SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.   20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) October 26, 2011

Pope Resources, A Delaware Limited Partnership

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 91-1313292 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

19245 Tenth Avenue NE, Poulsbo, Washington   98370

(Address of principal executive offices)          (ZIP Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (360) 697-6626

NOT APPLICABLE

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT

Item 2.02: RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On October 26, 2011 the registrant issued a press release relating to its earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. A copy of that press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Exhibit No. Description

99.1  Press release of the registrant dated October 26, 2011

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	POPE RESOURCES, A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
DATE: October 26, 2011		BY: /s/ Thomas M. Ringo
		Thomas M. Ringo
		Vice President and Chief Financial Officer,
		Pope Resources, A Delaware Limited Partnership, and
		Pope MGP, Inc., General Partner

Exhibit 99.1

Press Release of the Registrant dated October 26, 2011