Much of the area is publicly owned, primarily under Bureau of Land Management (BLM) control. Some large areas are specially designated for protection, such as the Steens Mountain Wilderness complex, Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge and the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.
Much of the area is under public control, primarily through BLM management. Some large areas are specially designated for protection, such as the Steens Mountain Wilderness complex, Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, and the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.