deer hunt area · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Mid-Columbia 01 deer hunt area
Oregon, United States
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About Mid-Columbia 01 deer hunt area
Mid-Columbia 01 deer hunt area is a deer hunt area in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 3,239 km² (1,251 mi²). The town of The Dalles is inside it.
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
- MC-01
- Area
- 3,239 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,251 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,150 km² of public or protected land inside it, 36% 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 | 895 | 28% |
| Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife | 126 | 4% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 96 | 3% |
| Local Government | 17 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 7.2 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 4.5 | under 1% |
| Forest Service | 2.1 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 1.5 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 2.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mule deer | Aug 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Aug 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 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
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- White River Unit (wildlife management unit)
- Biggs Unit (wildlife management unit)
- Hunt 241B White Rvr-Hood (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 241C White Rvr Private (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 241T White Rvr-Hood Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 241X White Rvr - Hood No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 241Y White Rvr - Hood No 2 (controlled hunt area)
- 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)
- Hunt 543C1 W Deschutes Rvr No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 543C2 W Deschutes Rvr No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 741A White Rvr - Hood (controlled hunt area)
- Biggs Unit elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Mar. 31)
- Columbia Plateau elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Mar. 31)
- Hunt MC101 Mid-Columbia 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt MC101-1 Early Mid-Columbia 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt MC101-2 Late Mid-Columbia 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt MC101M Mid-Columbia 01 Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt MC101R Mid-Columbia 01 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt MC601 The Dalles Orchard (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt MC601T Mid Columbia 01 Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Mid-Columbia Zone (goose zone)
- Duck Zone 1
What HuntGrid shows for Mid-Columbia 01 deer hunt area
- 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 Mid-Columbia 01 deer hunt area?
About 3,239 km² (1,251 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Mid-Columbia 01 deer hunt area?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,150 km² of public or protected land, 36% 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 Mid-Columbia 01 deer hunt area?
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 Mid-Columbia 01 deer hunt area?
In the same unit system: Jackknife 01 deer hunt area and Mid-Columbia 02 deer hunt area.
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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.