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Asio otus

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Long-eared Owl

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Long-eared Owl (Asio otus). © Frédérick Lelièvre; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library.
© Frédérick Lelièvre; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library
Long-eared Owl (asio otus). Photo by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Public Domain (U.S. Government Work), via ECOS.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, https://www.usa.gov/government-works
Long-eared Owl (Asio otus). © Jeremiah Oden; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library.
© Jeremiah Oden; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library
Long-eared Owl (Asio otus). © Paul Jones; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library.
© Paul Jones; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library
Long-eared Owl (Asio otus). © Mark Schulist; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library.
© Mark Schulist; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library
Long-eared Owl (Asio otus). © Łukasz Haluch; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library.
© Łukasz Haluch; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library
Long-eared Owl (Asio otus). © Matt Zuro; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library.
© Matt Zuro; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library
Prairie Warbler (Setophaga discolor). © Anthony VanSchoor; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library.
© Anthony VanSchoor; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library
Long-eared Owl (asio otus). Photo by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Public Domain (U.S. Government Work), via ECOS.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, https://www.usa.gov/government-works
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.101120
Element CodeABNSB13010
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVertebrate Animal
IUCNLeast concern
CITESAppendix II
Endemicoccurs (regularly, as a native taxon) in multiple nations
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumCraniata
ClassAves
OrderStrigiformes
FamilyStrigidae
GenusAsio
Other Common Names
Buho Cara Café (ES) Hibou moyen-duc (FR) long-eared owl (EN)
Concept Reference
American Ornithologists' Union (AOU). 1998. Check-list of North American birds. Seventh edition. American Ornithologists' Union, Washington, D.C. [as modified by subsequent supplements and corrections published in The Auk]. Also available online: http://www.aou.org/.
Taxonomic Comments
The genetic distance (based on allozyme data) between A. otus and A. flammeus is unusually large for congeneric bird species (Randi et al., 1991); further study of their phylogenetic relationships is warranted.
Conservation Status
Rank MethodExpertise without calculation
Review Date2016-04-06
Change Date1996-11-27
Range Extent20,000-2,500,000 square km (about 8000-1,000,000 square miles)
Number of Occurrences81 to >300
Rank Reasons
Secure due primarily to extensive range; population trends are poorly known.
Range Extent Comments
BREEDS: southern and eastern British Columbia to northern Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island, south to northwestern Baja California, southern New Mexico, northern Mexico, Arkansas, and Virginia. WINTERS: southern Canada to northern Baja California, central Mexico, and Gulf Coast. Also in Old World.
Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Deciduous and evergreen forests, orchards, wooded parks, farm woodlots, river woods, desert oases. Wooded areas with dense vegetation needed for roosting and nesting, open areas for hunting. Often associated with conifers in eastern North America, also with deciduous woods near water in West.

Nests in tree usually in old nest of crow, squirrel, hawk, magpie, or heron; sometimes in tree cavity; rarely on ground (e.g., Maples et al. 1995, Wilson Bull. 107:563-565). In northeastern Oregon, nested in dwarf-mistletoe brooms in Douglas-fir in extensive conifer (grand fir) forest (Bull et al. 1989). Apparently commonly nests in same site in successive years. In Idaho, 4 males nested 0.5-1.5 km from natal site.

Ecology

Breeding density generally not more than 1-2 pairs per sq km, often much less. Home ranges in Wyoming riparian habitat varied from 34-106 hectares (mean 51 hectares; Craighead and Craighead 1956). Gregarious in winter.

Reproduction

Nests mainly mid-March to mid-May in many areas. Clutch size averages 4-5 in North America, highest in north and west. Incubation lasts 25-30 days, normally by female only. Young leave nest at 20-26 days, fly at 30-40 days, independent at about 2 months. Sexually mature in 1 year. High rodent numbers are essential for nesting success.
Terrestrial Habitats
Forest - HardwoodForest - ConiferForest - MixedWoodland - HardwoodWoodland - ConiferWoodland - MixedShrubland/chaparralOld field
Palustrine Habitats
HERBACEOUS WETLANDRiparian
Other Nations (2)
CanadaN5B,N5N,N5M
ProvinceRankNative
OntarioS4Yes
ManitobaS4BYes
QuebecS4BYes
Nova ScotiaS2Yes
New BrunswickS2Yes
AlbertaS3Yes
Prince Edward IslandS1Yes
British ColumbiaS4Yes
Northwest TerritoriesSUYes
SaskatchewanS5B,S2NYes
United StatesN5B,N5N
ProvinceRankNative
ConnecticutS1BYes
GeorgiaS4Yes
VermontS1B,SNANYes
MaineS2BYes
TexasS2B,S3NYes
North CarolinaSNAYes
WisconsinS2BYes
MichiganS1Yes
West VirginiaS1B,S1NYes
TennesseeS2NYes
South DakotaS3B,SNRNYes
MontanaS5Yes
District of ColumbiaSHYes
CaliforniaS3Yes
KentuckyS1B,S1NYes
IowaS2B,S3NYes
UtahS2Yes
DelawareS1B,S1NYes
New MexicoS4B,S4NYes
IllinoisS1B,S2NYes
PennsylvaniaS1B,S3N,S3MYes
New JerseyS2B,S2NYes
MassachusettsS1B,S2NYes
OhioS1Yes
WashingtonS3B,S4NYes
OregonS3Yes
Rhode IslandSHB,S1NYes
New YorkS2B,SNRNYes
KansasS2B,S3NYes
New HampshireSUYes
IndianaS2Yes
North DakotaSUYes
WyomingS4Yes
Navajo NationS3B,S4NYes
ArkansasS3NYes
VirginiaS1B,S2NYes
South CarolinaSNAYes
ColoradoS3BYes
NebraskaS4Yes
MissouriSUYes
IdahoS3Yes
ArizonaS2B,S3NYes
MinnesotaSNRBYes
MarylandS1BYes
OklahomaS1Yes
NevadaS3Yes
Roadless Areas (665)
Arizona (34)
AreaForestAcres
Butterfly Roadless AreaCoronado National Forest42,296
Butterfly Roadless AreaCoronado National Forest42,296
Catalina St. Pk. Roadless AreaCoronado National Forest951
Catalina St. Pk. Roadless AreaCoronado National Forest951
Catalina St. Pk. Roadless AreaCoronado National Forest951
Cdo WsaCoronado National Forest1,955
GaliuroCoronado National Forest28,333
GaliuroCoronado National Forest28,333
GoldfieldTonto National Forest15,257
GoldfieldTonto National Forest15,257
GoldfieldTonto National Forest15,257
Grief HillPrescott National Forest12,535
Grief HillPrescott National Forest12,535
Lime CreekTonto National Forest42,568
Lime CreekTonto National Forest42,568
Lower Romero WSRCoronado National Forest10
Lower Romero WSRCoronado National Forest10
Middle Romero WSRCoronado National Forest60
Middle Romero WSRCoronado National Forest60
Oracle RoadlessCoronado National Forest22,365
Oracle RoadlessCoronado National Forest22,365
Oracle RoadlessCoronado National Forest22,365
PinalenoCoronado National Forest130,920
PinalenoCoronado National Forest130,920
Salt HouseApache-Sitgreaves National Forests21,848
Salt HouseApache-Sitgreaves National Forests21,848
TumacacoriCoronado National Forest44,594
TumacacoriCoronado National Forest44,594
Upper Rincon RoadlessCoronado National Forest2,991
Upper Romero WsrCoronado National Forest150
Upper Romero WsrCoronado National Forest150
Upper Romero WsrCoronado National Forest150
Walker MountainCoconino National Forest6,382
Walker MountainCoconino National Forest6,382
California (225)
AreaForestAcres
Adams PeakPlumas National Forest5,283
Adams PeakPlumas National Forest5,283
AgnewSequoia National Forest9,561
AntimonyLos Padres National Forest40,911
AntimonyLos Padres National Forest40,911
Arroyo SecoAngeles National Forest4,703
Arroyo SecoAngeles National Forest4,703
Barker ValleyCleveland National Forest11,940
Barney RileyHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest8,083
Barney RileyHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest8,083
Benton RangeInyo National Forest9,637
Benton RangeInyo National Forest9,637
Big RocksLos Padres National Forest11,866
Black ButteLos Padres National Forest5,116
Black ButteLos Padres National Forest5,116
Black Mtn.Sequoia National Forest15,102
Black Mtn.Sequoia National Forest15,102
Boundary Peak (CA)Inyo National Forest210,884
Boundary Peak (CA)Inyo National Forest210,884
ButtermilkInyo National Forest542
ButtermilkInyo National Forest542
Cahuilla MountainSan Bernardino National Forest6,952
Cahuilla MountainSan Bernardino National Forest6,952
CajonSan Bernardino National Forest7,548
CajonSan Bernardino National Forest7,548
Caples CreekEldorado National Forest17,854
Carson - IcebergStanislaus National Forest56,430
Carson - IcebergStanislaus National Forest56,430
ChannellSequoia National Forest45,429
ChannellSequoia National Forest45,429
ChicoSequoia National Forest39,836
ChicoSequoia National Forest39,836
Chips CreekLassen National Forest29,089
Chips CreekLassen National Forest29,089
Circle MountainSan Bernardino National Forest6,375
Circle MountainSan Bernardino National Forest6,375
Circle MountainSan Bernardino National Forest6,375
Coyote NorthInyo National Forest11,932
Coyote NorthInyo National Forest11,932
Coyote SoutheastInyo National Forest53,159
Coyote SoutheastInyo National Forest53,159
Crane Mtn.Modoc National Forest1,269
Crane Mtn.Modoc National Forest1,269
Crystal CreekSan Bernardino National Forest6,783
Crystal CreekSan Bernardino National Forest6,783
Cucamonga AAngeles National Forest1,249
Cucamonga AAngeles National Forest1,249
Cucamonga BSan Bernardino National Forest11,933
Cucamonga BSan Bernardino National Forest11,933
Cucamonga CSan Bernardino National Forest4,106
Cucamonga CSan Bernardino National Forest4,106
Devil GulchSierra National Forest30,490
Devil GulchSierra National Forest30,490
Devil's Gate (CA)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest9,946
Devil's Gate (CA)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest9,946
Dexter CanyonInyo National Forest17,053
Dexter CanyonInyo National Forest17,053
Dinkey LakesSierra National Forest34,171
Dobie FlatModoc National Forest15,079
Dry LakesLos Padres National Forest17,043
Dry LakesLos Padres National Forest17,043
Dry LakesLos Padres National Forest17,043
EbbettsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest255
EbbettsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest255
Excelsior (CA)Inyo National Forest45,607
Excelsior (CA)Inyo National Forest45,607
Excelsior (CA)Inyo National Forest45,607
Ferguson RidgeSierra National Forest6,104
Ferguson RidgeSierra National Forest6,104
Fish CanyonAngeles National Forest29,886
Fish CanyonAngeles National Forest29,886
Fox MountainLos Padres National Forest52,072
Fox MountainLos Padres National Forest52,072
Garcia MountainLos Padres National Forest7,850
Glass MountainInyo National Forest52,867
Glass MountainInyo National Forest52,867
Glass MountainInyo National Forest52,867
Granite PeakSan Bernardino National Forest450
Granite PeakSan Bernardino National Forest450
Greenhorn CreekSequoia National Forest28,226
Greenhorn CreekSequoia National Forest28,226
GrindstoneMendocino National Forest26,031
GrindstoneMendocino National Forest26,031
Heartbreak RidgeSan Bernardino National Forest4,455
Heartbreak RidgeSan Bernardino National Forest4,455
Hixon FlatSan Bernardino National Forest8,095
Hixon FlatSan Bernardino National Forest8,095
Hoover - Green Ck NoHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest7,155
Hoover - Green Ck NoHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest7,155
Hoover - Mt.olsenHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest624
Hoover - Mt.olsenHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest624
Hoover - NorthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,574
Hoover - Virginia LksHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,050
Hoover - Virginia LksHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,050
Horse Mdw.Inyo National Forest5,687
Horse Mdw.Inyo National Forest5,687
HortonInyo National Forest5,717
HortonInyo National Forest5,717
HortonInyo National Forest5,717
Iceberg - Mill CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest26,988
Iceberg - Silver Mtn.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest294
Iceberg - Silver Mtn.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest294
Jennie LakeSequoia National Forest2,388
Log Cabin SaddlebagInyo National Forest15,165
Log Cabin SaddlebagInyo National Forest15,165
Long MeadowHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest11,967
Long MeadowHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest11,967
Lpoor CanyonLos Padres National Forest13,762
Lpoor CanyonLos Padres National Forest13,762
Machesna MountainLos Padres National Forest12,271
Machesna MountainLos Padres National Forest12,271
Machesna MountainLos Padres National Forest12,271
Magic MountainAngeles National Forest15,542
ManzanaLos Padres National Forest2,101
ManzanaLos Padres National Forest2,101
MatilijaLos Padres National Forest5,218
MatilijaLos Padres National Forest5,218
MatilijaLos Padres National Forest5,218
Mill CreekSequoia National Forest27,643
Mill CreekSequoia National Forest27,643
Mill CreekSequoia National Forest27,643
Mokelumne - IXL Mine AHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5
Mokelumne - IXL Mine AHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5
Mokelumne - IXL Mine BHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest14
Mokelumne - IXL Mine BHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest14
Mokelumne - PleasantHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest272
Mokelumne - PleasantHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest272
Mokelumne - SprattHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest613
Mokelumne - SprattHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest613
MonoLos Padres National Forest28,141
Mono CratersInyo National Forest7,115
Mono CratersInyo National Forest7,115
Mt. JacksonHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest20,721
Mt. JacksonHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest20,721
Mt. BidwellModoc National Forest11,687
Mt. BidwellModoc National Forest11,687
Mt. EddyShasta-Trinity National Forest7,232
Mt. OlsenInyo National Forest2,161
Mt. OlsenInyo National Forest2,161
Mt. Shasta BShasta-Trinity National Forest2,809
Mt. VidaModoc National Forest7,771
Mt. VidaModoc National Forest7,771
North Fork Middle Fork American RiverTahoe National Forest11,245
North Fork Middle Fork American RiverTahoe National Forest11,245
North LakeInyo National Forest2,406
North LakeInyo National Forest2,406
North LakeInyo National Forest2,406
North MountainStanislaus National Forest7,856
North MountainStanislaus National Forest7,856
PaiuteInyo National Forest58,712
PaiuteInyo National Forest58,712
Pine CreekCleveland National Forest503
Pine CreekCleveland National Forest503
Pleasant ViewAngeles National Forest26,395
Pleasant ViewAngeles National Forest26,395
Poison HoleEldorado National Forest2,627
Poison HoleEldorado National Forest2,627
PyramidEldorado National Forest24,347
PyramidEldorado National Forest24,347
QuatalLos Padres National Forest7,253
QuatalLos Padres National Forest7,253
Raymond PeakEldorado National Forest2,518
Raymond PeakStanislaus National Forest3,646
Raymond PeakStanislaus National Forest3,646
Raymond PeakEldorado National Forest2,518
RinconSequoia National Forest54,610
RinconSequoia National Forest54,610
Rock Creek WestInyo National Forest3,626
Rock Creek WestInyo National Forest3,626
Rouse HillSan Bernardino National Forest13,745
Rouse HillSan Bernardino National Forest13,745
San DimasAngeles National Forest7,160
San DimasAngeles National Forest7,160
San Gabriel AddAngeles National Forest2,527
San Gabriel AddAngeles National Forest2,527
Sawmill - BadlandsLos Padres National Forest51,362
Sawmill - BadlandsLos Padres National Forest51,362
ScodiesSequoia National Forest725
ScodiesSequoia National Forest725
Sheep MountainAngeles National Forest21,098
Sheep MountainAngeles National Forest21,098
SherwinInyo National Forest3,140
SherwinInyo National Forest3,140
ShuteyeSierra National Forest7,313
ShuteyeSierra National Forest7,313
Silver HillHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,423
Silver HillHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,423
Slate Mtn.Sequoia National Forest12,299
Slate Mtn.Sequoia National Forest12,299
SoldierModoc National Forest10,102
SoldierModoc National Forest10,102
Soldier CanyonInyo National Forest40,589
Soldier CanyonInyo National Forest40,589
Soldier CanyonInyo National Forest40,589
South SierraInyo National Forest41,853
South SierraInyo National Forest41,853
Strawberry PeakAngeles National Forest7,245
Strawberry PeakAngeles National Forest7,245
SugarloafSan Bernardino National Forest8,206
SugarloafSan Bernardino National Forest8,206
Sycamore SpringsSierra National Forest10,015
Sycamore SpringsSierra National Forest10,015
Table Mtn.Inyo National Forest4,215
Table Mtn.Inyo National Forest4,215
Timbered CraterLassen National Forest4,096
Timbered CraterLassen National Forest4,096
TinemahaInyo National Forest27,060
TinemahaInyo National Forest27,060
TuleAngeles National Forest9,861
TuleAngeles National Forest9,861
WattersonInyo National Forest6,922
WattersonInyo National Forest6,922
WattersonInyo National Forest6,922
West ForkAngeles National Forest1,169
West ForkAngeles National Forest1,169
WestforkAngeles National Forest4,407
WestforkAngeles National Forest4,407
Wheeler RidgeInyo National Forest15,744
Wheeler RidgeInyo National Forest15,744
White LedgeLos Padres National Forest18,632
Wonoga Pk.Inyo National Forest11,272
Wonoga Pk.Inyo National Forest11,272
WoodpeckerSequoia National Forest11,936
WoodpeckerSequoia National Forest11,936
WoodpeckerSequoia National Forest11,936
Colorado (10)
AreaForestAcres
Bristol HeadRio Grande NF46,087
Comanche Peak Adjacent AreaArapaho & Roosevelt NFs44,158
Comanche Peak Adjacent AreaArapaho & Roosevelt NFs44,158
HermosaSan Juan NF148,103
HermosaSan Juan NF148,103
Long ParkRoutt NF42,100
Pagoda PeakRoutt NF57,676
Pagoda PeakRoutt NF57,676
San MiguelSan Juan NF64,263
San MiguelSan Juan NF64,263
Idaho (7)
AreaForestAcres
Borah PeakSalmon-Challis National Forest130,463
Borah PeakSalmon-Challis National Forest130,463
Lemhi RangeSalmon-Challis National Forest308,533
Lemhi RangeSalmon-Challis National Forest308,533
PalisadesCaribou-Targhee National Forest122,002
Pioneer MountainsSalmon-Challis National Forest172,460
Pioneer MountainsSawtooth National Forest119,563
Michigan (2)
AreaForestAcres
FibreHiawatha National Forest7,432
FibreHiawatha National Forest7,432
Minnesota (4)
AreaForestAcres
Brule Lake - Eagle MountainSuperior National Forest12,380
Brule Lake - Eagle MountainSuperior National Forest12,380
Phantom LakeSuperior National Forest6,521
Phantom LakeSuperior National Forest6,521
Montana (33)
AreaForestAcres
Bear - Marshall - Scapegoat - SwanHelena National Forest51,360
Bear - Marshall - Scapegoat - SwanLewis and Clark National Forest344,022
Bear - Marshall - Scapegoat - SwanLewis and Clark National Forest344,022
Bear - Marshall - Scapegoat - SwanLewis and Clark National Forest344,022
Bear - Marshall - Scapegoat - SwanHelena National Forest51,360
Blue Joint (mwsa) (01941)Bitterroot National Forest64,764
Blue Joint (mwsa) (01941)Bitterroot National Forest64,764
BridgerGallatin National Forest45,059
BridgerGallatin National Forest45,059
Deep CreekLolo National Forest7,669
Deep CreekLolo National Forest7,669
ElkhornHelena National Forest75,468
ElkhornHelena National Forest75,468
Freezeout MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest97,305
Freezeout MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest97,305
Middle Mtn. / Tobacco RootsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest96,487
North AbsarokaCuster National Forest21,063
North AbsarokaGallatin National Forest159,075
North AbsarokaGallatin National Forest159,075
North AbsarokaGallatin National Forest159,075
North AbsarokaCuster National Forest21,063
North AbsarokaCuster National Forest21,063
Petty MountainLolo National Forest16,178
Petty MountainLolo National Forest16,178
Silver King - Falls CreekHelena National Forest6,811
Silver King - Falls CreekHelena National Forest6,811
Snowcrest MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest97,649
Snowcrest MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest97,649
Tash PeakBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest61,312
Tash PeakBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest61,312
Tenderfoot - Deep CreekLewis and Clark National Forest85,614
West Big HoleBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest133,563
West Big HoleBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest133,563
Nevada (107)
AreaForestAcres
Antelope - West 1Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest8,642
Antelope - West 1Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest8,642
Arc Dome - IllinoisHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest2,356
Arc Dome - IllinoisHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest2,356
Arc Dome - MahoganyHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,208
Arc Dome - MahoganyHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,208
Bald Mtn.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest41,598
Bald Mtn.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest41,598
Blade CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest6,331
Blade CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest6,331
Boundary Peak (NV)Inyo National Forest21,851
Boundary Peak (NV)Inyo National Forest21,851
Bunker HillHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest27,569
Bunker HillHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest27,569
ButlerHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest39,470
ButlerHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest39,470
ButtermilkHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest19,373
ButtermilkHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest19,373
Charleston - Macks CynHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest11,378
Charleston - Macks CynHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest11,378
Charleston - McfarlandHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest2,465
Charleston - McfarlandHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest2,465
Chicken SpringHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest6,947
Chicken SpringHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest6,947
Copper Mtns.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest31,945
Currant - Duckwater CHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest192
Currant - Duckwater CHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest192
Currant - Duckwater DHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest151
Currant - Duckwater DHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest151
Currant - Duckwater EHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,101
Currant - Duckwater EHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,101
Currant - East SlopeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest10,101
Currant - East SlopeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest10,101
Deadhorse PointHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest9,305
Deadhorse PointHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest9,305
East Fork QuinnHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest30,977
East Fork QuinnHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest30,977
East Fork QuinnHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest30,977
Excelsior Mtns.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest69,071
Fourmile HillHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest15,718
Fourmile HillHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest15,718
Humboldt - Angel LkHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,008
Humboldt - Angel LkHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,008
Humboldt - Trout CrHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,346
Humboldt - Trout CrHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,346
Humboldt - WinchellHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,272
Humboldt - WinchellHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,272
Jobs Peak (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,342
Jobs Peak (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,342
KingHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,083
Mahogany RidgeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest16,765
Mahogany RidgeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest16,765
Mystic (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,644
Mystic (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,644
North Shoshone PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest40,667
North Shoshone PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest40,667
Pearl PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest71,405
Pearl PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest71,405
Pearl PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest71,405
Pine Grove SouthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest88,945
Pine Grove SouthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest88,945
Pine Grove SouthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest88,945
Potts - AHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest180
Potts - AHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest180
Rose - Alum CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest853
Rose - Alum CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest853
Rose - Big MeadowsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest311
Rose - Big MeadowsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest311
Rose - Dutch LouieHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest363
Rose - Dutch LouieHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest363
Rose - EvansHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,782
Rose - EvansHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,782
Rose - EvansHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,782
Rose - GalenaHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest3,711
Rose - GalenaHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest3,711
Rose - GalenaHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest3,711
Rose - Hunter EastHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest54
Rose - Hunter EastHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest54
Rose - Hunter Lk NoHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest149
Rose - Hunter Lk NoHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest149
Rose - Hunter WestHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest80
Rose - Hunter WestHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest80
Rose - North NotchHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest141
Rose - North NotchHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest141
Rose - NortheastHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest550
Rose - NortheastHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest550
Rose - VerdiHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,155
Rose - VerdiHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,155
Rough CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest8,476
Rough CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest8,476
Ruby - SouthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest13,195
South SchellHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest125,614
Steward BasinHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,475
Steward BasinHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,475
Stirling - Clark AHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest125
Stirling - Clark AHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest125
Stirling - Clark BHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest741
Stirling - Clark BHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest741
Stirling - West EHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,145
Stirling - West EHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,145
Toiyabe RangeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest99,225
Wellington HillsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest21,009
Wellington HillsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest21,009
White SageHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest11,993
White SageHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest11,993
WilhoitesHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest11,297
WilhoitesHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest11,297
New Mexico (32)
AreaForestAcres
Alamo CanyonSanta Fe National Forest8,639
Alamo CanyonSanta Fe National Forest8,639
Columbine - Hondo Wilderness Study AreaCarson National Forest43,739
Columbine - Hondo Wilderness Study AreaCarson National Forest43,739
Contiguous To Gila Wilderness & Primitive AreaGila National Forest79,049
Contiguous To Gila Wilderness & Primitive AreaGila National Forest79,049
Cruces BasinCarson National Forest5,244
Cruces BasinCarson National Forest5,244
Ghost TownSanta Fe National Forest219
Ghost TownSanta Fe National Forest219
Grass MountainSanta Fe National Forest3,254
Grass MountainSanta Fe National Forest3,254
Holy GhostSanta Fe National Forest2,352
Holy GhostSanta Fe National Forest2,352
Jacks CreekSanta Fe National Forest740
Jacks CreekSanta Fe National Forest740
Juan de Gabaldon GrantSanta Fe National Forest8,023
Juan de Gabaldon GrantSanta Fe National Forest8,023
Meadow CreekGila National Forest34,167
Meadow CreekGila National Forest34,167
Nichols ReservoirSanta Fe National Forest1,518
Nichols ReservoirSanta Fe National Forest1,518
Oser MesaCarson National Forest2,840
Oser MesaCarson National Forest2,840
Pacheco CanyonSanta Fe National Forest1,012
Pacheco CanyonSanta Fe National Forest1,012
Pecos WS RiverSanta Fe National Forest5,396
Pecos WS RiverSanta Fe National Forest5,396
Peralta RidgeSanta Fe National Forest4,027
Peralta RidgeSanta Fe National Forest4,027
Willow CreekSanta Fe National Forest1,477
Willow CreekSanta Fe National Forest1,477
North Dakota (8)
AreaForestAcres
Ponderosa PineDakota Prairie Grasslands7,471
Ponderosa PineDakota Prairie Grasslands7,471
SheyenneDakota Prairie Grasslands14,537
SheyenneDakota Prairie Grasslands14,537
Twin ButtesDakota Prairie Grasslands13,492
Twin ButtesDakota Prairie Grasslands13,492
WannaganDakota Prairie Grasslands6,026
WannaganDakota Prairie Grasslands6,026
Oregon (31)
AreaForestAcres
Badger CreekMt. Hood National Forest847
BearwallowsDeschutes National Forest7,317
BearwallowsDeschutes National Forest7,317
Bend WatershedDeschutes National Forest14,829
Bend WatershedDeschutes National Forest14,829
Castle RidgeWallowa-Whitman National Forest8,377
Castle RidgeWallowa-Whitman National Forest8,377
Crane MountainFremont National Forest23,096
Crane MountainFremont National Forest23,096
Dunns BluffWallowa-Whitman National Forest718
Dunns BluffWallowa-Whitman National Forest718
HuckleberryWallowa-Whitman National Forest11,238
HuckleberryWallowa-Whitman National Forest11,238
Joseph CanyonWallowa-Whitman National Forest24,288
Joseph CanyonWallowa-Whitman National Forest24,288
Little CreekWallowa-Whitman National Forest2,815
Little CreekWallowa-Whitman National Forest2,815
Mcclellan MountainMalheur National Forest21,213
Mcclellan MountainMalheur National Forest21,213
Mill Creek Watershed (OR)Umatilla National Forest7,820
Mill Creek Watershed (OR)Umatilla National Forest7,820
Mt. BidwellFremont National Forest4,449
Mt. BidwellFremont National Forest4,449
Myrtle SilviesMalheur National Forest11,679
Myrtle SilviesMalheur National Forest11,679
Sky Lakes AWinema National Forest3,940
Sky Lakes AWinema National Forest3,940
Tope CreekWallowa-Whitman National Forest9,237
Tope CreekWallowa-Whitman National Forest9,237
Walla Walla RiverUmatilla National Forest34,416
Walla Walla RiverUmatilla National Forest34,416
Utah (80)
AreaForestAcres
0419020Ashley National Forest355,684
0419020Ashley National Forest355,684
418008Uinta National Forest9,367
418008Uinta National Forest9,367
418013Uinta National Forest14,643
418013Uinta National Forest14,643
418014Uinta National Forest9,683
418015Uinta National Forest17,289
418015Uinta National Forest17,289
418016Uinta National Forest35,240
418024Uinta National Forest51,699
418024Uinta National Forest51,699
418025Uinta National Forest32,698
418027Uinta National Forest13,884
418027Uinta National Forest13,884
418028Uinta National Forest34,002
418028Uinta National Forest34,002
418029Uinta National Forest15,673
418029Uinta National Forest15,673
418031Uinta National Forest18,173
Big Bear CreekManti-Lasal National Forest28,440
Big Bear CreekManti-Lasal National Forest28,440
Boulder Mtn. / Boulder Top / Deer LakeDixie National Forest110,690
Boulder Mtn. / Boulder Top / Deer LakeDixie National Forest110,690
Boulger - Black CanyonManti-Lasal National Forest23,286
Boulger - Black CanyonManti-Lasal National Forest23,286
Bull ValleyDixie National Forest10,911
Bull ValleyDixie National Forest10,911
Bunker CreekDixie National Forest7,474
Bunker CreekDixie National Forest7,474
City CreekFishlake National Forest13,939
Fishlake MountainFishlake National Forest25,217
Fishlake MountainFishlake National Forest25,217
Happy ValleyDixie National Forest14,458
Hilgard MountainFishlake National Forest28,389
Hilgard MountainFishlake National Forest28,389
HogsbackWasatch-Cache National Forest7,936
Horse Mountain - Mans PeakManti-Lasal National Forest22,159
Horse Mountain - Mans PeakManti-Lasal National Forest22,159
Lewis PeakWasatch-Cache National Forest11,616
Lewis PeakWasatch-Cache National Forest11,616
Long Neck Mesa / Steep Creek / Oak Creek - Steep Creek / OakDixie National Forest55,489
Long Neck Mesa / Steep Creek / Oak Creek - Steep Creek / OakDixie National Forest55,489
Mahogany RangeWasatch-Cache National Forest11,409
Mahogany RangeWasatch-Cache National Forest11,409
Mt. AireWasatch-Cache National Forest9,681
Mt. AireWasatch-Cache National Forest9,681
Mt. AireWasatch-Cache National Forest9,681
Mt. Logan NorthWasatch-Cache National Forest18,930
Mt. Logan NorthWasatch-Cache National Forest18,930
Mt. Logan SouthWasatch-Cache National Forest17,014
Mt. Logan SouthWasatch-Cache National Forest17,014
Mt. NaomiWasatch-Cache National Forest41,922
Mt. NaomiWasatch-Cache National Forest41,922
Mt. OlympusWasatch-Cache National Forest9,982
Mt. OlympusWasatch-Cache National Forest9,982
Mt. ArvineFishlake National Forest6,054
Mt. ArvineFishlake National Forest6,054
MytogeFishlake National Forest8,286
MytogeFishlake National Forest8,286
New Home BenchDixie National Forest10,513
New Home BenchDixie National Forest10,513
PavantFishlake National Forest42,560
PavantFishlake National Forest42,560
Pine Valley MountainsDixie National Forest57,673
Pine Valley MountainsDixie National Forest57,673
Public GroveWasatch-Cache National Forest6,341
Public GroveWasatch-Cache National Forest6,341
PyramidsFishlake National Forest13,020
PyramidsFishlake National Forest13,020
Right Hand Fork LoganWasatch-Cache National Forest15,023
Right Hand Fork LoganWasatch-Cache National Forest15,023
South FrancisWasatch-Cache National Forest3,374
South FrancisWasatch-Cache National Forest3,374
South FrancisWasatch-Cache National Forest3,374
Stump CreekCaribou National Forest355
Stump CreekCaribou National Forest355
WellsvilleWasatch-Cache National Forest1,717
WellsvilleWasatch-Cache National Forest1,717
WellsvilleWasatch-Cache National Forest1,717
Washington (42)
AreaForestAcres
Blue SlideWenatchee National Forest17,505
Blue SlideWenatchee National Forest17,505
Canyon CreekWenatchee National Forest7,983
Canyon CreekWenatchee National Forest7,983
ChelanWenatchee National Forest74,650
Devils GulchWenatchee National Forest24,419
Devils GulchWenatchee National Forest24,419
Glacier Peak IMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest15,175
Glacier Peak IMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest15,175
Goat Rocks AdjWenatchee National Forest6,108
Goat Rocks AdjWenatchee National Forest6,108
Granite MountainOkanogan National Forest27,428
Granite MountainOkanogan National Forest27,428
Grassy TopIdaho Panhandle National Forests13,485
Heather LakeWenatchee National Forest10,628
Heather LakeWenatchee National Forest10,628
Liberty BellOkanogan National Forest108,495
Liberty BellOkanogan National Forest108,495
Long SwampOkanogan National Forest66,344
Long SwampOkanogan National Forest66,344
Mill Creek Watershed (WA)Umatilla National Forest16,747
Mill Creek Watershed (WA)Umatilla National Forest16,747
Mt. BonaparteOkanogan National Forest10,891
Mt. BonaparteOkanogan National Forest10,891
Nason RidgeWenatchee National Forest19,329
Nason RidgeWenatchee National Forest19,329
Norse PeakWenatchee National Forest10,169
Norse PeakWenatchee National Forest10,169
Pasayten RimOkanogan National Forest17,074
Pasayten RimOkanogan National Forest17,074
SawtoothOkanogan National Forest122,194
SawtoothOkanogan National Forest122,194
South RidgeOkanogan National Forest6,151
South RidgeOkanogan National Forest6,151
SpanglerUmatilla National Forest5,936
SpanglerUmatilla National Forest5,936
TaneumWenatchee National Forest26,140
TaneumWenatchee National Forest26,140
TiffanyOkanogan National Forest22,045
TiffanyOkanogan National Forest22,045
Twin LakesWenatchee National Forest22,496
Twin LakesWenatchee National Forest22,496
Wyoming (50)
AreaForestAcres
0401035Ashley National Forest5,465
0401035Ashley National Forest5,465
0401036Ashley National Forest6,309
0401036Ashley National Forest6,309
Battle CreekMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest5,890
Battle CreekMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest5,890
Big SandstoneMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest7,180
Big SandstoneMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest7,180
Grayback RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest295,113
Grayback RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest295,113
Gros Ventre MountainsBridger-Teton National Forest106,418
Gros Ventre MountainsBridger-Teton National Forest106,418
Laramie PeakMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest28,608
Laramie PeakMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest28,608
Libby FlatsMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest11,107
Libby FlatsMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest11,107
Little SandstoneMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest5,483
Little SandstoneMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest5,483
Little SnakeMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest9,920
Little SnakeMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest9,920
Middle ForkMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest13,238
Middle ForkMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest13,238
Monument RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest17,720
Monument RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest17,720
Munger MountainBridger-Teton National Forest12,827
Munger MountainBridger-Teton National Forest12,827
Pacific Creek - Blackrock CreekBridger-Teton National Forest24,658
PalisadesTarghee National Forest1,121
Phillips RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest10,108
Platte River AdditionMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest7,962
Platte River AdditionMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest7,962
Salt River RangeBridger-Teton National Forest235,661
Savage Run AdditionMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest2,368
Savage Run AdditionMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest2,368
Singer PeakMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest10,498
Singer PeakMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest10,498
Snowy RangeMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest29,660
Snowy RangeMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest29,660
South Wyoming RangeBridger-Teton National Forest85,776
Spread Creek - Gros Ventre RiverBridger-Teton National Forest166,097
Spread Creek - Gros Ventre RiverBridger-Teton National Forest166,097
Spread Creek - Gros Ventre RiverBridger-Teton National Forest166,097
Walker PrairieBighorn National Forest62,434
Walker PrairieBighorn National Forest62,434
West Slope TetonsTarghee National Forest47,448
West Slope TetonsTarghee National Forest47,448
West Slope WindsBridger-Teton National Forest143,252
West Slope WindsBridger-Teton National Forest143,252
West Slope WindsBridger-Teton National Forest143,252
Wilderness Study AreaTarghee National Forest51,961
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