wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Walla Walla Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Walla Walla Unit
Walla Walla Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 792 km² (306 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Milton-Freewater, about 0.3 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
- 55
- Area
- 792 km²
- Area (miles)
- 306 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 260 km² of public or protected land inside it, 33% 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 | 249 | 31% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 11 | 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 |
| 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 255R1 Walla Walla Unit Bow No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 255R2 Walla Walla Unit Bow No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 255X Walla Walla No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 255Y1 Walla Walla No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 255Y2 Walla Walla No. 3 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 754A Mt. Emily-Walla Walla (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 754T Mt. Emily-Walla Walla (controlled hunt area)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- Mid-Columbia Zone (goose zone)
- Northeast 05 deer hunt area
- Hunt NE105 Northeast 05 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NE105R Northeast 05 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NE605 Northeast 05 (Archery/Muzzleloader ONLY) (controlled hunt area)
- Walla Walla elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Nov. 30)
- Duck Zone 1
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 792 km² (306 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Walla Walla Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 260 km² of public or protected land, 33% 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 Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla Unit?
In the same unit system: Columbia Basin Unit, Mount Emily Unit and Wenaha 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.