controlled hunt area · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Hunt 253B Mt Harris
Oregon, United States
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About Hunt 253B Mt Harris
Hunt 253B Mt Harris is a controlled hunt area in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 595 km² (230 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is La Grande, about 3.8 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
- 253B
- Area
- 595 km²
- Area (miles)
- 230 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 116 km² of public or protected land inside it, 20% 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 | 116 | 19% |
| Unknown | 0.6 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 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) | Dec 12, 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 253A Catherine Cr Unit
- Hunt 253M Catherine Cr Unit Muzzleloader
- Hunt 253R1 Eagle Cap Zone
- Hunt 253R2 Eagle Cap Traditional Bow (Traditional Bow Only)
- Hunt 253T Catherine Cr Unit Youth
- Hunt 253X Catherine Cr Unit
- Hunt 254R1 Mt Emily Unit Bow No. 1
- Hunt 254R2 Mt Emily Unit Bow No. 2
- Hunt 254X Mt Emily Unit No. 1
- Hunt 254Y1 Mt Emily Unit No. 2
- Hunt 254Y2 Mt Emily Unit No. 3
- Hunt 256R1 Wenaha Unit Bow No. 1
- Hunt 256R2 Wenaha Unit Bow No. 2
- Hunt 256X Wenaha Unit No. 1
- Hunt 256Y1 Wenaha Unit No. 2
- Hunt 256Y2 Wenaha Unit No. 3
- Hunt 257C Sled Springs Unit
- Hunt 257R1 Sled Springs Unit Bow No. 1
- Hunt 257R2 Sled Springs Unit Bow No. 2
- Hunt 257T Sled Springs Unit Youth
- Hunt 257X Sled Springs Unit No. 1
- Hunt 257Y Sled Springs Unit No. 2
- Hunt 260M Eagle Cap Muzzleloader
- Hunt 260T Minam Unit Youth
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Catherine Creek Unit (wildlife management unit)
- Hunt 453T Catherine Cr Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 762A Pine Cr - Keating - Catherine Cr (controlled hunt area)
- Grande Ronde Baker Keating Valleys elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Nov. 30)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- Northeast 01 deer hunt area
- Hunt NE101 Northeast 01 Mule Deer (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NE101-1 Northeast 01 Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NE101M Northeast 01 Muzzleloader Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NE101R Northeast 01 Bow Mule Deer (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NE101R1 Northeast 01 Bow Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Hunt 253B Mt Harris
- 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 253B Mt Harris (controlled hunt area)?
About 595 km² (230 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Hunt 253B Mt Harris?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 116 km² of public or protected land, 20% 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 253B Mt Harris?
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 253B Mt Harris?
In the same unit system: Hunt 253A Catherine Cr Unit, Hunt 253M Catherine Cr Unit Muzzleloader, Hunt 253R1 Eagle Cap Zone, Hunt 253R2 Eagle Cap Traditional Bow (Traditional Bow Only), Hunt 253T Catherine Cr Unit Youth, Hunt 253X Catherine Cr Unit, Hunt 254R1 Mt Emily Unit Bow No. 1, Hunt 254R2 Mt Emily Unit Bow No. 2, Hunt 254X Mt Emily Unit No. 1, Hunt 254Y1 Mt Emily Unit No. 2, Hunt 254Y2 Mt Emily Unit No. 3, Hunt 256R1 Wenaha Unit Bow No. 1, Hunt 256R2 Wenaha Unit Bow No. 2, Hunt 256X Wenaha Unit No. 1, Hunt 256Y1 Wenaha Unit No. 2, Hunt 256Y2 Wenaha Unit No. 3, Hunt 257C Sled Springs Unit, Hunt 257R1 Sled Springs Unit Bow No. 1, Hunt 257R2 Sled Springs Unit Bow No. 2, Hunt 257T Sled Springs Unit Youth, Hunt 257X Sled Springs Unit No. 1, Hunt 257Y Sled Springs Unit No. 2, Hunt 260M Eagle Cap Muzzleloader and Hunt 260T Minam Unit Youth.
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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.