Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area
Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area is an American wildlife refuge located in northwest Oregon, near the community of Jewell. The area is designed to benefit native wildlife and to reduce the impact of wild animal populations on area properties. The area now measures 1,114 acres. The original size was 183 acres when the area was established in 1969.
| Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1] | |
 Elk cows and calves at Oregon's Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area | |
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| Location | Oregon, United States |
| Coordinates | 45.945°N 123.522°W |
| Established | 1969 |
| Operator | Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife |
| Website | Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area |
During the winter and spring months, up to 200 elk may be seen from an adjacent highway. Hunting is prohibited and there is no public access to the main meadow. There are parking areas and four viewing areas on site, along with some affiliated signage.[2]
Bull elk at Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area
See also
References
- "Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- "ODFW Visitor's Guide - Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area".
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