Hunt Information

OSU - Dunn Forest Hunt Schedule

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Hunt Rules and Map (pdf)

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, 2022 
  • Deer/Elk Bow Hunt accepted between July 1-July 31, 2022 
  • Any Legal Weapon Deer Hunt accepted between July 1-July 31, 2022. 
  • Controlled Archery Elk 218R Alsea Unit Bow Hunt accepted between July 1-July, 31, 2022. 

Questions?

Contact Recreation Manager, Jenna Baker at 541-737-6702 or via email at jenna.baker@oregonstate.edu

Dunn Forest Hunt Schedule

Any Legal Weapon Controlled 218A N Alsea unit elk 

  • Draw conducted by ODFW; awardees receive permission to hunt on Dunn Forest.
  • Draw date: See ODFW hunt regulations.
  • Dates: January 1 - March 31, 2022
  • 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: 39
  • Signup: See ODFW hunt regulations: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Spring turkey hunt

  • Draw Conducted by: OSU Research Forests
  • Application Submission Dates: January 1-January 31, 2022 Now closed
    • 180 people applied for the spring turkey hunt on the Dunn Forest for 2022! 
    • 50 people were randomly drawn and have been notified via email and letter in the mail. 
      • If you did NOT get an email, we encourage you to apply again next year. Good luck!
  • Draw date: February 15, 2022
  • Date: April 15 - May 31, 2022
  • 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 

Buck Deer/Bull Elk Archery Hunt

  • Draw conducted by: OSU Research Forests
  • Application Submission Dates: July 1-July 31, 2022
  • Apply here 
  • Draw date: August 6, 2022
  • Date: August 27 - September 25, 2022 and November 19 - December 11, 2022 (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, 2022
  • Apply here 
  • Draw date: August 6, 2022
  • Date: October 1 - November 4, 2022 (November 5-6, 2022 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, 2022
  • Apply here 
  • Draw date: August 6, 2022
  • Dates: November 26 -December 11, 2022
  • 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