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Safety and Outdoor Ethics

Safe Shooting on the National Forest

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Target Shooting Info

Safe Shooting Brochure

Current closures in place on the Deschutes National Forest include:

Horse Butte Shooting Closure

China Hat Shooting Closure

Deschutes River Corridor Shooting Closure

Exploding Target Ban

 

Weed-Free Feed on National Forests

As part of a larger effort to reduce invasive species on national forest lands, weed-free feed is required in all Pacific Northwest National Forests, the Crooked River National Grassland, and all Oregon and Washington Wilderness Areas.

Want to know where you can purchase Weed Free Feed? Check out the State of Oregon's Weed Free Forage page.

Find more information on weed-free forage here.

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Winter Range Closures

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Winter Recreation

Rec Activity - Winter Sports Landing Page

Seasonal Dog Leash Restrictions

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Recreational Drones

Aerial view of Fort Rock from south

Blue-Green Algae

Sparks Lake

Hiking & Backpacking Essentials

Rec Activity - Hiking Landing Page

Last updated March 28th, 2025