Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges
Hunting is one of the six priority public uses of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Choose a game category to see every refuge that offers it, with maps, hunt units and permit details for 2026–2027.
Big GameWhite-tailed and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bear and other large mammals357 refugesWaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and coots336 refugesWild TurkeySpring and fall wild turkey232 refugesUpland BirdsPheasant, quail, grouse, prairie chicken and partridge265 refugesMigratory BirdsMourning dove, woodcock, snipe, rails, gallinules and sandhill crane287 refugesSmall GameSquirrel, rabbit, hare, raccoon, opossum and other small mammals297 refugesFeral & ExoticFeral hogs and other non-native species where refuge rules allow135 refuges FishingFreshwater, tidal / saltwater and shellfishingSee all
Typical season calendar
AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
🦌 Big Game
🦆 Waterfowl
🦃 Wild Turkey
🐦 Upland Birds
🕊️ Migratory Birds
🐇 Small Game
🐗 Feral & Exotic