Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area

Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area
Protected area
Elk cows and calves at Oregon's Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area
Country	United States
State	Oregon
Location	Columbia County, Oregon
- coordinates	45°56′42″N 123°31′19″W / 45.945°N 123.522°WCoordinates: 45°56′42″N 123°31′19″W / 45.945°N 123.522°W
Animal	Elk, birds
Founded	1969
Management	Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Website: 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 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. 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.^[1]

Bull elk at Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area

References

1. "ODFW Visitor's Guide - Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area".