wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Hood Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Hood Unit
Hood Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 975 km² (376 mi²). The town of Hood River 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
- 42
- Area
- 975 km²
- Area (miles)
- 376 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 653 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 | 621 | 64% |
| Local Government | 22 | 2% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 8.1 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 1.2 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.7 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District | 0.2 | under 1% |
| State Land Board | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.0 | 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 |
| 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 241B White Rvr-Hood (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 241T White Rvr-Hood Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 241X White Rvr - Hood No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 241Y White Rvr - Hood No 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 741A White Rvr - Hood (controlled hunt area)
- Mid-Columbia 02 deer hunt area
- Hunt MC102 Mid-Columbia 02 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt MC102-1 Early Mid-Columbia 02 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt MC102-2 Late Mid-Columbia 02 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt MC102M Mid-Columbia 02 Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt MC102R Mid-Columbia 02 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt MC602 Hood River Agri (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt MC602T Mid Columbia 02 Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Mid-Columbia Zone (goose zone)
- Duck Zone 1
What HuntGrid shows for Hood 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 Hood Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 975 km² (376 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Hood Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 653 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 Hood 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 Hood Unit?
In the same unit system: Santiam Unit and White River 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.