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ODFW Seeking Applicants for Access and Habitat Southwest Council

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking for a landowner representative to serve on the Access and Habitat Program's Southwest Region Council.

This position is voluntary with a four-year term and an option to be reappointed to a second term.

Interested applicants can find the regional application packet at www.dfw.state.or.us. While there, applicants can also view the current statewide board meetings and project deadlines, project applications, regional board members, as well as overviews of current and past projects.

Applications need to be received by Sunday, May 31st. The Southwest Region covers Douglas, Coos, Curry, Jackson, and Josephine counties and applicants should live or work in these counties.

Council members participate in up to four public meetings yearly in various communities in this region. Landowners with an interest and experience in forestry, agriculture or ranching, and hunting or wildlife conservation are encouraged to apply.
Posted on 5/12/26 1:24PM by Alex Bauer