wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Biggs Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Biggs Unit
Biggs Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 5,114 km² (1,974 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is The Dalles, about 1.0 km from its edge.
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
- 43
- Area
- 5,114 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,974 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 645 km² of public or protected land inside it, 13% 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 | 591 | 12% |
| Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife | 34 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 9.4 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 6.1 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 4.1 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.9 | under 1% |
| State Land Board | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Seafret County | 0.1 | 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 |
| Pronghorn | Aug 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | draw source |
| Wild turkey | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Wild turkey | Dec 1, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | 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 244 Columbia Plateau (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 440A1 Columbia Plateau No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 440A2 Columbia Plateau No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 543A1 John Day Rvr No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 543A2 John Day Rvr No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 543D1 John Day Rvr Ewe (controlled hunt area)
- Biggs Unit elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Mar. 31)
- Columbia Plateau elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Mar. 31)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- Jackknife 01 deer hunt area
- Hunt JK101 Jackknife 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt JK101-1 Late Jackknife 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt JK101R Jacknife 01 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt JK601 Jacknife 01 Private (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt JK601T Jacknife 01 Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Mid-Columbia 01 deer hunt area
- Hunt MC101 Mid-Columbia 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt MC101-2 Late Mid-Columbia 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt MC101M Mid-Columbia 01 Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt MC101R Mid-Columbia 01 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt MC601T Mid Columbia 01 Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Mid-Columbia Zone (goose zone)
- Duck Zone 1
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Biggs 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 Biggs Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 5,114 km² (1,974 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Biggs Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 645 km² of public or protected land, 13% 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 Biggs Unit?
This page lists 5 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 Biggs Unit?
In the same unit system: Grizzly Unit, Maupin Unit, White River Unit, Columbia Basin Unit and Fossil 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.