wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Sumpter Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Sumpter Unit
Sumpter Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 3,953 km² (1,526 mi²). The town of Baker City is inside it.
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
- 51
- Area
- 3,953 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,526 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,795 km² of public or protected land inside it, 45% 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 | 1,236 | 31% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 545 | 14% |
| Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife | 16 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 12 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 1.1 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 0.9 | under 1% |
| City of Baker City | 0.1 | 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 | Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | draw source |
| Wild turkey | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | antlered, Unit 51 north of Hwy 245 and Burnt River Canyon Rd between Unity and Durkee 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
- Northside Unit
- Desolation Unit
- Starkey Unit
- Catherine Creek Unit
- Keating Unit
- Lookout Mtn Unit
- Beulah Unit
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Hunt 250R2 N Fork Traditional Bow ( Traditional Bow Only) (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 251A N Sumpter (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 251B1 S Sumpter No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 251B2 S Sumpter No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 251C S Sumpter (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 251D1 Elkhorn Mt No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 251D2 Elkhorn Mt No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 251M1 Elkhorn No. 1 Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 251M2 Elkhorn No. 2 Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 251R N Sumpter Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 251T Baker Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 451 Sumpter 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)
- Hunt EH601T Elkhorn 01 Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt EH601T1 Elkhorn 01 Youth Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt FX101R Fox 01 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Grande Ronde Baker Keating Valleys elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Nov. 30)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Sumpter 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 Sumpter Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 3,953 km² (1,526 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Sumpter Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,795 km² of public or protected land, 45% 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 Sumpter 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 Sumpter Unit?
In the same unit system: Northside Unit, Desolation Unit, Starkey Unit, Catherine Creek Unit, Keating Unit, Lookout Mtn Unit and Beulah 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.