Unit 40 Maupin deer hunting: harvest, hunts and 2026 seasons
ODFW estimates hunters took 124 deer in the Maupin Unit (40) in 2025 (123 bucks and 1 antlerless) and counted 298 deer hunters there, across 2 general seasons and controlled hunts. ODFW's figures for 2021 to 2025 average 133 deer a year. The unit is 9.3% public land, most of it BLM, by USGS PAD-US.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: ODFW, 2021 to 2025. Seasons and tags: ODFW's 2026 regulations and 2026 draw. Land: USGS PAD-US 4.1.
BLMState forest and trust landOther public (city, county, parks, military)Unit 40Neighboring unitsLake, reservoir or riverHighway
| ODFW zone | Columbia |
|---|---|
| Size | 338,379 acres (529 square miles) |
| Public land | 9.3% (31,595 acres) |
| Deer harvested, 2025 | 124 (123 bucks) |
| Deer hunters, 2025 | 298, 1,023 days |
| Deer per 100 hunters, 2025 | 42 |
| General season | Controlled hunts only (by deer hunt area) |
| 2026 controlled hunts listed here | 13 |
| Towns in and near it | Antelope, Shaniko and Maupin |
How many deer are harvested in Unit 40?
ODFW's deer harvest for the Maupin Unit by year: 124 in 2025, 134 in 2024 and 137 in 2023. 42 deer were taken for every 100 hunters in 2025.
| Year | Hunters | Days hunted | Deer harvested | Bucks | Antlerless | Deer per 100 hunters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 298 | 1,023 | 124 | 123 | 1 | 42 |
| 2024 | 356 | 1,406 | 134 | 127 | 6 | 38 |
| 2023 | 333 | 1,223 | 137 | 129 | 8 | 41 |
| 2022 | 334 | 1,284 | 136 | 128 | 8 | 41 |
| 2021 | 339 | 1,263 | 134 | 129 | 5 | 40 |
Source: ODFW harvest statistics (2021 to 2025), from ODFW's mandatory harvest reporting. Each year adds up ODFW's rows for the unit across its any legal weapon buck, archery, muzzleloader and antlerless summaries, general and controlled. A hunter counted on two tag types is counted twice. Per 100 hunters is worked out from ODFW's two figures.
Which deer hunts were used in Unit 40 in 2025?
Controlled hunts: 2 rows in ODFW's table, 298 hunters, 124 deer. ODFW's own row for each, 2025:
| Hunt or season | Tag type | Hunters | Days | Harvested | ODFW success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 Maupin Unit | Any legal weapon buck, controlled | 292 | 999 | 123 | 42% |
| 144R Columbia Plateau Bow | Archery, controlled | 6 | 24 | 1 | 25% |
Source: ODFW's 2025 deer harvest summaries (ODFW harvest statistics (2025)). A hunt that spans several units is split by unit in ODFW's tables; these are the Maupin rows.
When is deer season in Unit 40 in 2026?
Starting in 2026, ODFW structures eastern Oregon deer hunts by deer hunt area, not by wildlife management unit, and every eastern buck deer hunt is a controlled hunt (pages 30-43).
Controlled deer hunts in ODFW's 2026 tables that include the unit, with ODFW's 2026 tags and its June 2026 draw (residents who drew, of residents who put the hunt first):
| Hunt | Name | Bag limit | 2026 season | 2026 tags | 2026 draw, residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JK101 | Jackknife 01 | One buck with visible antler | Oct. 3 - Oct. 14 | 1,650 | 1,160 of 1,160 |
| MC101 | Mid-Columbia 01 | One buck with visible antler | Oct. 3 - Oct. 14 | 1,265 | 1,241 of 2,048 |
| MC101R | Mid-Columbia 01 Bow | One buck with visible antler | Aug. 29 - Sep. 27 | 385 | 131 of 131 |
| JK101R | Jackknife 01 Bow | One buck with visible antler | Aug. 29 - Sep. 27 | 220 | 10 of 10 |
| MC101-1 | Early Mid-Columbia 01 | One buck with visible antler | Sep. 12 - Sep. 20 | 55 | 54 of 227 |
| JK601T | Jackknife 01 Youth | One antlerless deer | Nov. 21 - Jan. 2, 2027 | 33 | 26 of 26 |
| MC101M | Mid-Columbia 01 Muzzleloader | One buck with visible antler | Oct. 17 - Oct. 25 | 22 | 21 of 71 |
| JK601 | Jackknife 01 Private | One antlerless deer | Oct. 17 - Oct. 25 | 22 | 22 of 182 |
| MC601 | The Dalles Orchard | One antlerless deer | Aug. 29 - Sep. 6 | 22 | 22 of 219 |
| MC601T | Mid Columbia 01 Youth | One antlerless deer | Nov. 21 - Jan. 2, 2027 | 11 | 10 of 60 |
| JK101-1 | Late Jackknife 01 | One buck with visible antler | Nov. 21 - Nov. 29 | 10 | 9 of 518 |
| MC101-2 | Late Mid-Columbia 01 | One buck with visible antler | Nov. 15 - Nov. 29 | 10 | 9 of 1,318 |
| MC101T | Mid-Columbia 01 Youth | One buck with visible antler | Nov. 14 - Nov. 25 | 7 | 6 of 285 |
Source: ODFW 2026 Oregon Big Game Hunting Regulations, pages 30 to 45; draw: ODFW's 2026 Preference Point Draw Reports. Hunts are matched to the unit by ODFW's own harvest rows and the 2026 deer hunt areas. Check ODFW before you go; seasons can change.
Which 2026 deer hunt areas cover Unit 40?
Starting in 2026, ODFW structures eastern Oregon deer hunts by deer hunt area, not by wildlife management unit, and every eastern buck deer hunt is a controlled hunt (pages 30-43). By ODFW's hunt area map, the Maupin Unit is split between 2 hunt areas. The 2026 buck hunts in each:
| Hunt area | Herd range | Share of Unit 40 | 2026 buck hunts (tags) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JK-01 | Jacknife | 96.9% | JK101 Jackknife 01 (1,650); JK101-1 Late Jackknife 01 (10); JK101R Jackknife 01 Bow (220) |
| MC-01 | Mid-Columbia | 3.1% | MC101 Mid-Columbia 01 (1,265); MC101-1 Early Mid-Columbia 01 (55); MC101-2 Late Mid-Columbia 01 (10); MC101R Mid-Columbia 01 Bow (385); MC101M Mid-Columbia 01 Muzzleloader (22); MC101T Mid-Columbia 01 Youth (7) |
Hunt area shares measured by FilledTag from ODFW eastern Oregon mule deer hunt areas (2026); hunts and tags from ODFW 2026 Oregon Big Game Hunting Regulations, pages 34 to 43. Harvest by hunt area starts with ODFW's 2026 report; the harvest above is by unit, 2021 to 2025.
How much public land is in Unit 40?
9.3% of the Maupin Unit is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 31,595 of 338,379 acres. The largest share is BLM, 31,483 acres.
| Manager | Acres | Share of unit |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 31,483 | 9.3% |
| Other public (city, county, parks, military) | 481 | 0.1% |
| State forest and trust land | 112 | under 0.1% |
Measured by FilledTag inside ODFW's unit boundary from USGS PAD-US 4.1 (fee land by manager, 2025). Tribal and private land are not counted as public.
How do you get to Unit 40?
Highways through the unit: US 97 (about 54 miles inside it), OR 216 (about 29 miles inside it), US 197 (about 29 miles inside it) and OR 218 (about 6 miles inside it).
Which units border Unit 40?
The Maupin Unit touches 3 other units. Their public land and ODFW's latest deer figures, for comparison:
| Unit | Public land | Deer hunters | Deer harvested | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 38 Grizzly | 27.1% | 1,027 | 333 | 2025 |
| Unit 41 White River | 43.4% | 1,160 | 527 | 2025 |
| Unit 43 Biggs | 12.3% | 1,205 | 679 | 2025 |
Also for Unit 40: elk hunting.
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt deer in Unit 40 without drawing a tag?
No. In 2026 every deer hunt in the Maupin Unit is a controlled hunt drawn by ODFW, now set by deer hunt area rather than unit. ODFW lists 13 controlled hunts for it in the 2026 regulations.
How many deer are taken in Unit 40 each year?
ODFW estimates 124 in 2025, 134 in 2024 and 137 in 2023, adding up its rows for the Maupin Unit across general and controlled deer tags.
What is the closest town to Unit 40?
No town is inside it. The nearest are Antelope (on the line), Shaniko (on the line) and Maupin (on the line).
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Where these numbers come from
- Harvest, hunters and days: ODFW harvest statistics (2021 to 2025).
- Seasons, hunts, tags and bag limits: ODFW 2026 Oregon Big Game Hunting Regulations. Draw: ODFW 2026 Preference Point Draw Reports.
- Public land: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (fee land by manager, 2025). Unit boundary: ODFW Wildlife Management Units (Compass dataset).
- Highways, water and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 and the 2024 Gazetteer.
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