wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Santiam Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Santiam Unit
Santiam Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 8,636 km² (3,334 mi²). Towns inside it include Silverton, Sweet Home, Estacada and Sublimity.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- 16
- Area
- 8,636 km²
- Area (miles)
- 3,334 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 5,491 km² of public or protected land inside it, 64% 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 | 4,528 | 52% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 682 | 8% |
| Oregon Department of Forestry | 192 | 2% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 52 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 9.8 | under 1% |
| Clackamas County | 9.1 | under 1% |
| Linn County Parks | 3.7 | under 1% |
| Portland, City of | 3.6 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 19 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | source |
| Black-tailed deer | Aug 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Aug 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | draw source |
| Wild turkey | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | source |
| Wild turkey | Oct 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | females, Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Benton, Linn and eastern Lane counties (WMUs 14-21) and WMUs 23, 28, 29 (south of the Josephine-Jackson county line) and 30 source |
| Black-tailed deer | Oct 3, 2026 to Nov 6, 2026 | antlered source |
| Black-tailed deer | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | antlered source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026 | antlered source |
| Black-tailed deer | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | archery 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
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Hunt 119A W High Cascade (controlled hunt area)
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- Hunt 216B SW Santiam (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 216D NW Santiam (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 216R1 Santiam Unit Traditional Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 216T Santiam Unit Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 616A1 NW Santiam (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 616A2 SW Santiam (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 616T1 SW Santiam Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 616T2 NW Santiam Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 710A NW Oregon (controlled hunt area)
- Northwest Permit Zone (goose zone)
- Duck Zone 1
What HuntGrid shows for Santiam 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 Santiam Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 8,636 km² (3,334 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Santiam Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 5,491 km² of public or protected land, 64% 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 Santiam Unit?
This page lists 9 seasons 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 Santiam Unit?
In the same unit system: Willamette Unit, Mckenzie Unit, Metolius Unit, White River Unit and Hood Unit.
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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.