09-14-2007, 12:10 AM
Maupin and West Biggs offer the highest bull ratios for hunters in the district but most of the units are private lands and permission must first be obtained. A mild winter helped with fawn survivability.
Surveys show bull elk ratios have met management objectives in the White River and Hood units.
The Hood unit and the forested portion of White River Wildlife Area can provide excellent opportunity for bear hunters, especially in clear cuts and huckleberry fields. Hunters should focus on still hunting in clearings, spending a good deal of time glassing.
Grouse wing barrels are scattered around the White River and Hood units to collect wings of blue and ruffed grouse and mt. quail. We ask each successful hunter to contribute a wing and tail off of each harvested bird.
White River Wildlife Area near Tygh Valley is a popular destination for deer, elk and turkey hunters. ODFW is accepting public comments on a draft plan (pdf) to manage the area for the next 10 years. Among the issues the department will consider are any recommended changes to rules for off highway vehicle use and shed antler collecting, activities which are increasing on the area.
Surveys show bull elk ratios have met management objectives in the White River and Hood units.
The Hood unit and the forested portion of White River Wildlife Area can provide excellent opportunity for bear hunters, especially in clear cuts and huckleberry fields. Hunters should focus on still hunting in clearings, spending a good deal of time glassing.
Grouse wing barrels are scattered around the White River and Hood units to collect wings of blue and ruffed grouse and mt. quail. We ask each successful hunter to contribute a wing and tail off of each harvested bird.
White River Wildlife Area near Tygh Valley is a popular destination for deer, elk and turkey hunters. ODFW is accepting public comments on a draft plan (pdf) to manage the area for the next 10 years. Among the issues the department will consider are any recommended changes to rules for off highway vehicle use and shed antler collecting, activities which are increasing on the area.