The Big Game Access Permit drawing for the 2023 Deer and Elk hunting season has been completed. For Pine Creek Conservation Area we had 208 applicants and offered 96 permits. We will post any remaining available hunts on the website, which will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis (see above.) Thank you for your interest in big game hunting Pine Creek, Oxbow, Forrest and Dunstan Conservation Areas.
Hunting is allowed on Pine Creek, Oxbow, Forrest, and Dunstan Conservation Areas. Deer and elk hunting require a special hunting access permit. These are issued in limited numbers and program staff hold a lottery to choose applicants for these big game hunts.
Bird hunting requires an Annual Bird Hunting Permit at Pine Creek.
All hunters and visitors must fill out daily access permits.
As per our Regulations, there is no varmint or predator hunting allowed on the Conservation Areas. Coyotes, ground squirrels and the like are protected on these properties.
All hunters must follow ODFW regulations and seasons for each hunt.
If you are selected to hunt the Pine Creek Conservation Area, be aware that staff will be patrolling the property via the access trails using ATV’s and UTVs. Please carry your permit with you at all times to show upon request and plan your hunts accordingly to avoid the disturbance. These patrols will continue throughout the hunting seasons.
The following links are for additional information, updates and archives of past hunting
- Hunting and Fishing General information
- 2023 Season hunts information
- Big Game Permit page (open until July 6th)