wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Indigo Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Indigo Unit
Indigo Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 5,031 km² (1,942 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Oakridge, about 0.1 km from its edge.
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
- 21
- Area
- 5,031 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,942 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,431 km² of public or protected land inside it, 68% 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 | 2,844 | 57% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 583 | 12% |
| Unknown | 2.4 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 0.8 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Oregon Department of Forestry | 0.2 | under 1% |
| City of Oakridge | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Northern part of Unit 21 (outside the South Indigo area) 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)
- Hunt 121M Indigo Unit Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 123A Umpqua (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 123R1 Umpqua Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 200M Cascades Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 221A NW Indigo (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 221C Harness Mtn (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 221D S Indigo Private (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 221T1 Indigo Unit Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 221T2 Sutherlin Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 621 W Indigo (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 621T N Indigo Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 722A SW Oregon (controlled hunt area)
- Northwest Permit Zone (goose zone)
- Southwest Zone (goose zone)
- Duck Zone 1
What HuntGrid shows for Indigo 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 Indigo Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 5,031 km² (1,942 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Indigo Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,431 km² of public or protected land, 68% 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 Indigo 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 Indigo Unit?
In the same unit system: Mckenzie Unit, Siuslaw Unit, Dixon Unit, Melrose Unit, Rogue Unit, Upper Deschutes Unit and Fort Rock 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.