National Wildlife Refuge · California · FWS Region 8

Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Tulare County, California, Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 908 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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908FWS-owned acres
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Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge NWR

  • 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.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 908 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed908 ac 100%
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Station Closed 908 —

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 California hunting license and any required tags or stamps — California 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 Blue Ridge NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Blue Ridge NWR.

How to get to Blue Ridge NWR

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Destination: Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
36.28071, -118.84545
DMS
36°16′50.6″N 118°50′43.6″W

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Nearest towns

  • Fresno, CA61 mi SE of town
  • Bakersfield, CA64 mi N of town
  • Merced, CA115 mi SE of town
  • Los Banos, CA123 mi SE of town

Closest airports

  • FAT Fresno Yosemite60 mi
  • BFL Bakersfield Meadows60 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 Blue Ridge 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, 20265:56 AM6:26 AM7:25 PM12h 59m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:06 AM6:36 AM7:04 PM12h 28m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:19 AM6:49 AM6:40 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM6:20 PM11h 20m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:47 AM6:17 AM5:00 PM10h 43m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:01 AM6:31 AM4:48 PM10h 17m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM4:41 PM9h 53m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:29 AM6:59 AM4:41 PM9h 43m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:36 AM7:06 AM4:50 PM9h 44m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:35 AM7:05 AM5:02 PM9h 56m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:27 AM6:57 AM5:20 PM10h 23m

Computed for 36.281, -118.845 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Blue Ridge NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Blue Ridge NWR?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

Do I need a permit to hunt Blue Ridge NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge NWR located?

Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge is in Tulare County, California, about 61 miles SE of Fresno, CA (straight-line). GPS: 36.28071, -118.84545.

What are legal shooting hours at Blue Ridge 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

Pixley NWR

Tulare County, CA · 39 mi SW

1 closed
No hunting listed

Kern NWR

Kern County, CA · 56 mi SW

3 special1 closed
🦆🐦🕊️

3.2K huntable acres

Bitter Creek NWR

Kern County, CA · 96 mi S

1 closed
No hunting listed

Merced NWR

Merced County, CA · 117 mi NW

2 special1 closed
🦆🕊️

1.9K huntable acres

Grasslands Wildlife Management Area

Merced County, CA · 123 mi NW

6 special1 closed
🦆🐦🕊️🎣

3K huntable acres

Hopper Mountain NWR

Ventura County, CA · 126 mi S

1 closed
No hunting listed

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