wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Starkey Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Starkey Unit
Starkey Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 2,093 km² (808 mi²). The town of La Grande 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
- 52
- Area
- 2,093 km²
- Area (miles)
- 808 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,355 km² of public or protected land inside it, 65% 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 | 1,303 | 62% |
| Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife | 25 | 1% |
| Oregon State Land Board | 10 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 8.8 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 5.9 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 1.3 | under 1% |
| La Grande Parks & Recreation Dept. | 0.8 | under 1% |
| City of La Grande | 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 |
| Wild turkey | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | 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 252A1 Starkey Unit No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 252A2 Starkey Unit No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 252B1 Starkey Unit Private (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 252B2 Starkey (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 252T1 Starkey Unit Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 752A Starkey-Ukiah (controlled hunt area)
- Elkhorn 02 deer hunt area
- Hunt EH102 Elkhorn 02 Mule Deer (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt EH102-1 Elkhorn 02 Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt EH102M Elkhorn 02 Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt EH102R Elkhorn 02 Bow Mule Deer (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt EH102R1 Elkhorn 02 Bow Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Grande Ronde Baker Keating Valleys elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Nov. 30)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- Mid-Columbia Zone (goose zone)
- Duck Zone 1
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Starkey 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 Starkey Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 2,093 km² (808 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Starkey Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,355 km² of public or protected land, 65% 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 Starkey Unit?
This page lists 5 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 Starkey Unit?
In the same unit system: Ukiah Unit, Desolation Unit, Sumpter Unit, Catherine Creek 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.