controlled hunt area · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Hunt 266B N Malheur Rvr
Oregon, United States
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About Hunt 266B N Malheur Rvr
Hunt 266B N Malheur Rvr is a controlled hunt area in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 2,658 km² (1,026 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Burns, about 4.4 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
- 266B
- Area
- 2,658 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,026 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,895 km² of public or protected land inside it, 71% 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 | 1,187 | 45% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 702 | 26% |
| Unknown | 4.4 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 1.5 | under 1% |
| Oregon State Land Board | 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) | 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 246 Murderers Cr Unit
- Hunt 246A W Murderers Cr
- Hunt 246B E Murderers Cr
- Hunt 246C Murderers Cr Private Lands Plus
- Hunt 246T Murderers Cr - Northside Youth
- Hunt 246X Murderers Cr Unit
- Hunt 265A1 W Beulah No. 1
- Hunt 265A2 W Beulah No. 2
- Hunt 265A3 W Buelah No. 3
- Hunt 265M E Grant Muzzleloader
- Hunt 265R W Beulah Bow
- Hunt 265T Beaulah Unit Youth
- Hunt 266A1 Drewsey Valley No. 1
- Hunt 266A2 Drewsey Valley No. 2
- Hunt 266C S Malheur Rvr
- Hunt 266R N Malheur Rvr Bow
- Hunt 266T N Malheur Rvr Youth
- Hunt 266X N Malheur Rvr No. 1
- Hunt 266Y N Malheur Rvr No. 2
- Hunt 271A1 Silvies-N Juniper No. 1
- Hunt 271A2 Silvies-N Juniper No. 2
- Hunt 272A Silvies Unit
- Hunt 272T Silvies Unit Youth
- Hunt 272X Silvies Unit No. 1
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Malheur River Unit (wildlife management unit)
- Hunt 466A1 Malheur Rvr Unit No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 466A2 Malheur Rvr Unit No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 466B Harney Basin (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 466R Malheur Rvr Unit Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 746A S Blue Mts (controlled hunt area)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- Juntura 03 deer hunt area
- Hunt JT103 Juntura 03 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt JT103M Juntura 03 Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt JT103R Juntura 03 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt JT103T Juntura 03 Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Hunt 266B N Malheur Rvr
- 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 266B N Malheur Rvr (controlled hunt area)?
About 2,658 km² (1,026 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Hunt 266B N Malheur Rvr?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,895 km² of public or protected land, 71% 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 266B N Malheur Rvr?
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 266B N Malheur Rvr?
In the same unit system: Hunt 246 Murderers Cr Unit, Hunt 246A W Murderers Cr, Hunt 246B E Murderers Cr, Hunt 246C Murderers Cr Private Lands Plus, Hunt 246T Murderers Cr - Northside Youth, Hunt 246X Murderers Cr Unit, Hunt 265A1 W Beulah No. 1, Hunt 265A2 W Beulah No. 2, Hunt 265A3 W Buelah No. 3, Hunt 265M E Grant Muzzleloader, Hunt 265R W Beulah Bow, Hunt 265T Beaulah Unit Youth, Hunt 266A1 Drewsey Valley No. 1, Hunt 266A2 Drewsey Valley No. 2, Hunt 266C S Malheur Rvr, Hunt 266R N Malheur Rvr Bow, Hunt 266T N Malheur Rvr Youth, Hunt 266X N Malheur Rvr No. 1, Hunt 266Y N Malheur Rvr No. 2, Hunt 271A1 Silvies-N Juniper No. 1, Hunt 271A2 Silvies-N Juniper No. 2, Hunt 272A Silvies Unit, Hunt 272T Silvies Unit Youth and Hunt 272X Silvies 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.