wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Wagontire Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Wagontire Unit
Wagontire Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 8,066 km² (3,114 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Burns, about 36 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
- 73
- Area
- 8,066 km²
- Area (miles)
- 3,114 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 6,828 km² of public or protected land inside it, 85% 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 | 6,590 | 82% |
| Unknown | 167 | 2% |
| Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife | 49 | under 1% |
| Summer Lake Migratory Waterfowl And Game Management Area | 29 | under 1% |
| SUMMER LAKE MIGRATORY WATERFOWL AND GAME MANAGEMENT AREA | 29 | under 1% |
| Oregon State Land Board | 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 |
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
- Paulina Unit
- Maury Unit
- Juniper Unit
- Silvies Unit
- Warner Unit
- Interstate Unit
- Silver Lake Unit
- Fort Rock Unit
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 473 Wagontire (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 473M Wagontire Unit Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 473R Wagontire Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 575A1 S Central No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 575A2 S Central No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Devils Garden 01 deer hunt area
- Hunt DG101 Devils Garden 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt DG101R Devils Garden 01 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- Poverty Basin 01 deer hunt area
- Hunt PB101 Poverty Basin 01 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt PB101R Poverty Basin 01 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Wagontire 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 Wagontire Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 8,066 km² (3,114 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Wagontire Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 6,828 km² of public or protected land, 85% 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 Wagontire 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 Wagontire Unit?
In the same unit system: Paulina Unit, Maury Unit, Juniper Unit, Silvies Unit, Warner Unit, Interstate Unit, Silver Lake Unit and Fort Rock 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.