-I just checked, and from what I found, the Ochoco National Forest is still closed from the eastern edge of big summit prairie, to the forest service boundary on the east side. The areas around Walton Lake, Lookout Mountain, etc to the west boundary remains open, but the eastern half of the forest is closed.
I also got an email today stating that archery elk and deer tag holders in the Ochoco, heppner and silvies game units could contact odfw to surrender their tags, and get their preference points back. If they want their points back, they must contact the department prior to the season opening a week from tomorrow.
Finally, I have been discussing with Ochoco National Forest personnel the proposed fire break plan for the Jackson watershed north of little summit prairie. Originally the comment period for the project ended on Aug 28, but the agreed yesterday to extend that til Sept 30 to allow the public time to access the area and submit comments. I took from that that they don't expect the closure to be lifted any time soon.
Scoutdog