deer area · Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Deer Area 3072 Paterson
Washington, United States
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About Deer Area 3072 Paterson
Deer Area 3072 Paterson is a deer area in Washington, United States, set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 15 km² (5.9 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Umatilla, about 11 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer and Mule deer.
- Unit code
- 3072
- Area
- 15 km²
- Area (miles)
- 5.9 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2.7 km² of public or protected land inside it, 18% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UMATILLA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 2.7 | 18% |
| Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge | 2.7 | 18% |
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
Season dates, bag limits and licences for Deer Area 3072 Paterson are in Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's official regulations. HuntGrid shows a season in the app only once a person has checked it against them.
Official regulations: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Units around it
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Deer Area 3072 Paterson
- 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 Deer Area 3072 Paterson?
About 15 km² (5.9 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Deer Area 3072 Paterson?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2.7 km² of public or protected land, 18% of the unit; the largest share is managed by UMATILLA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Deer Area 3072 Paterson?
In Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's official regulations: https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations/big-game
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Sources
Unit boundary: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Licence: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (published with an accuracy caveat: the legal descriptions take precedence). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.