wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Malheur River Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Malheur River Unit
Malheur River Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 7,500 km² (2,896 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Burns, about 0.6 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
- 66
- Area
- 7,500 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,896 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 5,081 km² of public or protected land inside it, 68% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 3,450 | 46% |
| Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest | 1,187 | 16% |
| Unknown | 416 | 6% |
| Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife | 16 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 15 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 1.5 | under 1% |
| Oregon State Land Board | 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 |
| Greater sage-grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | falconry 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 266B N Malheur Rvr (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 266C S Malheur Rvr (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 266T N Malheur Rvr Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 266X N Malheur Rvr No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 278A1 High Desert No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 278A2 High Desert No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 278M High Desert Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 278T High Desert Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 466A1 Malheur Rvr Unit No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 466A2 Malheur Rvr Unit No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 466R Malheur Rvr Unit Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 566A Riverside (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 746A S Blue Mts (controlled hunt area)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- Juntura 02 deer hunt area
- Juntura 03 deer hunt area
- Hunt JT102 Juntura 02 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt JT102R Juntura 02 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt JT102T Juntura 02 Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt JT103 Juntura 03 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt JT103M Juntura 03 Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt JT103R Juntura 03 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt JT103T Juntura 03 Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Malheur River 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 Malheur River Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 7,500 km² (2,896 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Malheur River Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 5,081 km² of public or protected land, 68% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Malheur River Unit?
This page lists 6 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 Malheur River Unit?
In the same unit system: Murderers Creek Unit, Beulah Unit, Owyhee Unit, Whitehorse Unit, Steens Mtn Unit, Juniper Unit and Silvies 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.