Parts of Phillip W. Schneider Wildlife Area reopen in Grant County
By Logan Bagett on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
DAYVILLE – (Press Release from the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife)
ODFW’s Phillip W. Schneider Wildlife Area staff will open the Flat Creek access point for public use beginning Oct. 23. Other parts of the wildlife area remain closed due to the Rail Ridge fire and repair activities.
Flat Creek Road will be open to the Aldrich Ponds parking lot, the road to the west from there (Al’s Cabin) will remain closed to motorized vehicles. View a map of the modified closure area here: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/news/images/2024/101324_Map%20Phillip%20Schneider%20Wildlife%20Area%20Partially%20Opening%20Oct%202024.jpg
For more information about Phillip W. Schneider wildlife area visit MyODFW: https://myodfw.com/phillip-w-schneider-wildlife-area-visitors-guide
Ochoco and Malheur National Forest lands adjacent to the wildlife area remain closed with areas outside the fire perimeter scheduled to open Oct. 25.
Check U.S. Forest Service websites for closure information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/ochoco
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/malheur/notices/?cid=STELPRD3845529
