OAR 635-008-0095: Fern Ridge Wildlife Area (Lane County)

As the underlying landowner, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has adopted rules and regulations (CFR Title 36) that apply to all Fern Ridge project land and water areas. The Fern Ridge Wildlife Area is open to wildlife-oriented public use compatible with the goals and objectives contained in the 2009 (updated 2020) Fern Ridge Wildlife Area Management Plan unless otherwise excluded or restricted by the following rules: (1) Open to the discharge of firearms only while hunting big game and game birds during authorized seasons. (2) Discharging rifles and handguns is prohibited. (3) No person shall possess or use any shot other than federally-approved nontoxic shot at any time, except for big game hunters using buckshot or slugs. (4) The use of air guns, BB guns and paintball guns is prohibited. (5) Camping is prohibited. (6) Open fires are prohibited. (7) The wildlife area is closed to the public between 10 pm and 4 am. (8) Horses and horseback riding are prohibited. (9) Free daily hunting permits are required for hunting various wildlife area units, must be possessed at all times by users and must be completed and returned at the end of the day. Consult annual Game Bird regulations for check station locations, time and date restrictions, and hunting requirements. (10) Seasonal access restrictions may be in place to provide wildlife sanctuary. Consult annual Game Bird regulations and posted signage for dates and locations. (11) Trapping is prohibited. (12) ODFW Wildlife Area Parking Permit required.