wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Dixon Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Dixon Unit
Dixon Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 4,030 km² (1,556 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Shady Cove, about 4.8 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
- 22
- Area
- 4,030 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,556 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,010 km² of public or protected land inside it, 75% 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 | 2,539 | 63% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 468 | 12% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 2.9 | under 1% |
| Oregon Department of Forestry | 0.9 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 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 |
| 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 |
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 122 Dixon Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 123A Umpqua (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 123R1 Umpqua Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 130R Rogue-Siskiyou Early Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 200M Cascades Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 222A Dixon Private (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 222T Dixon Unit Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 230A W Rogue (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 230R W Rogue Late Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 230T2 W Rogue Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 622A W Dixon (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 722A SW Oregon (controlled hunt area)
- Southwest Zone (goose zone)
- Duck Zone 1
What HuntGrid shows for Dixon 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 Dixon Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 4,030 km² (1,556 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Dixon Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,010 km² of public or protected land, 75% 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 Dixon Unit?
This page lists 7 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 Dixon Unit?
In the same unit system: Indigo Unit, Melrose Unit, Evans Creek Unit and Rogue 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.