Safety and Outdoor Ethics
Safe Shooting on the National Forest
Visit the Hunting & Recreational Shooting and the Hunting & Recreational Shooting FAQ for more information.
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.
Visit the State of Oregon's Weed Free Forage to learn where you can purchase Weed Free Feed.
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Winter Range Closures
Winter Recreation
Dog Restrictions
Recreational Drones
Blue-Green Algae
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