National Wildlife Refuge · Oregon · FWS Region 8

Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge is located in Klamath County, Oregon, with about 4,220 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season the refuge has 1 mapped hunt unit: 1 open with special regulations, covering about 4,221 huntable acres.

1 with special regs
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1hunt units
4.2Khuntable acres
4.2KFWS-owned acres
1game categories

Bear Valley 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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Hunting at Bear Valley NWR

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

Hunting opportunities include big game, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules.

Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge is usually closed to the public to prevent disturbance of wintering bald eagles and other migratory birds. The refuge is open only during its annual mule deer season, held before the arrival of winter migrant birds.

Big GameWhite-tailed and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bear and other large mammals

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

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Special regulations: 4,221 (100%)4.2Khuntable acres
  • Special regulations4,221 ac 100%
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Station Special regs 4,221 —

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
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Bear Valley NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Bear Valley NWR.

How to get to Bear Valley NWR

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Destination: Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
42.06181, -121.92926
DMS
42°03′42.5″N 121°55′45.3″W

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Nearest towns

  • Klamath Falls, OR13 mi SW of town
  • Tulelake, CA24 mi W of town
  • Medford, OR52 mi E of town
  • Lakeview, OR81 mi W of town

Closest airports

  • MFR Rogue Valley–Medford53 mi
  • RDD Redding Regional109 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 Bear Valley NWR

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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, 20266:02 AM6:32 AM7:43 PM13h 12m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:16 AM6:46 AM7:19 PM12h 33m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:33 AM7:03 AM6:51 PM11h 48m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:48 AM7:18 AM6:27 PM11h 09m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:09 AM6:39 AM5:03 PM10h 24m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:27 AM6:57 AM4:48 PM9h 51m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:45 AM7:15 AM4:38 PM9h 22m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:58 AM7:28 AM4:36 PM9h 08m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:05 AM7:35 AM4:45 PM9h 10m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:03 AM7:33 AM4:59 PM9h 26m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:51 AM7:21 AM5:20 PM9h 59m

Computed for 42.062, -121.929 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Bear Valley NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Bear Valley NWR?

Yes. Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 1 unit (4,221 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.

Do I need a permit to hunt Bear Valley NWR?

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

Where is Bear Valley NWR located?

Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge is in Klamath County, Oregon, about 13 miles SW of Klamath Falls, OR (straight-line). GPS: 42.06181, -121.92926.

What are legal shooting hours at Bear Valley 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.

Nearby refuges & public land

Lower Klamath NWR

Siskiyou County, CA · 13 mi SE

3 special2 closed
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31.3K huntable acres

Tule Lake NWR

Siskiyou County, CA · 25 mi SE

3 special1 closed
🦆🐦🕊️

20.4K huntable acres

Upper Klamath NWR

Klamath County, OR · 34 mi N

1 open1 closed
🦆🕊️🎣

16.4K huntable acres

Clear Lake NWR

Modoc County, CA · 44 mi E

1 open1 special1 closed
🦌🦆🕊️

10K huntable acres

Klamath Marsh NWR

Klamath County, OR · 58 mi N

1 open1 closed
🦆🕊️🎣

11.7K huntable acres

Modoc NWR

Modoc County, CA · 84 mi SE

2 special3 closed
🦆🐦🕊️🎣

2.3K huntable acres

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