controlled hunt area · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Hunt 248E Willow Creek
Oregon, United States
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About Hunt 248E Willow Creek
Hunt 248E Willow Creek is a controlled hunt area in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 1,413 km² (546 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Pendleton, about 27 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
- 248E
- Area
- 1,413 km²
- Area (miles)
- 546 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 7.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest | 3.0 | under 1% |
| Oregon State Land Board | 2.6 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 2.2 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 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) | Dec 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 244 Columbia Plateau
- Hunt 245A1 N Fossil Private No.1
- Hunt 245A2 N 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 248A1 Heppner Unit No. 1
- Hunt 248A2 Heppner Unit No. 2
- Hunt 248C Monument
- Hunt 248D Heppner Unit
- Hunt 248M Pole Cr Muzzleloader
- Hunt 248R1 Heppner Unit Bow No. 1
- Hunt 248R2 Heppner Unit Bow No. 2
- Hunt 248T Heppner Unit Youth
- Hunt 249A1 Ukiah Unit No. 1
- Hunt 249A2 Ukiah Unit No. 2
- Hunt 249B Central Ukiah
- Hunt 249C South Ukiah
- Hunt 249E Ukiah Valley Private
- Hunt 249R1 Ukiah Unit Bow No. 1
- Hunt 249R2 Ukiah Unit Bow No. 2
- Hunt 250R2 N Fork Traditional Bow ( Traditional Bow Only)
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Heppner Unit (wildlife management unit)
- Hunt 440A1 Columbia Plateau No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 440A2 Columbia Plateau No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 746A S Blue Mts (controlled hunt area)
- Mid-Columbia Zone (goose zone)
- North Blues 02 deer hunt area
- Hunt NB102 North Blues 02 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NB102R North Blues 02 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NB601 North Blues 01 (Archery/Muzzleloader ONLY) (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NB602 North Blues 02 Private (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NB602T North Blues 02 Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Ukiah and Heppner elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Nov. 30)
- Duck Zone 1
What HuntGrid shows for Hunt 248E Willow Creek
- 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 248E Willow Creek (controlled hunt area)?
About 1,413 km² (546 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Hunt 248E Willow Creek?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 7.9 km² of public or protected land, under 1% 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 248E Willow Creek?
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 248E Willow Creek?
In the same unit system: Hunt 244 Columbia Plateau, Hunt 245A1 N Fossil Private No.1, Hunt 245A2 N 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 248A1 Heppner Unit No. 1, Hunt 248A2 Heppner Unit No. 2, Hunt 248C Monument, Hunt 248D Heppner Unit, Hunt 248M Pole Cr Muzzleloader, Hunt 248R1 Heppner Unit Bow No. 1, Hunt 248R2 Heppner Unit Bow No. 2, Hunt 248T Heppner Unit Youth, Hunt 249A1 Ukiah Unit No. 1, Hunt 249A2 Ukiah Unit No. 2, Hunt 249B Central Ukiah, Hunt 249C South Ukiah, Hunt 249E Ukiah Valley Private, Hunt 249R1 Ukiah Unit Bow No. 1, Hunt 249R2 Ukiah Unit Bow No. 2 and Hunt 250R2 N Fork Traditional Bow ( Traditional Bow Only).
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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.