The Coquille Valley Wildlife Area is open for wildlife-oriented public use compatible with the goals and objectives contained in the 2016 Coquille Valley Wildlife Area Management Plan (the “Plan”) unless otherwise excluded or restricted by the following rules. The Wildlife Area Goals and Objectives in the Plan are incorporated into this rule by reference.

1. (1) Free daily Hunting/Access permits are required, 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 time and date restrictions and hunting requirements.
2. (2) Discharging firearms is prohibited except as authorized during game bird and game mammal seasons.
3. (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. (4) Discharge of firearms into, from or across Safety Zones is prohibited.
5. (5) Posted Refuges are closed to public access except to retrieve lawfully taken wildlife during authorized hunting seasons.
6. (6) Camping is prohibited.
7. (7) Open fires are prohibited.
8. (8) The wildlife area is closed to the public between 10 pm and 4 am.
9. (9) Any vehicle found parked or unattended on the Wildlife Area between the hours of 10 pm and 4 am, or obstructing public or administrative access may be towed at the expense of the registered owner or owners.
10. (10) Parking is allowed in designated areas only.
11. (11) No boats with gas powered motors may be launched from the area.
12. (12) Trapping is prohibited.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 496.012, 496.138 & 496.146

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 496.012, 496.138 & 496.146

History

DFW 43-2022, amend filed 05/05/2022, effective 05/05/2022
DFW 45-2019, amend filed 04/23/2019, effective 04/23/2019
DFW 54-2018, amend filed 04/25/2018, effective 04/25/2018
DFW 40-2016, f. & cert. ef. 4-27-16
DFW 104-2015, f. & cert. ef. 8-12-15