wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Wenaha Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Wenaha Unit
Wenaha Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 1,070 km² (413 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is La Grande, about 28 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
- 56
- Area
- 1,070 km²
- Area (miles)
- 413 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 781 km² of public or protected land inside it, 73% 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 | 729 | 68% |
| Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife | 39 | 4% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 12 | 1% |
| Oregon State Land Board | 1.3 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Lookingglass Fish Hatchery | 0.1 | under 1% |
| LOOKINGGLASS FISH HATCHERY | 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 |
| Mountain goat | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | draw, Part of Unit 56 inside the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness, north of the Wenaha River and west of Butte Creek 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 256A Bartlett Bench (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 256R1 Wenaha Unit Bow No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 256R2 Wenaha Unit Bow No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 256X Wenaha Unit No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 256Y1 Wenaha Unit No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 256Y2 Wenaha Unit No. 3 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 756 Wenaha Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 756T Wenaha Unit Youth (controlled hunt area)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- Northeast 04 deer hunt area
- Hunt NE104 Northeast 04 Mule Deer (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NE104-1 Northeast 04 Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NE104M Northeast 04 Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NE104R Northeast 04 Bow Mule Deer (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NE104R1 Northeast 04 Bow Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Wenaha 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 Wenaha Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 1,070 km² (413 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Wenaha Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 781 km² of public or protected land, 73% 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 Wenaha 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 Wenaha Unit?
In the same unit system: Catherine Creek Unit, Mount Emily Unit, Walla Walla Unit and Sled Springs 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.