wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Melrose Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Melrose Unit
Melrose Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 2,486 km² (960 mi²). Towns inside it include Roseburg, Sutherlin, Winston and Myrtle Creek.
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
- 23
- Area
- 2,486 km²
- Area (miles)
- 960 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 385 km² of public or protected land inside it, 15% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 381 | 15% |
| City of Roseburg | 1.0 | under 1% |
| City of Sutherlin | 0.9 | under 1% |
| Oregon Department of Forestry | 0.6 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.5 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 0.3 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Oregon Dept of State Lands | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.3 | 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 |
| Black-tailed deer | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | archery source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 17, 2026 | antlered source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 27, 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 123A Umpqua (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 123M1 Melrose Unit Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 123R1 Umpqua Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 223A Melrose Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 621 W Indigo (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 623 Melrose Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 623A Central Melrose (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 623T3 Melrose Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 722A SW Oregon (controlled hunt area)
- Melrose elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Mar. 31)
- Southwest Zone (goose zone)
- Duck Zone 1
What HuntGrid shows for Melrose 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 Melrose Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 2,486 km² (960 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Melrose Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 385 km² of public or protected land, 15% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Melrose Unit?
This page lists 10 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 Melrose Unit?
In the same unit system: Siuslaw Unit, Indigo Unit, Dixon Unit, Tioga Unit, Powers Unit and Evans Creek 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.