elk damage tag area · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
John Day Valley elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Nov. 30)
Oregon, United States
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About John Day Valley elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Nov. 30)
John Day Valley elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Nov. 30) is a elk damage tag area in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 1,316 km² (508 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Baker City, about 66 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
- John Day Valley
- Area
- 1,316 km²
- Area (miles)
- 508 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 0.3 km² of public or protected land inside it, under 1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Oregon State Land Board | 0.0 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 0.0 | 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) | Aug 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | antlerless source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Units around it
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Murderers Creek Unit (wildlife management unit)
- Northside Unit (wildlife management unit)
- Hunt 246 Murderers Cr Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 246C Murderers Cr Private Lands Plus (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 246T Murderers Cr - Northside Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 246X Murderers Cr Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 247 Northside Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 247A1 Northside Unit Private No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 247A2 Northside Unit Private No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 247D1 Northside - Ritter Private No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 247D2 Northside - Ritter Private No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 247X Northside Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 446 Murderers Cr Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 447 Northside - Ritter (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 746A S Blue Mts (controlled hunt area)
- Aldrich 01 deer hunt area
- Hunt AD101 Aldrich 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt AD101R Aldrich 01 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt AD101R1 Late Aldrich 01 Bow Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Fox 02 deer hunt area
- Hunt FX102 Fox 02 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt FX102R Fox 02 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for John Day Valley elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Nov. 30)
- 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 John Day Valley elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Nov. 30)?
About 1,316 km² (508 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in John Day Valley elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Nov. 30)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 0.3 km² of public or protected land, under 1% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for John Day Valley elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Nov. 30)?
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.
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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.