Metolius Winter Range News Today

SISTERS, OR -- The Forest Service reminds people motorized vehicles are not allowed where Wildlife Winter Range closures are in effect. Areas closed for wildlife include Cabin/Silver Lake, ...

Beginning Friday, the Deschutes National Forest will initiate four winter range closures to improve habitat for deer and elk.

Starting this Thursday, four winter range closures take effect across the Deschutes National Forest to provide critical habitat for deer and elk. Beginning December 1, 2022, four wildlife winter range closure areas including Cabin/Silver Lake, Metolius Winter Range, Opine Travel Management Area and Tumalo Winter Range will begin. Motorized vehicles (including snowmobiles and electric bicycles) are prohibited in the closure areas to protect deer and elk during the winter. The winter wildlife clos...

Starting this Wednesday, four winter range closures take effect across the Deschutes National Forest to provide critical habitat for deer and elk. Beginning December 1, 2021, four wildlife winter range closure areas including Cabin/Silver Lake, Metolius Winter Range, Opine Travel Management Area and Tumalo Winter Range will begin. Motorized vehicles (including snowmobiles and electric bicycles) are prohibited in the closure areas to protect deer and elk during the winter. The winter wildlife clo...