National Wildlife Refuge · Idaho · FWS Region 1

Camas National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Jefferson County, Idaho, Camas National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 10,797 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: 3 open under general rules and 1 closed, covering about 8,092 huntable acres.

3 open units1 closed
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4hunt units
8.1Khuntable acres
10.8KFWS-owned acres
4game categories

Camas 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 Camas NWR

Hunters can pursue big game, waterfowl, upland birds, and migratory birds here, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules.

In wet years, duck hunting can be quite good at Camas National Wildlife Refuge. However, recent drought years have left many waterfowl areas quite dry during the hunting season.

Big GameWhite-tailed and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bear and other large mammalsWaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and cootsUpland BirdsPheasant, quail, grouse, prairie chicken and partridgeMigratory 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 Idaho regulations plus refuge-specific rules.

Hunt units (4)

Acreage by status
Open: 8,092 (75%)Closed: 2,706 (25%)8.1Khuntable acres
  • Open8,092 ac 75%
  • Closed2,706 ac 25%
Units by size (acres)
Central
5,460 ac
Closed to Hunting
2,706 ac
South
1,667 ac
North
965 ac
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Central Open 5,460 —
North Open 965 —
South Open 1,667 —
Closed to Hunting Closed 2,706 —

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 Idaho hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Idaho Department of Fish and Game
  • 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 Camas NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Camas NWR.

How to get to Camas NWR

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Destination: Camas National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
43.93875, -112.26306
DMS
43°56′19.5″N 112°15′47.0″W

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Nearest towns

  • Idaho Falls, ID33 mi N of town
  • Pocatello, ID75 mi N of town
  • Jackson, WY81 mi NW of town
  • Dillon, MT90 mi S of town

Closest airports

  • IDA Idaho Falls Regional31 mi
  • PIH Pocatello Regional73 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 Camas NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Boise local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:21 AM6:51 AM8:07 PM13h 16m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:36 AM7:06 AM7:41 PM12h 35m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:55 AM7:25 AM7:12 PM11h 47m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:11 AM7:41 AM6:47 PM11h 05m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:34 AM7:04 AM5:21 PM10h 17m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:53 AM7:23 AM5:04 PM9h 42m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:13 AM7:43 AM4:53 PM9h 10m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:26 AM7:56 AM4:51 PM8h 56m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:33 AM8:03 AM5:00 PM8h 57m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:30 AM8:00 AM5:14 PM9h 14m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:17 AM7:47 AM5:37 PM9h 50m

Computed for 43.939, -112.263 (MDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Camas NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Camas NWR?

Yes. Camas National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 3 units (8,092 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game, waterfowl, upland birds, and migratory birds. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.

Do I need a permit to hunt Camas NWR?

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

Camas National Wildlife Refuge is in Jefferson County, Idaho, about 33 miles N of Idaho Falls, ID (straight-line). GPS: 43.93875, -112.26306.

What are legal shooting hours at Camas 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.