wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Sled Springs Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Sled Springs Unit
Sled Springs Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 2,291 km² (884 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is La Grande, about 30 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
- 57
- Area
- 2,291 km²
- Area (miles)
- 884 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 488 km² of public or protected land inside it, 21% 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 | 423 | 18% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 50 | 2% |
| Nez Perce Tribe | 5.9 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 3.0 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 2.8 | under 1% |
| Oregon State Land Board | 2.6 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.4 | under 1% |
| Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 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 | 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 257B Flora (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 257C Sled Springs Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 257R1 Sled Springs Unit Bow No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 257R2 Sled Springs Unit Bow No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 257T Sled Springs Unit Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 257X Sled Springs Unit No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 257Y Sled Springs Unit No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 258A1 Zumwalt No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 258A2 Zumwalt No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 258A3 Zumwalt No. 3 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 757A Sled Springs-Chesnimnus (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 757T Sled Springs-Chesnimnus Youth (controlled hunt area)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- Northeast 03 deer hunt area
- Hunt NE101-2 Late Wallowa Valley (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NE103 Northeast 03 Mule Deer (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NE103-1 Northeast 03 Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NE103M Northeast 03 Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NE103R Northeast 03 Bow Mule Deer (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NE103R1 Northeast 03 Bow Whitetail (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NE601 Wallowa Valley (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt NE603 Lower Grande Ronde (controlled hunt area)
- Wallowa Valley elk damage tag area (Aug. 1 - Nov. 30)
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Sled Springs 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 Sled Springs Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 2,291 km² (884 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Sled Springs Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 488 km² of public or protected land, 21% 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 Sled Springs Unit?
This page lists 4 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 Sled Springs Unit?
In the same unit system: Catherine Creek Unit, Wenaha Unit, Chesnimnus Unit and Minam 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.