Hunt unit · Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge

Open Wetlands Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit requiredYouth opportunity

The Open Wetlands unit is one of 3 mapped hunt units on Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Polk County, OR. It covers approximately 566 acres and is listed as “open – special regulations apply” for 2026–2027. That means hunting is permitted, but refuge-specific rules — such as limited species, dates, weapon types, access methods or quota permits — apply on top of state regulations. A refuge permit is required.

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566acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Polk Countycounty

Open Wetlands map

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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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Rules & permits for this unit

Status: Open – special regulations apply

Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to Oregon regulations. Typical special regulations include limited species or seasons, quota/lottery permits, weapon restrictions (e.g. archery or shotgun only), shooting-hour limits, blind or stand rules and restricted access.

Refuge permit required. Type: Other. Obtain via: Mail, Other.

Youth waterfowl hunt

🧒 Yes

Game at Baskett Slough NWR

Species listed for the refuge as a whole — a special-regulation unit may be limited to certain species. Confirm in the hunt brochure.

Getting to the Open Wetlands unit

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Destination: center of the Open Wetlands unit

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Decimal
44.96655, -123.26963
DMS
44°57′59.6″N 123°16′10.7″W

Nearest towns

  • Salem, OR11 mi W of town
  • Corvallis, OR28 mi N of town
  • Tillamook, OR44 mi SE of town

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

The navigation point is a point inside the unit polygon, not necessarily a parking area or legal access point. Use satellite view to find roads, gates and designated parking, and respect closed areas and private inholdings.

Shooting hours at this unit

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*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, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM7:52 PM13h 19m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:20 AM6:50 AM7:26 PM12h 36m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM6:55 PM11h 47m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:57 AM7:27 AM6:30 PM11h 03m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:20 AM6:50 AM5:03 PM10h 13m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM4:46 PM9h 36m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:00 AM7:30 AM4:34 PM9h 04m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:14 AM7:44 AM4:32 PM8h 48m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:21 AM7:51 AM4:40 PM8h 50m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:17 AM7:47 AM4:55 PM9h 08m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:03 AM7:33 AM5:18 PM9h 45m

Computed for 44.967, -123.270 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

Weather forecast

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

Other units at Baskett Slough NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Goose HuntSpecial regs503Required
Closed AreasClosed1,605Required

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