controlled hunt area · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Hunt HX601T Helix 01 Youth
Oregon, United States
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About Hunt HX601T Helix 01 Youth
Hunt HX601T Helix 01 Youth is a controlled hunt area in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 3,889 km² (1,501 mi²). Towns inside it include Hermiston, Pendleton, Umatilla, Milton-Freewater and Boardman.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Mule deer and White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- HX601T
- Area
- 3,889 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,501 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 11 km² of public or protected land inside it, under 1% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife | 3.8 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 2.5 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 1.4 | under 1% |
| Other or Unknown Federal Land | 1.4 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.6 | under 1% |
| City of Umatilla | 0.4 | under 1% |
| City of Hermiston | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Irrigon Fish Hatchery | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1.2 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Mule deer | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | antlerless, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | antlerless, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Hunt HX601 Helix 01 Private
- Hunt HX601-1 Umatilla NWR No. 1
- Hunt HX601-2 Umatilla NWR No. 2
- Hunt HX601T1 Umatilla NWR Youth
- Hunt JK601 Jacknife 01 Private
- Hunt JK601T Jacknife 01 Youth
- Hunt NB601 North Blues 01 (Archery/Muzzleloader ONLY)
- Hunt NB602 North Blues 02 Private
- Hunt NB602T North Blues 02 Youth
- Hunt NE605 Northeast 05 (Archery/Muzzleloader ONLY)
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Columbia Basin Unit (wildlife management unit)
- Hunt 244 Columbia Plateau (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 440A1 Columbia Plateau No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 440A2 Columbia Plateau No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Columbia Plateau elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Mar. 31)
- Helix 01 deer hunt area
- Hunt HX101 Helix 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt HX101R Helix 01 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Mid-Columbia Zone (goose zone)
- Duck Zone 1
What HuntGrid shows for Hunt HX601T Helix 01 Youth
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Hunt HX601T Helix 01 Youth (controlled hunt area)?
About 3,889 km² (1,501 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Hunt HX601T Helix 01 Youth?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 11 km² of public or protected land, under 1% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Hunt HX601T Helix 01 Youth?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Hunt HX601T Helix 01 Youth?
In the same unit system: Hunt HX601 Helix 01 Private, Hunt HX601-1 Umatilla NWR No. 1, Hunt HX601-2 Umatilla NWR No. 2, Hunt HX601T1 Umatilla NWR Youth, Hunt JK601 Jacknife 01 Private, Hunt JK601T Jacknife 01 Youth, Hunt NB601 North Blues 01 (Archery/Muzzleloader ONLY), Hunt NB602 North Blues 02 Private, Hunt NB602T North Blues 02 Youth and Hunt NE605 Northeast 05 (Archery/Muzzleloader ONLY).
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Sources
Unit boundary: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.