The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will set 2001 controlled hunt tag numbers and 2002 seasons June 8-9, 2001. Public comments are now being taken on draft proposals. The ODFW Hunter Education Program coordinates hunter safety classes. The statewide season runs through May 31, 2001.
Good numbers continue to be available scattered throughout the district.
Areas near Fort Rock and Christmas Valley should provide excellent opportunities as well as east of Bend from Pine Mountain to Glass Butte. Coyotes are also dispersed north of Frederick's Butte and Pine Ridge near antelope herds. Hunting away from the roads may provide a higher quality hunt, as late in the winter these coyotes understand what a vehicle may bring. Cougar hunting continues with little success. Use caution when using a predator call as cougars may approach with little or no sound.