Oregon’s Longview Ranch Serves as a Refuge for Central Oregon’s Elk Population

March 31, 2022 at 10:49 AM EDT

Located along Central Oregon’s historic Route 19 in John Day, Longview Ranch maintains 30,000 stunning acres of diverse landscape. Oregon’s Longview Ranch has long spearheaded a strong commitment to responsible, sustainable practices that show respect for the land.

As part of its commitment, Oregon’s Longview Ranch has made significant strides in increasing the elk population. It implemented a hunting moratorium and Oregon’s Longview Ranch now boasts nearly 1,000 elk on its property and the surrounding area. It now serves as a refuge for wildlife, as well as the cows and bulls that call Oregon's Longview Ranch home.

To learn more about Oregon’s Longview Ranch:

Longview Ranch YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZeRFLVlIL6I
Day in the Life at Longview Ranch Blog: https://www.dayinthelifeatlongviewranchoregon.com/blog/a-refuge-for-central-oregons-elk-population-6yw5d

About Longview Ranch

Located along Central Oregon’s historic Route 19 in Kimberly, Longview Ranch maintains 30,000 stunning acres of diverse landscape. Eight miles of the John Day River flows through the middle of the property, which operates primarily for the purpose of raising grass-fed cattle. With three tributaries sharing annual steelhead runs, Longview Ranch also manages 25,000 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grazing grounds and 485 acres of irrigated hay producing land, which is home to 800 mother cows and 50 bulls.