Hunt Information

OSU - Dunn Forest Hunt Schedule

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Please carefully read and review our hunt rules, FAQ, and maps before emailing us with a question. Thank you!

Hunt Rules and Map (pdf)

Georeferenced Hunt Map

Frequently Asked Dunn Hunt Questions 

 2023 Dunn Forest Hunts Survey Results

 

Chronic Wasting Disease Notice

ODFW is increasing surveillance efforts for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a fatal neurological disease found in deer, elk, and other members of the Cervidae family. CWD has never been detected in Oregon, but with recent detections in Idaho last year, it is right on Oregon’s border. If you would like to get your deer or elk tested, and help with ODFW’s surveillance effort, please call the ODFW Adair Village office at 541-757-4186 to schedule an appointment. To learn more about CWD, please visit https://myodfw.com/CWD.

 

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, 2024
  • Deer/Elk Bow Hunt accepted between July 1-July 31, 2024 
  • Any Legal Weapon Deer Hunt accepted between July 1-July 31, 2024 
  • Controlled Archery Elk 218R Alsea Unit Bow Hunt accepted between July 1-July, 31, 2024 

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, 2024
  • 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: 37
  • Signup: See ODFW hunt regulations: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Spring turkey hunt

  • Draw Conducted by: OSU Research Forest
  • Application Submission Dates: January 1-January 31, 2024 
  • Application window has closed. 146 people applied for this hunt. 50 people were randomly drawn and notified via email on February 5th. If you did not receive an email, you were not drawn. Better luck next year!
  • Date: April 15 - May 31, 2024
  • Animal: One male turkey or a 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, 2024
    • Application period is closed. 78 people applied for this hunt. 50 people were randomly drawn and notified via email on August 8th. If you did not receive an email, you were not drawn. You are welcome to confirm with the Recreation Manager at jenna.baker@oregonstate.edu. Better luck next year!
    • Draw date: August 7, 2024
  • Date: August 31 - September 29, 2024 and November 23 - December 15, 2024 (buck deer only)
  • 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, 2024
    • Application period is closed. 147 people applied for this hunt. 100 people were randomly drawn and notified via email on August 8th. If you did not receive an email, you were not drawn. You are welcome to confirm with the Recreation Manager at jenna.baker@oregonstate.edu. Better luck next year!
    • Draw date: August 7, 2024
  • Date: October 5 - November 8, 2024 (November 9-10, 2024 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, 2024
    • Application period is closed. All selected hunters have been notified by email. 
    • Draw date: August 7, 2024
  • Dates: November 30 -December 15, 2024
  • 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