elcome to Klamath, Lake and Modoc that want to get away from it all! You’re guaranteed to see lots of waterfowl; migratory birds and bald eagles. Check out the ¢ Country, one of America’s richest havens Wood River for some great trout fishing! Info: (541) 883-6916. 25 W for wildlife, where seven national wildlife refuges, three state wildlife areas and thousands of acres of private farmlands provide habitat for a WATCHABLE rich variety of waterfowl, wading birds, songbirds, raptors, big game, small mammals and aquatic life. WILDLIFE ake an early morning drive on an auto tour route through Lower T Klamath or Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuges, and listen to the rau- cous sounds of millions of birds feeding, building nests, or perhaps gaining We would like to thank Tule Lake Wildlife Refuge strength during a rest on their migration. An estimated 80 percent of the for assisting in sponsoring this brochure. waterfowl in the Pacific flyway pay a visit to the Klamath Basin sometime dur- ing the year. The Klamath Basin Refuges are a fee demo program. 100% of the fees go back into the refuges. Suggestions or New Ideas: Please contact Klamath County Dept. of Tourism ald eagles gather by the hundreds in the Klamath Basin each 1-800-445-6728 B winter. Klamath Falls hosts an annual Bald Eagle Conference in February, providing a forum for professional wildlife managers and serious VISIT THE SOUTHERN OREGON VISITOR ASSOCIATION bird enthusiasts. Forested lands north and west of Klamath Falls produce HOME PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT one of Oregon’s most productive eagle nesting areas. THE REGION AND UPCOMING EVENTS: www.sova.org/klm/ ronghorn, mule deer and elk are all present in Klamath, Lake and P Modoc Country, though elk and pronghorn are usually harder to find The agencies contributing funds for this brochure have policies prohibiting discrimi- than birds. Inside this brochure are some hints on where to look for antelope, nation based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, familial sta- tus or political affiliation. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated pronghorn, elk and deer, as well as many other forms of wildlife. against in any federal activity should immediately contact the Secretary of Agriculture or Secretary of Interior, Washington, D.C., 20250. Bonus Points This project is funded in part with a grant from the Oregon State Lottery through the Regional Strategies Fund administered by the State of Oregon Economic ere are some suggestions for those who want to get a closer look Development Department. H at the Klamath, Lake and Modoc country’s wildlife. These activities may require extra effort or patience, but the reward is usually a wildlife view- Klamath Basin Wildlife Refuges ing experience that few people will ever know. visitor center 39 1 From Tulelake, CA, W 5 mi. on East-West Road, • Lower Klamath and Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuges offer photo south 1/2 mi. on Hill Road. Stateline Road blinds for $5 a day. Eight photo blinds available. Arrive before Open every day all year. The place to start for daybreak, and you’ll find unsuspecting birds coming within a few feet getting an overview of wildlife in the Klamath Visitor of your camera lens. Reservations required. (530) 667-2231 or Basin. Wildlife exhibits, films, viewing tips, Center www.klamathnwr.org. occasional guided tours. Visitor centers open • Hike the perimeter of Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and daily including weekends. Tulelake Klamath, East-West Road see a mixture of high desert, marshland and forest wildlife Information: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, 1 (530) 667-2231 139 communities. 4 2⁄ miles. Info: (541) 783-3380. Hill Road Lake, • Consult the ‘‘Birder’s Guide to the Klamath Basin” published by the Klamath Basin Audubon Society. For copies write the society at P.O. Tule Lake and Lower Box 354, Klamath Falls, OR 97601, or inquire at local government Klamath Wildlife Klamath 39 & Falls offices. Refuges Tule Lake Lower Klamath Wildlife Refuge • The Bureau of Land Management is establishing a Watchable Auto tour routes begin at Wildlife Refuge Wildlife touring route within the Gerber Reservoir Area. There will refuge visitor center and along Modoc Hwy. 161 (Stateline Road). 97 Merrill be nine stops along this route to view a variety of wildlife. Oregon 161 Info: (541) 883-6916. Refuges open during daylight California hours all year. Best bird view- Dorris Tulelake Country • Rare Bird Alert: (541) 850-3805. ing in the Klamath Basin. • Want to get away from people while seeing lots of our feathered Eagles and other raptors abundant, especially in winter. 2 friends? Then visit the Bureau of Land Management’s Wood River Migratory waterfowl by the millions. Also big game, grebes, Wetland, located on the north shore of Agency Lake, off of Modoc shorebirds, cranes, swans, pelicans. Point Road. This 3,200 acre former ranch, now a restored wetland, Info.: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (530) 667-2231. Southern Oregon & Northern California offers a great canoe launch and non-motorized access for those Fee demo program, all fees invested back into refuges. PRINTED BY GRAPHIC PRESS, 651 MARKET ST., KLAMATH FALLS, OR 97601 • 541-884-4193 East-West Rd. Tulelake Lava Beds National Monument Klamath Wildlife Area Klamath Marsh From Tulelake, CA, W 5 mi. on East-West From Klamath Falls, OR, S 6 mi. to Miller 140 Klamath Wildlife Refuge Falls Refuge Road, S 9.5 mi. on Hill Road to Island Road, W 1 mi. to state wildlife area From Klamath Falls, headquarters 140 Tulelake Nat. 139 Monument, S 9.5 mi. to Visitor Center. headquarters. OR, 48 mi. N on Wildlife Refuge 66 Winema Deer and pronghorn antelope wintering Shortest drive from Klamath Falls to see Hwy. 97, E 7 mi. on Klamath Marsh National Klamath Silver Lake Road to National Wildlife Forest Lava Beds area. Songbirds typical of sagebrush abundant waterfowl, including Ross’ geese 97 Refuge Nat. Mon. habitat, including mountain bluebird, plain in March and April. Also herons, egrets, Wildlife Area refuge boundary. Continue on to head- titmouse, towhees and Townsend’s cranes, gulls, terns. Vegetation planted by Silver Lake Road solitaire. Visitor Center open daily game officials attract songbirds. Self-guid- quarters. R. 11 10 including weekends. ed tours. Klamath Open daylight hours Information: Lava Beds National Information: OR Dept. Fish & Wildlife 97 year round. Forest Service Rd. 690 on refuge’s east side leads to obser- Visitor vation points above Wocus Bay. A new recreational trail traces refuge’s Center Monument, (530) 667-2282 (541) 882-5732. 7 Miller Island Road east boundary, and is a great cross-country ski trail. Information: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, (541) 783-3380. 3 97 Upper Klamath Moore Park, Link River Trail, and Modoc National Lake Oregon Ave. Lake Ewauna Clear Lake 8 299 Wildlife Refuge Wildlife Ore. Clear Lake Take Oregon Ave. exit from Hwy. 97, fol- Alturas From Alturas, CA, E 1 mi. on Refuge Tulelake Calif. Wildlife Refuge low signs to Moore Park. Look for trail on County Rd. 56. west side of Link River. From Tulelake, Newell Parking 97 This refuge established in 1960 CA,15 mi. S on Excellent birding opportunities in heart of 12 56 supports sandhill cranes, water- Hwy. 139 to Link River Klamath Falls. One-mile, easy trail along Refuge fowl and raptors, including Moore Forest Service Park river provides views of grebes, diving Headquarters eagles. Auto tour route leads past Main ducks, cormorants. Songbirds thrive on Rd. 136, then 10 4 139 136 St. 395 lakes. Visit Modoc County mi. E along Link River berries and fruit trees along trail. Deer Museum in Alturas for local south boundary of refuge. Trail spotted here often. history. Refuge Headquarters for Information: Klamath County Chamber of further tour information. Sage and juniper rangeland provides best place to see pronghorn and Favell some deer. Use binoculars to spot white pelicans on remote nesting Museum Commerce, (541) 884-5193. Modoc Information: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Lake island in this refuge that is closed to access by general public. Ewauna Wildlife Refuge Service, (530) 233-3572. Information: U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service, (530) 667-2231. Upper Klamath Wildlife Refuge Fort Butte Valley Klamath Summer Lake Butte Valley From Klamath Falls, OR, 28 mi. W on Hwy. Summer Lake Wildlife 5 140 to Rocky Point Rd. At boat launch con- Wildlife Area Area Wildlife Area Upper Klamath Summer State Wildlife tinue north on Westside Rd. Wildlife Refuge Lake, OR Management 1 mi. S of the town of Summer On Hwy. 97 Area Lake, OR on Hwy. 31. Klamath Macdoel One of Klamath County’s most scenic roads just S of Nat. Forest Meiss Lake Rd. provides an overview of refuge. Prime eagle An auto tour through wetland Macdoel, CA, 13 97 nesting area. Canoe trails. Follow hiking areas provides opportunities to look for Meiss trails west of road into elk habitat. view waterfowl including trum- Lake Road W. Paisley, OR Upper 31 peter swans, raptors, shore- This route is part of the Volcanic Legacy Rocky Klamath Stopping point for migratory waterfowl, summering area for shorebirds, Point Lake birds, and sandhill cranes. Scenic Byway, an “All American Road.” 140 hunting grounds for dozens of raptors. Look for uncommon Swainson’s 97 Other marsh species are also hawk, pronghorn throughout Butte Valley. Information: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, present. (530) 667-2231 Information: Butte Valley Wildlife Area, (530) 398-4627 Information: Summer Lake Wildlife Area, (541) 943-3152. Winema National Forest (541) 883-6714 9 Klamath Falls Bear Valley Warner Wetlands Wildlife Refuge Keno Bear Valley 6155 From Lakeview, OR travel 5 mi.