E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area: hunting rules, map and access
E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area is 1,767 acres of land managed by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, in the Willamette Unit (15) and Alsea Unit (18), by ODFW's mapped boundary. ODFW's 2026 rule for the area begins: "Open to big game hunting during authorized seasons, except closed to archery deer hunting when youth pheasant hunts are in progress."
Data updated October 2026. Rules: ODFW's 2026 regulations, page 88. Boundary: ODFW. Land around it: USGS PAD-US 4.1.
National wildlife refugeNational forestBLMODFW landState forest and trust landE.E. Wilson Wildlife AreaUnit lineLake, reservoir or riverHighway
| Size | 1,767 acres (ODFW boundary, measured) |
|---|---|
| Units | 15 Willamette, 18 Alsea |
| ODFW zone | Northwest |
| First rule | Open to big game hunting during authorized seasons, except closed to archery deer hunting when youth pheasant hunts are in progress |
| Nearest towns | Adair Village (next to it), Millersburg (6 mi) and Albany (6 mi) |
What is E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area?
The E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area came into existence in 1950 when the U.S. Government gave quitclaim title to the property to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The wildlife area covers approximately 1,788 acres, is located on Highway 99W about 10 miles north of Corvallis and is situated on the Willamette Valley floor. The area offers a diversity of Willamette Valley habitat types. Easy non-motorized access is available via a grid of remnant paved and gravel roads; these can be accessed via 5 parking lots along Camp Adair Road. The roads allow access for persons with disabilities and allow biking and horseback riding.
From ODFW's E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area page.
What are the hunting rules on E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area?
Open to big game hunting during authorized seasons, except closed to archery deer hunting when youth pheasant hunts are in progress. (See current Oregon Game Bird Regulations.) Rabbit hunting is permitted from Nov. 1 through the end of Feb. Hunting by permit only. Permits are available at self-service stations located on the area. Hunters must check in and out daily. Use of rifles, handguns and crossbows prohibited at all times. The possession or use of shot other than federally-approved non-toxic shot is prohibited. Non-toxic shot restrictions do not apply to big game hunting. ODFW parking permit is required (see pg 89 for more information).
ODFW's 2026 Oregon Big Game Hunting Regulations, page 88, under unit 15. ODFW 2026 Oregon Big Game Hunting Regulations.
Which hunting units is E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area in?
E.E. Wilson spans 2 units. ODFW's latest elk and deer harvest for the whole unit, not the wildlife area alone:
| Unit | Wildlife area acres in it | Elk harvested (unit) | Deer harvested (unit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 15 Willamette | 1,716 | 137 (2025) | 1,699 (2025) |
| Unit 18 Alsea | 51 | 706 (2025) | 1,456 (2025) |
Harvest: ODFW harvest statistics (2020 to 2025). Acres in each unit measured by FilledTag from ODFW's boundaries.
How do you get to E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area?
Highways within 8 miles: OR 99, I-5, US 20, OR 34 and OR 164. Nearest towns: Adair Village (next to it), Millersburg (6 miles), Albany (6 miles) and Corvallis (7 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area?
ODFW's 2026 regulations set these rules for E.E. Wilson: Open to big game hunting during authorized seasons, except closed to archery deer hunting when youth pheasant hunts are in progress. (See current Oregon Game Bird Regulations.) Rabbit hunting is permitted from Nov. 1 through the end of Feb. Hunting seasons follow the unit the ground is in.
Which unit is E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area in?
The Willamette Unit (15, 1,716 acres) and the Alsea Unit (18, 51 acres), by ODFW's boundaries.
What towns are near E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area?
Adair Village (next to it), Millersburg (6 miles) and Albany (6 miles), measured to the area's edge.
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Where these facts come from
- Rules: ODFW 2026 Oregon Big Game Hunting Regulations, page 88.
- Boundary and acres: ODFW Wildlife Areas (Compass dataset). Surrounding public land: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (fee land by manager, 2025).
- Unit harvest: ODFW harvest statistics (2020 to 2025).
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