Stay Eat Events Weather Beaches

Elk Feeding Tours on N. Oregon Coast Canceled Due to Virus

Published 12/20/21 at 5:42 PM PST
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection staff

Elk Feeding Tours on N. Oregon Coast Canceled Due to Virus

Latest Coastal Lodging News Alerts
In Seaside:
Includes exclusive listings; some specials in winter
In Cannon Beach:
Includes rentals not listed anywhere else
In Manzanita, Wheeler, Rockaway Beach:
Some specials for winter
In Pacific City, Oceanside:
Some specials for winter
In Lincoln City:
Some specials for winter
In Depoe Bay, Gleneden Beach:
Some specials for winter
In Newport:
Look for some specials
In Waldport
Some specials for winter
In Yachats, Florence
Some specials for winter
Southern Oregon Coast Hotels / Lodgings
Reedsport to Brookings, places to stay; winter deals

(Seaside, Oregon) – A longtime (but somewhat unknown) favorite tradition among north Oregon coast visitors is getting cut for awhile due to the new pandemic surges. The elk feeding tours at Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area are suspended as of now, which normally run between December 1 and the end of February.

While the public will not be able to participate in the usual manner for the rest of this season, they can still watch the feeding of the Roosevelt Elk from a distance.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) said many state offices will remain closed after January 1, including this one.

The tours allow participants to ride on wagons to several sites and help feed Roosevelt elk on the wildlife area.

Visitors would get to ride on these wagons as park crew dropped chunks of hay for the elk to chow down on. This would leave them distracted and yet put visitors in an up-close position to check out the herds. It's been a prime viewing opportunity that provides memorable experiences for those heading to the north Oregon coast.

Wildlife area staff will continue to provide supplemental feed to elk during the winter months to enhance viewing opportunities for visitors. Feeding times are between 9 - 10 a.m. daily and should continue through mid-March.

Visitors should be prepared to maintain social distancing, wear face coverings and take all usual Covid-19 precautions.

While the wildlife area is still open for public use, all ODFW office buildings will remain closed to visitors including the office at Jewell Meadows.

Other viewing possibilities still remain at the wildlife area and north Oregon coast attraction. A host of creatures will still be found, including coyotes, bobcats, weasels, river otters, beaver, bald eagles, numerous species of owl, red tailed hawks, black-tailed deer, stellar's Jay, tree swallows, black-capped chickadee, mallards, violet-green swallows, and many more.

For more information, call Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area at (503) 755-2264 or see the Visitor Guide at https://myodfw.com/jewell-meadows-wildlife-area-visitors-guide.

Hotels in Seaside - Where to eat - Seaside Maps and Virtual Tours

MORE PHOTOS BELOW







Photos above courtesy Seaside Aquarium







Below: elk at Gearhart, courtesy Seaside Aquarium

More About Oregon Coast hotels, lodging.....

More About Oregon Coast Restaurants, Dining.....


Coastal Spotlight


LATEST Related Oregon Coast Articles

Active Wave Week Along Oregon, Washington - Surf Up to 35 Ft High Coming
10 Nov 2026 at 3:51pm
Weekend will get dangerous again, then another system early week. Weather, sciences
Avian Influenza Hitting Oregon's Migrating Fowl, Especially Willamette Valley
10 Nov 2026 at 3:51pm
A growing number of sick and dead birds across the state. Salem, Eugene, Silverton, Albany, Corvallis
Two Fatal Wrecks: South Oregon Coast and Coast Range
9 Nov 2026 at 6:41pm
Two single-vehicle wrecks: one near Coquille and the other in the central Oregon Coast Range near Florence. Traffic, rescue
A Weekend of Near-Deadly Misses Along the Oregon Coast in Video
9 Nov 2026 at 6:41pm
More weather warnings on the way this week. Rescue, safety. Cannon Beach, Manzanita Neahkahnie Mt., Barview jetty, Lincoln City SW 35th, Depoe Bay Spouting Horn, Oceanside Tunnel Beach
South Oregon Coast's Holidays Go Bonkers at Brookings, Gold Beach, Cape Blanco
9 Nov 2026 at 6:41pm
Brookings' Festival of Lights, Hughes House, Gold Beach kids party and a musical. Gold Beach events, Brookings events, Port Orford events
Shore Acres Likely a Show Sunday: Where Else to Watch on Oregon / Washington ...
7 Nov 2026 at 8:54am
Big waves expected at Coos Bay, Cape Disappointment, Yachats, Depoe Bay, etc: but stay off beaches
Waves Up To 28 Feet Sunday: Various Surf, Wind Alerts Oregon and Washington C...
6 Nov 2026 at 10:57pm
This bodes well for places like Shore Acres or Cape Disappointment. Weather. La Push, Raymond, Ocean Shores, Westport, Long Beach, Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler, Rockaway, Garibaldi, Tillamook, Oceanside, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Waldport, Yachats, Florence, Reedsport, Winchester Bay, Coos Bay, Bandon, Gold Beach, Brookings
Waves as High as 28 Feet Coming to Oregon Coast - Washington Coast
6 Nov 2026 at 9:19pm
Keep up on all regional weather warnings, alerts. Seaside, Astoria, Cannon Beach, Lincoln City

Back to Oregon Coast

Contact Advertise on BeachConnection.net
All Content, unless otherwise attributed, copyright BeachConnection.net Unauthorized use or publication is not permitted