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Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge
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| In the arid but seasonally-cold desert of northeastern Oregon, an oasis for wildlife has appeared where water and desert mingle. The 3,117 acre Cold Springs Refuge consists of rich and diverse wetland habitats surrounded by upland habitat of big sagebrush and native steppe grasses.
A riparian component of willow and cottonwood provides refuge for birds, mammals, and other animals in this unique desert environment. Located in Umatilla County near Hermiston, Oregon, the refuge was established in 1909 as a preserve and breeding ground for native birds.
Management has broadened to include conservation and restoration of native habitat and species characteristic to this desert ecosystem. Refuge wetlands support large numbers of wintering waterfowl while adjacent riparian habitat supports a rich abundance of songbirds and healthy populations of western mule deer and desert elk. Refuge visitors have easy access to this popular refuge for hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching. |
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Fishing, especially for crappie, bass, and catfish, is allowed from March 1 through September 30, according to State regulations. Bank fishing is permitted from October 1 through the end of February in a designated area near parking area B. Boating, only in non-motorized boats and boats with electric motors, is permitted from March 1 through September 30.
For specific questions on fishing please contact the Complex Office in Pasco, Washington, at 509-545-8588.
Hunting:
Geese, ducks, coots, snipe, pheasant, and quail may be hunted in designated areas in accordance with State and Fedreal regulations. Upland bird hunting is permitted only during designated waterfowl hunt days from noon until the end of State shooting hours.
The Memorial Marsh Unit is an assigned blind hunt area. Waterfowl hunters using this area must park in and access the unit from parking lot F(see map). Hunters must park on a first come first serve basis in the numbered parking space matching the blind number they are hunting. Hunters wishing to change blind sites must first move their vehicle to the corresponding parking space before continuing to hunt. There are 7 blinds available in the unit. All are located in or near water. Hunters must remain within 50 feet of the blind/stake unless retrieving birds. Hunt parties are limited to 4 persons per blind. Upland bird hunters and waterfowl hunters using the reservoir are not permitted to use parking lot F(see map).
Hunting is permitted on the remaining designated areas of the refuge (see map). Only shotguns and non-toxic may be used and possessed. Limit of 25 shot shells per day per hunter. Jump shooting is prohibited. Please consult the refuge brochure for additional regulations. |
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