eligible to Daily Bag Limit: One turkey of either sex participate. In these hunts an adult 21 years or older, who Season Limit: One turkey of either sex may not hunt, must accompany not more than one youth Hunt No: K84 Permits: 75 hunter. Hunters must possess a 2010 spring turkey tag. Open Area: All of Wildlife Management Unit 52 (excluding the Youths with an unfilled tag may also hunt during the general Starkey Experimental Forest and Range enclosure) and Unit spring turkey season. See page 8 for additional license requirements. 53. WALLOWA Season Dates: Oct. 10 - Nov. 30 EMERGENCY TURKEY HUNTS Daily Bag Limit: One turkey of either sex Hunters: Did you know there are opportunities to take an Season Limit: One turkey of either sex additional turkey through emergency hunts? An emergency Hunt No: K85 Permits: 75 hunt is held on short notice to address acute agricultural damage. Emergency hunts may be held on private property or Open Area: All of Wildlife Management Units 56, 57, 58, 59, multiple ownerships wherein the district wildlife biologist has 60 and 61. established a hunt area. Please see page 13 of the 2009 Big If you obtain a 2009 controlled fall turkey tag you may not Game Regulations for application procedures. obtain a general season turkey tag(s). At time of harvest, a hunter must validate their tag immediately by removing in its DON'T FORGET TO REPORT: All turkey hunters who entirety the appropriate month and day of harvest and attach purchased a tag are required to report. Please see: the tag securely to the carcass. www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/reporting/index. asp or call 1-866-947-ODFW (6339) for more details.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 15 20092010 OREGON GAME BIRD SEASONS

MIGRATORY GAME OPEN AREA OPEN SEASON DAILY POSSESSION BIRDS AND CROWS (see maps on next page) (all dates inclusive) BAG LIMIT LIMIT Youth Waterfowl Hunts See season dates and hunt requirements on page 22. Mourning Dove (a) Statewide Sept 1-Sept. 30 10 20 Band-tailed Pigeon* Statewide Sept. 15-Sept. 23 24 (see page 40 for wing collection info.) Zone 1 Oct. 17-Oct. 25 & Oct. 28, 2009-Jan. 31, 2010 Duck and Merganser* 7(b) 14(b) Zone 1: Scaup(b) Nov. 7, 2009-Jan. 31, 2010 Zone 2 Oct. 10-Nov. 29 & Dec. 2, 2009-Jan. 24, 2010 Duck and Merganser* 7(b) 14(b) Zone 2: Scaup(b) Oct. 10-Nov. 29 & Dec. 2, 2009-Jan. 5, 2010 Coot Statewide Concurrent with duck seasons listed by zone 25 25 Snipe Statewide Concurrent with duck seasons listed by zone 8 16 Black Brant* Statewide Nov. 14-Nov. 29 2 4 Special September Western Oregon Sept. 5-Sept. 14 5 Canada 10 Canada Goose Season Geese Geese Open Area: All western Oregon counties except those portions of Coos, Curry and Douglas west of Hwy 101 (South Coast Zone) Closed Areas: The South Coast Zone, Ankeny, William Finley, Tualatin Rvr, Wapato Lk, Bandon Marsh and Baskett Slough NWRs and Fort Stevens and Rooster Rock State Parks. Eastern Oregon Sept. 5-Sept. 14 3 Canada 6 Canada Geese Geese Open Area: All eastern Oregon counties except Klamath Co. Closed Area: Umatilla (except the Boardman Unit), McKay and Cold Springs NWRs, the Klamath County Goose 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 statewide. Regular Goose Seasons Northwest Oregon Permit Zone(f) - (this zone is closed to all goose hunting during regular goose seasons (See Zone description except in specific permit hunt areas. See pages 18-20 for season details). on following page) Northwest Oregon General Zone (f) Oct. 17-Oct. 25 & 4 dark (c) 8 dark (c) Nov. 5, 2009-Jan. 31, 2010 & 6 white & 12 white Southwest Oregon General Zone Oct. 17-Nov. 29 & 4 dark (d) 8 dark (d) Dec. 12, 2009-Jan. 31, 2010 & 6 white & 12 white South Coast Zone (e) Oct. 3-Oct. 20 & 4 dark (d) 8 dark (d) Nov. 25, 2009-Jan. 31, 2010 & & 6 white & 12 white Feb. 20-Mar. 10, 2010 4 dark (d) 8 dark (d) Lake, Harney and Oct. 10-Nov. 29 & 4 dark (c) 8 dark (c) Malheur cos Zone Dec. 19, 2009-Jan. 31, 2010 & 6 white & 12 white Klamath County Zone (e) Oct. 10-Nov. 29 & 4 dark (c) 8 dark (c) Dec. 19, 2009-Jan. 22, 2010 and & 4 white & 8 white Feb. 20-Mar. 10, 2010 2 white- 4 white- fronted & 4 fronted white & 8 white Remaining eastern Oregon cos Oct. 17-Oct. 25 & 4 dark (c) 8 dark (c) Zone Nov. 7, 2009-Jan. 31, 2010 & 6 white & 12 white Crow Statewide Oct. 1, 2009-Jan. 31, 2010 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) Eurasian collared doves may be taken as part of the mourning dove bag limit. (b) Within the daily bag limit of seven ducks you may not have more than: Three scaup (note open season restrictions on scaup above), two hen mallards, two pintail, two redheads, and one canvasback. The possession limit is double the daily bag limit. (c) The daily dark goose limit may not include more than one cackling Canada goose or one Aleutian Canada goose. In Lake Co only, no more than one white fronted goose daily is allowed. The possession limit is double the daily bag limit. (d) 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. (e) From Feb. 20 - March 10, 2010, 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. (f) See page 20 for important information regarding testing requirements for all goose hunters in NW Oregon. To learn more about waterfowl hunting management in North America, please visit www. flways.us

16 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife DUCK HUNTING ZONES 20092010

ZONE 1

ZONE 2

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.

REGULAR GOOSE SEASON HUNTING ZONES 20092010 NORTHWEST OREGON PERMIT ZONE (See details on pages 18-19)

NORTHWEST OREGON PERMIT Zone Closure (portion of Tillamook Co; see page 18 for boundary description) NORTHWEST OREGON GENERAL ZONE (see permit requirements on page 20) 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 Those portions of Coos, Curry and Douglas cos. east of Hwy 101 and all of Josephine and Jackson Cos. SOUTH COAST ZONE (See footnote (e) on page 16) Those portions of Coos, Curry and Douglas Cos west of Hwy 101. LAKE, HARNEY, MALHEUR CO ZONE

KLAMATH COUNTY ZONE (See footnote (e) on page 16)

EASTERN OREGON ZONE

Please note: There is no September Report Waterfowl Bands! Call 1-800-327-BAND Canada Goose season in Klamath County and South Coast zones. or report online at: www.reportband.gov

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 17 NORTHWEST OREGON GOOSE PERMIT ZONE The Northwest Oregon Permit Goose CLOSED AREAS BAG LIMITS season protects the dusky Canada goose population that winters in this region, The following areas are closed to goose Daily Bag Limit: Four dark geese (except while allowing harvest of more numerous hunting during the permit season: only two dark geese in Tillamook Co) and four white geese. Within the daily subspecies such as Taverner’s and ■ Fern Ridge WA (including Fern Ridge bag limit of dark geese you may not have western Canada geese. Most goose Reservoir and all Corps of Engineers more than: one dusky, two cackling or hunting is on private lands; therefore, lands in the Fern Ridge Project) always ask landowner permission before two Aleutian Canada geese. Please note: ■ William L. Finley NWR white geese are open during all hunt entering private lands. ■ E.E. Wilson WA periods. PERMIT ZONE BOUNDARY ■ Ankeny NWR Possession Limit: Double the daily bag ■ Baskett Slough NWR limit except for dusky Canada geese. All lands west and north of the following boundary are open to goose hunting by ■ Wapato NWR Dusky Season Limit: One dusky Canada permit only: Starting at the Columbia Rvr ■ Tualatin Rvr NWR goose is allowed per season. If you at Portland, south on I-5 to Hwy 22 at ■ Nestucca Bay NWR harvest a dusky Canada goose, your goose Salem; east on Hwy 22 to Cascade Hwy; ■ That portion of Tillamook Co beginning permit becomes invalid. You may obtain south on Cascade Hwy to Stayton and in Cloverdale at Hwy 101; west on Old a new permit by retaking and passing the straight south to the North Santiam Rvr; Woods Rd to Sand Lake Rd at Woods; NW goose identification exam after the west (downstream) on the north shore of north on Sand Lake Rd to the intersec- conclusion of the 2009/10 season. the North Santiam Rvr to I-5; south on I-5 tion with McPhillips Dr; due west (~200 SEASON QUOTAS to its junction with Hwy 126 at Eugene; yards) from the intersection to the A hunt period dusky quota is set for each west on Hwy 126 to Greenhill Rd; south Pacific coastline; south on the Pacific hunt area and the season for each area on Greenhill Rd to the intersection with coastline to Neskowin Cr; east along will close on the day its period quota is Crow Rd; west on Crow Rd to Territorial the north shores of Neskowin Cr and met. If a period quota is met, the season Hwy; north on Territorial Hwy to Hwy 126; then Hawks Cr to Salem Ave; east on will reopen the following period. Unused west on Hwy 126 to mi post 19; north to Salem Ave in Neskowin to Hawk Ave; quotas will be transferred from one period the intersection of the Benton and Lincoln east on Hawk Ave to Hwy 101; north to the next, but not between hunt areas. Co line; north on the western boundary on Hwy 101 at Cloverdale to point of If a quota is exceeded for one period, the of Benton and Polk cos to the southern beginning. boundary of Tillamook Co; west on the following period quota for that area will be ■ Sauvie Island WA, except Oak Island reduced accordingly. Tillamook Co boundary to the Pacific and Reeder Tract units. Coast. See Closed Areas section on this ■ State refuge closures see page 28. Note: To obtain updated information on page. hunt area closures call 1-800-708-1782 (24 hours a day) beginning Oct. 24. DUSKY GOOSE STATUS UPDATE SHOOTING DAYS/OPEN SEASON All areas, except Tillamook Co and DEFINITIONS Dusky Canada geese have experienced Sauvie Island WA: Dusky Canada Goose: Any dark-breasted a long-tem population decline and this (Munsell 10 YR color value 5 or less) year’s survey in Alaska was the lowest Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from: Canada goose with a bill length between recorded. The current population level 40 and 50 millimeters. requires significant changes to dusky Oct. 24 - Nov. 8 (Period 1) goose harvest management throughout Cackling Canada Goose: Any Canada the flyway as agreed to in the Pacific Nov. 21, 2009 - Jan. 17, 2010 (Period 2) goose with a bill length less than 32 Flyway Council’s Dusky Canada millimeters. Goose Management Plan (http://www. Feb. 6 - Feb. 28, 2010 (Period 3) White geese: Snow and Ross’ geese. pacificflyway.gov/Documents/Dcg_plan. Tillamook Co: pdf). Changes include implementation Dark geese: All other geese except black of a quota season in Alaska and Saturdays and Sundays from: brant, snow and Ross’ geese. significantly reduced quotas in Oregon CHECK STATION LOCATIONS and Washington. Nov. 28, 2009 - Jan. 17, 2010 (Period A) Each hunt area will be served by one Jan. 23 - Feb. 28, 2010 (Period B) Now more than ever the department is of the following check stations. Failure asking hunters to refrain from purposely to check out at the appropriate check Sauvie Island WA: shooting any dusky Canada goose. station(s) will result in the invalidation of a Although the permit system allows Oak Island and Reeder Tract units only: hunter’s annual goose permit. hunters to harvest one dusky goose per Oct. 28, Nov. 1, 7, 29 and Dec. 3. ■ Benton, Lane and Linn cos: Hunters season, quotas are designed only for the with geese must check out at a accidental harvest of dusky geese. Your SHOOTING TIME station located at the Fern Ridge WA cooperation will ensure dusky quotas Open days from Oct. 24 - Jan. 31, 2010: headquarters, 26969 Cantrell Rd, are not reached and that farmers and Eugene, or at a location north of the hunters will continue to work together to Goose hunting is prohibited before 8 a.m. and after 4 p.m. buildings at the OSU Crew Docks reduce agricultural depredation caused by through the gate on the east side of wintering geese. Open days from Feb. 6 - Feb. 28, 2010: the boat barn and adjacent to the golf Remember to never shoot at a medium Goose hunting is prohibited before 7:30 course, 1/4 mi east of Corvallis, off Hwy to large dark-breasted Canada goose. a.m. and after 4 p.m. 34. These are likely duskys. Also, never shoot ■ Polk Co: Hunters with geese must a goose when in doubt of identification. check out at a station located at Polk

18 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (continued on next page) Co Fairgrounds, just south of Rickreall provided by the Oregon or Washington NOTE: Hunters who have their permit on Hwy 99W. Departments of Fish and Wildlife from invalidated for taking a dusky Canada ■ Marion Co: Hunters with geese must 1996 - 2009/10 may be certified to hunt goose or committing one of the first two check out at a station located at the geese. A minimum score of 80% is violations above may obtain a new permit Antique Powerland Museum, 1/4 mi required to pass the exam; three attempts by retaking and passing the NW goose west of I-5 Exit 263 (Brooks exit). per season are allowed to pass the exam. identification exam after the conclusion of the 2009/10 season. Hunters failing to ■ Yamhill, Washington and Clackamas Permits and an attached harvest card cos: Hunters with geese must check may be obtained from any POS agent properly check harvested geese at the out at a station located at 450 S. Maple or online. Please note a $1.50 agent appropriate check station(s) will have their in Yamhill, or Polk Co fairgrounds just fee does apply. Duplicate goose hunting permit invalidated for the remainder of the south of Rickreall on Hwy 99W, or the permits and harvest cards may only 2009/10 season and will not be eligible Cracker Barrel Store near the Sauvie be obtained at ODFW's headquarter's to participate in the NW Oregon Permit Island bridge. office, region offices and some district Goose zone hunt during the 2010/11 season. A new permit can be obtained by ■ Sauvie Island WA: Hunters must offices. Washington state hunters who successfully complete an exam in retaking and passing the NW goose iden- check in and out at the eastside check tification exam after the 2010/11 season. station. Washington can call 360-902-2515 and get information needed to show proof of The Department's decisions concerning ■ Sauvie Island Private Lands: Hunters receiving a Washington permit. Mail or invalidation and participation can be ap- with geese must check out at a station fax (503-947-6330) proof of receiving a pealed through a contested case hearing located at the Cracker Barrel store Washington permit and an Oregon permit if requested within 10 days after notice. near the Sauvie Island bridge. will be processed. If you do not have Reporting Harvested Geese: Upon taking ■ Remaining Columbia and Multnomah an Oregon hunting license please also a goose, a hunter must immediately cos (excluding Sauvie Island WA and include your social security number and record the date, time of the harvest Sauvie Island Private Lands): Hunters date of birth. This process can take up to and initial the daily harvest report form with geese must check out at a station 10 work-days after which time your permit with ink in the space provided. Daily located at the Cracker Barrel store will be made available at any Oregon harvest report forms on which geese near the Sauvie Island bridge or at the license agent or online. are recorded must be turned in at the

ODF building located two mi north of Permit Goose

appropriate check station on the same Pages 18-20 St. Helens on Hwy 30. Other Permits: Hunters must possess a valid Oregon permit and daily harvest day that the geese were harvested. All ■ Clatsop Co: Hunters with geese must report form authorizing participation in successful hunters may not check out of check out at a station located at Hunt’s the 2009-10 Northwest Oregon Permit an area until check stations open at 9:00 Market off Hwy 30 in Svensen, or at a Goose Season while hunting geese. The a.m. and must check out daily by 6:00 station located at the ODF building, two permit will be valid until the permit holder p.m. at the appropriate check station(s). mi north of St. Helens on Hwy 30. has taken the season limit of one dusky Successful hunters must proceed to ■ Tillamook Co: Hunters with geese Canada goose or has committed one of check stations immediately upon leaving must check out at a station located at the following violations: the field. All geese shall be presented the ODFW North Coast Watershed intact and fully feathered at the check ■ Failure to have a valid daily harvest re- station and must be inspected and District Office located at 4907 Third St, port form in possession while hunting. Tillamook. tagged by authorized ODFW personnel. ■ Failure to properly record goose har- A replacement harvest form will then be SPECIAL REGULATIONS vest while in the field. given to the hunter during checkout. Hunting Certification: Only persons who ■ Failure to check harvested geese at have completed a goose identification the appropriate check station(s). home study course and passed an exam SEASON QUOTAS FOR DUSKY CANADA GEESE HUNT AREAS TOTAL PERIOD A PERIOD B Tillamook Co 4 5 9 PERIOD 1 PERIOD 2 PERIOD 3 Lane Co 2 3 2 7 Benton/Linn cos 2 3 3 8 Polk Co 2 7 6 15 Marion Co 2 4 5 11 Yamhill/Washington/Clackamas cos 2 4 4 10 Sauvie Island WA 2 1 NA 3 Sauvie Island Private Lands 2 5 4 11 Columbia & Multnomah cos* 2 3 2 7 Clatsop Co 2 3 4 9 * Excluding Sauvie Island WA and Sauvie Island Private Lands. ATTENTION GOOSE HUNTERS It 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

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 19 NORTHWEST OREGON GOOSE TEST To take the Northwest Oregon Goose Test, please visit our Web site at: www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/waterfowl/goose- permits/index.asp to take an online exam. If you have previously passed the exam and your permit has not been invalidated you do not retake this exam. Hunters must have a Hunter/Angler ID number prior to taking the exam. If you have never had a number assigned to you by purchasing an Oregon hunting or fishing license, please email [email protected] or call 503-947-6100. When emailing, please include your full name, gender, date of birth, resident and mailing address, telephone number and note if you are a resident or nonresident. Any hunter wishing to review training materials to prepare for the exam may download them from the department’s goose testing Web site at the above address. A text only version of the study guide may be requested by calling 503-947-6301 and the video (or a 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 will greatly enhance your chance of success in passing the examination. Persons who do not have the ability to take an online test should call 503-947-6324 to arrange an appointment to take an in person exam. Exams for the 2009-10 season will not be given after February 26, 2010. All goose hunters in the Northwest General Zone, in addition to the Northwest Permit Zone, are 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 hunters need to observe the shooting hours on page 13 and should avoid shooting dusky geese. You will receive notification of your test results within five days by mail. If you successfully pass the exam, you may obtain your permit from any POS agent. Please allow sufficient time to process tests and mail letters. You have up to three chances per season to pass the exam with 80% correct or better. The Department encourages hunters wearing leg bands. If a bird is marked with a leg band only, the bird is likely part of a study to determine the to not purposefully target harvest rate or a survival estimate for population. This collared geese. can also have impacts on duck harvest estimations. Both of these have the potential to reduce hunter oppor- In most cases these birds are part of important tunity through reduced bag limits and or season length flyway research or population assessments that because of uncertainties of population status and harvest are used to set hunting regulations. In addition, rates. In very limited cases, managers may ask hunters to hunters are encouraged to refrain from looking take collared birds to increase harvest. Further informa- for leg bands on landing or standing geese and tion can be obtained at any department hunter check then shooting those individual birds. Purposeful station or on our website. targeting of marked birds will lead to: The Department realizes most bands and some collars ™ Increased uncertainty about population size by removing are not observed before a hunter takes a bird, and it is collared birds. Collars are commonly placed on birds as a way perfectly acceptable to take a marked bird in this way. of estimating population size. If you do take a marked bird please be sure to report the band ™ Over estimation of harvest and under estimation of survival and or collar information to the United States Geological rates will occur by purposefully harvesting individuals Survey’s Bird Banding Lab by calling 1-800-327-BAND (2263) or by reporting it via the internet at www.reportband.gov

MAP AVAILABILITY Wolves and Dogs Oregon Dept. of Forestry 2600 State Street, Bldg. C Currently there is only a very small chance of bird hunters Salem, OR 97301 encountering a wolf in Oregon. However, wolves are by nature 503-945-7200 extremely territorial and guard their territory from other canids, Bureau of Land Management including coyotes and domestic dogs. Hunters who use dogs 333 SW First Ave. should take steps to limit potential conflicts between their Portland, OR 97204 dog(s) and a wild wolf. Upland game bird hunters can reduce 503-808-6001 the chances for conflict by keeping dogs within view, placing a bell or beeping collar Oregon Dept. of Transportation Inventory and Map Distribution Unit on wider ranging dogs, talking loudly to the dog or other hunters, using whistles, 555 13th Street NE, Suite 2 and otherwise controlling the dog so that it stays close to you so that wolves nearby Salem, OR 97301 would be able to associate the dog with a human. Place the dog on a leash if 503-986-3154 wolves or fresh signs are seen. Wolves are unlikely to be found in areas frequented Nature of the Northwest Dept. of by waterfowl hunters. Wolves in Oregon are protected by both the state and federal Geology and U.S. Forest Service Endangered Species Acts. State Office Building 800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 177 For more information on wolves in Oregon, please visit ODFW’s web site at Portland, OR 97232 http:www.dfw.or.us/wolves/ 503-872-2750

20 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife FALCONRY REGULATIONS Falconers must possess a valid falconry license, an Oregon hunting license and all applicable permits, validations and stamps for wildlife they will be hunting. See page 9 for permit, validation and stamp requirements. Falconers wanting to hunt on state WAs should refer to specific regulations on pages 28-34 and hunt dates on pages 14-17.

UPLAND GAME BIRDS SNIPE ■ Open Area: Statewide ■ Open Area: Statewide ■ Open Season: Sept. 1, 2009 - Mar. 31, 2010 ■ Open Season: See dates for individual zones listed in open areas on pages 16-17. ■ Daily Bag Limit: ■ Daily Bag Limit: Three » One pheasant (either sex) ■ Possession Limit: Six » Two California quail CROWS » Two Hungarian (Gray) partridge ■ Open Area: Statewide » Two chukar partridge ■ Open Season: Oct. 1, 2009 - Jan. 31, 2010 » Two ruffed grouse ■ Daily Bag Limit: Three » Two blue grouse ■ Possession Limit: Six ■ Possession Limit: Double the daily bag limit. GEESE SAGE GROUSE ■ Open Area: Northwest Oregon General Zone; Southwest ■ Open Area: Sumpter, Lookout Mt, Beulah, Malheur Rvr, Ow- Oregon General Zone; Lake, Harney and Malheur cos’ zone; yhee, Whitehorse, Steens Mt, Beatys Butte, Juniper, Silvies, Klamath County Zone; South Coast Zone and the Eastern Wagontire and Warner units (see Big Game Regulations for Oregon Zone. See zone descriptions on page 17. Unit boundary descriptions). No hunting is allowed within the Northwest Oregon Permit ■ Open Season: Sept.1, 2009 - Jan. 31, 2010 Zone or during any Sept. goose season. ■ Daily Bag Limit: One sage grouse. ■ Open Season: See dates for individual zones listed in open areas on pages 16 and 17. ■ Season Limit: Two sage grouse. ■ Daily Bag Limit: One goose, except black brant ■ Possession Limit: Two geese MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS & CROWS DUCKS, COOTS AND MERGANSERS Note: Federal law states the following: Falconry Page 21 ■ Open Area: Statewide “Falconry daily bag and possession limits for all permitted migratory game birds shall not exceed three and six, ■ Open Season: See dates for individual zones listed in open respectively, singly, or in the aggregate...” When the season for areas on pages 16-17. dove, pigeons, crow and/or for snipe overlaps that for waterfowl, ■ Daily Bag Limit: Three ducks, coots, mergansers, singly or in the falconer’s bag may contain not more than three of all the combination. federally regulated species (dove, pigeon, duck, merganser, ■ Possession Limit: Double the daily bag limit. geese, coot, crow and snipe). Restrictions for pigeons and geese would also apply. Call law enforcement, USFWS, 503-521-5300 DOVE AND BAND-TAILED PIGEON for further information. ■ Open Area: Statewide ■ Open Season: Sept. 1 - Dec. 16, 2009 ■ Daily Bag Limit: Three, not more than one may be a pigeon. ■ Possession Limit: Six, not more than one may be a pigeon.

NATIVE AMERICAN SACRED OBJECTS AND CULTURAL SITES Many Indian artifacts and all Indian burial sites are considered sacred within Oregon’s Native American culture and serve as important links to the past. The Oregon Legislature has recognized the importance of these sites and artifacts by passing laws that specifically protect these areas and items. Digging up cultural sites is against the law. Taking human remains or sacred objects from a site can lead to serious penalties. State and federal laws covers both private and public land in Oregon. The state law can be found in Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) Chapters 97, 358 and 390. If you should find any Native American artifacts while out hunting, stop and look around. REMEMBER, DON’T DISTURB THESE SITES. Respect and honor these sites for what they mean to Oregon’s Native Americans and to Oregon’s rich cultural background.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 21 YOUTH HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES NOTE: These hunts are for properly licensed youth and do not qualify under the Mentored Youth Hunter Program. YOUTH WATERFOWL HUNTS ■ Sauvie Island WA: Oct. 25, Nov. 21 SEPTEMBER YOUTH Dec. 13 and 26, 2009, and Jan. 17, UPLAND BIRD HUNTS General Requirements: Hunters may take 2010. Open to hunters 17 years of age THESE HUNTS ARE ONLY ducks (including scaup), mergansers, and younger. coots and geese at the established bag POSSIBLE WITH COOPERATION limits (see page 16). All hunters must ■ Umatilla NWR: Dec. 5. Open to hunters OF MANY SPORTS AND be accompanied by an adult, 21 years 10 to 17 years of age. CONSERVATION GROUPS. of age or older, who may not hunt. On SPECIFIC REGULATIONS/APPLICATION: SEASON DATES: ODFW managed lands, shooting glasses ■ Sept. 5-6: Fern Ridge WA ■ Fern Ridge WA: The East and West (eye protection) must be worn by all ■ Sept. 12-13: Klamath and Sauvie participants, including adults. No one over Coyote units are open to youth hunters only and are closed to all Island WAs; John Day, Mid-Columbia the age restrictions indicated below may and Ontario-Vale apply with a youth in a party application. goose hunting. Hunters must apply Each hunter must have in possession: for a hunt (see page 35 for application ■ Sept. 20: Heppner procedures). Successful applicants ■ Sept. 19-20: Denman, E.E. Wilson ■ A Hunter Education Certificate. must purchase their reservation permit and Ladd Marsh WAs, Baker City and ■ Permit for the hunt area and HIP before arriving at the WA. Note: The Willow Cr. validation. remainder of the WA is open to all hunters according to unit regulations. ■ Sept. 26-27: E.E. Wilson and Irrigon ■ Hunters 14 years of age or older must WA's have a valid hunting license and state ■ Klamath WA: The Miller Island Unit waterfowl validation in possession. (subunits A and B) will be open to BAG LIMIT: Hunters may take rooster youth hunters only. Hunters must apply pheasants, quail and doves according ■ Hunters 16 years of age or older must for a hunt (see page 35 for application to statewide bag limits unless otherwise have a valid federal waterfowl stamp in procedures). Successful applicants indicated under specific area regulations. possession. must purchase their reservation permit Pheasants purchased with stamp revenue Please Note: There are age requirement before arriving at the WA. will be stocked. differences between some of the ■ Sauvie Island WA: The Mudhen, Hunt ELIGIBILITY: Hunters age 17 years youth waterfowl hunts. The statewide and Racetrack units will be open on and younger are eligible to participate. In youth waterfowl hunt is a special hunt the youth hunt dates during general these hunts an adult 21 years or older, authorized under federal guidelines. waterfowl season. These units are who may not hunt, must accompany not However, federal criteria only allows closed to all goose hunting. Youth more than one youth hunter. All partici- hunters 15 years of age and younger hunting only until noon and then adults pants must attend a safety briefing. to participate. See specific hunter age accompanied by youth may hunt. REQUIREMENTS: Each hunter must requirements and dates in each of the Hunters may apply for hunts (see have in possession a Hunter Education hunt areas above. page 35 for application procedures). Certificate, HIP validation, permit for Hunters with reservations will have STATEWIDE SEASON the area hunted and in addition, if 14 first opportunities at selecting hunting years or older, a valid hunting license ■ Sept. 26- 27. Open only to hunters 15 blinds. Successful applicants must with an upland game bird validation. A years of age and younger. Reminder: purchase their reservation permit blaze orange hat, shooting glasses (eye All goose hunting is closed in Clatsop, before arriving at the WA. Exception: protection) and vest must be worn by all Tillamook, Lane, Benton, Linn, On Sept. 26-27, the entire Westside participants, including adults. Polk, Marion, Yamhill, Clackamas, Unit only is open to youth hunters Washington, Multnomah and Columbia 15 years old or younger. A hunt RESERVATIONS: Hunting is available cos. In Lake Co only, no more than reservation is not required. This youth by reservation. Each hunter may reserve one white fronted goose daily or two in hunt will be conducted in the same only one day. However, youth hunters possession are allowed. Some public manner as the Westside Units during without a reservation and those wishing lands are not open for hunting during general waterfowl season. All vehicles to hunt a second day, may hunt on a this season, please check with the parking on the WA are required to standby basis if reservations are under- appropriate management agency for display a current Sauvie Island WA filled, or as registered hunters check out. allowance of youth hunting. All ODFW parking permit. Reservations may be made from Sept. 2 Wildlife areas allow youth hunting. ■ Umatilla NWR: To apply, send a through the Thursday prior to each hunt (Note: only the Westside Unit of Sauvie by calling the telephone numbers listed Island WA is open). standard postcard with name, address and the words "Umatilla Refuge below. ADDITIONAL WILDLIFE AREA / Youth Hunt Day" on the card or in CHECK IN AND OUT: Hunters and REFUGE SEASONS the address. Mail postcards to Mid- accompanying adults must check in and ■ Fern Ridge WA (East and West Coyote Columbia River Refuge Complex, 64 out at the location specified for each hunt Units only): Nov. 28 and Dec. 19. Maple Street, Burbank, WA 99323- area. Permits will be issued at the check Open to hunters 17 years of age and 8521. Postcard applications must station on the day of the hunt. Check younger. be received by Nov. 6. For more stations will be open at 6:30 a.m. and information visit www.fws.gov/umatilla. ■ Klamath WA: Oct. 25. Open to hunters hunting hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 17 years of age and younger.

22 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (continued on next page) OPEN HUNT AREAS AND 541-883-5732. Only federally-approved clinics will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and REGULATIONS nontoxic shot may be used. individuals can come and leave at any time. ■ Baker City Area: Maximum number ■ Ladd Marsh WA: Maximum number of Clinics will be conducted on the following of hunters is 50. For reservations call hunters is 35. No advanced reservations schedule: 541-963-2138. The hunt will take place are required. Hunters check in and out » at a check station located at the Ladd Baker City Area Sept. 19-20 on designated lands near the Baldock » Slough Wetlands Project. Only federally- Marsh Headquarters, 59116 Pierce Rd. Denman WA Sept. 19-20 approved nontoxic shot may be used. For information call 541-963-4954. Only » E.E. Wilson WA Sept. 26-27 » ■ Denman WA: Maximum number of a designated portion of the area will be Irrigon WA Sept. 26-27 hunters is 85. For reservations call open. Only federally-approved nontoxic » John Day Area Sept. 12-13 541-826-8774. Only federally-approved shot may be used. » Klamath WA Sept. 12-13 nontoxic shot may be used. ■ Mid-Columbia Area (Wasco-Sherman » Ladd Marsh WA Sept. 19-20 Co.): Maximum number of hunters is ■ E.E. Wilson WA: Maximum number of » Mid-Columbia Sept. 12-13 hunters is 70. For reservations call 541- 20 per day. For reservations, call 541- » 296-4628. The hunt will take place on Sauvie Island WA Sept. 12-13 745-5334. Only a designated portion of » Willow Cr (Madras Area) Sept. 19-20 the area will be open. Only federally- cooperating private lands. approved nontoxic shot may be used. ■ Paul Parker Memorial Youth Hunt For further information please call your local ODFW office or the Oregon Hunter ■ Fern Ridge WA: Maximum number (Ontario-Vale Area): Maximum number of hunters is 75. For reservations call Education Program 503-947-6028. No of hunters is 75 in the field at any one pre-registration is required. time. No advanced reservations are 541-889-6975. The hunt will take place on cooperating private lands. required. Hunters check in at a check E.E. WILSON YOUTH RABBIT HUNT station located in the Nielson Rd ■ Sauvie Island WA: Maximum number parking lot. For information call 541- of hunters is 50. For reservations call This rabbit hunt, sponsored by the Marys 935-2591. East and West Coyote and 503-621-3488. Hunting will occur only Peak Hound Club, will occur at the E.E. Fisher Butte units are open to hunting. on Eastside hunt units and entry to this Wilson WA on Feb. 20 and 21, 2010. Start Only federally-approved nontoxic shot area without a valid youth hunt permit is time is 8:00 a.m. Youth, age 17 years may be used. prohibited on hunt days. Only federally- and younger may participate. An adult 21 years or older, who may not hunt, must ■ Heppner: Maximum number of hunters approved nontoxic shot may be used. is 30. For reservations, call 541-676- All vehicles parking on Sauvie Island accompany not more than one youth 5230. The hunt will take place on WA are required to display a current hunter. Each youth hunter must have in private lands in south Morrow County. Sauvie Island WA parking permit. possession a Hunter Education Certificate, ■ a WA entry permit, and if 14 years or ■ Irrigon WA: Maximum number of hunters Willow Cr Hunt: Maximum number of hunters is 80. For reservations call older, a valid hunting license. Only is 30 per day with no more than 15 at shotguns and federally-approved nontoxic any time. For reservations call 541-276- 541-447-5111. This hunt is in the Madras area. shot may be used. Space is limited to 20 2344. Only federally-approved nontoxic hunters each day. Please register for the shot may be used. The shotgun skills YOUTH SHOTGUN SKILLS CLINICS event on or after February 1 by calling clinic will take place on cooperating E.E. Wilson WA at 541-745-5334. private lands located near Irrigon. The ODFW Hunter Education Program ■ John Day Area: Maximum number of will sponsor free shotgun skills clinics in SPRING YOUTH TURKEY HUNT conjunction with some Sept. Youth Hunts. hunters is 30. For reservations call There will be a spring youth turkey hunt Clinics are open to anyone 17 years of age 541-575-1167. The hunt will take place April 10 - 11, 2010. Please see page 15 and younger. Participants will be taught on private lands in the John Day Valley. for more information. basic shotgun skills and many will be given

■ Klamath WA: Maximum number of Youth Hunting hunters is 80. For reservations call the opportunity to shoot sporting clays. Clay Pages 22-23 targets and shotshells will be provided. The Be Safe... State and Federal Be Sensible Wildlife Areas Most firearms accidents during z Be sure of your target and beyond. upland bird hunting are caused by a hunter shooting at a bird z Obey all access and hunting rules. without seeing their partner or another hunter beyond the tar- z Remember to take your litter and get, especially in brushy terrain. empty shotgun shells home with Wearing BLAZE ORANGE will you (some wildlife areas supply make it very unlikely this type of accident will happen to you. plastic garbage bags).

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

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 23 LEAD IN AMMUNITION Lead is a toxin which can affect wildlife health and can be fatal at higher levels. Ingestion of lead shot by birds and subsequent death from lead poisoning was identified as early as the 1870s and eventually resulted in federal bans on the use of lead shot for waterfowl hunting in the United States (1991) and Canada (1999). It is estimated that this action saved 1.4 million ducks from fatal lead poisoning in 1997 alone. Ingestion of lead shot has also been documented in 40 non-waterfowl species, including chukars and doves. Predatory and scavenging birds and mammals also ingest lead shot or bullet fragments when they feed on animals or gut piles containing lead. However, it is unknown whether lead poisoning is causing overall population declines in most species. The use of lead bullets and shot for hunting and lead sinkers and lures for fishing is coming under increased scrutiny. Some states have taken steps to reduce or ban the use of lead in hunting and fishing. ODFW is closely following this issue and in the future will be considering various options about the use of lead.

PROPOSED 2010-2011 UPLAND GAME BIRD SEASONS

PHEASANT RUFFED AND BLUE GROUSE ■ Statewide: Oct. 9 – Dec. 31, 2010 ■ Western Oregon including Hood Rvr and Wasco Cos: Sept. 1 – Jan. 31, 2011 CALIFORNIA (VALLEY) QUAIL ■ Eastern Oregon: Sept. 1 – Dec. 31, 2010 ■ Western Oregon: Sept. 1 – Jan. 31, 2011 ■ Umatilla and Morrow Cos: Oct. 9 – Dec. 31, 2010 TURKEY ■ Remaining Eastern Oregon Cos: Oct. 9 – Jan. 31, 2011 ■ General Fall Season: Oct. 15 – Dec. 31, 2010 ■ Statewide Spring Season: Apr. 15 – May 31, 2011 MT QUAIL ■ Western Oregon including Hood Rvr and Wasco Cos: Sept. 1 – Jan. 31, 2011 CHUKAR AND HUNGARIAN (GRAY) PARTRIDGE ■ Wallowa, Grant, Wheeler, Gilliam, ■ Umatilla and Morrow Cos: Oct. 9 – Dec. 31, 2010 Crook and Klamath Cos: Oct. 9 - Jan. 31, 2011 ■ Remaining Eastern Oregon Cos: Oct. 9 – Jan. 31, 2011 ■ Umatilla and Morrow Cos: Oct. 9 – Dec. 31, 2010 ■ Remaining Eastern Oregon Cos: No Open Season

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■ Call the ODFW at 503-947-6001 for up-to-date, record- ed information about hunting (touch-tone callers only) ■ Visit us on the Internet at www.dfw.state.or.us. This Internet site features the weekly recreation report, the latest ODFW news releases, mail order applications and much more.

OREGON EXPERIENCES PERIODIC DRY CONDITIONS THAT CAN LEAD TO WILDFIRES

Using a little information and a few precautions, you can enjoy Oregon’s wildlife lands without causing undue damage.

For useful tips, log onto ODFW’s Web site at www.dfw.state.or.us

24 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife BIRD FLU WHAT 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 poultry not wild birds. As of early August 2009, 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 nationwide 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 program 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 everyday in Oregon and the Pacific Flyway. However, biologists are interested in knowing about unusual or large numbers of birds dying. To report an unusual bird death call 1-866-968-2600. For more information visit www.avianflu.gov/ or ODFW’s web site at: www.dfw.state.or.us/wildlife/diseases/avian-flu/index.asp. HYGIENE PRECAUTIONS Hunters 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 1/3 cup chlorine bleach in 1 gallon of water. USFWS • 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.

Find Great Bird Hunting in Oregon www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/map ODFW’s new Oregon Hunting Access Map helps you find great places to hunt game birds. Use the interactive, Google™ based map to find out where to hunt on public and private land—with more than 50% of the state in public ownership and cooperative agreements with many private landowners, hunters in Oregon have a wealth of opportunities. You’ll also learn where to hunt deer, elk, bear, cougar and more. You can personalize the map by adding directions, photos and comments.

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 25 HUNTER ADVISORIES FOR SUMMER LAKE, KLAMATH AND FERN RIDGE WILDLIFE AREAS SUMMER LAKE WA – Management programs on Summer Lake that person could cause a threat to the rights or safety of others or Wildlife Area may impact hunting opportunities during waterfowl property. hunting seasons. Efforts to rehabilitate portions of the wetlands, to Please call Area Headquarters for additional details, Phone: 541- improve long term habitat benefits to a multitude of waterfowl and 943-3152. Maps showing impacted areas are available at the other waterbirds, have required dewatering of certain areas and wildlife area office or on the ODFW Web site, www.dfw.state.or.us. actively controlling overgrown vegetation. Water was withdrawn from portions of River Ranch and Gold Dike Impoundment and KLAMATH WA – Management programs on the Klamath Wildlife South of Gold Dike units this summer. Active vegetation control Area-Miller Island Unit will impact waterfowl hunter access during occurs once wetlands are dry. While efforts are underway to the 2009-10 waterfowl seasons. Efforts to rehabilitate portions of bring water back to all areas as soon as possible some portions the marshlands around the Miller Island Unit, to improve long-term of the wildlife area may be dry and not provide good hunting habitat benefits to a multitude of waterfowl species will require opportunities early in the season. dewatering certain wetlands and actively controlling overgrown vegetation. While efforts will be to bring water back to all areas as Gold Dike Impoundment and South of Gold Dike in the southwest soon as feasible, some portions of the unit may be dry and will not portion of the hunt area will be dry or with very little water during provide good hunting opportunities throughout the season. the entire 2009-10 hunting season. Hunters need to be aware that over-water and pond hunting opportunities will be affected in this Emergent vegetation on the smaller Gorr Island may be burned 2300 acre area and portions of the northwest shore of Summer either late fall of 2009 or early winter of 2010 to enhance green Lake proper. forage production for spring migrating geese. In addition, Between the Dikes unit in the south central portion of About 80 acres in the southern portion of Subunit B, south of the the hunt area will be dry during the entire 2010-11 hunting season. boat ramp, will be dry potentially for the duration of the 2009- Over-water/ pond and field hunting opportunities will be affected 10 hunting season. About 70 acres in the north end of Subunit in most of this 2,000 acre area and portions of the north shore of A, north of the check station in the Miller Slough area, will be Summer Lake proper. dry potentially for the duration of the 2009-10 hunting season. Over-water hunting will be impacted in the portion of the hunt To compensate for the diminished size of flooded hunting areas, units which have been dewatered. Field hunting activities will not the northern portion of Bullgate Refuge (620 acres) will be open to be impacted. The vast majority of the Miller Island Unit will still hunting during the 2009-10 and 2010-11 hunting seasons. provide adequate water habitats for attracting birds. Maps showing Access to hunting areas south of Thousand Springs Lane (Lake impacted areas are available at the wildlife area office or on the Co. Rd 4-17), except the Foster Place unit will be prohibited seven ODFW Web site, www.dfw.state.or.us. Additional activities may (7) days prior to opening day of the 2009-10 waterfowl season occur in 2009. Rehabilitated marshes will provide important food to reduce disturbance to staging waterfowl and improve hunter sources for birds in coming years and will greatly benefit hunters success. Campgrounds and open roads will remain available for in the long term. Phone: 541-883-5734. use. FERN RIDGE WA – The department may consider a limit of 25 A new rule will be in affect this year allowing for the eviction of shotshells per day for the controlled waterfowl hunts in the East any person from any ODFW Wildlife Area for violation of any and West Coyote Units for the 2010-11 hunting season. department rules or regulations or when continued presence of

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 INFESTATIONS BY CALLING 1-866-INVADER OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUNTY WEED OFFICE.

Hunter Ethics and your respect for wildlife, hunting Respect the Resource Respect Others and pass on the sport of hunting to • Leave the land better than you • Follow safe firearm handling those who come after you. Remember found it. practices and insist your hunting the following points to help ensure the • Adhere to fair chase rules. partners do the same. future of Oregon’s hunting heritage. • Know your capabilities and • Know what is beyond your target. Shot pellets can be fatal to both Respect Landowners limitations as a marksman. people and dogs. • Ask for permission to hunt well • Harvest no more than you will use, • Don’t interfere with another before you plan on hunting. and take care of what you take. persons hunt. • Leave all gates the way you • Abide by game laws and • If mentoring a youth hunter, be find them. regulations. sure to pass on safe, responsible As a hunter, you are responsible to • Follow all landowner restrictions. Report hunting violations to and ethical knowledge and skills. adopt and follow a personal code • Offer to share part of your harvest the Oregon State Police at • Wear blaze orange when hunting. of ethics that reflects your values with the landowner. 1-800-452-7888. Be Safe – Be Seen.

26 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife ACCESS AND HABITAT PROGRAM

Hunting Access to Private Lands Funded by the Access and Habitat Program In 1993, the Oregon Legislature Since the program’s inception, public hunting access has been created the Access and Habitat provided on over 7 million acres of private land in Oregon. The (A&H) Program to improve public legislature has authorized the A&H program through 2019. hunting access and wildlife habitat on private lands in Oregon. You can locate A&H Welcome to Hunt properties (as well as The basic mission of the A&H Program is to foster partnerships other public hunting opportunities) through the Oregon Hunting between landowners and hunters for the benefit of the fish and Access Map: www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/hunting/map. wildlife they value. The program also seeks to recognize and encourage the important contributions made by landowners to the For details on by-permission hunting opportunities, or for general state’s fish and wildlife resources. program information, please visit the Access and Habitat Web site at: www.dfw.state.or.us/AH or contact the A&H Program The A&H Program provides grants to private landowners, timber Coordinator at 503-947-6087. and agriculture corporations, sports groups, natural resource agencies, and others for projects designed to improve wildlife habitat and/or increase public hunting access to private lands.

UPLAND GAME BIRD EMERGENCY CLOSURE PROCEDURES Irregularly, severe winter conditions can negatively impact seg- ODFW recognizes the need to consider localized, early closure ments of upland game bird populations. There is little that can be of certain game bird seasons during unusually severe winter done to alleviate the effects when these conditions occur, including conditions. In an effort to provide consistency and more certainty stopping hunting. In fact, a hunting closure may have the opposite for hunters and businesses that depend on upland game bird affect by allowing more birds to compete for what little food may be seasons, if the department implements emergency closures they accessible. However, when these conditions occur, the stage is set will take effect on the 15th or last day of the month. For example, for undesirable social situations. For example, severe weather may if winter conditions do not warrant the closure of chukar season on concentrate birds along roads in valley floors allowing unethical December 31st, the season will extend through at least January hunters to harvest birds illegally by shooting from vehicles or from 14th. Similarly, if the season is not closed on January 15th, hunters the road. In addition, in some parts of eastern Oregon, chukar will know the season will extend through January 31st. Closures will range coincides with important, high-density winter ranges for deer, be by county and publicized as widely as possible (newspapers, bighorn sheep and elk. Under harsh winter weather conditions, radio, & ODFW information line: 503-947-6002 or 1-800-720-6339). disturbance to big game by bird hunters late in the winter can be a concern.

Report Waterfowl Bands! Call 1-800-327-BAND or report online at: www.reportband.gov

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 27 STATE AND FEDERAL REFUGE AREA REGULATIONS

STATE PARKS STATE REFUGES Charleston-North Bend Hwy; east on the Obey all posted areas and safety Charleston-North Bend Hwy to the east ■ Columbia Rvr Refuge from the railroad bank of Pony Slough; northerly on the zones. Hunting of waterfowl only, unless bridge at Celilo in Wasco Co to otherwise specified, during authorized east bank of Pony Slough and Coos Bay Arlington is closed to all hunting. The to the south end of the Hwy 101 Bridge; seasons is permitted in portions of the Columbia Rvr Refuge from Arlington following state parks: northerly on the Hwy 101 Bridge to the to 4.3 mi west of Boardman is open to point of beginning. ■ Benson State Recreation Area: Dalton pheasant, quail, partridge, waterfowl, ■ Crater Lk National Park (Klamath Co): Point, north of I-84, starting 300' east snipe and rabbit hunting with shotgun Hunting is prohibited within the boundaries of the boat ramp running to the eastern and bow with flu-flu arrows only. of Crater Lk National Park. Weapons most tip of the property at river mile ■ John Day Rvr Wildlife Refuge possession within the park is restricted. 134 as posted. (Sherman and Gilliam cos.) – Includes Unloaded weapons may be possessed in ■ Bowers Rock State Park: Waterfowl all public and private land and water a temporary lodging or mechanical mode hunting permitted. within 1/4 mi of the John Day Rvr mean of conveyance when such implements ■ Deschutes River State Recreational high water line from the Columbia are rendered temporarily inoperable, or Area: Seasonal hunting of game Rvr upstream to Thirtymile Cr. The are packed, cased, or stored in a manner wildlife permitted south of the stream area is open to hunting of upland that will prevent their ready use. Phone: gauge cable crossing line and parallel game birds during authorized seasons 541-594-3100 only between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31, extensions of the cable crossing line to ■ Davis Lk (Deschutes and Klamath the east and west park boundaries. but closed to all waterfowl hunting. cos): This lake is split by waterfowl Hunting of big game is allowed during ■ Elijah Bristow State Park: North of the zones. Opening/closing dates may authorized seasons. Hunting on vary depending on your location. Call main channel of the Middle Fork of the private lands within this refuge requires Willamette River. Crescent Ranger District for access landowner permission. restrictions 541-433-3200. ■ Fort Stevens State Park: Adjacent to Trestle Bay as posted during STATE REFUGE CLOSURES ■ Dean Cr Elk Viewing Area (Douglas Co): All Bureau of Land Management authorized seasons excluding the Hunting is prohibited for the following: September Canada goose season. lands within or adjacent to Township 22S ■ Brown’s Island and Minto Island refuges Range 11W (including Spruce Reach ■ Government Island State Recreation ■ Carlton Lk Refuge Island) are closed to hunting. Also, Area: Perimeter of both Government other lands located with in the following and Lemon Islands, not above the ■ Deschutes Rvr Refuge for the first 1/2 mi above the Hwy 30 bridge. boundary are closed to hunting during mean high water mark as posted. all elk and deer seasons that pertain to ■ La Pine State Park: Northeast bound- ■ Lake Lytle Refuge this area: beginning at the intersection ary, beginning 4,135 feet downriver ■ Metolius Wildlife Refuge located in the of Schofield Rd. and Hwy. 38, south on from the Deschutes River Home Sites Metolius Unit. All hunting, injuring, taking, Schofield Rd. to it’s intersection with #6 bridge to a point 950 feet upriver of killing, or destroying any wildlife on Hakki Ridge Rd., East on Hakki Ridge the Fall River confluence. public land is prohibited (see Big Game Rd. to the crest of Hakki Ridge, east ■ Mayer State Park: Entire Salisbury Regulations for boundary description). along the crest of Hakki Ridge to it’s Slough area and the pond 800' north- ■ Multnomah-Clackamas Refuge intersection with the BLM boundary west of the boat ramp as posted. ■ Sturgeon Lk Refuge located in T22S, R11W Section 4, easterly along the BLM boundary to Hwy. ■ Rooster Rock State Park: Sand Island Note: For refuge descriptions refer to 38, Hwy. 38 to point of beginning. and the bank which runs parallel to Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS 501.400- ■ Devils Lk (Lincoln Co): Closed to all the south of the island, excluding the 501.540). September Canada goose season. game bird hunting. ■ Eckman Lk (Lincoln Co): A Co ■ Starvation Creek State Park: North of I- AREA INFORMATION ordinance prohibits the firing or discharge 84, river mile 159.6 to 160.2 as posted. ■ Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument: of any bow and arrow, air rifle, or firearm ■ Succor Creek State Park: Seasonal 52,000 acres located southeast of on or within 150 feet of the lake. Ashland, Oregon and administered hunting of upland game birds is ■ Gold Island (Malheur Co): An island by the BLM. Open for all hunting permitted, except within 500 feet of in the Snake Rvr, three mi south of during authorized seasons. Within the camping areas located near the Succor Nyssa. Pheasant season begins at Monument motorized and mechanized Creek Bridge and posted safety zones. noon on October 17, 2009. vehicle use off road is prohibited. ■ Willamette Mission State Park: That ■ John Day Fossil Beds National ■ Coos Bay (Coos Co): That part of Coos portion located on Grand Island in Monument (Grant/Wheeler cos): Bay described as follows is closed to Yamhill County. Hunting is prohibited within the boundaries waterfowl hunting: Beginning on Russell ■ Willamette Rvr Greenway Corridor: of the John Day Fossil Beds National Point at the north end of Hwy 101 Bridge Hunting is permitted for deer, upland Monument. Weapons possession within across Coos Bay in Coos Co; west ap- birds and waterfowl with shotguns the Monument is prohibited. Unloaded proximately 3/4 of a mi on Parallel 43°26´ or bows and arrows only, during weapons may be possessed in a to the Southern Pacific Railway to a point authorized seasons on Willamette Rvr temporary lodging or mechanical mode due north of the northeast point of the Greenway parcels, except in those of conveyance when such implements North Bend airport; south to the northeast parcels where hunting is prohibited. are rendered temporarily inoperable, or point of the North Bend airport; southerly are packed, cased, or stored in a manner For more info. call 1-800-551-6949. on the west bank of Pony Slough to the

28 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (continued on next page) that will prevent their ready use. Phone: the end of waterfowl season. The FEDERAL REFUGES 541-987-2333 discharge of rifles and pistols is Note: ODFW is not responsible for any ■ Lower Klamath Hills Regulated Hunt prohibited. The use of floating crafts for information in this section. This information Area: Located 10 mi south of Klamath hunting and overnight camping (use of is provided by the federal refuges and Falls. The area is open 7 days-a-week the area for any purpose between one printed as a courtesy. Portions of the and is administered cooperatively by hour after sunset to one hour before following NWRs posted as public hunting BLM and ODFW. A year-round rd sunrise) is prohibited. areas will be open for hunting specified closure is in effect. Phone: 541-883-5732 ■ Upper Deschutes Rvr (Deschutes game animals during authorized seasons. ■ N. Luckiamute Cooperative Mgt. Area Co): Most of the Deschutes Rvr Only federally-approved nontoxic shot may (Polk Co): This area is cooperatively between the southwest boundary of be used or be in possession while hunting owned and managed by Oregon LaPine State Park and the north end on any refuge, unless otherwise noted. Parks & Recreation Dept. & ODFW. of Sunriver is closed to the discharge ■ Bandon Marsh Refuge: That portion Discharge of any weapon is prohibited of firearms by Co ordinance, Oregon of the refuge west of US Hwy 101 and with the exception of shotguns and State Parks regulation and Deschutes outside the Bandon city limits is open bows used while hunting during NF order. For more information contact for goose, duck, coot and snipe hunting authorized game seasons. the Deschutes Co Sheriff’s office at during authorized seasons. Only 541-388-6655. portable blinds or blinds constructed ■ Plat I Reservoir (Douglas Co): The of on-site dead vegetation or driftwood ■ Wanaket WA (Umatilla Co): Game bird reservoir and adjacent posted lands may be used. All blinds, decoys, are closed to the hunting of game birds hunting is permitted through the shotshell hulls and other personal except on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla equipment must be removed from the Saturdays between Oct. 17, 2009 and Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Hunt refuge at the end of the day. For more Jan. 31, 2010. Program. The Wanaket WA is located on information, please visit: www.fws.gov/ ■ Rimrock Springs WA (Jefferson Co): Hwy 730 between Hat Rock and McNary. oregoncoast/bandonmarsh/index.htm. Closed to all hunting and trapping. » Hunting is in accordance with Phone: 541-867-4550. ■ Sandy Rvr Delta (Multnomah Co): This applicable state and federal ■ Cold Springs Refuge: Waterfowl, snipe, area, bounded by the Sandy Rvr on regulations. In addition to state and pheasant and quail hunting on Tuesdays, the west, I-84 on the south and the federal regulations, several area Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays and Columbia Rvr on the north is owned regulations apply. Only geese, three holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas and managed by USFS. The area is ducks, coot, pheasant, quail and and New Year’s Day) during the closed to all hunting except the portion partridge may be hunted during waterfowl or pheasant season. Upland of the area north and east of the BPA authorized state seasons. bird hunting is permitted from 12 (noon) until the end of state shooting hours. Powerline is open to waterfowl hunting » Hunting is permitted on Wednesdays All hunters are required to access the with shotgun only during authorized and Saturdays only. Upland bird hunting begins at noon. Contact the refuge through the Stanfield Loop Rd waterfowl seasons. Lands below the entrance (Reservoir Rd) and park in CTUIR Wildlife Program for specific mean high water line of the Columbia designated areas. Temporary blinds and Sandy rvrs are not affected by this information on hunt days and entry may be constructed of natural material. regulation. Phone: 541-308-1700 requirements. All waterfowl hunters Waterfowl hunting parties are required ■ Siletz Bay (Lincoln Co): Hunting is must possess a CTUIR Daily Hunt to space themselves no less than 200 prohibited at Siletz Bay within 200 Permit for Wanaket WA. All hunters yards apart. Waterfowl hunting on yards of the shoreline in the following must return the Daily Hunt Permit. Memorial Marsh is from designated blind described areas: Only shotgun, bow and flu-flu arrow sites. Hunting is permitted with shotgun hunting is permitted. and bow, with flu-flu arrows only. 1. Beginning at a posted point near Hwy » 101 on the southeast shore of Siletz Only federally-approved nontoxic Waterfowl hunters may not possess or Bay, west and north the length of Sal- shot may be possessed or used. use more than 25 approved, non-toxic ishan Spit to the mouth of Siletz Bay. Hunters may not possess more than shot shells per day. Entry is prohibited 25 shells per day. between 1-1/2 hours after sunset and 5 2. Beginning at a posted point south of » a.m. Phone: 509-546-8300. Drift Cr bridge on Hwy 101, west and Portable blinds and construction of ■ Columbia White-tailed Deer Refuge north to the mouth of Siletz Bay. temporary blinds from natural materials is permitted. Digging (Julia Butler Hansen Refuge): Wallace ■ South Slough National Estuarine Island is open to waterfowl and snipe Reserve (Coos Co): Specific areas are or using pit blinds is prohibited. Waterfowl hunters must hunt at hunting during state authorized closed to hunting. Contact the reserve seasons. The shoreline portion of Wildlife Areas

designated ponds. Pages 28-34 headquarters at 541-888-5558 ext 21 » Wallace Island (approx. 5.77 mi) will for specific closure details. The use of boats or other watercraft be open to public waterfowl hunting. is prohibited. Tenasillahe Island is closed to all ■ Starkey Experimental Forest Enclosure » (Union Co): Approximately 20,500 Other restrictions may apply. Please hunting. Phone: 360-795-3915 acres within the research enclosure contact the CTUIR Wildlife Program, ■ Hart Mt Antelope Refuge: Nontoxic are open to game bird hunting, except 541-278-5298, for complete details shot is not required. Only hunting for from Nov. 15 - May 1. The 1,500 -acre and information on other hunting chukar partridge is allowed and only Campbell Flat Pasture, 3,600-acre opportunities on tribal lands. on the west slope of the refuge during intensive timber management area and ■ Winchester Dam (Douglas Co): The authorized seasons. Contact the refuge 900-acre winter feed ground are closed still water above Winchester Dam headquarters for current regulations. to all game bird hunting. at Rvr Mi 7 on the North Umpqua, Phone: 541-947-2731 ■ St. Louis Ponds (Marion Co): Open upstream to the lower end of the ■ Klamath Marsh, Lower Klamath and for game bird hunting between the island, a distance of 1.5 mi, is closed Upper Klamath Refuges: Waterfowl and beginning of pheasant season and to hunting. snipe hunting during authorized seasons.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (continued on next page) 29 Pheasant hunting is allowed only on prohibited between 1-1/2 hours after season. Waterfowl hunting parties are Lower Klamath Refuge during authorized sunset and 5 a.m. Advance upland required to space themselves no less seasons. For more information, please game bird hunting reservations are than 200 yards apart. Upland bird visit: www.fws.gov/klamathbasinrefuges/ required on the opening weekend of the hunting begins at noon hunt.html Phone: 530-667-2231 season only. Apply by letter enclosing » McCormack Unit: Hunting permitted ■ Lewis & Clark Refuge: All unposted $5 application fee and include name, beginning Oct. 17, 2009 on refuge lands are open to waterfowl address, the day you would like to hunt Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and snipe hunting. Areas closed to all (Saturday or Sunday; not both) and the Thanksgiving Day and New Year's hunting are posted and include Miller name “McKay Refuge”. Applications Day. Hunters are required to check Island and its associated lagoon and must be received by Sep. 11. Mail in and out. Waterfowl hunters must the diked portion of Karlson Island. applications to Mid-Columbia River hunt from designated blinds. All Phone: 360-795-3915 Refuge Complex, 64 Maple Street, hunters are required to park in ■ Malheur National Wildlife Refuge: Burbank, WA 99323-8521. Each hunter designated parking areas. Upland Information may be obtained by calling selected will be issued two permits, bird hunting begins at noon. Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., one for the hunter and one for a guest. ONLINE applications for advance and Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Specific Phone: 509-546-8300. waterfowl hunting reservations on area regulations are listed. For more ■ Newberry Crater Wildlife Refuge: Located the McCormack Unit are available information, please visit: http://www. in the Paulina Unit. All hunting, injuring, at www.fws.gov/umatilla. A single fws.gov/malheur/recreation/hunting. taking, killing, or destroying any wildlife application is necessary for the entire html Phone: 541-493-2612 on public land is prohibited within the waterfowl season. Applications and $5 » Malheur Lk Hunt Area: 18,000 acres rim of Newberry Crater (see Big Game application fee must be submitted or open to doves, geese, ducks, coots, Regulations for boundary description). received no later than Sep. 11. Permit common snipe, pigeons, pheasant, ■ Siletz Bay Refuge: No open seasons fees for successful applicants are $10 quail and partridge during authorized with in the boundaries of the National per hunter and are payable at the time seasons. Nonmotorized or boats with Wildlife Refuge. For a map of federal of the hunt. electric motors are authorized during lands closed to public access, please Advance upland game bird hunting the hunt season. Use of hunting visit: www.fws.gov/oregoncoast/ reservations are required for the first dogs is strongly encouraged. images/maps/SLZ_public_043009.pdf two weekends (beginning Oct. 17) on » Buena Vista Area: 22,000 acres Phone: 503-867-4550 the McCormack Unit. To apply, send a east of Hwy 205 between Sodhouse ■ Snake Rvr Islands of Deer Flat Refuge: postcard with your name, address and Lane (405) and Diamond Ln (409). Waterfowl, dove, pheasant, quail, one requested hunt day. Application Open to pheasant, quail and partridge and rabbit hunting during postcards must be received by Sep. partridge hunting from the third Sat authorized seasons (pages 14 and 16). 11. There is an upland bird hunt of Nov. to the end of the pheasant No public entry is allowed Feb. 1 - May fee of $10.00 during the first two season. Use of hunting dogs is 31. For more information, please visit: weekends to be paid at the Hunter strongly encouraged. http://www.fws.gov/deerflat/recreation/ Check Station between 11:30 am and » Boundary Hunt Area: West of hunting.html Phone: 208-467-9278 12:30 pm. After the second weekend, Hwy 205 and Krumbo Cr. Open to ■ Tualatin Rvr and Wapato Lk Refuges: a free daily permit (available from the pheasant, quail, partridge, doves, No open season for game birds. Hunter Check Station) is required to geese, ducks, coots, common snipe Phone: 503-625-5944. hunt upland birds. Each permit holder and pigeons during authorized ■ Umatilla Refuge: McCormack and may be accompanied by one guest. A seasons. Boardman hunt units: Waterfowl, snipe, daily maximum of 15 permits (allowing ■ McKay Cr Refuge: Waterfowl, snipe, pheasant and quail may be hunted a potential of up to 30 hunters) will be pheasant and quail hunting on during the pheasant or waterfowl issued. All hunters must check in and Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, season as specified below using out at the Hunter Check Station. Sundays and three holidays shotgun, bow and flu-flu arrows only. Additional information can be obtained (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Waterfowl hunters may not possess or online at www.fws.gov/umatilla/ Year’s Day) during the waterfowl or use more than 25 approved, non-toxic or by writing: Mid- Columbia River pheasant season. Temporary blinds shot shells per day. Upland game bird Refuge Complex, 64 Maple Street, may be constructed of natural material. hunting is allowed from noon until the Burbank, WA 99323- 8521. During Waterfowl hunting parties are required end of shooting hours (see page 13). the waterfowl season, hunt success to space themselves no less than 200 Entry is prohibited between 1-1/2 hours information can be obtained by calling yards apart. Hunting is permitted with after sunset and 5 a.m. See Youth the Hunter Hotline at 541-922-HUNT. shotgun and bow, with flu-flu arrows Waterfowl Hunter Opportunities, page ■ Willamette Valley Refuges - Ankeny, only. Waterfowl hunters may not 22-23. Phone: 509-546-8300. » William L. Finley and Baskett Slough possess or use more than 25 approved, Boardman Unit: Hunting permitted Refuges: No open season for game non-toxic shot shells per day. Entry is daily during the waterfowl or pheasant birds. Phone: 541-757-7236.

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30 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife STATE WILDLIFE AREA REGULATIONS COLUMBIA BASIN DENMAN » Dove Hunting: Permitted from ■ Coyote Springs Wildlife Area: Open Located six mi north of Medford, just west Sept. 1 - 18. to hunting during authorized seasons. of White City. Phone: 541-826-8774. » Quail Hunting: Permitted from Phone: 541-276-2344. See area rules Big game and game bird hunting is Sept. 1 - 18 and Sept. 28 - Jan. 31, below. allowed during authorized hunting seasons 2010. ■ Irrigon Wildlife Area: Located on the according to the restrictions described » Rabbit Hunting: Permitted from Columbia Rvr between Irrigon and below for specific units. All hunters must Nov. 1, 2009 - Feb. 28, 2010. See Umatilla Rvr. Open seven days-a-week check in and out each day at self-service page 23 for details on the youth and no entry permit is required. Game check stations located throughout the WA. rabbit hunt. bird and big game hunting is allowed A rabbit hunt for people with disabilities during authorized seasons. Trapping may In addition to general state and federal laws the following are prohibited: will be held on Feb. 6, 2010. All hunters occur during authorized trapping seasons with an Oregon Disabilities Hunting and (trapping permit required). Phone: 541- » Discharging rifles or handguns. » Fishing Permit and valid hunting license 276-2344. See area rules below. Possession or use of shot other than or disabled hunter’s license are eligible ■ Power City Wildlife Area: Open to hunting federally-approved nontoxic shot for to participate. Members of the Marys during authorized seasons. Phone: 541- all game bird hunting. Peak Hound Club will have dogs and dog 276-2344. See area rules below. » Hunting within posted safety zones handlers available to assist hunters. Pre- ■ Willow Creek Wildlife Area: Located surrounding Whetstone Lk and a registration is requested with a maximum adjacent to I-84 approximately 14 mi posted area north of Tou Velle Rd. number of hunters limited to 50. Start time west of Boardman. Access is through ■ Hall Tract Unit: ODFW land north and is 8:00 a.m. Only shotguns and federally- Threemile Canyon (exit 151), then west of East Gregory Rd, east of Table approved nontoxic shot may be used. follow signs. Open seven days-a-week Rock Rd, south of Ave A and west of Phone: 541-745-5334. and no entry permit is required. Game Agate Rd. Beginning Nov. 1 through 2009 BOW Pheasant Hunting Clinic: bird and big game hunting is allowed the end of waterfowl season, hunting This one-day clinic will be held on the E.E. during authorized seasons. Phone: is allowed on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Wilson Wildlife Area on Sept. 25. This is 541-276-2344. See area rules below. Sundays, Thanksgiving Day and an introductory pheasant hunting clinic All of the above Columbia Basin wildlife Christmas Day only. designed for women who would like to learn areas are open to wildlife-oriented ■ Military Slough Unit: ODFW land west about pheasant hunting. Topics will include public use unless otherwise excluded or of Agate Rd, north of Ave G, east of safe gun handling, improving shooting skills restricted by the following rules: Table Rock Rd, south and east of the and an afternoon pheasant hunt. This clinic » All dogs must be on a leash except Rogue Rvr and south of Tou Velle Rd. is limited to 24 individuals. General season during authorized game bird hunting ■ Little Butte Cr Unit: ODFW land east regulations will apply. Contact: Mark. seasons, or by permit. and west of Agate Rd, north of Tou [email protected] or 503-947-6018. » Camping is permitted only in the Velle Rd, east of the Rogue Rvr and FERN RIDGE designated parking area on Willow south of Nick Young Rd. Located west of Eugene on Hwy 126. Creek WA and Pleasant View Rd ■ Modoc Unit: ODFW land north and All lands owned or controlled by ODFW (Irrigon WA). Camping more than west of the Rogue Rvr and east of Tou and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in and seven days in any consecutive 14- Velle Rd. around Fern Ridge Reservoir are open to day period is prohibited. hunting during all authorized game bird E.E. WILSON » Open fires between April 1 and and game mammal seasons according to Located on Hwy 99W, approximately November 30 are prohibited. the restrictions described below for specific » 10 mi north of Corvallis. Big game and units. The area is closed to all goose Discharging a shotgun is prohibited game bird hunting is allowed by permit hunting after Sept. 14. For hunter advisory except as authorized during game only during authorized seasons (Aug. 29, information, please see page 26. Phone: bird and game mammal seasons. 2009-Feb. 28, 2010), except closed to 541-935-2591. » Discharging firearms other than hunting when upland youth hunts are in No person shall possess or use any shotguns is prohibited except at progress. Free permits are available at shot other than federally-approved Willow Creek WA or as authorized by self-service check stations located at area nontoxic shot at any time, except for a permit issued by the department. parking lots. Hunters must check in and deer hunters using slugs or buckshot. » Possession or use of shot other out daily. The use of rifles and handguns Discharging firearms is prohibited except than federally-approved nontoxic is prohibited. The possession or use of as authorized during game bird and game shot is prohibited, except for deer shot other than federally-approved nontoxic mammal seasons, or by permit. Target hunters using slugs or buckshot. shot is prohibited while hunting, except for and clay pigeon shooting and “plinking” » Entry into the area between 10 p.m. big game. Federally-approved nontoxic are prohibited. The use of air guns, BB and 4 a.m. is prohibited except in shot is also required in the trap shooting guns and paintball guns is prohibited. designated parking areas. area. Horses and other domestic livestock Discharging rifles and handguns is » Leaving decoys set out overnight use are restricted to established roads prohibited at all times. All dogs must be (10 p.m. through 4 a.m.) is prohibited. only. Public use is prohibited between the on a leash except during authorized game » hours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. A wildlife area bird seasons, or by permit. Horses are not Placing waterfowl hunting sites closer permit is required to hunt or trap furbearers. than 200 yards apart is prohibited. allowed on the wildlife area. All garbage » From Oct. 1-31, all game bird hunters generated during hunting activities Horses must stay on the Lewis and are required to have in possession a fee (including shotgun shells) should be Clark Heritage trail (applies to pheasant tag, HIP validation and an upland removed from all Corps lands. Open fires Irrigon only). game bird stamp validation to hunt on the prohibited. Area is closed to all public area. See page 9. All hunting during Oct. use between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. 1-31 ends at 5 p.m. Phone: 541-745-5334.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (continued on next page) 31 Daily hunting permits are required for parking lots will remain open to public In addition to general state and federal laws hunting in East Coyote, West Coyote, use daily, year-round. Designated road the following regulations apply to the area: Fisher Butte, Royal Amazon and Kirk Park and trail use only during periods of unit ■ Safety Zones are closed to hunting. units. Free daily permits are available closures. Hunting is allowed during the ■ Gorr Island, Shoalwater Bay and at self-service check stations located dates and time specified below. Sesti Tgawaals: Open for public use in parking lots off Hwy 126, (West 11th May 1 – Oct. 4: Open to public use daily; daily. No permit required and open for Avenue), Cantrell Rd, Nielson Rd, Royal open to hunting during authorized game hunting daily during authorized hunting Ave and east Kirk Park on Clear Lake bird and game mammal seasons. A free seasons. Rd. Check out is required. For reservation daily hunting permit is required. Sept. 5 ■ Miller Island Unit: Open for public waterfowl hunt program, see reservation and 6 are designated for Youth Upland application procedures on page 35. use from May 1 – Jan. 31. From Bird Hunt program (see page 22). February 1 – Apr. 30 public use is ■ East and West Coyote Units: Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Hunt restricted to public roads and parking Located south of Hwy 126 (West 11th permit is required for pheasant hunting lots to minimize disturbance to migrating Avenue) and north of Cantrell Rd from Sept. 7 to Oct. 4 (see page 14). waterfowl. on the east and west side of Coyote Oct. 5 - 16: Closed to all public access Cr. Marked trail to viewing platform This area is divided into three subunits: A, accessible from Nielson Rd parking Oct. 17 – Jan. 31: Open for public B and C. Check in is required daily during lot remains open daily year-round. use and hunting until 1:00 p.m. daily. all authorized seasons beginning Sept. Access is by designated trail only Closed to all public access after 2:00 1. Entry permits shall be in possession during periods of unit closures. p.m. A free daily hunting permit is while in the field; checkout is required. required for hunting. The check station is located under the May 1 - Oct 4: Open to public use area light on Miller Island Rd. The check daily; open to hunting during authorized Feb. 1 - Apr. 30: Open to public use on Saturdays. Closed to all public access station is staffed by ODFW personnel in game bird and game mammal the mornings from Oct. 10 - Dec. 13, and seasons. A free daily hunting permit is Sunday through Friday. Hunting and the discharge of firearms is prohibited. is a self-service station in the afternoons required. Sept. 5 and 6 are designated and all day after Dec. 13. for Youth Upland Bird Hunt program ■ Kirk Park and Fern Ridge Dam (see page 22). A Fee Pheasant tag Units: Located north & south of Clear Hunting dates for Miller Island will be is required for pheasant hunting from Lake Rd. The area is closed to all all days in Sept. except Sept. 12 and Sept. 7 - Oct. 4 (see page 14). goose hunting after Sept. 14. 13, which are reserved for youth upland hunters (see page 22), Sept. 19 and 20 Oct. 5 - Nov. 20: Closed to all entry. Feb. 1 – Oct. 16: Open to public use which are reserved for the BOW Pheasant Nov. 21 - Jan. 30: Open only for daily and open to hunting during Hunt and Sept. 26 and 27 which are waterfowl hunting by reservation authorized game bird and game mammal reserved for youth waterfowl hunters (see permit on Mondays, Wednesdays and seasons. page 22), Oct. 10*, 11*, 13, 15, 17*, 19, 21, Saturdays until 1:00 p.m. Closed to all Oct. 17 – Jan. 31: Open to public use 23, 25*, 27, 29, 31, even-numbered days public access at 2:00 p.m. Reminder: daily. Open to hunting during duck in Nov. and Dec. and odd-numbered days Successful applicants must purchase season only on Saturdays, Sundays, in Jan. their reservation permit before arriving Wednesdays and holidays including *Reservation hunting is in effect. Oct. 25 is at the WA. Licensing documents are not Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New reserved for youth hunters in subunits A and available at the WA. Permit holders Year’s Day, Veterans’ Day and Martin B only. Subunit C is open to all hunters on a must have in their possession a valid Luther King, Jr. Day. first come, first served basis. reservation permit to check into the area. ■ All Other Units at Fern Ridge WA The check station opens 1-1/2 hours Check-in and blind selection will be held including Fern Ridge Lake: Open to before shooting time (see page 13). 1-1/2 hours before shooting time (see public use daily and open to hunting dur- page 13). Permit holders not present at ing authorized game bird and game mam- To prevent hunter crowding, a reservation check-in time forfeit their permit for the mal seasons. Reminder: Area is closed to application procedure will be in effect for day. A free drawing for stand-by hunters all goose hunting except for Sept. Canada weekends through Oct. 19 and Oct. 25. will be held at the same time to fill blinds goose season. Lane Co. and U.S. Army All hunters must have in their possession left vacant by permit holders who do not Corps of Engineers parks are closed to a valid reservation permit to check into arrive for the hunt. Hunters must check in hunting and the discharge of firearms. the area. See Reservation Application and out at a check station trailer located Procedures on page 35. at Nielson Rd parking lot. Permit holder KLAMATH may be accompanied by one guest. Nov. Reservation holders must check in 1/2 Located six mi south of Klamath Falls hour before shooting time. Upland game 28 and Dec. 19 are reserved for youth between Hwy 97 and the Klamath Rvr waterfowl hunters only. See Youth Hunts bird shooting hours are from 8 a.m. until which forms the western boundary. The the close of waterfowl shooting hours. on page 22 and Reservation Application area contains 2,400 acres in the Miller Procedures, page 35. Reminder: Successful applicants must Island Unit. In addition to this area, there purchase their reservation permit before Jan. 31 - Apr 30: Open to public use on are 3 outlying units: Gorr Island, Shoal- arriving at the WA. Licensing documents Saturdays. Closed to all public access water Bay and Sesti Tgawaals, which are not available at the WA. Sunday through Friday. Hunting and the contain an additional 990 acres. For hunter discharge of firearms is prohibited. advisory information, please see page 26. No person shall use or possess any shot other than federally-approved nontoxic ■ Fisher Butte and Royal Amazon Gorr Island is located four mi south of shot while in the Miller Island Unit. Units and Royal Avenue: Located the Miller Island Unit in the Klamath Rvr. Throughout the pheasant season a north of Hwy 126 (West 11th Avenue) Shoalwater Bay and Sesti Tgawaals are pheasant release program will occur. and south of the Amazon creek both located on the west side of Upper These birds have been donated by channel. Royal Avenue and the marked Klamath Lk approximately 10 mi to the Unlimited Pheasants and will be released trails to viewing platforms accessible north and west of Klamath Falls. Phone: into subunits A, B and C. from the Royal Ave and Hwy 126 541-883-5734.

32 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (continued on next page) » Subunit A: North of Miller Island Rd » DischargingState/Federal of firearms is prohibited predators, unprotected and protected and east of Delameter Rd hunting is in refuge areas.Wildlife Areas wildlife (except black-tailed deer and permitted until 1 p.m. through Dec. » Safety zonesPages are closed26-32 to hunting. game birds). 13. From Oct. 10- Dec. 13, hunter » Hunting for big game is prohibited, HUNTING PROGRAM numbers will be limited to 35 at any except for youth deer hunters as ■ Youth Hunting: See page 22 for youth one time. outlined in the Big Game Regulations. » hunting opportunities. Subunit B: West of Delameter and » Access to wetlands designated for Miller Island rds hunting is permitted ■ Fee Pheasant Hunt: Check in and out wastewater treatment is prohibited. at Willow Bar and Eastside self-service until 1 p.m. through Dec. 13. From » Oct. 10 - Dec. 13 hunter numbers Dogs prohibited except during check stations. See page 14 for details. will be limited to 35 at any one time. authorized area bird hunts. From Sept. 14 - 27 all game bird hunters are required to have in possession a fee » Subunit C: East and south of Miller West of Foothill Rd: » pheasant tag, HIP validation and an up- Island Rd hunting is permitted all day. Open year-round to foot and land game bird stamp validation to hunt in From Oct.10 - Dec. 13 hunter numbers horseback access. the area. All bird hunting ends at 6 p.m. will be limited to 35 until 1 p.m. After 1 » Open during authorized hunting ODFW dated permits available at Willow p.m. hunting is allowed with a self-ser- seasons. Motorized vehicle travel Bar and Eastside self-service check vice permit available at a check station restricted to open rds. stations only. located on Miller Island Rd, West. » Open for dog training Aug. 1 until the ■ Dove Hunting: Hunting is permitted 2009 Becoming an Outdoors Woman opening of pheasant season. during the statewide season. Hunters Pheasant Hunting Workshop: This two- East of Peach Rd: must check in and out daily at self-ser- day workshop will be held on the Klamath » vice check stations located at the WA Wildlife Area on Sept. 19 -20. This pheasant Auto route and hiking trails open as posted between Mar. 1 and Sept. 30. Headquarters, the Willow Bar parking hunt is designed for new hunters who want lot off Reeder Rd, or the North Unit help developing the skills necessary to learn Peach Rd Fishing Area: parking lot. No hunting is allowed in to hunt on their own. Day one will consist » Area open as posted. See current posted refuge areas including Sturgeon of gun handling instructions, safety talks, Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations. Lk and North Oak Island. skeet shooting and an afternoon pheasant hunt using dogs. Day two will consist of SAUVIE ISLAND ■ Goose Hunting: See Northwest Oregon Permit Goose Zone, pages 18- a morning pheasant hunt and lunch. This Located 20 mi north of Portland off Hwy workshop is limited to 25 individuals. Gen- 20. The WA, with exception of North Oak 30. The area provides waterfowl and Island Refuge and Sturgeon Lk Refuge, eral season regulations will apply. Contact: upland bird hunting. The WA includes [email protected] or 503-947-6018. is also open during Sept. Canada goose Westside, Eastside, Oak Island and North season (page 16 for details). During LADD MARSH units and the Columbia Rvr Beach area. Sept., hunters must check in and out Maps are available at check stations daily at self-service check stations New for 2009/10: An ADA hunting blind and the WA Headquarters (18330 NW located at the WA Headquarters, the is now available for waterfowl hunters Sauvie Island Rd). Willow Bar parking lot Willow Bar parking lot off Reeder Rd and at Ladd Marsh. For reservations or is located at the Multnomah-Columbia North Unit parking lot. information call 541-963-4954. Located Co line on Reeder Rd. Portions of five mi south of La Grande in Union Sauvie Island WA are closed to all entry Duck, Pheasant, Snipe, Quail and Crow Co, big game and game bird hunting is during waterfowl season except when in Hunting: Specific regulations are as allowed according to specific regulations possession of a valid hunting permit from follows: listed below. Phone: 541-963-4954. Oct. 1 - Apr 30. Phone: 503-621-3488. ■ Pheasant: For the period of Oct. 10 - Dec. 31, shooting dates are listed Area is closed between 10 p.m. and 4 In addition to general state and federal under waterfowl reservation hunts a.m. Leaving decoys set out overnight laws, the following regulations also apply (pages 36-39). Persons wishing to hunt is prohibited (10 p.m. - 4 a.m.). Non- to all ODFW lands on Sauvie Island, pheasant must check in and out at motorized boats are permitted. including Gilbert Rvr and Sturgeon Lk. the Eastside/Oak Island check station Possession or use of shot other than » The WA is closed from 10 p.m. to 4 or the Westside check station on the federally-approved nontoxic shot is a.m. daily. specified hunt days. » prohibited at all times, except for All vehicles entering and parking ■ Quail: For the period of Sept. 1-30, authorized big game hunting (See Big on the area are required to display hunters must follow the procedures as Game Regulations for details). a valid Sauvie Island WA parking described in the dove hunting section. An entry permit is required at all times permit. During the Fee Pheasant Hunt, hunters except during authorized hunting » Use of rifles and handguns is must follow that season’s procedures. seasons. All portions of the area are open prohibited at all times. Quail hunting is closed from Oct. 1 to hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, » No person shall possess any shot until the opening of General Waterfowl Sundays and all state-observed holidays, other than federally-approved Season in the Westside Units and in including Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving nontoxic shot at any time. the Eastside Units from the end of the Day, Christmas, New Year’s Day and » Operation of boats in Sturgeon Lk Western Oregon Fee Pheasant Hunt Martin Luther King Day, during the Refuge is prohibited from Oct. 1- Apr. until the opening of General Waterfowl pheasant, quail, partridge and waterfowl 30. Operating boats over 5 mi per Season. For the period of Oct. 17-Jan. seasons with the following exceptions: hour is prohibited on all area lks. 31, shooting dates are listed under East of Foothill Rd: Sturgeon Lk Refuge is closed to all waterfowl reservation hunts (pages 36- 39). Persons wishing to hunt quail must » Posted refuge areas are closed to hunting year-round. » check in and out at the Eastside/Oak all entry during authorized hunting The Columbia Rvr Drainage District Island check station or the Westside seasons, except to retrieve lawfully Dike is closed to all hunting. check station on specific hunt days. taken wildlife or by permit. » Closed to hunting of furbearers,

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (continued on next page) 33 ■ North Unit and Columbia Rvr unit), only one nonhunting person may OTHER AREAS OPEN TO GAME Beaches: These areas are open to accompany a permit holder, unless BIRD HUNTING hunting every day of the authorized otherwise authorized. ■ Bridge Cr WA (Umatilla Co): Open to seasons for dove, snipe, pheasant, » Duck, coot, crow and snipe shooting public access and hunting. Motorized quail, duck, coot, crow and Sept. dates during authorized seasons for vehicle travel restricted to open rd. Area Canada Goose (pages 14 and 16). Eastside, Oak Island and Westside is closed annually from Dec. 1 - Apr. 30 Voluntary check in and out at the North areas are listed under waterfowl except by permit. Phone: 541-276-2344 Unit parking lot is encouraged. reservation hunts on pages 36-39. ■ Eastside and Oak Island Permit Please note youth hunts and permit ■ Elkhorn WA (Baker/Union cos): Closed Hunt Areas: A daily hunting permit is goose hunting days. to all entry Dec.1 - Apr. 10 except by required in these areas. Reservations permit. Roth Tract closed to all hunting are available through a drawing (see SUMMER LAKE and an entry permit is required year- round. Phone: 541-898-2826 pages 36-39). A reservation permit Located adjacent to Hwy 31 in north Lake Co, ■ Enterprise WA (Wallowa Co): Open to must be exchanged for a daily hunting 100 mi southeast of Bend. Over 60 percent of hunting seven days-a-week. No entry per- permit at the Eastside/Oak Island the area’s 18,900 acres are open to big game mit is required. Posted portions of the area check station. Unfilled reservations are and game bird hunting during authorized lying south of the Union Pacific Railroad available to hunters without reservations seasons (except as indicated below). Hunting line and the entire Marr Tract are closed to on a first-come, first-served basis at is permitted seven days-a-week. Overnight all hunting. Phone: 541-426-3279 the check station. Separate vehicle camping is permitted at four designated sites lines are designated for reservation on the area. Hunters must obtain a daily ■ Gods Valley WA (Clatsop Co): and nonreservation hunters. The hunting permit and check out at the end of Vehicles are restricted to co rds. Phone: Eastside/Oak Island check station is the day. Hunting permits and area maps are 503-755-2264 located at the intersection of Reeder available at Area Headquarters, 1.3 mi south ■ Jewell Meadows WA (Clatsop Co): and Rentenaar rds. See Reservation of the town of Summer Lake. During opening The Beneke Tract is open to hunting only Application Procedures on page 35. weekend of waterfowl season, a shooting during authorized big game and game Reminder: Successful applicants must skills program will be offered to interested bird seasons. EXCEPTION: The Beneke purchase their reservation permit before hunters. For hunter advisory information, Tract is closed to all public access during arriving at the WA. License documents please see page 26. Phone: 541-943-3152. any open Saddle Mt Unit elk season (see are not available at the check stations. Big Game Regulations for details).The In addition to general state and federal laws, Note: In the Oak Island Unit, water is not Humbug Tract is open to hunting only the following are prohibited: available until Columbia Rvr levels at » during authorized big game and game Vancouver reach 15 feet. Hunting or shooting in posted refuges and bird seasons. It is unlawful to shoot fire- safety zones. ■ Westside Permit Hunt Area: Hunting » arms and bows from or across open fields permits are required and will be issued Operating motor vehicles on closed rds or during any open Wilson Unit elk season. on a random basis to provide increased driving cross-country, except by permit. The Fishhawk Tract and all other areas hunter opportunities. Hunters wishing » Parking or leaving motor vehicles posted as part of the refuge are closed to to participate in the drawing for permit unattended except in areas designated for all public access. Phone: 503-755-2264 selection must be in line 1-1/2 hours that use or in campgrounds. ■ Lower Deschutes WA (Wasco/ before shooting time (page 13). The » Discharging firearms except during Sherman cos): Open to hunting of Westside check station is located at the authorized hunting seasons. big game, upland birds and waterfowl north end of Sauvie Island Rd. » Leaving decoys set out overnight during authorized seasons. Discharge of General Rules for Eastside, Westside (8 p.m. to 4 a.m.). firearms is prohibited the remainder of and Oak Island Areas: » Possession or use of shot other than the year. Access by foot, boat, or bicycle » A daily valid unit hunting permit is federally-approved nontoxic shot for all only. Phone: 541-296-4628 required. game bird hunting. ■ Phillip W. Schneider WA (Grant Co): » Open to hunting during authorized » Shooting hours in these areas end Hunting big game with firearms east of Hwy 31 during any pheasant, quail, or seasons. Motorized vehicle travel at 4 p.m. All hunters must check out restricted to open rds. All off road cross- by 6 p.m. waterfowl hunting seasons. » country travel by motorized vehicles is » Check stations open 1-1/2 hours Hunting big game with centerfire rifles and handguns. prohibited, this includes BLM land within before shooting time on hunt days. the exterior boundaries of the Wildlife » Entering posted refuges during authorized Reservation hunters must be in line at Area. Phone: 541-987-2171 game bird and game mammal hunting least one hour before shooting time. ■ Riverside Fish & WA (Malheur Co): » Hunters in check station lines must seasons, except to retrieve lawfully taken wildlife. Open to hunting during authorized check through in the vehicles in seasons. Discharge of firearms is » Entering any portion of the Wildlife Area which they arrive. prohibited the remainder of the year. south of Thousand Springs Lane (Lake » Motorized vehicle travel restricted to All waterfowl hunting in units with Co Rd 4-17), except the Foster Place unit designated rds. Phone: 541-573-6582 designated shooting locations will and open rds and campgrounds, between be from the assigned blinds/sites, Oct. 2 through 4 a.m. on Oct. 10, 2009 is ■ Wenaha WA (Wallowa Co): Open to unless otherwise authorized. No prohibited. public access and hunting during more than four persons (one reser- authorized seasons. Motorized vehicle » Operating boats with gas-powered motors vation hunter may bring up to three travel restricted to open rds. Phone: 541- (electric trolling-type motors permissible). guest hunters) will be allowed at 828-7721 designated shooting sites in Mud Lk, ■ White Rvr WA (Wasco Co): Open Steelman, Holman Point, Mudhen, to hunting during authorized seasons. Racetrack, Hunt, Reeder Tract, Oak Seasonal travel restrictions are in effect. Island, Seal and Johnson units. In a Phone: 541-544-2126 nondesignated shooting site (roam

34 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife RESERVATION AND PERMIT APPLICATION How the controlled hunt drawing TO ORDER A LICENSE AND APPLY BY The party leader’s hunt choices will be works for game birds: MAIL OR FAX used for the entire party. All members (see page 43 for application) must list the same choices as the party The computer assigns each application leader on their individual application. If a 10-digit number. A 10-digit number is 1. Mark box indicating resident or non- resident. Write in Driver’s License successful, all party members will receive picked at random for each hunt series. the same hunt choice as the party leader. Those random starting numbers are used number and state, or Nondriver’s ID by the computer to select successful ap- Card number. If you are an Oregon *Fern Ridge successful applicants will plicants. resident, read and sign in the Oregon receive a permit valid for self and one Hunting parties are maintained by the Resident box. guest. computer and only the party leader’s 10- 2. Write in Social Security number. This DISQUALIFIED APPLICANTS digit number is used in the drawing. is required by law (ORS. 25.752 to Applicants will not be entered into the Tags/Permits/Reservations are awarded 25.783). No license, application, tag, drawing if: beginning with the applicant whose 10- permit, or reservation will be issued if 1. Mail order applications are received digit number matches (or is closest to and this number is not provided. after the deadline. above) the start number. 3. Print name, mailing address, telephone number, date of birth and 2. Application procedures outlined in The selection continues with the appli- these regulations are not followed. cant having the next higher number and gender. If you have already purchased your 3. Adults submit applications for Youth continues until all available Tags/Permits/ 4. Hunt Days. Reservations are awarded. license, write the license number in PURCHASING CONTROLLED HUNT Tags/Permits/Reservations are assigned the space provided. to first choice applicants as above until all 5. Mark boxes for any documents you TAGS/RESERVATIONS/PERMITS BY tags are assigned or all first choices are are requesting (hunting license, MAIL OR FAX filled. Tags/Permits/Reservations are only upland and/or waterfowl validation, 1. Hunters should first call the assigned to second choice applicants HIP validation, etc.). NOTE: Controlled Hunt Information Line to after all first choices have been filled. This Depending on species, you must verify if they are successful. sequence is followed for 3rd, 4th and 5th have a federal waterfowl stamp and/ 2. Allow as much time as possible choices. or state game bird validations to hunt before in addition to a license. See page 9 TO APPLY IN PERSON the season opens to complete this for regulations. Write dollar amount transaction. 1. Visit any license agent. for each item requested and the total amount of your order. 3. Make a photocopy of your receipt or 2. Use the application in this booklet write your full name, hunting license on page 43 to assist you with the 6. Mark payment method. If using number and the permit/reservation to application process. If you fill it out MasterCard or VISA, list number, be purchased on a piece of paper. ahead of time and take it to the expiration date and sign for charge Include a check; money order; license agent, it will reduce errors and authorization. 4. the amount of time spent at the outlet. or Visa, MasterCard, or Discover RESERVATION/PERMIT number for the reservation/permit fee 3. You must have a valid hunting APPLICATION BY MAIL OR FAX amount payable to ODFW. PLEASE license to apply, or purchase at the 1. Complete steps 1-6 from previous DO NOT SEND CASH. Refer to time of application. Nonresidents: A page 6 for fees. 3-Day Nonresident Hunting License section. for migratory waterfowl and up- 2. Enter at least one complete hunt 5. You may also Fax payment by using land birds is NOT valid to apply for number choice (3-digit minimum). a credit card to 503-947-6117. controlled bird hunts. To apply for You may enter up to four alternate Include the information required in controlled bird hunts, a regular non- hunt choices. All choices must be for step #3 as well as your credit card resident hunting license is required. the correct hunt number series. number, current expiration date and 4. Parties must assign ONE person 3. Parties must assign ONE person signature authorizing charge. as the Party Leader. Each party as the Party Leader. Each party MAIL TO: ODFW - License Services member, except the assigned party member, except the assigned party 3406 Cherry Ave. NE, Salem, OR leader, must enter the party leader’s leader, must enter the party leader’s 97303-4924 HUNTING LICENSE NUMBER on HUNTING LICENSE NUMBER on FAX TO: 503-947-6117 his/her application. It is the party his/her mail order application. It is leader’s license number that ties the party leader’s number that ties CONTROLLED HUNT INFORMATION the party together. All members of a the party together. All members of a LINE: 503-947-6102 or 1-800-708-1782 party must apply, including the party party must apply, including the party leader. leader. LICENSING: 503-947-6100 5. Verify that all information entered 4. If the party leader’s HUNTING RESULTS AVAILABLE: Check our is what you requested before the LICENSE NUMBER is not available Web site at www.dfw.state.or.us, call transaction is completed. No tags will at the time of mailing, write in the Controlled Hunt Information Line, or be issued because of agent error. his/her name and date of birth. return to any license agent for an on-line It is the hunter’s responsibility to If possible, please mail all party computer inquiry about your success ensure accuracy of applications and member applications together in one status. Results will NOT be mailed. tags. The license agent will give you envelope. IF SUCCESSFUL: Permits/Reservations/ an application receipt showing your PARTY SIZE (includes party leader) Tags must be purchased from any hunt choices. You should check it for 1. *Fern Ridge WA - 1 (no parties) license agent or by mail or fax at any time accuracy prior to leaving the store 2. Sauvie Island WA - 4 through the last day of the season for and keep it for proof of application. each species or as otherwise specified. 3. Klamath WA - 4 NOTE: Licenses, tags, reservations and 4. Sage Grouse - 4 permits cannot be purchased at most 5. Fall Turkey - 4 wildlife areas.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 35 WATERFOWL RESERVATION HUNTS SAUVIE ISLAND WA RESERVATION HUNTS FOR EASTSIDE AND OAK ISLAND UNITS To 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 35. Also see page 33 for Area Regulations. A $2.50 application fee applies for each hunt period, and if successful, a $1.50 permit fee applies. Sauvie Island recorded information: 503-621-3488 ext 1. HUNT PERIOD A Application Deadline: Sept. 19 Permits Available: Oct. 3 / Permit Sales End: Nov. 1 Hunt Unit OCT. NOV. 17 19 21 23 25* 28 30 1 Aaron (01) A1701 A1901 A2101 A2301 A2501 A2801 A3001 A0101 Dead Willow (02) A1702 A1902 A2102 A2302 A2502 A2802 A3002 A0102 Footbridge (03) A1703 A1903 A2103 A2303 A2503 A2803 A3003 A0103 +Hunt (04) A1704 A1904 A2104 A2304 A2504 A2804 A3004 A0104 +Johnson (05) A1705 A1905 A2105 A2305 A2505 A2805 A3005 A0105 Malarky (06) A1706 A1906 A2106 A2306 A2506 A2806 A3006 A0106 McNary (07) A1707 A1907 A2107 A2307 A2507 A2807 A3007 A0107 +Mudhen (08) A1708 A1908 A2108 A2308 A2508 A2808 A3008 A0108 Pope (09) A1709 A1909 A2109 A2309 A2509 A2809 A3009 A0109 +Racetrack (10) A1710 A1910 A2110 A2310 A2510 A2810 A3010 A0110 Rentenaar (11) A1711 A1911 A2111 A2311 A2511 A2811 A3011 A0111 A2911Stutzer (12) A1712 A1912 A2112 A2312 A2512 A2812 A3012 A0112 +Oak Island 1 South (13) A1713 A1913 A2113 A2313 A2513 A2813 A3013 A0113 +Oak Island 2 (14) A1714 A1914 A2114 A2314 A2514 A2814 A3014 A0114 +Oak Island 3 (15) A1715 A1915 A2115 A2315 A2515 A2815 A3015 A0115 +Oak Island 4 North (16) A1716 A1916 A2116 A2316 A2516 A2816 A3016 A0116 +Oak Island 5 Field (17) A1717 A1917 A2117 A2317 A2517 A2817 A3017 A0117 +Oak Island 6 Field (18) A1718 A1918 A2118 A2318 A2518 A2818 A3018 A0118 Reeder Tract (19) A1719 A1919 A2119 A2319 A2519 A2819 A3019 A0119 HUNT PERIOD B Application Deadline: Oct. 6 Permits Available: Oct. 20 / Permit Sales End: Nov. 15 Hunt Unit NOV. 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 Aaron (01) B0301 B0501 B0701 B0901 B1101 B1301 B1501 Dead Willow (02) B0302 B0502 B0702 B0902 B1102 B1302 B1502 Footbridge (03) B0303 B0503 B0703 B0903 B1103 B1303 B1503 +Hunt (04) B0304 B0504 B0704 B0904 B1104 B1304 B1504 +Johnson (05) B0305 B0505 B0705 B0905 B1105 B1305 B1505 Malarky (06) B0306 B0506 B0706 B0906 B1106 B1306 B1506 McNary (07) B0307 B0507 B0707 B0907 B1107 B1307 B1507 +Mudhen (08) B0308 B0508 B0708 B0908 B1108 B1308 B1508 Pope (09) B0309 B0509 B0709 B0909 B1109 B1309 B1509 +Racetrack (10) B0310 B0510 B0710 B0910 B1110 B1310 B1510 Rentenaar (11) B0311 B0511 B0711 B0911 B1111 B1311 B1511 Stutzer (12) B0312 B0512 B0712 B0912 B1112 B1312 B1512 +Oak Island 1 South (13) B0313 B0513 B0713 B0913 B1113 B1313 B1513 +Oak Island 2 (14) B0314 B0514 B0714 B0914 B1114 B1314 B1514 +Oak Island 3 (15) B0315 B0515 B0715 B0915 B1115 B1315 B1515 +Oak Island 4 North (16) B0316 B0516 B0716 B0916 B1116 B1316 B1516 +Oak Island 5 Field (17) B0317 B0517 B0717 B0917 B1117 B1317 B1517 +Oak Island 6 Field (18) B0318 B0518 B0718 B0918 B1118 B1318 B1518 Reeder Tract (19) B0319 B0519 B0719 B0919 B1119 B1319 B1519 +Units with designated shooting sites. *Youth hunters ONLY (17 years of age and younger) in Hunt, Mudhen and Racetrack units on Oct. 25, Nov. 21, Dec. 13 and 26, 2009, and Jan. 17, 2010 (youth dates in red). See page 22 for information on Youth Hunts. Goose hunting is allowed ONLY on the green shaded days (Oct. 28, Nov. 1, 7, 29, and Dec. 3) on OAK ISLAND and REEDER TRACT ONLY.

36 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife WATERFOWL RESERVATION HUNTS SAUVIE ISLAND WA RESERVATION HUNTS FOR EASTSIDE AND OAK ISLAND UNITS HUNT PERIOD C Application Deadline: Oct. 20 Permits Available: Nov. 3 / Permit Sales End: Dec. 3 Hunt Unit NOV. DEC. 17 19 21* 23 25 29 1 3 Aaron (01) C1701 C1901 C2101 C2301 C2501 C2901 C0101 C0301 Dead Willow (02) C1702 C1902 C2102 C2302 C2502 C2902 C0102 C0302 Footbridge (03) C1703 C1903 C2103 C2303 C2503 C2903 C0103 C0303 +Hunt (04) C1704 C1904 C2104 C2304 C2504 C2904 C0104 C0304 +Johnson (05) C1705 C1905 C2105 C2305 C2505 C2905 C0105 C0305 Malarky (06) C1706 C1906 C2106 C2306 C2506 C2906 C0106 C0306 McNary (07) C1707 C1907 C2107 C2307 C2507 C2907 C0107 C0307 +Mudhen (08) C1708 C1908 C2108 C2308 C2508 C2908 C0108 C0308 Pope (09) C1709 C1909 C2109 C2309 C2509 C2909 C0109 C0309 +Racetrack (10) C1710 C1910 C2110 C2310 C2510 C2910 C0110 C0310 Rentenaar (11) C1711 C1911 C2111 C2311 C2511 C2911 C0111 C0311 Stutzer (12) C1712 C1912 C2112 C2312 C2512 C2912 C0112 C0312 +Oak Island 1 South (13) C1713 C1913 C2113 C2313 C2513 C2913 C0113 C0313 +Oak Island 2 (14) C1714 C1914 C2114 C2314 C2514 C2914 C0114 C0314 +Oak Island 3 (15) C1715 C1915 C2115 C2315 C2515 C2915 C0115 C0315 +Oak Island 4 North (16) C1716 C1916 C2116 C2316 C2516 C2916 C0116 C0316 +Oak Island 5 Field (17) C1717 C1917 C2117 C2317 C2517 C2917 C0117 C0317 +Oak Island 6 Field (18) C1718 C1918 C2118 C2318 C2518 C2918 C0118 C0318 Reeder Tract (19) C1719 C1919 C2119 C2319 C2519 C2919 C0119 C0319

HUNT PERIOD D Application Deadline: Nov. 7 Permits Available: Nov. 21 / Permit Sales End: Dec. 17 Hunt Unit DEC. 5 7 9 11 13* 15 17 Aaron (01) D0501 D0701 D0901 D1101 D1301 D1501 D1701 Dead Willow (02) D0502 D0702 D0902 D1102 D1302 D1502 D1702 Footbridge (03) D0503 D0703 D0903 D1103 D1303 D1503 D1703 +Hunt (04) D0504 D0704 D0904 D1104 D1304 D1504 D1704 +Johnson (05) D0505 D0705 D0905 D1105 D1305 D1505 D1705 Malarky (06) D0506 D0706 D0906 D1106 D1306 D1506 D1706 McNary (07) D0507 D0707 D0907 D1107 D1307 D1507 D1707 +Mudhen (08) D0508 D0708 D0908 D1108 D1308 D1508 D1708 Pope (09) D0509 D0709 D0909 D1109 D1309 D1509 D1709 +Racetrack (10) D0510 D0710 D0910 D1110 D1310 D1510 D1710 Rentenaar (11) D0511 D0711 D0911 D1111 D1311 D1511 D1711 Stutzer (12) D0512 D0712 D0912 D1112 D1312 D1512 D1712 +Oak Island 1 South (13) D0513 D0713 D0913 D1113 D1313 D1513 D1713 +Oak Island 2 (14) D0514 D0714 D0914 D1114 D1314 D1514 D1714 +Oak Island 3 (15) D0515 D0715 D0915 D1115 D1315 D1515 D1715 +Oak Island 4 North (16) D0516 D0716 D0916 D1116 D1316 D1516 D1716 +Oak Island 5 Field (17) D0517 D0717 D0917 D1117 D1317 D1517 D1717 +Oak Island 6 Field (18) D0518 D0718 D0918 D1118 D1318 D1518 D1718 Reservation Hunts Reeder Tract (19) D0519 D0719 D0919 D1119 D1319 D1519 D1719 Pages 36-39

+Units with designated shooting sites. *Youth hunters ONLY (17 years of age and younger) in Hunt, Mudhen and Racetrack units on Oct. 25, Nov. 21, Dec. 13 and 26, 2009, and Jan. 17, 2010 (youth dates in red). See page 22 for information on Youth Hunts. Goose hunting is allowed ONLY on the green shaded days (Oct. 28, Nov. 1, 7, 29, and Dec. 3) on OAK ISLAND and REEDER TRACT ONLY.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 37 WATERFOWL RESERVATION HUNTS SAUVIE ISLAND WA RESERVATION HUNTS FOR EASTSIDE AND OAK ISLAND UNITS HUNT PERIOD E Application Deadline: Nov. 21 Permits Available: Dec. 5 / Permit Sales End: Jan. 3 Hunt Unit DEC. JAN. 19 21 23 26* 28 30 1 3 Aaron (01) E1901 E2101 E2301 E2601 E2801 E3001 E0101 E0301 Dead Willow (02) E1902 E2102 E2302 E2602 E2802 E3002 E0102 E0302 Footbridge (03) E1903 E2103 E2303 E2603 E2803 E3003 E0103 E0303 +Hunt (04) E1904 E2104 E2304 E2604 E2804 E3004 E0104 E0304 + Johnson (05) E1905 E2105 E2305 E2605 E2805 E3005 E0105 E0305 Malarky (06) E1906 E2106 E2306 E2606 E2806 E3006 E0106 E0306 McNary (07) E1907 E2107 E2307 E2607 E2807 E3007 E0107 E0307 +Mudhen (08) E1908 E2108 E2308 E2608 E2808 E3008 E0108 E0308 Pope (09) E1909 E2109 E2309 E2609 E2809 E3009 E0109 E0309 +Racetrack (10) E1910 E2110 E2310 E2610 E2810 E3010 E0110 E0310 Rentenaar (11) E1911 E2111 E2311 E2611 E2811 E3011 E0111 E0311 Stutzer (12) E1912 E2112 E2312 E2612 E2812 E3012 E0112 E0312 +Oak Island 1 South (13) E1913 E2113 E2313 E2613 E2813 E3013 E0113 E0313 +Oak Island 2 (14) E1914 E2114 E2314 E2614 E2814 E3014 E0114 E0314 +Oak Island 3 (15) E1915 E2115 E2315 E2615 E2815 E3015 E0115 E0315 +Oak Island 4 North (16) E1916 E2116 E2316 E2616 E2816 E3016 E0116 E0316 +Oak Island 5 Field (17) E1917 E2117 E2317 E2617 E2817 E3017 E0117 E0317 +Oak Island 6 Field (18) E1918 E2118 E2318 E2618 E2818 E3018 E0118 E0318 Reeder Tract (19) E1919 E2119 E2319 E2619 E2819 E3019 E0119 E0319

HUNT PERIOD F Application Deadline: Dec. 8 Permits Available: Dec. 22 / Permit Sales End: Jan. 19, 2010 Hunt Unit JAN. 5 7 9 11 13 15 17* 19 Aaron (01) F0501 F0701 F0901 F1101 F1301 F1501 F1701 F1901 Dead Willow (02) F0502 F0702 F0902 F1102 F1302 F1502 F1702 F1902 Footbridge (03) F0503 F0703 F0903 F1103 F1303 F1503 F1703 F1903 +Hunt (04) F0504 F0704 F0904 F1104 F1304 F1504 F1704 F1904 +Johnson (05) F0505 F0705 F0905 F1105 F1305 F1505 F1705 F1905 Malarky (06) F0506 F0706 F0906 F1106 F1306 F1506 F1706 F1906 McNary (07) F0507 F0707 F0907 F1107 F1307 F1507 F1707 F1907 +Mudhen (08) F0508 F0708 F0908 F1108 F1308 F1508 F1708 F1908 Pope (09) F0509 F0709 F0909 F1109 F1309 F1509 F1709 F1909 +Racetrack (10) F0510 F0710 F0910 F1110 F1310 F1510 F1710 F1910 Rentenaar (11) F0511 F0711 F0911 F1111 F1311 F1511 F1711 F1911 Stutzer (12) F0512 F0712 F0912 F1112 F1312 F1512 F1712 F1912 +Oak Island 1 South (13) F0513 F0713 F0913 F1113 F1313 F1513 F1713 F1913 +Oak Island 2 (14) F0514 F0714 F0914 F1114 F1314 F1514 F1714 F1914 +Oak Island 3 (15) F0515 F0715 F0915 F1115 F1315 F1515 F1715 F1915 +Oak Island 4 North (16) F0516 F0716 F0916 F1116 F1316 F1516 F1716 F1916 +Oak Island 5 Field (17) F0517 F0717 F0917 F1117 F1317 F1517 F1717 F1917 +Oak Island 6 Field (18) F0518 F0718 F0918 F1118 F1318 F1518 F1718 F1918 Reeder Tract (19) F0519 F0719 F0919 F1119 F1319 F1519 F1719 F1919 +Units with designated shooting sites. *Youth hunters ONLY (17 years of age and younger) in Hunt, Mudhen and Racetrack units on Oct. 25, Nov. 21, Dec. 13 and 26, 2009, and Jan. 17, 2010 (youth dates in red). See page 22 for information on Youth Hunts.

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38 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife WATERFOWL RESERVATION HUNTS SAUVIE ISLAND WA RESERVATION HUNTS FOR EASTSIDE AND OAK ISLAND UNITS HUNT PERIOD G Application Deadline: Dec. 24 Permits Available: Jan. 7 / Permit Sales End: Jan. 31, 2010 Hunt Unit JAN. 21 23 25 27 29 31 Aaron (01) G2101 G2301 G2501 G2701 G2901 G3101 Dead Willow (02) G2102 G2302 G2502 G2702 G2902 G3102 Footbridge (03) G2103 G2303 G2503 G2703 G2903 G3103 +Hunt (04) G2104 G2304 G2504 G2704 G2904 G3104 +Johnson (05) G2105 G2305 G2505 G2705 G2905 G3105 Malarky (06) G2106 G2306 G2506 G2706 G2906 G3106 McNary (07) G2107 G2307 G2507 G2707 G2907 G3107 +Mudhen (08) G2108 G2308 G2508 G2708 G2908 G3108 Pope (09) G2109 G2309 G2509 G2709 G2909 G3109 +Racetrack (10) G2110 G2310 G2510 G2710 G2910 G3110 Rentenaar (11) G2111 G2311 G2511 G2711 G2911 G3111 Stutzer (12) G2112 G2312 G2512 G2712 G2912 G3112 +Oak Island 1 South (13) G2113 G2313 G2513 G2713 G2913 G3113 +Oak Island 2 (14) G2114 G2314 G2514 G2714 G2914 G3114 +Oak Island 3 (15) G2115 G2315 G2515 G2715 G2915 G3115 +Oak Island 4 North (16) G2116 G2316 G2516 G2716 G2916 G3116 +Oak Island 5 Field (17) G2117 G2317 G2517 G2717 G2917 G3117 +Oak Island 6 Field (18) G2118 G2318 G2518 G2718 G2918 G3118 Reeder Tract (19) G2119 G2319 G2519 G2719 G2919 G3119 +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 35. A $2.50 application fee applies, and if successful, a $1.50 permit fee applies.

Fern Ridge WA Reservation Hunts for Klamath WA East and West Coyote Units Reservation Hunts for Miller Island Unit -Subunits A, B and C+ Application Deadline Date: Nov. 1 Permits Available: Nov. 15 Application Deadline Date: Sept. 10 Permit Sales End: Jan. 30, 2010 Permits Available: Sept. 17 Hunt Hunt Hunt Hunt Permit Sales End: Oct. 25 Dates Number Dates Number Hunt Subunit Subunit Subunit Nov. 21 H01 Dec. 28 H17 Dates A B C Nov. 23 H02 Dec. 30 H18 Oct. 10 I 25A I 25B I 25C Nov. 25 H03 Jan. 2 H19 Oct. 11 I 26A I 26B I 26C Nov. 28* H04 Jan. 4 H20 Oct. 17 I 27A I 27B I 27C Nov. 30 H05 Jan. 6 H21 Oct. 25* I 28A I 28B NA Dec. 2 H06 Jan. 9 H22 + Successful applicants may hunt all game birds during Dec. 5 H07 Jan. 11 H23 authorized seasons. Dec. 7 H08 Dec. 9 H09 Jan. 13 H24 * On Oct. 25, the Miller Island Unit (subunits A & B) is open to Dec. 12 H10 Jan. 16 H25 youth hunters only (see page 22). Subunit C is open to all Dec. 14 H11 Jan. 18 H26 hunters on a first come, first served basis. Dec. 16 H12 Jan. 20 H27 Note: All hunters must have in their possession a valid Dec. 19* H13 Jan. 23 H28 reservation permit to check into the area. Dec. 21 H14 Jan. 25 H29 Dec. 23 H15 Jan. 27 H30 Dec. 26 H16 Jan. 30 H31 * Youth Hunt Day (see page 22). Note: All hunters must have in their possession a valid reservation permit to check into the area.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 39 HUNTERS... Band-tailedBand-t WE NEED YOUR WINGS AND TAILS Pigeon Grouse and mountain quail wings and tails provide Hunters ODFW biologist important information about the health of populations. Hunters can help by donating a wing and We Need Your tail from harvested grouse and mountain quail. Help!

As with ggrouseroo and qquailuail wings and tail ffans,ans, importantimport bio- USFWS llogicalogical informationinfor can be obtained from band-tailed pigeon wings. The department works cooperatively with the USFWS on wing collections from hunters. We are looking to increase our sample size for pigeon wings. If you have not been contacted by the USFWS and provided wing envelopes and would like to help, please mail your name and mailing address to Brad Bales, Migratory Game Bird Program, ODFW, 3406 Cherry Ave. NE, Salem, OR 97303. Or send an email to [email protected] Your mailing information will be forwarded to the USFWS who will send you wing envelopes and instructions on how to Hunters participating in this program will be sent wing collection bags and instructions on how to properly submit wings and tails. If you would like to assist ODFW in this effort, submit wings. please write to: ODFW. 3406 Cherry Ave. NE, Salem, OR 97303, Attn: Dave Budeau or email to [email protected]. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated! Water Sources MOUNTAIN QUAIL LOCATIONS NEEDED and The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Forest Service are conducting a survey to determine Mountain Quail locations east of the Animal Use Cascade Mountains in Oregon. Please be sensitive to the needs of Please report any observations of Mountain Quail including the date, specific wildlife and livestock and minimize activities around water sources location (nearest creek, town, road, etc.), county of observation and number of that can have impacts on wildlife quail to your local ODFW office or send to: Dave Budeau, ODFW and livestock, especially during hot 3406 Cherry Ave NE and dry weather conditions. For Salem, OR 97303 example, avoid camping at or near or E-mail waterholes, springs, guzzlers, and [email protected] other sources of water that could disrupt animal use for extended periods of time. Remember that in many cases, livestock are constrained by fences and do not have the option of moving to alterative water sources. Many bird species are dependent on localized water sources also.

40 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife REGULATED HUNT AREAS IN THE COLUMBIA BASIN The Regulated Hunt Area (RHA) is a ■ Leaving decoys set out overnight Area is open only for game bird and rabbit cooperative program between ODFW and (10 p.m. to 4 a.m.). hunting. It is unlawful to use or possess landowners to allow regulated hunting on shot other than federally-approved ■ Digging pit blinds private lands. The Columbia Rvr and Port nontoxic shot for all game bird hunting. of Morrow RHA near Boardman in Morrow Because of landowner concerns for Camping is allowed only at Quesnel Park Co provide opportunities for public access safety and maintenance of agricultural (Threemile Canyon, mi post 151) within and hunting for upland game birds and operations, some areas may be the posted safety zone; not to exceed 7 waterfowl. These areas are also subject temporarily closed. Hunter numbers will days in any consecutive 14-day period. to year-round rd closures. The following be limited if crowding occurs. Port of Morrow RHA – Maps available are prohibited: Columbia Rvr RHA – No entry permit at RHA entrance located by traveling ■ Driving or being transported on other required and open seven days-a-week. north on Laurel Rd from exit 165 off I-84, than open rds shown on the RHA Hunt area boundary: Beginning at the 0.5 mi east on Columbia Ave and 0.3 mi map. eastern city limits of Arlington; east on southeast on Rippee Rd. I-84 to Threemile Canyon (mi post 151); ■ Hunting, entering, or shooting across No entry permit required and open 7 days north to the north side of the Union closed areas and safety zones. per week October 10 – January 31. Area Pacific Railroad right-of-way; east on the ■ Camping (use between 10 p.m. and is open only for game bird hunting. It is railroad right-of-way to the boundary of 4 a.m.). unlawful to use or possess shot other the Umatilla NWR Boardman Unit; north than federally-approved nontoxic shot. ■ Discharging rifles, handguns, or to the Oregon/Washington state line; west shotguns with slugs, except by on the Oregon/Washington state line to a specific ODFW authorization. point due north of the eastern city limits ■ Placing waterfowl hunting sites of Arlington; due south to the point of closer than 200 yards apart. beginning. UPLAND COOPERATIVE ACCESS PROGRAM - A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN PRIVATE LANDOWNERS AND THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE - What is the Upland Cooperative Access This Program Involves Trust Program (UCAP)? ODFW trusts landowners to provide a reasonable amount of UCAP is an incentive-based program designed to provide quality public access. Landowners trust hunters to remember they are public hunting opportunities for upland game birds on private guests on the land, follow the written restrictions, and abide lands in Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam and Morrow counties in the by the spirit of respect and cooperation required to make this Columbia Basin. program successful. Hunters repay that trust by leaving gates as they found them and picking up any litter, including shotgun How Do Hunters Locate UCAP Properties? shells. Hunters must take the initiative to locate UCAP properties. Gen- eral directions to UCAP properties, but NOT landowner phone Program Regulations numbers, are available at the district offices listed on this page. After hunters locate a UCAP property, they can use the name on It is unlawful to: the UCAP sign and the local phone book to contact the landown- ■ Use a motorized vehicle on fields, trails and posted roads. er and schedule a hunt. This extra effort ensures landowners ■ Hunt any posted safety zone or enter any “NO PUBLIC that only responsible hunters are guests on their land. ACCESS” area. All participating lands are clearly marked by one of the follow- ■ Build or use open fires without landowner permission. ing signs. UCAP signs are posted all year to allow hunters the opportunity for pre-season scouting. Eighty-three percent of ■ Use rifles, handguns or shotguns with slugs on any hunt landowners provide “HUNTING WITH WRITTEN PERMISSION,” area unless specific authorization has been given by the while seventeen percent of landowners opt for “WELCOME TO landowner. HUNT”. It is unlawful to hunt or enter any posted area without a valid permission slip unless the area is posted as “WELCOME ODFW Contacts TO HUNT”. Please 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

BLUEGREEN ALGAE POISONING Blue-green algae produce a toxin that has caused mortalities in bighorn sheep, elk, deer, and upland birds. The same toxins can also affect domestic animals including hunting dogs and livestock. When water sources become stagnant and water temperatures rise, blue-green algae blooms can occur with devastating consequences. Algal blooms and toxins may not be visible or they may form a bloom so dense the surface of the water appears blue-green. As a precaution against blue-green algae poisoning and other pathogens like giardia, hunters and their dogs should never drinking untreated, standing water. Hunters should carry water for their dogs if they will be spending extended time afield. Hunters that find large numbers of dead animals near water sources are asked to report the incident to the nearest ODFW office.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 41 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Mentored Youth Hunter Program Registration Form

Please complete and return the top section of this form to: ODFW, Information and Education, Attn: MYHP, 3406 Cherry Ave NE, Salem OR 97303.

Please note: Participants must submit a new form for each year that they participate in the Mentored Youth Hunter Program. Registration forms for the next calendar year will not be accepted until December of the current year.

Date: I am applying for: this calendar year next calendar year Youth’s Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: ( ) Email: Date of Birth (M/D/Y): To be completed by the supervising hunter: What is the name of the supervising hunter who will accompany the youth on the initial hunt?

What is the relationship of the supervising hunter to the youth? Is this the youth’s first hunting experience? Does the youth have a hunter/angler identification number? (Located on the hunting or fishing license below the address) If yes, indicate number: This top section to be sent to ODFW at the address listed above

This bottom section to be kept in possession of Mentored Youth Hunter while hunting as proof of registration in the Mentored Youth Hunter Program

HUNT SAFELY – HUNT RESPONSIBLY

Every hunter has the responsibility to enter the field well prepared to hunt in a safe, ethical manner; the future of our hunting heritage depends on it.

The Four Primary Rules of Firearm Safety 1. Muzzle – Control the direction of your muzzle at all times. 2. Trigger – Keep your finger outside of the trigger guard until ready to shoot. 3. Action – Treat every firearm as though it were loaded – Open the action and visually check if it is loaded. Firearms should be unloaded with actions open when not actually in use. 4. Target – Be sure of your target, and what is in front of it and beyond it.

I have reviewed the primary rules of firearm safety above and understand that I will be expected to follow these and all additional safety precautions as they are explained to me by the supervising hunter.

Youth Signature: Date:

42 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife MAIL TO: ODFW-Licensing • 3406 Cherry Ave. NE • Salem, OR 97303-4924 • 503-947-6100 • FAX 503-947-6117 or 6113 CERTIFICATION OF RESIDENT STATUS REQUIRED FOR See instructions on page 35. OREGON RESIDENTS ON MAIL ORDERS AND FAX ORDERS. 2009-2010 READ AND SIGN STATEMENT BELOW. CHARGE CUSTOMERS PHOTOCOPIES OF THIS MAY FAX THIS APPLICATION TO 503-947-6117. WE ARE PAGE MAY BE USED UNABLE TO ACCEPT TELEPHONE ORDERS. GAME BIRD Issue Date ______❐ ❐ MAIL ORDER RESIDENT NONRESIDENT Initials______APPLICATION Driver’s Lic. # ______State______DEPARTMENT USE ONLY SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (required) LAST NAME (Please PRINT) FIRST MI MALE HUNTER/ANGLER ID # FEMALE MAILING ADDRESS HUNTER LICENSE NUMBER (if already purchased)

CITY STATE ZIP CODE DATE OF BIRTH (MM/DD/YYYY)

( ) ( ) DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER – AND – EVENING PHONE NUMBER ❐ Controlled Fall Turkey: Party Size: 4 ❐ ❐ ❐ Reminder: HIP worksheet (page 44) must be filled out to comply with HIP requirements. INDIVIDUAL PARTY MEMBER PARTY LEADER • License fees, tag fees and reservation hunt application fees are NOT refundable. See 1st Choice 2nd Choice page 6 for license fees and descriptions. • To apply for reservation or permit hunt(s), you must purchase a hunting license at this time, or indicate your hunting license number above. ❐ Controlled Sage Grouse: Party Size: 4 • Check each hunt series type. List hunt choice(s) from pages 14, 15, 36-39. ❐ INDIVIDUAL ❐ PARTY MEMBER ❐ PARTY LEADER • You must indicate if you are an individual, party member or party leader by checking 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice the appropriate box. For party applications, complete the section to the right and the section on the bottom of this form. Mark choices(s) and fill in fee(s): Application Fee: $2.50 per hunt period/area ❐ Sauvie Island — Hunt Period A: Party Size: 4 ❐ $ ______Combination License (Residents Only) ❐ INDIVIDUAL ❐ PARTY MEMBER ❐ PARTY LEADER ❐ $ ______Hunting License(Resident/Nonresident) 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice ❐ $ ______3-Day Nonresident Bird Hunt Lic. Start Date: ______❐ $ ______Sports Pac (Residents Only) ❐ Sauvie Island — Hunt Period B: Party Size: 4 ❐ $ ______Resident Senior Citizen License ❐ INDIVIDUAL ❐ PARTY MEMBER ❐ PARTY LEADER ❐ $ ______Resident Juvenile Small Game/Bird License (14-17 years) 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice ❐ $ ______Resident Upland Game Bird Validation ❐ $ ______Resident Waterfowl Validation ❐ Sauvie Island — Hunt Period C: Party Size: 4 ❐ $ ______Nonresident Game Bird Validation ❐ INDIVIDUAL ❐ PARTY MEMBER ❐ PARTY LEADER ❐ $ ______Band-tailed Pigeon Permit 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice ❐ $ ______Black Brant Permit ❐ $ ______Sea Duck Permit ❐ Sauvie Island — Hunt Period D: Party Size: 4 ❐ $ ______Spring Turkey Tag (Statewide) ❐ INDIVIDUAL ❐ PARTY MEMBER ❐ PARTY LEADER ❐ $ ______❐ Second Statewide Tag — ❐ Bonus Turkey Tag 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice ❐ $ ______❐ General Fall Turkey Tag — ❐ Controlled Fall Turkey Tag ❐ $ ______Permit and Reservation Application Fees ❐ Sauvie Island — Hunt Period E: Party Size: 4 ❐ $ ______NW Goose Permit (if eligible) ❐ ❐ ❐ ❐ INDIVIDUAL PARTY MEMBER PARTY LEADER $ $2.00 Shipping and Handling Fee 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice $ GRAND TOTAL OREGON RESIDENTS (Please read and sign) ❐ Sauvie Island — Hunt Period F: Party Size: 4 I, the undersigned, hereby certify and declare that the information I have provided to obtain ❐ INDIVIDUAL ❐ PARTY MEMBER ❐ PARTY LEADER this license/tag is true. To acquire an Oregon resident license/tag I certify that I have resided 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice continuously within Oregon no less than six months immediately prior to applying for this license/tag. I have resided in Oregon for ____ years and _____ months. I acknowledge this ❐ Sauvie Island — Hunt Period G: Party Size: 4 license was issued as requested and understand that no refund will be made. ❐ INDIVIDUAL ❐ PARTY MEMBER ❐ PARTY LEADER Signature______1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice (Required for Oregon residents only)

OREGON SENIOR CITIZENS (Please read and sign) ❐ Fern Ridge WA Hunt: No Parties I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the information provided to obtain this license is true. To 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice acquire a resident senior license, I hereby certify that I have reached the age of 70 and have resided in Oregon no less than five years. I further certify that I have resided continuously within Oregon no less than six months immediately prior to the date of applying for this ❐ Klamath WA Hunt: Party Size: 4 license. I have resided in Oregon since Month _____ Year_____. I acknowledge this license/ ❐ INDIVIDUAL ❐ PARTY MEMBER ❐ PARTY LEADER tag was issued as requested and understand that no refund will be made. 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice 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 Hunting License # PARTY LEADER’S NAME DATE OF BIRTH HUNT SERIES 0 9

PARTY LEADER’S NAME DATE OF BIRTH HUNT SERIES 0 9

PAYMENT METHOD (DO NOT SEND CASH) ❐ Check/Money Order to ODFW enclosed. ❐ MasterCard ❐ VISA

Signature Credit Card Number Exp. Date

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 43 HARVEST INFORMATION PROGRAM HIP: APPLICATION WORKSHEET

This must be completed and sent with the Mail Order Application (page 43) if mailed or faxed, or should be completed and taken to any license agent. Please see information on HIP Requirements on page 9.

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

2. Did you hunt any migratory game birds last hunting season? YES NO 3. 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

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

5. Did you hunt any of the following game birds last season? a. Blue/ruffed grouse YES NO b. Chukar/Hungarian (Gray) partridge YES NO c. Pheasants YES NO d. Quail YES NO

6. 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. Report Waterfowl Bands! Call 1-800-327-BAND or report online at: www.reportband.gov

Visit this educational Web site and see how numerous ppartners are protecting and enhancingggg Oregon habitats for birds. http://www.ohjv.org

44 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife OREGON DISABILITIES HUNTING AND FISHING PERMIT INFORMATION

In order to be considered a person with a disability under the to possess a hunting license or tag, except that a person wildlife laws, a person shall provide either: accompanying a visually impaired hunter is required to possess a valid hunting license.[(OAR 635-065-0090(3)]. (1) Written certification from a licensed physician, physician The following applies for persons defined in 1(e): “A person who assistant or certified nurse practitioner, that states that the is not visually impaired and who accompanies a hunter who applicant: possesses an Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit a. Is permanently unable to walk without the use of, or may: assist the hunter in selecting a game animal or bird; assist assistance from, a brace, cane, crutch, prosthetic the aiming or sighting of a firearm; advise the hunter when to fire a device, wheelchair, scooter, or walker; firearm; shoot a game animal or bird on behalf of the hunter while b. Is restricted by lung disease to the extent that the person’s in the immediate presence of the hunter; and tag and retrieve forced expiratory volume for one second, when measured game animals and birds on behalf of the hunter.” by a spirometer, is less than 35% predicted, or arterial The person accompanying a hunter who is visually impaired oxygen tension is less than 55 mm/Hg on room air at rest; is required to possess a valid hunting license. The person c. Has a cardiac condition to the extent that the person’s accompanying a visually impaired hunter may also hunt game functional limitations are classified in severity as Class animals or birds if the person possesses the appropriate tags, III or Class IV, according to standards established by the permits, reservations and stamps for the area and time period. American Heart Association. A visually impaired hunter must comply with all other tag, permit, reservation and stamp requirements of the State Fish d. Has a permanent, physical impairment that prevent the and Wildlife Commission and applicable hunting laws (ORS person from holding or shooting a firearm or bow or from 498.170). holding a fishing rod in hand; or AN OREGON DISABILITIES HUNTING AND FISHING PERMIT e. Has central visual acuity that permanently does not HOLDER MAY: exceed 20/200 in the better eye with corrective lenses, or the widest diameter of the visual field is no greater ■ Hunt from a parked motor-propelled vehicle except on any than 20 degrees; or public rd or hwy. A public rd is the entire right of way of any (2) Written proof that the last official certification of record by the rd over which the public has a right of use. Public rds include, United States Department of Veterans Affairs or any branch but are not limited to, rd related structures that are in the right of the Armed Forces of the United States shows the person of way such as tunnels, bridges, or similar structures. Rds to be at least 65% disabled (ORS 496. 018). on federal, state, or local government lands are public rds. Hunting from a parked motor vehicle is allowed on private The Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit is not a land with the landowner’s permission and on public land license or tag. Hunters must still obtain a hunting license and where off-road travel is permitted. apply for and/or purchase appropriate tags/permits/reservations prior to specified tag sale deadlines to hunt in game bird and Note: FEDERAL MIGRATORY GAME BIRD EXCEPTION: No big game seasons. You must be in possession of your Oregon persons shall take migratory game birds from or by means, aid, Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit, license and tags/permits/ or use of any motor vehicle, motor driven land conveyance, or reservations while you are hunting. aircraft of any kind, except that paraplegics and persons missing An able-bodied companion may accompany a person with this one or both legs may take from any stationary motor vehicle or permit and kill any animal wounded by the permit holder. The stationary motor-driven land conveyance. companion must immediately attach the permit holder’s tag to the carcass of the animal. The companion is not required 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 (page 4), district offices, or by calling 503-947-6100.

SPORTS PAC REMINDER! Hunter Safety... Sports Pac license holders need to return after Jul. 1 of each year to any license agent to receive current state upland 1. Treat every gun as if it is loaded. game bird and waterfowl validations. Validations for this 2. Keep it pointed in a safe direction. hunting season are valid from Jul. 1, 2009 to Jun. 30, 2010. If you purchased a validation before Jul. 1, 2009, you do 3. Be sure of your target and beyond. not have the current validations to legally hunt during the 4. Wear BLAZE ORANGE. seasons outlined in this booklet. Check your license and make sure you have the current validations before you travel to the field. Safe Hunting Starts with You

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 45 OREGON GAME BIRD STAMPS 2009 Oregon Waterfowl Stamp 2009 Oregon Upland Game Bird Stamp

Preliminary sketch of 2009 Stamp by Robert Steiner Ruffed Grouse by Kreig Jacque 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, 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. Please note: Because of the completion of the original artwork and stamp production schedules the 2009/10 waterfowl stamp may not be ready for distribution until March 2010. Hunters requesting both upland and waterfowl stamps prior to March will only be mailed their upland stamp and the waterfowl stamp will be mailed separately as soon as it becomes available. Thank you for your patience.

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2009/10 GAME BIRD STAMP MAIL ORDER FORM Send my stamps to:

Name: Date of Birth:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: Hunting License Number:

Please send me, at no extra charge, the 2009/10 stamp(s) indicated below Resident Waterfowl Bird Stamp Fill in your Resident Upland Game Bird Validation No. __0 __9 - ______- __ Resident Upland Game Stamp Fill in your Resident Waterfowl Validation No. __0 __9 - ______- __ Nonresident (Both Stamps) Fill in your Nonresident Game Bird Validation No. __0 __9 - ______- __

I would like information on how to purchase additional stamps. Return completed order form to: Portland Habilitation Center Attn: Tom - ODFW 5312 NE 148th Portland, OR 97230

46 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 2009 Waterfowl Stamp Artwork, by Robert Steiner, America's foremost state duck stamp artist or several years, Robert Steiner has accelerated Oregon's program for wetland Fconservation. Mr. Steiner remains the most celebrated state duck stamp artist in North America and is completing artwork for the 2009 Oregon Waterfowl Stamp. This work promises to be yet another quality contribution 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 2009. Preliminary sketch of 2009 Oregon Waterfowl Stamp by Robert Steiner These galleries support Oregon waterfowl art:

Artistic Taxidermy Blue Pepper Gallery 5700 SE Foster Rd • Portland (503) 771-3337 241 Commercial St. NE • Salem (503) 371-4600 Burns Glass and Diamond T Gallery Stevenson's Gallery & Framing 169 East C Street • Burns (800) 613-7551 264 SW Madison • Corvallis (541) 757-7127 Criterion Gallery Trails End Gallery 35 West 8th Avenue • Eugene (541) 683-8474 20751 S Tranquility Ln • Oregon City (503) 658-2067 2004 Oregon Upland Stamp Limited 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 200 unframed limited edition prints is signed by the artist and hand numbered.

Mountain Quail by 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 Alaska, 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

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 47 What dog-owners should know about legal trapping in Oregon Owners of both domestic and hunting from a trap in the unlikely event that their dogs should be aware of other lawful dog is caught. Carry a pair of wire cutter users enjoying the same area, including pliers to free your dog in the unlikely event regulated trappers during legal trapping that it is snared when hunting. Visit http:// seasons. Traps set for some animals such www.dfw.state.or.us/wildlife/dogs_and_ as coyotes, bobcats and raccoons, can trapping.pdf for photos on how to release also catch dogs. your dog from the different types of traps used in Oregon. Trapping is a highly regulated activity in Oregon. Only wildlife that are abundant Oregon regulations designed to ensure are trapped. However, there are very few humane treatment of furbearers and other traps in relation to the expanse of land animals make it illegal to use certain traps so dog-owners are unlikely to encounter or certain types of bait associated with traps routinely. Most trapping activity traps. Please remember that it is unlawful occurs in the winter because pelts are to disturb or remove the traps or snares of more valuable at that time. any licensed trapper while that person is trapping on public lands or on other land Hunters should remain in close contact by landowner permission. If you believe a with their birding dogs and carry the tools trap or snare has been illegally set, contact and knowledge necessary to free their dog Oregon State Police.

YOUR OREGON GAME BIRD STAMP DOLLARS AT WORK

Oregon game bird stamps have been providing funds to maintain healthy game bird popula- tions 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.

Oregon’s Hunter Education Programs GAME BIRD HUNTING JUST Opportunities include: GOT BETTER ■ Hunter Education Improve your hunting ■ Master Hunter Education success with tips from ■ Bowhunter wildlife biologist plus Education numerous maps and ■ Trapper Education descriptions of Oregon’s ■ Shooting Outreach premier public lands! Oregon Department of Fish and Clinics Wildlife offers a variety of programs ■ and more…… relating to hunter safety for all ages. NOW FOR ONLY $8 OR 2 FOR $14 WITH ALL PROCEEDS BENEFITING BIRD MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING For more information on these opportunities or to find HABITAT DEVELOPMENT. (Mention code 100 when you order) a class near you, visit www.dfw.state.or.us/outdoor_skills TO ORDER CALL 1-800-845-9448 or call 503-947-6002. Phone orders only ● Visa or MC ● (A shipping/handling fee applies)

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