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Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge lies in Coos County, Oregon, with about 905 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season the refuge has 4 mapped hunt units: 1 open under general rules, 1 open with special regulations, and 2 closed, covering about 537 huntable acres.

1 open unit1 with special regs2 closed
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4hunt units
537huntable acres
905FWS-owned acres
2game categories

Bandon Marsh NWR 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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OpenSpecial regulationsClosedFWS-owned landWPA (public)Refuge boundaryEasement (private) Tip: switch to Satellite or USGS Topo in the layer menu · click the map for GPS coordinates
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Hunting at Bandon Marsh NWR

Hunting opportunities include waterfowl and migratory birds, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. Fishing is available — tidal / saltwater fishing and shellfishing & crabbing.

Coastal wetlands in southwest Oregon can provide a diversity of duck and goose hunting opportunities, but these areas are often difficult to access.

WaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and cootsMigratory BirdsMourning dove, woodcock, snipe, rails, gallinules and sandhill crane

Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow Oregon regulations plus refuge-specific rules.

Hunt units (4)

Acreage by status
Open: 256 (28%)Special regulations: 281 (31%)Closed: 369 (41%)537huntable acres
  • Open256 ac 28%
  • Special regulations281 ac 31%
  • Closed369 ac 41%
Units by size (acres)
Ni-les'tun
281 ac
Retrieval Zone
272 ac
Bandon Marsh
256 ac
Closed
97 ac
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Bandon Marsh Open 256 —
Ni-les'tun Special regs 281 —
Closed Closed 97 —
Retrieval Zone Closed 272 —

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 Oregon hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Federal Duck Stamp (waterfowl hunters 16+) and HIP certification for migratory birds
  • Non-toxic shot for waterfowl (federal requirement)
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Bandon Marsh NWR

  • 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing
  • 🦀 Shellfishing & crabbing

Fishing and shellfishing is permitted at Bandon Marsh west of U.S. Hwy. 101. Fishing is permitted on Ni-les’tun Marsh east of Hwy 101 and south of North Bank Lane. No shellfishing is permitted on Ni-les’tun Marsh.

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

How to get to Bandon Marsh NWR

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Destination: Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
43.15286, -124.38098
DMS
43°09′10.3″N 124°22′51.5″W

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Nearest towns

  • Coos Bay, OR17 mi SW of town
  • Eugene, OR90 mi SW of town
  • Medford, OR95 mi NW of town
  • Crescent City, CA97 mi N of town

Closest airports

  • EUG Eugene Airport89 mi
  • MFR Rogue Valley–Medford94 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 Bandon Marsh NWR

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, 20266:10 AM6:40 AM7:55 PM13h 14m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:25 AM6:55 AM7:30 PM12h 34m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:43 AM7:13 AM7:00 PM11h 48m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:59 AM7:29 AM6:36 PM11h 07m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:21 AM6:51 AM5:11 PM10h 20m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM4:55 PM9h 46m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:59 AM7:29 AM4:44 PM9h 15m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:12 AM7:42 AM4:43 PM9h 01m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:19 AM7:49 AM4:51 PM9h 03m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:16 AM7:46 AM5:05 PM9h 19m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:03 AM7:33 AM5:27 PM9h 54m

Computed for 43.153, -124.381 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.

Bandon Marsh NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Bandon Marsh NWR?

Yes. Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 2 units (537 acres) during 2026–2027 for waterfowl and migratory birds. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.

Do I need a permit to hunt Bandon Marsh NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Bandon Marsh NWR. 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 Bandon Marsh NWR?

Yes. Fishing is permitted (tidal / saltwater fishing and shellfishing & crabbing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.

Where is Bandon Marsh NWR located?

Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge is in Coos County, Oregon, about 17 miles SW of Coos Bay, OR (straight-line). GPS: 43.15286, -124.38098.

What are legal shooting hours at Bandon Marsh NWR?

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.

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