OSU - Dunn Forest Hunt Schedule
-----
Hunt Map (jpg)
Hunt Application Information
- Online application forms will be available here only during the dates listed below. Any submissions received outside of these dates will not be entered into the drawing for selection.
- After successfully submitting your online application form, an automated e-mail will be sent to you confirming the details of your submission.
- Individuals selected for the hunt through a random drawing will receive a letter granting access to hunt on the property by mail.
- Hunting on the Dunn Forest is walk-in only.
- Hunting is prohibited for predators, upland game birds, or any animal other than the one associated with the specific hunt indicated on your permission letter.
- Hunting is only authorized on the portions of the Dunn Forest as shown on the Hunt Map. Hunting is also allowed on the following OSU Research Forests: Blodgett, Oberteuffer, Spaulding, Matteson, and Ram's Dell.
- The following areas are CLOSED to hunting: College of Agriculture lands (on the Dunn), McDonald Forest, Elizabeth Starker Cameron Demonstration Forest, and the Marchel Tract.
- Hunters must comply with all regulations set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and OSU Research Forest Hunt Rules (pdf)
- If you recieve a permit and hunt on the Dunn Forest, let us know whether or not you were successful by filling out this survey
Online Submission Dates
Note: Links to apply for the hunts will become available on the first day of the submission window (e.g., July 1st for Deer/Elk Archery, Any Legal Weapon Deer, and Controlled Archery Elk 218R Alsea)
- Spring Turkey Hunt accepted between January 1 -January 31, 2021
- Deer/Elk Bow Hunt accepted between July 1-July 31, 2021
- Any Legal Weapon Deer Hunt accepted between July 1-July 31, 2021
- Controlled Archery Elk 218R Alsea Unit Bow Hunt accepted between July 1-July, 31, 2021
Dunn Forest Hunt Schedule
Spring turkey hunt
Draw has been completed. Hunters selected for 2021 spring turkey hunt have been notified.
- Draw Conducted by: OSU Research Forests
- Application Submission Dates: January 1-January 31, 2021
- Draw date: February 15, 2021
- Date: April 15 - May 31, 2021
- Animal: Turkey with a visible beard
- Location: Dunn Forest
- Weapon: Shotgun or Bow (see ODFW hunting regulations for details)
- Permit/tag required: General Spring turkey tag from ODFW and a letter of successful draw from OSU Research Forests.
- Number of Permits: 50 (2020 permit holders who were unable to hunt due to COVID-19 closures will be honored in 2021)
Buck Deer/Bull Elk Archery Hunt
- Draw conducted by: OSU Research Forests
- Application Submission Dates: July 1-July 31, 2021
- Link to apply will be located here starting on July 1, 2021
- Draw date: August 7, 2021
- Date: August 28 - September 26, 2021 and November 20 - December 12, 2021 (buck deer)
- Animal: Bull elk or buck deer with visible antler (see ODFW hunting regulations for details)
- Location: Dunn Forest
- Weapon: Bow only (see ODFW hunting regulations for details)
- Permits/tag required: General deer or elk bow season tag from ODFW and a letter of successful draw from OSU Research Forests.
- Number of Permits:50
General Any Legal Weapon deer hunt
- Draw conducted by: OSU Research Forests
- Application Submission Dates: July 1-July 31, 2021
- Link to apply will be located here starting on July 1, 2021
- Draw date: August 7, 2021
- Date: October 2 - November 5, 2021 (November 6-7, 2021 for Extended Youth Weekend)
- Animal: One buck with visible antler (Western general season tag required)
- Location: Dunn Forest
- Weapon: See ODFW hunting regulations
- Permits/tag Required: ODFW Western General deer season tag, and/or 618 Alsea unit tag and a letter of successful draw from OSU Research Forests. Eligible hunters who are selected for this opportunity may extend their hunt to observe the General Rifle Deer Extended Youth Weekend.
- Number of Permits:100
Archery Controlled 218R Alsea unit elk
- Draw conducted by: OSU Research Forests for permission to hunt on Dunn Forest only (only apply if you have successfully been drawn for the 218R hunt by ODFW)
- Application Submission Dates: July 1-July 31, 2021
- Link to apply will be located here starting on July 1, 2021
- Draw date: August 7, 2021
- Dates: November 27 -December 12, 2021
- Animal: One antlerless elk
- Location: Dunn Forest
- Weapon: Bow only (see ODFW hunting regulations for details)
- Permits/tags required: 218R Alsea Unit Bow Elk Tag and a letter of successful draw from OSU Research Forests
- Number of Permits: 100
Any Legal Weapon Controlled 218A N Alsea unit elk (currently active)
- Draw conducted by ODFW; awardees receive permission to hunt on Dunn Forest.
- Draw date: See ODFW hunt regulations.
- Dates: January 1 - March 31, 2021
- Animal: One antlerless Elk
- Location: Dunn Forest
- Weapon: See ODFW hunting regulations
- Permits/tag required: 218A N Alsea and a letter of permission to hunt on the Dunn Forest from OSU Research Forest
- Number of Permits: 28
- Signup: See ODFW hunt regulations: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife