wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Paulina Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Paulina Unit
Paulina Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 5,638 km² (2,177 mi²). Towns inside it include Prineville and La Pine.
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
- 35
- Area
- 5,638 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,177 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,320 km² of public or protected land inside it, 77% 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 | 2,299 | 41% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 1,958 | 35% |
| Oregon Department of Forestry | 39 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 22 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 3.1 | under 1% |
| Bend Metropolitan Park and Recreation District | 1.1 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.9 | under 1% |
| BEND PARK & REC | 0.9 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.7 | 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 |
| Elk (wapiti) | Aug 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | draw source |
| Pronghorn | Aug 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | draw 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 235M Paulina - E Fort Rock Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 235T Paulina - E Ft Rock Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 235X Paulina-E Fort Rock No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 235Y Paulina-E Fort Rock No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 277A North Lake (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 435 Paulina Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 435M Paulina Unit Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 435R Paulina Unit Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Devils Garden 02 deer hunt area
- Hunt DG102 Devils Garden 02 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt DG102R Devils Garden 02 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt DG102T Devils Garden 02 Youth (controlled hunt area)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Paulina 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 Paulina Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 5,638 km² (2,177 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Paulina Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,320 km² of public or protected land, 77% 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 Paulina Unit?
This page lists 3 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 Paulina Unit?
In the same unit system: Upper Deschutes Unit, Maury Unit, Ochoco Unit, Grizzly Unit, Wagontire 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.