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Copalis National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Copalis National Wildlife Refuge lies in Grays Harbor County, Washington, with about 26 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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Copalis 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 Copalis 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.

Possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

— U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 26 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed26 ac 100%
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Station Closed 26 —

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 Washington hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Washington 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 Copalis NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Copalis NWR.

How to get to Copalis NWR

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Destination: Copalis National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
47.46265, -124.34478
DMS
47°27′45.5″N 124°20′41.2″W

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Nearest towns

  • Aberdeen, WA41 mi NW of town
  • Port Angeles, WA62 mi SW of town
  • Olympia, WA74 mi NW of town
  • Ilwaco, WA81 mi N of town

Closest airports

  • SEA Seattle–Tacoma95 mi
  • BLI Bellingham Intl124 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 Copalis 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, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM8:00 PM13h 26m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:23 AM6:53 AM7:32 PM12h 39m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:44 AM7:14 AM6:59 PM11h 45m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:04 AM7:34 AM6:31 PM10h 58m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:29 AM6:59 AM5:02 PM10h 03m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:51 AM7:21 AM4:43 PM9h 22m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:13 AM7:43 AM4:29 PM8h 46m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:27 AM7:57 AM4:26 PM8h 29m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:34 AM8:04 AM4:35 PM8h 31m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:30 AM8:00 AM4:51 PM8h 51m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:14 AM7:44 AM5:16 PM9h 32m

Computed for 47.463, -124.345 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Copalis NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Copalis NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Copalis NWR?

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

Copalis National Wildlife Refuge is in Grays Harbor County, Washington, about 41 miles NW of Aberdeen, WA (straight-line). GPS: 47.46265, -124.34478.

What are legal shooting hours at Copalis 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

Quillayute Needles NWR

Jefferson County, WA · 24 mi N

1 closed
No hunting listed

Grays Harbor NWR

Grays Harbor County, WA · 38 mi SE

1 closed
No hunting listed

Flattery Rocks NWR

Clallam County, WA · 52 mi N

1 closed
No hunting listed

Quilcene NFH

Jefferson County, WA · 71 mi E

1 closed
No hunting listed

Willapa NWR

Pacific County, WA · 72 mi S

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14.5K huntable acres

Dungeness NWR

Clallam County, WA · 74 mi NE

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