Hunts are for the 2021 season unless otherwise noted. Being able to come up with an area and the Ranchers phone number, Jeff was able to get permission to hunt on this land. Register for an . That part of Unit 49 south of Hwy 244. If you wish to donate some or all of your meat, we have a form for you to fill out to make it a legal process. Those parts of Units 10 and 11 within 2 miles of the following roads, beginning and ending N of Hwy 26: Timber Rd, Hwy 47 from Timber Rd to Hwy 202, Hwy 202 to Hwy 103, Hwy 103. We would have to work old deer and elk haunts in the Grizzly Unit that carried a population of Antelope and put Earls places on the back burner. It wasnt very long before we set out on a single 4X4 quad cross country from the BLM to get an opportunity to hunt the Smith Ranch. I have been using Glens call for more than 25 years. Do you need this information in an alternative format or language? Are you an outfitter, hunting guide, game processor or local hotel? Sometimes one has to have patience when it comes elk hunting! That part of Unit 72 west of the following roads: Beginning at junction of US Hwy 20 and Silver Creek Rd (Harney Co Rd 138); north on Co Rd 138 and USFS Rd 45 to USFS Rd 41 north of Delintment Lake; north on USFS Rd 41 to 125 Grant Co Rd 69; north on Co 69 to Crook Co Rd 318; north on Co Rd 318 to junction with Paulina-Suplee Rd. 415 sq mi in northwest corner of Unit 21 beginning at Cottage Grove; north on I-5 to State Hwy 58; southeast on Hwy 58 to Willamette NF boundary; west then south on Forest boundary to BLM Rd 23-1-13; west on 23-1-13 to 23-3-5.4 (Big Rvr Rd); northwest on Big Rvr Rd, London Rd, and S 6th St to I-5; north on I-5 to Cottage Grove, point of beginning. On this elk hunt, I had my son, his friend Brandon and myself for the most part and we were hunting the breaks of the John Day River in the BLM. I believe his words went like the following: I thought maybe the Circus was in town with you two guys! I wish I had a video camera so I could sell it and make a million.Charging in on the herd worked on this stalk, but it doesnt always work which I found out later on the hunt. HUNTS 252A1, 252A2, 252R and 252T1: Starkey - 67% public lands. Please consult the Big Game Regulations before purchasing tags or planning your hunting excursions. If unsuccessful you gain a preference point. This area is closed to motor vehicles. That part of Unit 33 east of US Hwy 97. I start to do my typicalcow and small bull calling. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Mike says go ahead and hit it hard in the two ranch sections in the Grizzly Unit, I saw a number of bucks earlier in the morning on those sections. ; north on Big Sheep Cr. . Hey everyone, let me set the stage. HUNT 231X: SE Cascades - 48% public lands. Once you purchase your hunting license, you can apply for a controlled draw hunt, purchase a guaranteed outfitter tag prior to March 31 or purchase a landowner tag. Employee Directory | Social Media | Oregon.gov | File Formats | Employee Webmail | ODFW License Agents Mar 17, 2018 In It did take two hours to go 7 1/2 miles uphill to get and his brother John who were hunting the Smith Ranch. The culprits (youth) were caught from what I understand (local rancher gossip) and given just punishment. That part of Unit 53 south of Hwy 237 from Island City to Cove and Mill Cr Rd from Cove to Moss Springs Campground. That part of Unit 21 east of Sutherlin starting at junction of Nonpareil Rd (Co Rd 19) and Weyco Sutherlin Mainline; proceed east to junction with Weyco Rd 200; proceed south on Weyco Rds 200 to 210 to 217 to BLM Rd. He made the shot from his Browning BLR 270 loaded with 130gr. The deadline to report (the number of days you hunted, in what unit, if you were successful, and antler points) is Jan. 31 of the following year for most hunts, or April 15 if your hunt extends into the new year. The hunts know starts to get pretty exciting for both of us. [MAP]. HUNT 268A: E Whitehorse - 95% public lands. Hunting 210. Oregon offers rifle, archery and muzzleloader hunts with some special hunts just for youth (age 17 and under). The ground distance was close to a mile and line of sight was about 1500 yards. Great hunting experience for my son we put in a long stalk in on Saturday morning after putting the elk to bed Friday night. Youll be glad you did. Oregons elk are one of the most sought-after species for hunters and the second most popular game animal after deer. As we got close we could her a couple of bulls bugling down in the canyon. Those parts of Units 10 and 12 bounded by the eastern shore of Nehalem Bay, Hwy 53, Hwy 26 to Hwy 103, Hwy 103, Hwy 202 from Hwy 103 to Hwy 101, Hwy 101 to Seaside and the Pacific Ocean from Seaside to the mouth of Nehalem Bay. [MAP], HUNT 218A: N Alsea - 11% public lands. My old buddy hunting the other unit had hiked up on top of the Buttes and gave a call on the Motorola, bubba its clear at the Saddle. These changes were proposed last year by the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife. All hunts include meals, lodging, guide service and all transportation once you arrive in camp. Do you have a question or comment for ODFW? Western Montana. HUNT 219A: W McKenzie - 26% public lands. [MAP], HUNT 216D: NW Santiam - 22% public lands. Elkhorn Wildlife Area is closed to public access Dec. 1 - April 10. We will also assist with preparation of meat and hide for airplane travel. To my surprise Frankie stands up without any cover or rest and shots offhand at the buck as he starts to run again. That part of Unit 48 south and east of N Fork John Day Rvr. HUNTS 251D1 and 251D2: Elkhorn Mtn - 70% public lands. Remember that all applications for controlled hunts are due by May 15. Then over the Motorola came call from someone else other than Mike, who said Hey Frank where are you! In 2015, ODFW offered about 60,000 controlled elk tags. Heppner - $5,00 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE :: Salem, OR 97302 :: Main Phone (503) 947-6000 or (800) 720-ODFW [6339] Hey Frank-Look at what we found! Elk will be scattered. If successful, you then have until the day prior to the start of the hunting season to purchase your tag. Contact 503-947-6042 orclick here. [MAP]. To make sure you are getting the correct info, here's the contact for ODFW Controlled Hunts Wildlife Division: 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr. and be able to take a bull or a cow on this hunt. PRIVATE LANDS ONLY in that part of Unit 48 north of FRs 21 and 53 and north of the exterior boundary of the Umatilla NF. 1 - Bull 5 pts @ 70% (2019 Prediction) 249A1 Ukiah Unit No. So the following was able to happen because of the gathering of the past summer! Email the Oregon Fish & Wildlife . That part of Unit 76 north and east of FR 2901, 3036, 2914, 2916, 2917 and 2804 and that part of Unit 77 east of FR 2516 and that part of unit 35 south of FR 24, 2435, 18, 22, 2260, 23, 2320, 2320-500 and BLM Rd 6159-0-00. The City of The Dalles entry permits are limited to persons with a valid ODFW controlled hunt tag. Before the . Archery Talk! Excluding Malheur NWR. Hell of a memory for a 14 yr old kid, made it even more special that we were able to do it together. HUNT 260M: Eagle Cap - 100% Public land. Motor vehicles are not allowed on closed roads within the closure December 1 March 31. 31, 2023. Proceeds from the sale of these tags are returned to CDFW to fund projects that benefit bighorn sheep, deer, elk, and pronghorn antelope. [MAP], HUNT 217B: E Stott Mtn - 17% public lands. That part of Unit 53 north of Hwy 237 from Island City to Cove and Mill Cr Rd from Cove to Moss Springs Campground. I thought we can work our way down into the Saddle above the river. (Real reason I was breathing so hard from walk up out of a draw, and being at a bad angle I could not get a clear shot) We had caught this group of elk at surprise and they were bewildered for the most part. There are specific weapon restrictions in the Cascade Head - Lincoln City area of the Trask Unit. This time we cut a limb off a tree after he missed twice so he could get a good shot. Time to re-group, we would feel better after eating and changing socks back at camp. Archery Talk! That part of Unit 46 east of US Hwy 395. We hunt elk 8 months out of the year, whether it be for bull elk or during our long cow elk seasons. HUNT 249B: Central Ukiah - 35% public lands. Those parts of Units 65 and 66 as follows: In Unit 65 beginning at the junction of the Drewsey Rd (Co Rd 305) and US Hwy 20; north on the Drewsey Rd to the Otis Valley Rd (Co Rd 304) to the Malheur NF boundary; east and north along the Malheur NF exterior boundary to the N Fork Malheur Rvr; south on the N Fork Malheur Rvr to US Hwy 20; west on US Hwy 20 to the point of the beginning Drewsey Rd (Co Rd 305). We use all methods for success. HUNT 219R: McKenzie Unit Late Bow - Unit 19 excluding Willamette NF Land. He let us use his 4 wheeler to haul that thing out which really helped the cause! (Maps: Ochoco NF, Prineville BLM). HUNT 224C: Tioga Unit Private - 0% public lands. Disabilities Hunting & Fishing Permit Information, Click to here to view information for 2023. See Regulations for Refuges & Special Areas. We quickly parked the truck back down the road a few hundred yards from were we departed the gravel road to pursue the two bulls on foot. HUNT 246T1: Murderers Cr - Northside - Units 46 and 47. ODFW Home | Driving Directions | mi. The client had a number of buddies with him at the time. The Grizzly Unit is not an easy hunt, as most areas of the Grizzly Unit are walk in area. In the outdoor world of hunting and fishing, I feel that we connect with the land and those that are part of the land, For me there have been many Ranchers that I have come in contact in regards to hunting, especially in the state of Oregon. Tag numbers are high with numerous long seasons to keep the elk population under control. So we go to the alternate channel, not thinking that we would still get scanned as I was asking Mike who was that. Guaranteed outfitter tags are available on first come first service basis, directly through a qualified outfitter such as us. PRIVATE LANDS ONLY in Unit 42. Toggle between terrain, satellite, and topographic views, The ability to filter OTC units by residency and manner/sex, 1st choice license applications and licenses drawn, Draw odds for resident and nonresident applicants, Harvest stats by hunt_code, manner, season, sex, type, Average # of days between precip or snow event, Probability of other weather events (thunder, hail, etc) by by month. Elk Hunt Descriptions, You are viewing 2022's Elk Hunt Descriptions. These tags can take anywhere from 8-20 years for a non resident to draw in the public drawing. Share your opinion or comments on a Fish and Wildlife Commission issue at: odfw.commission@odfw.oregon.gov Hunters who dont report deer and elk tags must pay a $25 fine to get a hunting license (for 2017 tags, the fine will apply for a 2019 license). Depending on the area that we will hunt you may choose to fly into Redmond, Oregon which is closer to camp. I have made many a deal with him via a handshake. Most elk found in this area migrate from Idaho and cannot consistently be found in Oregon. Contact 503-947-6042 or click here.