controlled hunt area · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Hunt NB601 North Blues 01 (Archery/Muzzleloader ONLY)
Oregon, United States
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About Hunt NB601 North Blues 01 (Archery/Muzzleloader ONLY)
Hunt NB601 North Blues 01 (Archery/Muzzleloader ONLY) is a controlled hunt area in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 6,761 km² (2,610 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Pendleton, about 0.8 km from its edge.
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
- NB601
- Area
- 6,761 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,610 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 7.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 2.7 | under 1% |
| Oregon State Land Board | 2.6 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 0.8 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.7 | under 1% |
| City of Pendleton | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.0 | under 1% |
| MCKAY CREEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Nov 16, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | 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 FX603 Fox 03 Private
- Hunt HX601 Helix 01 Private
- Hunt HX601T Helix 01 Youth
- Hunt JK601 Jacknife 01 Private
- Hunt JK601T Jacknife 01 Youth
- 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)
- Heppner Unit (wildlife management unit)
- Hunt 244 Columbia Plateau (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 245T Fossil Unit Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 245Y Fossil Unit No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 248A1 Heppner Unit No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 248A2 Heppner Unit No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 248D Heppner Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 248E Willow Creek (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 248R1 Heppner Unit Bow No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 248R2 Heppner Unit Bow No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 248T Heppner Unit Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 440A1 Columbia Plateau No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 440A2 Columbia Plateau No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 445A Fossil Unit No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 445B Fossil Unit No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 746A S Blue Mts (controlled hunt area)
- Columbia Plateau elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Mar. 31)
- Mid-Columbia Zone (goose zone)
- North Blues 02 deer hunt area
- Hunt NB102 North Blues 02 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NB102R North Blues 02 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Ukiah and Heppner elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Nov. 30)
- Duck Zone 1
What HuntGrid shows for Hunt NB601 North Blues 01 (Archery/Muzzleloader ONLY)
- 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 NB601 North Blues 01 (Archery/Muzzleloader ONLY) (controlled hunt area)?
About 6,761 km² (2,610 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Hunt NB601 North Blues 01 (Archery/Muzzleloader ONLY)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 7.2 km² of public or protected land, under 1% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Hunt NB601 North Blues 01 (Archery/Muzzleloader ONLY)?
This page lists 1 season 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 NB601 North Blues 01 (Archery/Muzzleloader ONLY)?
In the same unit system: Hunt FX603 Fox 03 Private, Hunt HX601 Helix 01 Private, Hunt HX601T Helix 01 Youth, Hunt JK601 Jacknife 01 Private, Hunt JK601T Jacknife 01 Youth, 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.