The Oregon State Land Board ditched its plan to sell the Elliott State Forest, deciding to keep it in public hands and ordering the Department of State Lands to examine options, including selling it to Oregon State University for research while allowing timber harvesting, public access and protection of endangered species. This is a win for public land owners and hunters everywhere. #publiclandowner #publiclandsproud #publiclandsinpublichands #MeatEater 📷: lfarahbird