wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Ukiah Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Ukiah Unit
Ukiah Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 2,270 km² (877 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Pendleton, about 1.7 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
- 49
- Area
- 2,270 km²
- Area (miles)
- 877 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 799 km² of public or protected land inside it, 35% 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 | 726 | 32% |
| Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife | 51 | 2% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 11 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 9.4 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 2.6 | under 1% |
| City of Pendleton | 0.1 | under 1% |
| MCKAY CREEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Mckay Creek National Wildlife Refuge | 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 |
| Elk (wapiti) | Aug 15, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlerless, draw source |
| Wild turkey | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | antlered source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | antlerless, draw, North Ukiah: part of Unit 49 (see hunt description) 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 249A1 Ukiah Unit No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 249A2 Ukiah Unit No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 249B Central Ukiah (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 249C South Ukiah (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 249E Ukiah Valley Private (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 249R1 Ukiah Unit Bow No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 249R2 Ukiah Unit Bow No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 250R2 N Fork Traditional Bow ( Traditional Bow Only) (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 752A Starkey-Ukiah (controlled hunt area)
- Fox 01 deer hunt area
- Hunt FX101 Fox 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt FX101R Fox 01 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- Mid-Columbia Zone (goose zone)
- North Blues 01 deer hunt area
- Hunt NB101 North Blues 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NB101R North Blues 01 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NB601 North Blues 01 (Archery/Muzzleloader ONLY) (controlled hunt area)
- Ukiah and Heppner elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Nov. 30)
- Duck Zone 1
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Ukiah 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 Ukiah Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 2,270 km² (877 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Ukiah Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 799 km² of public or protected land, 35% 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 Ukiah 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 Ukiah Unit?
In the same unit system: Columbia Basin Unit, Heppner Unit, Desolation Unit, Starkey Unit and Mount Emily 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.