wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Fossil Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Fossil Unit
Fossil Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 3,653 km² (1,410 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Madras, about 60 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
- 45
- Area
- 3,653 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,410 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 560 km² of public or protected land inside it, 15% 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 | 420 | 12% |
| Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest | 122 | 3% |
| Unknown | 14 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 2.3 | under 1% |
| Oregon State Land Board | 1.0 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 0.2 | 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 | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | Unit 45 south of the Wheeler County line source |
| Wild turkey | Oct 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | females, Units 46, 47 and 50, and the parts of Units 37, 45, 48 and 65 open in the early eastern fall season source |
| Wild turkey | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | Unit 45 north of the Wheeler County line 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 245A1 N Fossil Private No.1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 245A2 N Fossil Private No.2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 245B1 S Fossil Private No.1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 245B2 S Fossil Private No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 245C Fossil Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 245D Fossil Private (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 245T Fossil Unit Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 245X Fossil Unit No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 245Y Fossil Unit No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 445A Fossil Unit No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 445B Fossil Unit No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 746A S Blue Mts (controlled hunt area)
- Fox 03 deer hunt area
- Hunt FX103 Fox 03 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt FX103-1 Late Fox 03 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt FX103M Fox 03 Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt FX103R Fox 03 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt FX603 Fox 03 Private (controlled hunt area)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- North Blues 02 deer hunt area
- Hunt NB102 North Blues 02 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NB102R North Blues 02 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NB602 North Blues 02 Private (controlled hunt area)
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Fossil 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 Fossil Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 3,653 km² (1,410 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Fossil Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 560 km² of public or protected land, 15% 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 Fossil Unit?
This page lists 7 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 Fossil Unit?
In the same unit system: Ochoco Unit, Grizzly Unit, Biggs Unit, Columbia Basin Unit, Northside Unit and Heppner 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.