OAR 635-008-0153. Phillip W. Schneider Wildlife Area (Grant County)

The Phillip W. Schneider Wildlife Area is open to wildlife-oriented public use compatible with the goals and objectives contained in the 2006 (updated 2017) Phillip W. Schneider Wildlife Area Management Plan unless otherwise excluded or restricted by the following rules: (1) Motorized vehicle travel is only allowed on open roads or parking areas and up to 300 feet off open roads for the purpose of moving to and from campsites. Some roads are closed seasonally from December 1 through April 14. (2) Camping along the South Fork John Day road is open yearlong. On the remainder of the wildlife area camping is prohibited except during the period April 15 through November 30. Camping shall not exceed a total of 14 days during any 30-day period. (3) Campfires or open burning is prohibited except at campsites. Open fires are prohibited during designated fire closures. (4) The area is closed to entry during the period of February 1 through April 14, including BLM land within the exterior boundaries of the Wildlife Area. (5) ODFW Wildlife Area Parking Permit required. (6) Domestic sheep and goats are prohibited.