Green Dot Travel Restrictions for Elk Hunting in Effect through November 17th
Elk hunting season has once again prompted Green Dot travel restrictions in the High Cascades Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.
Beginning in 1985, the Forest and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife entered into an agreement to restrict motorized vehicles on a portion of roads on the ranger district during the General Cascade Bull Elk Season.
The Upper Rogue Cooperative Travel Management Area -- also known as Green Dot -- road restriction started this week and is in place through November 17th.
The objectives of the Green Dot restrictions are to promote quality hunting, minimize harassment of wildlife, maintain adequate bull escapement, and protect soils and wildlife habitat.
During the restricted period, off-highway vehicles are not allowed on the northern portion of the High Cascades Ranger District north of the Middle Fork Rogue River. Off-highway vehicles are only allowed on Green Dot roads between the Middle Fork Rogue River and Oregon Highway 140.
Green Dot maps are available at Forest Road junctions within the restricted area, the ODFW office at 1495 East Gregory Road in Central Point and at the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest website.
