wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Applegate Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Applegate Unit
Applegate Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 3,429 km² (1,324 mi²). Towns inside it include Ashland, Central Point, Talent, Phoenix and Jacksonville.
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
- 28
- Area
- 3,429 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,324 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,002 km² of public or protected land inside it, 58% 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 | 929 | 27% |
| Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest | 922 | 27% |
| Forest Service Region 05 Pacific Southwest | 110 | 3% |
| National Park Service | 18 | under 1% |
| Oregon Department of Forestry | 12 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 8.0 | under 1% |
| City of Ashland | 2.0 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 1.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 3.0 | 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 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 128M Applegate Unit Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
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- Hunt 228 Applegate Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 228T Applegate Unit Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 628 Applegate Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 628T Applegate Unit Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 722A SW Oregon (controlled hunt area)
- Southwest Zone (goose zone)
- Duck Zone 1
What HuntGrid shows for Applegate 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 Applegate Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 3,429 km² (1,324 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Applegate Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,002 km² of public or protected land, 58% 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 Applegate 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 Applegate Unit?
In the same unit system: Chetco 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.