controlled hunt area · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Hunt 543A1 John Day Rvr No. 1
Oregon, United States
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About Hunt 543A1 John Day Rvr No. 1
Hunt 543A1 John Day Rvr No. 1 is a controlled hunt area in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 601 km² (232 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Goldendale, about 41 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 Bighorn sheep.
- Unit code
- 543A1
- Area
- 601 km²
- Area (miles)
- 232 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 328 km² of public or protected land inside it, 55% 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 | 322 | 54% |
| Unknown | 4.5 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 1.7 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 0.1 | 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
Season dates, bag limits and licences for Hunt 543A1 John Day Rvr No. 1 are in Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's official regulations. HuntGrid shows a season in the app only once a person has checked it against them.
Official regulations: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Next to it in the same unit system
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- Duck Zone 1
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What HuntGrid shows for Hunt 543A1 John Day Rvr No. 1
- 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 543A1 John Day Rvr No. 1 (controlled hunt area)?
About 601 km² (232 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Hunt 543A1 John Day Rvr No. 1?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 328 km² of public or protected land, 55% 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 543A1 John Day Rvr No. 1?
In Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's official regulations: https://www.eregulations.com/oregon/hunting/bighorn-sheep-hunt-descriptions
Which units are next to Hunt 543A1 John Day Rvr No. 1?
In the same unit system: Hunt 543A2 John Day Rvr No. 2, Hunt 543A3 John Day Rvr No. 3 and Hunt 543D1 John Day Rvr Ewe.
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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.