wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Whitehorse Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Whitehorse Unit
Whitehorse Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 12,671 km² (4,892 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Homedale, about 71 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
- 68
- Area
- 12,671 km²
- Area (miles)
- 4,892 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 11,455 km² of public or protected land inside it, 90% 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 | 11,139 | 88% |
| Unknown | 318 | 3% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 1.3 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 1.1 | 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 |
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 268 Whitehorse Unit (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 468 Whitehorse Unit (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 568A1 Sheepshead Mts No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 568A2 Sheepshead Mts No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 568B1 E Whitehorse No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 568B2 E Whitehorse No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 570B1 E Beatys Butte/Alvord Peaks No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 570B2 E Beatys Butte/Alvord Peaks No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- Southeast 01 deer hunt area
- Hunt SE101 Southeast 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt SE101M Southeast 01 Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt SE101R Southeast 01 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Trout Creek 01 deer hunt area
- Hunt TC101 Trout Creek 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt TC101R Trout Creek 01 Traditional Bow (Traditional Bow ONLY) (controlled hunt area)
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Whitehorse 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 Whitehorse Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 12,671 km² (4,892 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Whitehorse Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 11,455 km² of public or protected land, 90% 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 Whitehorse 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 Whitehorse Unit?
In the same unit system: Malheur River Unit, Owyhee Unit, Steens Mtn Unit and Beatys Butte 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.