𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘, 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗚𝗢

Douglas Forest Protection Association

Public Use Restrictions are in place for the lands protected by Douglas Forest Protective Association and all forestland within one-eighth mile thereof.

What does this mean to hunters?

Open fires are prohibited, including campfires, charcoal fires, cooking fires and warming fires EXCEPT at designated sites. 

PORTABLE COOKING STOVES using LIQUIFIED or BOTTLED fuels are allowed. The use of portable appliances such as camp stoves and fire pits using liquified or bottled fuels are allowed in clear areas free of flammable vegetation. 

The following is required where open fires and appliances are allowed:

1 shovel and 1 gallon of water or one- 2.5 lbs. fire extinguisher. 

Motor Vehicles including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, are only allowed on improved roads free of flammable vegetation, except for the cultivation and harvest of agricultural crops. In addition, each passenger vehicle traveling on forestlands, except on state highways, county roads, and driveways must have an axe, a shovel and one gallon of water or a 2 ½ pound or larger ABC fire extinguisher. ATV's must have a 2 ½ pound or larger ABC fire extinguisher.

Forest & Private Land access may be subject to closures. 

Visit ODFW site to learn more about federal and national forest closures:

https://myodfw.com/articles/hunting-and-fire-danger-oregon

Visit OFIC's site to learn more about private land closures:

https://ofic.com/private-forestland-closures/

For more information on Public Use Restrictions for the Douglas District, visit www.dfpa.net.