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Abernathy Fish Technology Center Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Abernathy Fish Technology Center is located in Cowlitz County, Washington, with about 121 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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Abernathy FTC hunt unit map

Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.

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Hunting at Abernathy FTC

  • Big Game
  • Waterfowl
  • Wild Turkey
  • Upland Birds
  • Migratory Birds
  • Small Game
  • Feral & Exotic
  • Fishing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not list any hunting opportunities for this station. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 121 (100%)0huntable acres
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Permits & licenses

Refuge permit

Not listed

USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.

You'll also need

  • A valid Washington hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Abernathy FTC

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

Abernathy Creek provides spawning and rearing habitat for migrating chum, coho and Chinook Salmon; steelhead, cutthroat and rainbow trout; and other lesser-known species.

State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.

How to get to Abernathy FTC

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Destination: Abernathy Fish Technology Center (FWS reference point)

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46.22582, -123.14612
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46°13′33.0″N 123°08′46.0″W

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Nearest towns

  • Astoria, OR33 mi E of town
  • Ilwaco, WA43 mi E of town
  • Vancouver, WA47 mi NW of town
  • Portland, OR54 mi NW of town

Closest airports

  • PDX Portland Intl51 mi
  • SEA Seattle–Tacoma93 mi

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.

Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours

Today at Abernathy FTC

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Los Angeles local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:01 AM6:31 AM7:54 PM13h 22m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:19 AM6:49 AM7:26 PM12h 38m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM6:54 PM11h 46m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:57 AM7:27 AM6:28 PM11h 00m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:22 AM6:52 AM5:00 PM10h 08m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:42 AM7:12 AM4:42 PM9h 29m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:04 AM7:34 AM4:29 PM8h 55m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:18 AM7:48 AM4:27 PM8h 39m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:25 AM7:55 AM4:35 PM8h 41m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:21 AM7:51 AM4:50 PM8h 59m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:06 AM7:36 AM5:15 PM9h 39m

Computed for 46.226, -123.146 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Abernathy FTC FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Abernathy FTC?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Abernathy Fish Technology Center. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

Do I need a permit to hunt Abernathy FTC?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Abernathy FTC. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Can you fish at Abernathy FTC?

Yes. Fishing is permitted (freshwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.

Where is Abernathy FTC located?

Abernathy Fish Technology Center is in Cowlitz County, Washington, about 33 miles E of Astoria, OR (straight-line). GPS: 46.22582, -123.14612.

What are legal shooting hours at Abernathy FTC?

Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.

Nearby refuges & public land

Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer

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Lewis and Clark NWR

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Ridgefield NWR

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Willapa NWR

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Wapato Lake NWR

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Tualatin River NWR

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1 special1 closed
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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.