controlled hunt area · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Hunt 559A2 S Snake Rvr
Oregon, United States
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About Hunt 559A2 S Snake Rvr
Hunt 559A2 S Snake Rvr is a controlled hunt area in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 442 km² (171 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Grangeville, about 53 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
- 559A2
- Area
- 442 km²
- Area (miles)
- 171 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 414 km² of public or protected land inside it, 94% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest | 414 | 94% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bighorn sheep | Aug 15, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | males, 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
Other hunting units that cover part of it
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- Hunt 259T Snake Rvr Unit Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 259X Snake Rvr Unit No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 259Y Snake Rvr Unit No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 759 Snake Rvr Unit (controlled hunt area)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- Northeast 01 deer hunt area
- Hunt NE101 Northeast 01 Mule Deer (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NE101-1 Northeast 01 Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NE101M Northeast 01 Muzzleloader Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NE101R Northeast 01 Bow Mule Deer (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NE101R1 Northeast 01 Bow Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Hunt 559A2 S Snake Rvr
- 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 559A2 S Snake Rvr (controlled hunt area)?
About 442 km² (171 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Hunt 559A2 S Snake Rvr?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 414 km² of public or protected land, 94% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Hunt 559A2 S Snake Rvr?
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 559A2 S Snake Rvr?
In the same unit system: Hunt 559A1 N Snake Rvr.
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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.