controlled hunt area · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Hunt 252A1 Starkey Unit No. 1
Oregon, United States
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About Hunt 252A1 Starkey Unit No. 1
Hunt 252A1 Starkey Unit No. 1 is a controlled hunt area in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 1,984 km² (766 mi²). The town of La Grande 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
- 252A1
- Area
- 1,984 km²
- Area (miles)
- 766 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,247 km² of public or protected land inside it, 63% 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 | 1,194 | 60% |
| Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife | 25 | 1% |
| Oregon State Land Board | 10 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 8.8 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 5.9 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 1.3 | under 1% |
| La Grande Parks & Recreation Dept. | 0.8 | under 1% |
| City of La Grande | 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 249A1 Ukiah Unit No. 1
- Hunt 249A2 Ukiah Unit No. 2
- Hunt 249B Central Ukiah
- Hunt 249C South Ukiah
- Hunt 249R1 Ukiah Unit Bow No. 1
- Hunt 249R2 Ukiah Unit Bow No. 2
- Hunt 250R1 Desolation Unit Bow
- Hunt 250R2 N Fork Traditional Bow ( Traditional Bow Only)
- Hunt 250T Desolation Unit Youth
- Hunt 250X Desolation Unit
- Hunt 251A N 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 252A2 Starkey Unit No. 2
- Hunt 252B1 Starkey Unit Private
- Hunt 252B2 Starkey
- Hunt 252T1 Starkey Unit Youth
- Hunt 252T2 Glass Hill Youth
- Hunt 253A Catherine Cr Unit
- Hunt 253M Catherine Cr Unit Muzzleloader
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Starkey Unit (wildlife management unit)
- Hunt 752A Starkey-Ukiah (controlled hunt area)
- Elkhorn 02 deer hunt area
- Hunt EH102 Elkhorn 02 Mule Deer (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt EH102-1 Elkhorn 02 Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt EH102M Elkhorn 02 Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt EH102R Elkhorn 02 Bow Mule Deer (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt EH102R1 Elkhorn 02 Bow Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Grande Ronde Baker Keating Valleys elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Nov. 30)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- Mid-Columbia Zone (goose zone)
- Duck Zone 1
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Hunt 252A1 Starkey Unit No. 1
- 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 252A1 Starkey Unit No. 1 (controlled hunt area)?
About 1,984 km² (766 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Hunt 252A1 Starkey Unit No. 1?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,247 km² of public or protected land, 63% 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 252A1 Starkey Unit No. 1?
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 252A1 Starkey Unit No. 1?
In the same unit system: Hunt 249A1 Ukiah Unit No. 1, Hunt 249A2 Ukiah Unit No. 2, Hunt 249B Central Ukiah, Hunt 249C South Ukiah, Hunt 249R1 Ukiah Unit Bow No. 1, Hunt 249R2 Ukiah Unit Bow No. 2, Hunt 250R1 Desolation Unit Bow, Hunt 250R2 N Fork Traditional Bow ( Traditional Bow Only), Hunt 250T Desolation Unit Youth, Hunt 250X Desolation Unit, Hunt 251A N 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 252A2 Starkey Unit No. 2, Hunt 252B1 Starkey Unit Private, Hunt 252B2 Starkey, Hunt 252T1 Starkey Unit Youth, Hunt 252T2 Glass Hill Youth, Hunt 253A Catherine Cr Unit and Hunt 253M Catherine Cr Unit Muzzleloader.
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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.