At a Glance
1,102Square Miles
58%Public Land
3,500 - 6,000Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Rainbow trout and catfish are in Antelope Flat Reservoir
- Bring a predator call for coyote hunting
- Bring a shotgun for hunting quail
Hunters have shared mixed experiences about Unit 36 in Maury, Oregon, with a general emphasis on its challenging terrain, which consists of dense junipers and steep elevations. This environment requires preparedness for strenuous hikes and strategic glassing to locate game effectively. There appears to be consistent success during the late season when colder weather drives game into more accessible areas. The advice frequently shared includes scouting early to understand movement patterns and focusing efforts in areas with abundant water sources given their usefulness for attracting wildlife.
Southeast of Prineville, this unit features elk, mule deer and antelope hunting in and around the Maury Mountains. Archery and gun hunters must draw tags for all three species.
This is an up-and-coming elk hunting area because state officials are taking steps to keep elk on public lands, such as limiting archery tags and issuing cow elk tags only for hunting on private property.