controlled hunt area · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Hunt 242 Hood Unit Private
Oregon, United States
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About Hunt 242 Hood Unit Private
Hunt 242 Hood Unit Private is a controlled hunt area in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 3,153 km² (1,217 mi²). The town of Madras 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
- 242
- Area
- 3,153 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,217 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4.4 km² of public or protected land inside it, under 1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 2.1 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest | 0.9 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 0.6 | under 1% |
| County of Jefferson | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.3 | under 1% |
| City of Madras | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Oregon Dept of Transportation | 0.1 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elk (wapiti) | Aug 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | 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 234M E Cascade Muzzleloader
- Hunt 234R Upper Deschutes Unit Bow
- Hunt 234T E Central Cascade Youth
- Hunt 234X E Central Cascades
- Hunt 235M Paulina - E Fort Rock Muzzleloader
- Hunt 235T Paulina - E Ft Rock Youth
- Hunt 235X Paulina-E Fort Rock No. 1
- Hunt 235Y Paulina-E Fort Rock No. 2
- Hunt 237A Ochoco Private
- Hunt 237R Ochoco Unit Bow
- Hunt 237T1 Ochoco Unit No. 1 Youth
- Hunt 237T2 Ochoco Unit No. 2 Youth
- Hunt 237X Ochoco Unit No. 1
- Hunt 237Y Ochoco Unit No. 2
- Hunt 238A Grizzly Grassland
- Hunt 238B1 Grizzly Private No. 1
- Hunt 238B2 Grizzly Private No. 2
- Hunt 238T Grizzly Unit Youth
- Hunt 238X Grizzly Unit No. 1
- Hunt 238Y Grizzly Unit No. 2
- Hunt 239R Metolius Unit Bow
- Hunt 244 Columbia Plateau
- Hunt 245B1 S Fossil Private No.1
- Hunt 245B2 S Fossil Private No. 2
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Grizzly Unit (wildlife management unit)
- Hunt 438 Grizzly Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 746A S Blue Mts (controlled hunt area)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- Mid-Columbia Zone (goose zone)
- Painted Hills 01 deer hunt area
- Hunt PH101 Painted Hills 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt PH101R Painted Hills 01 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Duck Zone 1
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Hunt 242 Hood Unit Private
- 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 242 Hood Unit Private (controlled hunt area)?
About 3,153 km² (1,217 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Hunt 242 Hood Unit Private?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4.4 km² of public or protected land, under 1% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Unknown. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Hunt 242 Hood Unit Private?
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 242 Hood Unit Private?
In the same unit system: Hunt 234M E Cascade Muzzleloader, Hunt 234R Upper Deschutes Unit Bow, Hunt 234T E Central Cascade Youth, Hunt 234X E Central Cascades, Hunt 235M Paulina - E Fort Rock Muzzleloader, Hunt 235T Paulina - E Ft Rock Youth, Hunt 235X Paulina-E Fort Rock No. 1, Hunt 235Y Paulina-E Fort Rock No. 2, Hunt 237A Ochoco Private, Hunt 237R Ochoco Unit Bow, Hunt 237T1 Ochoco Unit No. 1 Youth, Hunt 237T2 Ochoco Unit No. 2 Youth, Hunt 237X Ochoco Unit No. 1, Hunt 237Y Ochoco Unit No. 2, Hunt 238A Grizzly Grassland, Hunt 238B1 Grizzly Private No. 1, Hunt 238B2 Grizzly Private No. 2, Hunt 238T Grizzly Unit Youth, Hunt 238X Grizzly Unit No. 1, Hunt 238Y Grizzly Unit No. 2, Hunt 239R Metolius Unit Bow, Hunt 244 Columbia Plateau, Hunt 245B1 S Fossil Private No.1 and Hunt 245B2 S Fossil Private No. 2.
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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.