FAIR -- Forest Access is a Right & Responsibility DogPAC has launched the FAIR campaign -- Forest Access is a Right & Responsibility. Find out how the Deschutes National Forest manages your access to this public land, then take action. DogPAC supports access policies that are legally, ethically, and scientifically sound.  We'll work with the Deschutes NF and other recreation groups to achieve these. But current policies are not sound, and it's time for them to change. Check out the FAIR website and follow us on the DogPAC or FAIR Facebook sites.  Here are letters to the editor in the Bend Bulletin: Kreg (legal issues) Jane Mark (use restrictions conservatively) Greg (winter access) Current News and Events Check out the Bulletin article on our proposed winter trail at Swampy Sno-Park and the Bulletin's editorial. Click for the Source Weekly column on dog owner access to the national forest.

Lani's trail report We'll tweet periodic updates as summer trails melt out. Please respect other trail users -- flick poop well clear of the trail and restrain your dog as others pass. dogpac.org on Facebook

Welcome!

DogPAC's mission is to promote the health and enjoyment of dogs and their guardians through the provision of off-leash recreation opportunities in Central Oregon.

Since our founding in 2008, over 1,200 people have signed up as supporters.  We have made progress:

• We catalyzed the Bend Park and Recreation District expansion from one to seven off-leash areas (OLAs).
• We catalyzed the Forest Service relaxation of the 2003 restrictions on off-leash access along the Deschutes River Trail and in the Three Sisters Wilderness.
• We created Oregon's first dog-friendly regularly-groomed ski/snowshoe trail at Wanoga Sno-park.

We also created our brochure/map to help dog owners find off-leash recreation opportunities.  You can find it many local shops -- or check out the electronic copy. The inside includes the map and directions. The outside (large file, 5 MB) includes the cover and etiquette tips.

The experiences of other communities demonstrates that Bend and Central Oregon can be dog-friendly, while still respecting the interests of the "off-leash averse."

Here are some of the things we're currently working toward:

• Off-leash summer access to a portion of the River Trail.  Adequate parking in the Good Dog! area.
• Off-leash summer access to a portion of the quality alpine trails in the Three Sisters Wilderness.
• Access to non-motorized ski/snowshoe areas north of Cascade Lakes Highway -- including groomed, ungroomed, and tele/AT terrain.
• Small-dog areas and other features (e.g., turf at Pine Nursery) in Bend's OLAs.
• Trail and reasonable river/water access in Bend's OLAs.

Check out our site and get involved.  Everything we do is achieved via donations and the commitment of volunteers.