controlled hunt area · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Hunt 263 Keating Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Hunt 263 Keating Unit
Hunt 263 Keating Unit is a controlled hunt area in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 1,575 km² (608 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Baker City, about 3.5 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
- 263
- Area
- 1,575 km²
- Area (miles)
- 608 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 902 km² of public or protected land inside it, 57% 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 | 655 | 42% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 247 | 16% |
| Unknown | 0.8 | 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 250R2 N Fork Traditional Bow ( Traditional Bow Only)
- Hunt 251A N Sumpter
- Hunt 251M1 Elkhorn No. 1 Muzzleloader
- Hunt 251M2 Elkhorn No. 2 Muzzleloader
- Hunt 251R N Sumpter Bow
- Hunt 251T Baker Youth
- 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 260M Eagle Cap Muzzleloader
- Hunt 260T Minam Unit Youth
- Hunt 260X Minam Unit No. 1
- Hunt 260Y Minam Unit No. 2
- Hunt 262 Pine Cr Unit
- Hunt 262X Pine Cr Unit
- Hunt 263X Keating Unit
- Hunt 264A1 Lookout Mt Unit No. 1
- Hunt 264A2 Lookout Mt Unit No. 2
- Hunt 264A3 Lookout Mt Unit No. 3
- Hunt 264T Lookout Mt Unit Youth
- Hunt 264X Lookout Mt Unit No. 1
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Keating Unit (wildlife management unit)
- Hunt 462 Pine Cr - Keating (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)
- South Wallowas 02 deer hunt area
- Hunt SW102 South Wallowas 02 Mule Deer (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt SW102-1 South Wallowas 02 Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt SW102M South Wallowas 02 Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt SW102R South Wallowas 02 Bow Mule Deer (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt SW102R1 South Wallowas 02 Bow Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt SW602T South Wallowas 02 Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt SW602T1 South Wallowas 02 Youth Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Hunt 263 Keating 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 263 Keating Unit (controlled hunt area)?
About 1,575 km² (608 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Hunt 263 Keating Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 902 km² of public or protected land, 57% 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 263 Keating 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 263 Keating Unit?
In the same unit system: Hunt 250R2 N Fork Traditional Bow ( Traditional Bow Only), Hunt 251A N Sumpter, Hunt 251M1 Elkhorn No. 1 Muzzleloader, Hunt 251M2 Elkhorn No. 2 Muzzleloader, Hunt 251R N Sumpter Bow, Hunt 251T Baker Youth, 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 260M Eagle Cap Muzzleloader, Hunt 260T Minam Unit Youth, Hunt 260X Minam Unit No. 1, Hunt 260Y Minam Unit No. 2, Hunt 262 Pine Cr Unit, Hunt 262X Pine Cr Unit, Hunt 263X Keating Unit, Hunt 264A1 Lookout Mt Unit No. 1, Hunt 264A2 Lookout Mt Unit No. 2, Hunt 264A3 Lookout Mt Unit No. 3, Hunt 264T Lookout Mt Unit Youth and Hunt 264X Lookout Mt Unit 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.