wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Chetco Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Chetco Unit
Chetco Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 4,379 km² (1,691 mi²). The town of Brookings is inside it.
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
- 27
- Area
- 4,379 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,691 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,598 km² of public or protected land inside it, 82% 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 | 3,148 | 72% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 427 | 10% |
| Oregon Department of Forestry | 12 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 6.1 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 3.3 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 0.6 | under 1% |
| OREGON ISLANDS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 0.6 | under 1% |
| Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge | 0.6 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.8 | 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 |
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 127M Chetco Unit Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 225B Curry Private (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 227T Chetco Unit Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 227X Chetco Unit No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 227Y Chetco Unit No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 627 Chetco Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 627T Chetco Unit Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 722A SW Oregon (controlled hunt area)
- Southwest Zone (goose zone)
- Duck Zone 1
What HuntGrid shows for Chetco 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 Chetco Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 4,379 km² (1,691 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Chetco Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,598 km² of public or protected land, 82% 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 Chetco Unit?
This page lists 6 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 Chetco Unit?
In the same unit system: Sixes Unit, Powers Unit, Applegate 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.