Starker lands are open for public recreation. Permits available at the office.
The Oregon Department of Forestry has declared that the West Oregon Protection District has entered fire season. All Starker gates are closed to vehicle activity. Smoking and fires always are prohibited on Starker Forests’ property. Please, be diligent when you are in the woods. Call emergency numbers if you spot smoke or suspicious activity.
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Oregon Department of Forestry declared the West Oregon fire season is over as of Oct. 10, 2025. All gates that will open for the 2025 hunting season will be open by Oct. 17.
Oregon Department of Forestry has declared the West Oregon District fire season will end at noon, Oct. 21, 2024. Gates that will be open will be opened by Oct. 23.
Oregon Department of Forestry has declared the West Oregon District is now in fire season. All Starker Forests gates are closed. No camping, campfires or smoking allowed in Starker Forests. You are our eyes when you are in the forests. If you see smoke or something of...