Carman Ranch Access Area: hunting access, rules and map
The Carman Ranch Access Area opens 2,496 acres to public hunting through ODFW's Access and Habitat program, in the Sled Springs Unit (57). ODFW lists it as "Hunt by Permission".
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 landCarman Ranch Access AreaUnit lineLake, reservoir or riverHighway
| Open to hunting | 2,496 acres (plus 1 safety or no-hunting zone) |
|---|---|
| Access | Hunt by Permission |
| Units | 57 Sled Springs |
| ODFW region | Northeast |
| Nearest towns | Wallowa (next to it), Lostine (8 mi) and Enterprise (16 mi) |
What is the Carman Ranch Access Area?
The Carman Ranch Access Area is a cooperative program between a private landowner and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Access and Habitat Program to maintain, by permission, public hunting access on private lands. The Carman Ranch Access Area north of Wallowa, OR provides public hunting opportunities for deer, elk, predators, turkey, and quail. All Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Regulations and Seasons Apply.
What are the rules on the Carman Ranch Access Area?
- Hunters must obtain permission prior to hunting. Permission can be obtained by contacting the La Grande ODFW field office by phone at (541) 962-1838, between 8 AM and 5 PM Monday.
- Friday. Reservations will be booked on a first come, first served basis. Hunters who make reservations to hunt during a particular week, are ineligible to hunt the area the following week. Landowners reserve the right to refuse permission and close areas due to normal ranch operations.
- No Motorized Vehicles.
- No camping or night-time use of private land.
- No fires, be careful with cigarettes.
- No littering, pick up any trash.
- Report unlawful activities.
- Respect landowners' rights and needs.
- Leave all gates as you found them.
ODFW's description and rules, from ODFW Access and Habitat areas (Oregon Hunting Access Map layer). ODFW's area map: Carman Ranch map (PDF). The program: ODFW Access and Habitat.
Which units is the Carman Ranch Access Area in?
| Unit | Area acres in it, all zones | Elk harvested (unit) | Deer harvested (unit) | Public land (unit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 57 Sled Springs | 2,760 | 311 (2025) | 709 (2025) | 20.9% |
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 Carman Ranch Access Area?
Highways within 8 miles: OR 82. Nearest towns: Wallowa (next to it), Lostine (8 miles), Enterprise (16 miles) and Elgin (18 miles). ODFW's area map shows the roads in.
Questions hunters ask
Do you need permission to hunt the Carman Ranch Access Area?
ODFW lists the area as "Hunt by Permission". Hunters must obtain permission prior to hunting. Permission can be obtained by contacting the La Grande ODFW field office by phone at (541) 962-1838, between 8 AM and 5 PM Monday.
Which unit is the Carman Ranch Access Area in?
The Sled Springs Unit (57).
What can you hunt on the Carman Ranch Access Area?
ODFW's description: The Carman Ranch Access Area north of Wallowa, OR provides public hunting opportunities for deer, elk, predators, turkey, and quail.
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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.