Delevan NWR
Colusa County, CA · 11 mi N
!5 special✕1 closed
🦆🦃🐦🕊️
2K huntable acres
Colusa 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.
Loading interactive map…
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
Hunting at Colusa NWR
-
Big Game - Waterfowl
- Wild Turkey
- Upland Birds
- Migratory Birds
-
Small Game -
Feral & Exotic -
Fishing
Hunters can pursue waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, and migratory birds here, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules.
No hunting is allowed on Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge unless during authorized state-managed hunts.
WaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and cootsWild TurkeySpring and fall wild turkeyUpland 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 California regulations plus refuge-specific rules.
Hunt units (4)
- Special regulations1,340 ac 33%
- Closed2,772 ac 67%
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assigned Ponds | !Special regs | 171 | — | |
| Free Roam - East | !Special regs | 589 | — | |
| Free Roam - West | !Special regs | 579 | — | |
| Closed | ✕Closed | 2,772 | — |
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
- 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 Colusa NWR
USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Colusa NWR.
How to get to Colusa NWR
Navigate
Destination: Colusa National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)
- Decimal
39.15510, -122.04579- DMS
39°09′18.4″N 122°02′44.8″W
Nearest towns
- Yuba City, CA23 mi W of town
- Willows, CA26 mi S of town
- Chico, CA41 mi S of town
- Sacramento, CA50 mi NW of town
Closest airports
- SMF Sacramento Intl40 mi
- RDD Redding Regional95 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 Colusa 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.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 6:35 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 05m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:18 AM | 6:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 30m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 7:02 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 50m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 15m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:04 AM | 6:34 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 34m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 6:50 AM | 4:55 PM | 10h 04m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 7:08 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 39m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 7:20 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 26m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 7:27 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 28m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:55 AM | 7:25 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 42m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:45 AM | 7:15 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 11m |
Computed for 39.155, -122.046 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day hunting weather
Loading National Weather Service forecast…
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.
Colusa NWR FAQ
Is hunting allowed at Colusa NWR?
Yes. Colusa National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 3 units (1,340 acres) during 2026–2027 for waterfowl, wild turkey, 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 Colusa NWR?
FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Colusa 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 Colusa NWR located?
Colusa National Wildlife Refuge is in Colusa County, California, about 23 miles W of Yuba City, CA (straight-line). GPS: 39.15510, -122.04579.
What are legal shooting hours at Colusa 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
Sutter NWR
Sutter County, CA · 17 mi E
!3 special✕1 closed
🦆🦃🐦🕊️
1.2K huntable acres
Sacramento NWR
Glenn County, CA · 19 mi N
!4 special✕1 closed
🦆🦃🐦🕊️
3.5K huntable acres
North Central Valley Wildlife Management Area
Butte County, CA · 31 mi N
!3 special✕2 closed
🦆🐦🕊️
741 huntable acres
Stone Lakes NWR
Sacramento County, CA · 61 mi SE
!1 special✕1 closed
🦆🎣
174 huntable acres
Sacramento River NWR
Tehama County, CA · 66 mi N
!22 special✕17 closed
🦌🦆🦃🐦🕊️🐗🎣
6.1K huntable acres
Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.