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FOR SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
There is a good system of internal roads,
with gated entries in the northwest from
Wilson Creek Road, and in the southwest
via an easement to Rhea Creek Road, which
provide access throughout the Tract. Heppner
is approximately a 30 minute drive from the
property.
The Umatilla National Forest boundary is
along the southeast section and several
large private cattle ranches are to the west
and southwest.
Grazing rights to the Wilson Creek Tract
were exchanged in 1996 for a timber deed
which covers 475± acres and are part of the
sale. Grazing and timber rights expire in
2061. Thompson Ranches owns the grazing
rights and has been a good steward of the
property. Grazing from June through early
October reduces fire hazard. Additionally,
the 12 stock tanks installed by Thompson
Ranches have enhanced grazing and wildlife
attributes. The cabin and area surrounding
it is fenced-off from grazing. The new
owner will have the ability to work with
Thompson Ranches in further improving the
property through additional conservation and
restoration projects.
Wilson Creek is within the Heppner Hunt
Unit and is an outstanding recreation and
hunting property, with excellent habitat for
Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, and turkey.
Its proximity to the Umatilla National Forest
as well as to meadows along Wilson, Caplinger
and Alder Creeks, with open ridge tops, has
created a favorable hunting environment. An
existing hunting lease expires in December
2014, providing opportunity for the new
owner to develop a private hunting preserve.
The Wilson Creek Tract is also an exceptional
timber property due to its well-stocked stands
of timber which cover an estimated 3,529 acres,
an additional 1,538± acres that has residual
timber, and some young natural and planted
View along Wilson Creek by cabin
Wildlife and stock tanks are located throughout the
property
Elk in Section 17 on Timber Deed Tract
Cabin
Wilson Creek
N
Caplinger Creek
Entry Gate
