Oregon duck hunting zones
January 20th, 2006 by Administrator
Oregon duck hunting zones SALEM - Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials today announced they are seeking feedback from hunters regarding the state’s duck hunting zone boundary structure.
The current zones may be viewed on Page 15 of the 2005-06 Game Bird Hunting Regulations. Zone 1 currently comprises all of western Oregon and the Columbia Basin. Zone 2 comprises the remainder of the state. Annual season dates can be picked independently for each zone.
Every 5 years, the federal government allows potential changes in zone boundaries or types of zone configurations. Changes could be implemented in 2006 if approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Any zone or season date configuration must conform to one of the following options:
A. Three zones with no split seasons allowed;
B. Split seasons (no more than 3 segments) statewide with no zones; or
C. Two zones, with the option for a single split season in one or both zones.
Option C has been in place for Oregon for the previous 10 years.
“We would like to hear from interested hunters before a final recommendation is made,” said ODFW Waterfowl Biologist Bradley Bales. “Hunters generally have supported the current zone option and current boundaries, so ODFW biologists are planning to make a recommendation for no change at this time if we do not hear otherwise from the hunting community.”
Comments and questions should be addressed to Bales at ODFW, 3406 Cherry Avenue, NE, Salem, OR 97303 or via email bradley.d.bales@state.or.us