controlled hunt area · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Hunt 246B E Murderers Cr
Oregon, United States
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About Hunt 246B E Murderers Cr
Hunt 246B E Murderers Cr is a controlled hunt area in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 1,002 km² (387 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Burns, about 61 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 Elk (wapiti).
- Unit code
- 246B
- Area
- 1,002 km²
- Area (miles)
- 387 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 675 km² of public or protected land inside it, 67% 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 | 658 | 66% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 17 | 2% |
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) | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 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
- Hunt 246 Murderers Cr Unit
- Hunt 246A W Murderers Cr
- Hunt 246C Murderers Cr Private Lands Plus
- Hunt 246T Murderers Cr - Northside Youth
- Hunt 246X Murderers Cr Unit
- Hunt 247 Northside Unit
- Hunt 247A1 Northside Unit Private No. 1
- Hunt 247A2 Northside Unit Private No. 2
- Hunt 247C E Northside
- Hunt 247D1 Northside - Ritter Private No. 1
- Hunt 247D2 Northside - Ritter Private No. 2
- Hunt 247X Northside Unit
- Hunt 265A1 W Beulah No. 1
- Hunt 265A2 W Beulah No. 2
- Hunt 265A3 W Buelah No. 3
- Hunt 265M E Grant Muzzleloader
- Hunt 265R W Beulah Bow
- Hunt 265T Beaulah Unit Youth
- Hunt 266B N Malheur Rvr
- Hunt 266R N Malheur Rvr Bow
- Hunt 266T N Malheur Rvr Youth
- Hunt 266X N Malheur Rvr No. 1
- Hunt 266Y N Malheur Rvr No. 2
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Murderers Creek Unit (wildlife management unit)
- Hunt 446 Murderers Cr Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 546B McClellan (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 746A S Blue Mts (controlled hunt area)
- Aldrich 01 deer hunt area
- Hunt AD101 Aldrich 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt AD101R Aldrich 01 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt AD101R1 Late Aldrich 01 Bow Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- John Day Valley elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Nov. 30)
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Hunt 246B E Murderers Cr
- 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 246B E Murderers Cr (controlled hunt area)?
About 1,002 km² (387 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Hunt 246B E Murderers Cr?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 675 km² of public or protected land, 67% 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 246B E Murderers Cr?
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 246B E Murderers Cr?
In the same unit system: Hunt 246 Murderers Cr Unit, Hunt 246A W Murderers Cr, Hunt 246C Murderers Cr Private Lands Plus, Hunt 246T Murderers Cr - Northside Youth, Hunt 246X Murderers Cr Unit, Hunt 247 Northside Unit, Hunt 247A1 Northside Unit Private No. 1, Hunt 247A2 Northside Unit Private No. 2, Hunt 247C E Northside, Hunt 247D1 Northside - Ritter Private No. 1, Hunt 247D2 Northside - Ritter Private No. 2, Hunt 247X Northside Unit, Hunt 265A1 W Beulah No. 1, Hunt 265A2 W Beulah No. 2, Hunt 265A3 W Buelah No. 3, Hunt 265M E Grant Muzzleloader, Hunt 265R W Beulah Bow, Hunt 265T Beaulah Unit Youth, Hunt 266B N Malheur Rvr, Hunt 266R N Malheur Rvr Bow, Hunt 266T N Malheur Rvr Youth, Hunt 266X N Malheur Rvr No. 1 and Hunt 266Y N Malheur Rvr 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.