controlled hunt area · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Hunt 247 Northside Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Hunt 247 Northside Unit
Hunt 247 Northside Unit is a controlled hunt area in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 2,890 km² (1,116 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Baker City, about 57 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
- 247
- Area
- 2,890 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,116 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,178 km² of public or protected land inside it, 41% 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 | 958 | 33% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 197 | 7% |
| National Park Service | 10 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 8.3 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 2.9 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 0.6 | under 1% |
| Oregon State Land Board | 0.5 | under 1% |
| Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife | 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) | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 29, 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 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 245B1 S Fossil Private No.1
- Hunt 245B2 S Fossil Private No. 2
- Hunt 245C Fossil Unit
- Hunt 245D Fossil Private
- Hunt 245T Fossil Unit Youth
- Hunt 245X Fossil Unit No. 1
- Hunt 245Y Fossil Unit No. 2
- Hunt 246 Murderers Cr Unit
- Hunt 246A W Murderers Cr
- Hunt 246B E Murderers Cr
- Hunt 246C Murderers Cr Private Lands Plus
- Hunt 246T Murderers Cr - Northside Youth
- Hunt 246X Murderers Cr Unit
- Hunt 247A1 Northside Unit Private No. 1
- Hunt 247A2 Northside Unit Private No. 2
- Hunt 247B W Northside
- Hunt 247C E Northside
- Hunt 247D1 Northside - Ritter Private No. 1
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Northside Unit (wildlife management unit)
- Hunt 447 Northside - Ritter (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 746A S Blue Mts (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt AD101R1 Late Aldrich 01 Bow Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Fox 02 deer hunt area
- Hunt FX102 Fox 02 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt FX102R Fox 02 Bow (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 247 Northside Unit
- 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 247 Northside Unit (controlled hunt area)?
About 2,890 km² (1,116 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Hunt 247 Northside Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,178 km² of public or protected land, 41% 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 247 Northside Unit?
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 247 Northside Unit?
In the same unit system: 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 245B1 S Fossil Private No.1, Hunt 245B2 S Fossil Private No. 2, Hunt 245C Fossil Unit, Hunt 245D Fossil Private, Hunt 245T Fossil Unit Youth, Hunt 245X Fossil Unit No. 1, Hunt 245Y Fossil Unit No. 2, Hunt 246 Murderers Cr Unit, Hunt 246A W Murderers Cr, Hunt 246B E Murderers Cr, Hunt 246C Murderers Cr Private Lands Plus, Hunt 246T Murderers Cr - Northside Youth, Hunt 246X Murderers Cr Unit, Hunt 247A1 Northside Unit Private No. 1, Hunt 247A2 Northside Unit Private No. 2, Hunt 247B W Northside, Hunt 247C E Northside and Hunt 247D1 Northside - Ritter Private No. 1.
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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.