deer hunt area · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
South Wallowas 02 deer hunt area
Oregon, United States
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About South Wallowas 02 deer hunt area
South Wallowas 02 deer hunt area is a deer hunt area in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 3,678 km² (1,420 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is La Grande, about 1.4 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
- SW-02
- Area
- 3,678 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,420 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,948 km² of public or protected land inside it, 53% 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 | 1,498 | 41% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 434 | 12% |
| Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife | 10 | under 1% |
| Oregon State Land Board | 2.6 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 1.6 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 0.7 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.3 | 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
- Elkhorn 01 deer hunt area
- Elkhorn 02 deer hunt area
- Northeast 01 deer hunt area
- Northeast 06 deer hunt area
- South Wallowas 01 deer hunt area
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Catherine Creek Unit (wildlife management unit)
- Pine Creek Unit (wildlife management unit)
- Keating Unit (wildlife management unit)
- Hunt 251T Baker Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 253A Catherine Cr Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 253M Catherine Cr Unit Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 253R1 Eagle Cap Zone (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 253R2 Eagle Cap Traditional Bow (Traditional Bow Only) (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 253T Catherine Cr Unit Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 253X Catherine Cr Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 263 Keating Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 263X Keating Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 453T Catherine Cr Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 462 Pine Cr - Keating (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 762A Pine Cr - Keating - Catherine Cr (controlled hunt area)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- Hunt SW102 South Wallowas 02 Mule Deer (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt SW102-1 South Wallowas 02 Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt SW102M South Wallowas 02 Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt SW102R South Wallowas 02 Bow Mule Deer (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt SW102R1 South Wallowas 02 Bow Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt SW602T South Wallowas 02 Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt SW602T1 South Wallowas 02 Youth Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for South Wallowas 02 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 South Wallowas 02 deer hunt area?
About 3,678 km² (1,420 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in South Wallowas 02 deer hunt area?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,948 km² of public or protected land, 53% 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 South Wallowas 02 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 South Wallowas 02 deer hunt area?
In the same unit system: Elkhorn 01 deer hunt area, Elkhorn 02 deer hunt area, Northeast 01 deer hunt area, Northeast 06 deer hunt area and South Wallowas 01 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.