controlled hunt area · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Hunt 251A N Sumpter
Oregon, United States
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About Hunt 251A N Sumpter
Hunt 251A N Sumpter is a controlled hunt area in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 2,672 km² (1,032 mi²). The town of Baker City 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
- 251A
- Area
- 2,672 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,032 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,439 km² of public or protected land inside it, 54% 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 | 1,237 | 46% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 188 | 7% |
| Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife | 16 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 12 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 0.7 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.5 | under 1% |
| City of Baker City | 0.1 | 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) | Oct 28, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | antlered, 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 246T Murderers Cr - Northside Youth
- 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 250R1 Desolation Unit Bow
- Hunt 250R2 N Fork Traditional Bow ( Traditional Bow Only)
- Hunt 250T Desolation Unit Youth
- Hunt 250X Desolation Unit
- Hunt 251B1 S Sumpter No. 1
- Hunt 251B2 S Sumpter No. 2
- Hunt 251C S Sumpter
- Hunt 251D1 Elkhorn Mt No. 1
- Hunt 251D2 Elkhorn Mt No. 2
- Hunt 251M1 Elkhorn No. 1 Muzzleloader
- Hunt 251M2 Elkhorn No. 2 Muzzleloader
- Hunt 251R N Sumpter Bow
- Hunt 251T Baker Youth
- Hunt 252A1 Starkey Unit No. 1
- Hunt 252A2 Starkey Unit No. 2
- Hunt 252B1 Starkey Unit Private
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Sumpter Unit (wildlife management unit)
- Hunt 451 Sumpter Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 746A S Blue Mts (controlled hunt area)
- Elkhorn 01 deer hunt area
- Hunt EH101 Elkhorn 01 Mule Deer (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt EH101-1 Elkhorn 01 Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt EH101M Elkhorn 01 Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt EH101R Elkhorn 01 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt EH601T Elkhorn 01 Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt EH601T1 Elkhorn 01 Youth Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Fox 01 deer hunt area
- Hunt FX101 Fox 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt FX101R Fox 01 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Grande Ronde Baker Keating Valleys elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Nov. 30)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Hunt 251A N Sumpter
- 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 251A N Sumpter (controlled hunt area)?
About 2,672 km² (1,032 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Hunt 251A N Sumpter?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,439 km² of public or protected land, 54% 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 251A N Sumpter?
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 251A N Sumpter?
In the same unit system: Hunt 246T Murderers Cr - Northside Youth, 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 250R1 Desolation Unit Bow, Hunt 250R2 N Fork Traditional Bow ( Traditional Bow Only), Hunt 250T Desolation Unit Youth, Hunt 250X Desolation Unit, Hunt 251B1 S Sumpter No. 1, Hunt 251B2 S Sumpter No. 2, Hunt 251C S Sumpter, Hunt 251D1 Elkhorn Mt No. 1, Hunt 251D2 Elkhorn Mt No. 2, Hunt 251M1 Elkhorn No. 1 Muzzleloader, Hunt 251M2 Elkhorn No. 2 Muzzleloader, Hunt 251R N Sumpter Bow, Hunt 251T Baker Youth, Hunt 252A1 Starkey Unit No. 1, Hunt 252A2 Starkey Unit No. 2 and Hunt 252B1 Starkey Unit Private.
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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.