wildlife management unit · Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Silver Lake Unit
Oregon, United States
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About Silver Lake Unit
Silver Lake Unit is a wildlife management unit in Oregon, United States, set by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 2,480 km² (958 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Klamath Falls, about 59 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
- 76
- Area
- 2,480 km²
- Area (miles)
- 958 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,608 km² of public or protected land inside it, 65% 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 | 1,306 | 53% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 185 | 7% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 112 | 5% |
| Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge | 3.2 | under 1% |
| KLAMATH MARSH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 3.2 | under 1% |
| Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife | 1.7 | 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 |
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 275T Interstate - Silver Lake Unit Youth (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 276X Silver Lake Unit No. 1 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 276Y Silver Lake Unit No. 2 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 476A Fort Rock-Silver Lake (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 476M E Fort Rock-Silver Lake Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt 731A South Central (controlled hunt area)
- Devils Garden 04 deer hunt area
- Hunt DG104 Devils Garden 04 (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt DG104M Devils Garden 04 Muzzleloader (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt DG104R Devils Garden 04 Bow (controlled hunt area)
- Hunt DG104T Devils Garden 04 Youth (controlled hunt area)
- High Desert and Blue Mountains Zone (goose zone)
- Duck Zone 2
What HuntGrid shows for Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake Unit (wildlife management unit)?
About 2,480 km² (958 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Silver Lake Unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,608 km² of public or protected land, 65% 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 Silver Lake Unit?
This page lists 3 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 Silver Lake Unit?
In the same unit system: Sprague Unit, Wagontire Unit, Interstate 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.