wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Metolius Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Metolius Unit
Metolius Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 1,729 km² (667 mi²). The town of Sisters 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
- 39
- Area
- 1,729 km²
- Area (miles)
- 667 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,154 km² of public or protected land inside it, 67% 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 | 1,029 | 60% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 115 | 7% |
| Deschutes Land Trust | 6.0 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 1.8 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 1.0 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 0.8 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 0.5 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.1 | 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 |
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 234B Tumalo (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 234M E Cascade Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 234T E Central Cascade Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 234X E Central Cascades (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 239R Metolius Unit Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Deschutes 01 deer hunt area
- Hunt DE101 Deschutes 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt DE101M Deschutes 01 Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt DE101R Deschutes 01 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt DE101R1 Late Deschutes 01 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Metolius 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 Metolius Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 1,729 km² (667 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Metolius Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,154 km² of public or protected land, 67% 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 Metolius Unit?
This page lists 2 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 Metolius Unit?
In the same unit system: Santiam Unit, Mckenzie Unit, Upper Deschutes Unit and Grizzly 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.