Jul 8, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardOregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Public Meeting
The meeting served as a forum to discuss draft 2027 big game hunting regulation proposals for Northeast Oregon. District biologists provided detailed reports on herd trends for mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats. Key topics included proposals for tag adjustments, hunting season date shifts, and strategies to manage wildlife damage on private lands. Participants were briefed on the upcoming commission meeting and the procedures for submitting public testimony. Additionally, updates were shared regarding changes to hunting access and habitat programs involving private forest management grounds.