Quick Tips
- Take time to walk the Oregon Coast Trail
- Visit Umpqua Hot Springs
- Fish for steelhead, salmon and sturgeon on the Umpqua River
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Columbian Blacktail Deer | 110"-130" | 140"+ |
| Columbian Whitetail Deer | 100"-110" | 120"+ |
| Roosevelt Elk | 240"-260" | 280"+ |
On The Ground
This coastal unit is on both sides of Interstate 5 and consists of farm fields, pastures, ranches, foothills and ridges that are mostly privately owned. Blacktail deer, Columbian whitetail deer and Roosevelt elk.
This unit is known as one of the few places where hunters may legally pursue the once-threatened Columbia whitetail deer. Tags are far and few between, and landowner vouchers are expensive.
Terrain
This unit has much more open ground than most of western Oregon with many farm fields, ranches, river bottoms and clearcuts lying along both sides of Interstate 5 and the Umpqua River than runs north along the freeway before veering northwest and following the unit boundary. Much land is flat or slightly hilly. There are a few steep hills and ridges. Most river bottoms are between 300 and 750 feet in elevation, while the forested hills and ridges are mostly below 1,500 feet. A small part of the area is more than 2,000 feet above sea level.
Roughly 960 square miles
16% public land
Elevations from 300-3,200 feet
Vegetation
Most of this unit is a patchwork of clearcuts in various stages of regrowth, farm land, ranch pastures, river bottoms and towns. The main tree species are several species of spruce, fir, pine, oak, cedar and chinkapin. Other species include bigleaf maple, myrtlewood, madrone and red alder. Much understory has been cleared out for cattle grazing.
Access
Most public land in this unit is arranged in a checkerboard pattern with private property, making it difficult to hunt without access across private ground. Fortunately, public roads lead to many sections, and some landowners allow public access for hunting. Camping is seldom allowed on private land. ATVs also are not allowed on most private tracts that otherwise are open to hunting. Visit the area well before the hunting season to learn where you can hunt or cross private land. Be aware that fire restrictions and motor vehicle restrictions sometimes take effect during hunting seasons to prevent fires and other problems.
Most land is private; hunters need landowner permission
Carry a GPS unit with land ownership data
If roads cross private land, assume that no vehicles are allowed.
Camping and Lodging
Private landowners seldom allow camping on their property; there are no Forest Service or BLM campgrounds in the unit. Hunters may camp on most public tracts that can be reached on public roads. Other camping and lodging options include:
River’s Edge RV Park in Winchester
Stanton RV Park & Campground in Canyonville
Hi-Way Haven RV Park in Sutherlin
Rising River RV Park in Roseburg
Windmill Inn in Roseburg
Many motels in Roseburg and other towns
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