wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Desolation Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Desolation Unit
Desolation Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 1,739 km² (672 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Baker City, about 33 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
- 50
- Area
- 1,739 km²
- Area (miles)
- 672 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,505 km² of public or protected land inside it, 87% 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 | 1,502 | 86% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 2.3 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 0.9 | under 1% |
| Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife | 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 |
| Wild turkey | Sep 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Mountain goat | Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | draw 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 |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | antlered 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 250R1 Desolation Unit Bow (controlled hunt area)
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- Hunt 250T Desolation Unit Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 250X Desolation Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 746A S Blue Mts (controlled hunt area)
- Elkhorn 01 deer hunt area
- Hunt EH101 Elkhorn 01 Mule Deer (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt EH101-1 Elkhorn 01 Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt EH101M Elkhorn 01 Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt EH101R Elkhorn 01 Bow (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)
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Desolation 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 Desolation Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 1,739 km² (672 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Desolation Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,505 km² of public or protected land, 87% 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 Desolation 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 Desolation Unit?
In the same unit system: Northside Unit, Heppner Unit, Ukiah Unit, Sumpter Unit and Starkey 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.