Manulife properties in NE Oregon reopen for day use only Aug. 27

By Garrett Christensen on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

LA GRANDE – (Release from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife) Manulife (formerly Hancock) properties in NE Oregon will reopen for day use only, Tuesday, Aug. 27. Day use hours are 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Fire danger has eased slightly but remains high. Fire restrictions remain in effect, including the following restrictions: Open fires and non-industrial use of chainsaws are prohibited and hunters are required to possess firefighting equipment (one shovel and one gallon of water or one 2.5 pound or larger fire extinguisher) when traveling on roads (except for highways or county roads).

Manulife lands in northeast Oregon (including within the Shamrock, Whiskey Cr, Noregaard, Little Catherine Cr, Meacham travel management areas) had closed in mid July due to extreme fire danger.

Reminder that motorized vehicles are only allowed on designated roads outside of TMAs.

For other information on recreation on Manulife lands in northeast Oregon call their hotline at (541) 962-2184.