wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Steens Mtn Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Steens Mtn Unit
Steens Mtn Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 4,955 km² (1,913 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Burns, about 3.3 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
- 69
- Area
- 4,955 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,913 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,156 km² of public or protected land inside it, 64% 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 | 2,428 | 49% |
| MALHEUR NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 490 | 10% |
| Malheur National Wildlife Refuge | 490 | 10% |
| Unknown | 238 | 5% |
| Oregon State Land Board | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Oregon Parks and Recreation Department | 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 |
| 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 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 466B Harney Basin (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 469A Steens Mtn (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 569A1 Steens Mtn No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 569A2 Steens Mtn No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 569B N Catlow Rim (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)
- Juntura 03 deer 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)
- Steens 01 deer hunt area
- Hunt ST101 Steens 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt ST101R Steens 01 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt ST101T Steens 01 Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Steens Mtn 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 Steens Mtn Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 4,955 km² (1,913 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Steens Mtn Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,156 km² of public or protected land, 64% 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 Steens Mtn 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 Steens Mtn Unit?
In the same unit system: Malheur River Unit, Whitehorse Unit, Beatys Butte Unit and Juniper 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.