wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Murderers Creek Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Murderers Creek Unit
Murderers Creek Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 2,979 km² (1,150 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Burns, about 42 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
- 46
- Area
- 2,979 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,150 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,027 km² of public or protected land inside it, 68% 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 | 1,765 | 59% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 171 | 6% |
| Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife | 145 | 5% |
| Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife | 0.3 | 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 |
| Mountain goat | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | draw, Unit 46 east of US Hwy 395 source |
| Wild turkey | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | 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 | 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 246 Murderers Cr Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 246A W Murderers Cr (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 246B E Murderers Cr (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 246C Murderers Cr Private Lands Plus (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 246T Murderers Cr - Northside Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 246X Murderers Cr Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 265M E Grant Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 446 Murderers Cr Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 546A Aldrich (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 546B McClellan (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 746A S Blue Mts (controlled hunt area)
- Aldrich 01 deer hunt area
- Hunt AD101 Aldrich 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt AD101R Aldrich 01 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt AD101R1 Late Aldrich 01 Bow Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- John Day Valley elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Nov. 30)
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Murderers Creek 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 Murderers Creek Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 2,979 km² (1,150 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Murderers Creek Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,027 km² of public or protected land, 68% 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 Murderers Creek 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 Murderers Creek Unit?
In the same unit system: Ochoco Unit, Northside Unit, Beulah Unit, Malheur River Unit and Silvies 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.