Bear Creek Access Area: hunting access, rules and map
The Bear Creek Access Area opens 9,836 acres to public hunting through ODFW's Access and Habitat program, in the Minam Unit (60). ODFW lists it as "Welcome to Hunt".
Data updated October 2026. Area, access type and rules: ODFW's Access and Habitat layer for the Oregon Hunting Access Map. Land around it: USGS PAD-US 4.1.
National wildlife refugeNational forestBLMODFW landState forest and trust landBear Creek Access AreaUnit lineLake, reservoir or riverHighway
| Open to hunting | 9,836 acres (plus 1 safety or no-hunting zone) |
|---|---|
| Access | Welcome to Hunt |
| Units | 60 Minam |
| ODFW region | Northeast |
| Nearest towns | Lostine (next to it), Wallowa (2 mi) and Enterprise (8 mi) |
What is the Bear Creek Access Area?
The Bear Creek Access Area is a cooperative program between a private landowner and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Access and Habitat Program to maintain public hunting access on private lands and increase access to public land. The Bear Creek Access Area south of Wallowa, OR provides public hunting opportunities for deer, elk, predators, turkey, and grouse. All Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Regulations and Seasons Apply.
What are the rules on the Bear Creek Access Area?
- Motorized vehicles only on roads mapped and posted as open access roads.
- No camping except in designated areas with permission from the landowner.
- No Fires, Be careful with cigarettes on private property.
- No Littering, pick up any trash.
- Report any unlawful activities.
- Respect landowners rights and needs.
- Lock all gates after entering & leaving.
- Access can be revoked by landowner ay anytime.
ODFW's description and rules, from ODFW Access and Habitat areas (Oregon Hunting Access Map layer). ODFW's area map: Bear Creek map (PDF). The program: ODFW Access and Habitat.
Which units is the Bear Creek Access Area in?
| Unit | Area acres in it, all zones | Elk harvested (unit) | Deer harvested (unit) | Public land (unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 60 Minam | 10,056 | 106 (2025) | 294 (2025) | 73.4% |
Harvest: ODFW harvest statistics (2020 to 2025), for the whole unit. Acres measured by FilledTag from ODFW's boundaries; public land from USGS PAD-US 4.1 (fee land by manager, 2025).
How do you get to the Bear Creek Access Area?
Highways within 8 miles: OR 82 and OR 3. Nearest towns: Lostine (next to it), Wallowa (2 miles), Enterprise (8 miles) and Joseph (12 miles). ODFW's area map shows the roads in.
Questions hunters ask
Do you need permission to hunt the Bear Creek Access Area?
ODFW lists the area as "Welcome to Hunt". Motorized vehicles only on roads mapped and posted as open access roads.
Which unit is the Bear Creek Access Area in?
The Minam Unit (60).
What can you hunt on the Bear Creek Access Area?
ODFW's description: The Bear Creek Access Area south of Wallowa, OR provides public hunting opportunities for deer, elk, predators, turkey, and grouse.
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Where these facts come from
- Area, zones, access type, description and rules: ODFW Access and Habitat areas (Oregon Hunting Access Map layer).
- Surrounding public land: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (fee land by manager, 2025). Unit harvest: ODFW harvest statistics (2020 to 2025).
FilledTag is not part of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Access areas are private land: follow ODFW's rules for each one.