Although it is not replaceable, refundable, or transferable, the Golden Eagle Passport may be purchased as a gift. It must be validated by the signature of the holder. Two rivers, the Rogue and the Deschutes, requires private boaters to have a permit. Problems with outfitters should be reported to the district outdoor recreation planner. The Oregon State Office produces a brochure on Back Country Byways.
Individual brochures are also available for each byway.
A book which locates sites on BLM-managed land, is available from the state office and district offices for free. The BLM does not note hiking trails on maps it produces for Oregon and Washington. The Pacific Crest Trail, part of the National Trails System, runs through some western BLM districts. Maps of the Pacific Crest Trail are available in some outdoor shops and bookstores. The U.S. Forest Service does note hiking trails on maps it produces.