Hunt unit · Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
Nisqually River Delta NW Hunt Unit Map & Access
The Nisqually River Delta NW unit is one of 6 mapped hunt units on Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in Thurston County, WA. It covers approximately 380 acres and is listed as “open to hunting” for 2026–2027. Hunting generally follows state seasons and bag limits, along with general refuge rules.
Nisqually River Delta NW map
Rules & permits for this unit
Status: Open to hunting
Hunting follows Washington seasons, bag limits and licensing, plus general National Wildlife Refuge rules.
🧒 A two-day youth hunt is offered.
Game at Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually 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 Nisqually River Delta NW unit
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Destination: center of the Nisqually River Delta NW unit
- Decimal
47.10764, -122.71114- DMS
47°06′27.5″N 122°42′40.1″W
Nearest towns
- Olympia, WA10 mi NE of town
- Tacoma, WA16 mi SW of town
- Seattle, WA39 mi SW 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
Today at Nisqually River Delta NW
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Los Angeles local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 6:28 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 25m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 6:46 AM | 7:25 PM | 12h 39m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 7:07 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 45m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:27 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 58m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:22 AM | 6:52 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 04m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 7:13 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 24m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 7:35 AM | 4:24 PM | 8h 49m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 7:49 AM | 4:21 PM | 8h 32m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 7:56 AM | 4:30 PM | 8h 34m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:22 AM | 7:52 AM | 4:46 PM | 8h 53m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 7:37 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 34m |
Computed for 47.108, -122.711 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
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Other units at Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually NWR
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisqually River Delta | ✓Open | 192 | — |
| Black River | ✕Closed | 2,506 | — |
| Closed to Hunting | ✕Closed | 1,290 | — |
| Research Natural Area | ✕Closed | 779 | — |
| Sanctuary | ✕Closed | 781 | — |