This property is the premiere water fowl and pheasant hunting in Harney County. In 1998, 541.29 acres was placed in the Wetlands Reserve Program. Over the next several years there was a plan instrumented to enhance all wildlife in the area. The plan established four separate units of which there is water control canals developing extensive wetlands with an island and brood strips for pheasants. Other developments include five gravel levees which are desired to let water flow easily from the Malheur
Lake to the property. There was also development of upland areas and water control structures. These water control devices help control all water from the Blitzen River and the irrigation well.
The Wetland Project was such a success that it won the State Land Boards Wetland Project Award for all of Oregon in 2004.
Besides the great wetlands project, this property borders approximatel...
Besides the great wetlands project, this property borders approximately 3 miles of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge which was established in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt. The Refuge now covers over 187,000 acres.
The owner held out of the Wetlands 100.52 acres which they can manage in any way that they would like. They currently have approx. 30 acres in alfalfa, and 40 acres in barley. These fields are irrigated by the well through wheel lines.
If you are looking for one of the best bird hunting areas in the middle of the flyway, this is your place! Plus this property has harvested three mule deer over the last four years that took a 1st, 2nd and a 3rd place in the local Big Buck Contest. You need to view it to appreciate this little oasis.
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