controlled hunt area · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Hunt 216B SW Santiam
Oregon, United States
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About Hunt 216B SW Santiam
Hunt 216B SW Santiam is a controlled hunt area in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 1,536 km² (593 mi²). The town of Sweet Home 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 Elk (wapiti).
- Unit code
- 216B
- Area
- 1,536 km²
- Area (miles)
- 593 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 381 km² of public or protected land inside it, 25% 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 | 288 | 19% |
| Oregon Department of Forestry | 86 | 6% |
| Linn County Parks | 3.7 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 1.4 | under 1% |
| City of Lebanon | 0.7 | under 1% |
| Oregon Dept of State Lands | 0.5 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest | 0.4 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | antlerless, 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 200M Cascades Muzzleloader
- Hunt 215A Willamette Plus
- Hunt 216D NW Santiam
- Hunt 216R1 Santiam Unit Traditional Bow
- Hunt 216T Santiam Unit Youth
- Hunt 219A W McKenzie
- Hunt 219T McKenzie Unit Youth
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Hunt 216B SW Santiam
- 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 216B SW Santiam (controlled hunt area)?
About 1,536 km² (593 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Hunt 216B SW Santiam?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 381 km² of public or protected land, 25% 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 216B SW Santiam?
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 216B SW Santiam?
In the same unit system: Hunt 200M Cascades Muzzleloader, Hunt 215A Willamette Plus, Hunt 216D NW Santiam, Hunt 216R1 Santiam Unit Traditional Bow, Hunt 216T Santiam Unit Youth, Hunt 219A W McKenzie and Hunt 219T McKenzie Unit Youth.
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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.