Creating opportunities to connect with nature

Many of our conserved lands are open to the public for low-impact activities like hiking, bird watching, photography, fishing, and hunting. Some lands are closed altogether to protect sensitive resources such as rare plants or wildlife. Columbia Land Trust does not charge any fees for access to conserved lands. If you appreciate this type of public access, we invite you to make a donation to support our work.

Hunting Access

Please adhere to all state and federal hunting regulations, all hunting site-specific rules, as well as the following general rules from Columbia Land Trust:

  1. Predator hunting is not allowed on any of our conserved lands.

  2. For sites that require a permit, at least one person in your hunting party must carry a paper or digital copy of the permit during your hunting trip.

  3. It is each hunter’s responsibility to know and respect property boundaries, restriction areas, and their location in the field.

  4. Please practice Leave No Trace principles and leave the site as good as or better than you found it. Pack out everything you pack in, including ammunition shells.

  5. To prevent environmental contamination and wildlife poisoning, we encourage the use of non-lead ammunition.

  6. Please be aware that other parties may also be present in the area, including Land Trust staff, contractors, and partners working on the site. Proper hunting safety protocols must be followed at all times.

  7. No motorized vehicle access.

  8. No camping or fires.

  9. No game cameras.

  10. No salt licks or other baiting allowed.

  11. Any blinds, stands, or structures must be brought by the hunter, not constructed on site, and not left unattended or abandoned. Please do not disturb or harm vegetation.

  12. Do not disturb monitoring stakes, survey markers, or other equipment.

  13. Keep all gates closed.

  14. Please report back to the Land Trust any issues or items of interest (email landaccess@columbialandtrust.org). We are interested in knowing how your trip went and if you have any ideas, comments, or observations!

 

General Land Access
Columbia Land Trust conserved lands are not managed as parks and rarely have developed facilities such as parking lots, restrooms, drinking water, trash cans, or maintained trails. Natural hazards are present on our conserved lands, and we may limit access to protect public safety or natural resources.

Please help us care for these lands by minimizing your impact during your visit. Follow Leave No Trace principles, which include packing out all trash and respecting plants and wildlife. Please be aware that Land Trust staff regularly visit and work on our conserved lands. We will say hello if we see you out there!

Some of our conserved lands are open to access, some need a permit or written permission, and some are closed to public access. Please see individual site pages for specifics. If you are interested in a Columbia Land Trust site that is not on our map of visitable sites, please email us at landaccess@columbialandtrust.org and include GPS coordinates in your inquiry. You can expect a response within one week.