Hunt unit · Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

Controlled deer hunt Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Controlled deer hunt unit is one of 6 mapped hunt units on Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge in Canyon County, ID. It covers approximately 556 acres and is listed as “open – special regulations apply” for 2026–2027. That means hunting is permitted, but refuge-specific rules — such as limited species, dates, weapon types, access methods or quota permits — apply on top of state regulations. A refuge permit is required.

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556acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Canyon Countycounty

Controlled deer hunt map

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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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Rules & permits for this unit

Status: Open – special regulations apply

Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to Idaho regulations. Typical special regulations include limited species or seasons, quota/lottery permits, weapon restrictions (e.g. archery or shotgun only), shooting-hour limits, blind or stand rules and restricted access.

Refuge permit required. Type: Signed Brochure or Similar. Obtain via: Other.

Deer hunting on Lake Lowell unit requires a signed Refuge permit

Game at Deer Flat 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 Controlled deer hunt unit

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Destination: center of the Controlled deer hunt unit

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Decimal
43.51838, -116.59704
DMS
43°31′06.2″N 116°35′49.3″W

Nearest towns

  • Nampa, ID2.4 mi SW of town
  • Boise, ID21 mi W of town
  • Ontario, OR40 mi SE 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

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*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, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM8:24 PM13h 15m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:54 AM7:24 AM7:59 PM12h 35m
Thu, Oct 1, 20267:12 AM7:42 AM7:29 PM11h 47m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:28 AM7:58 AM7:05 PM11h 06m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:50 AM7:20 AM5:39 PM10h 19m
Sun, Nov 15, 20267:09 AM7:39 AM5:23 PM9h 44m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:29 AM7:59 AM5:12 PM9h 13m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:42 AM8:12 AM5:10 PM8h 59m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:49 AM8:19 AM5:19 PM9h 00m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:46 AM8:16 AM5:33 PM9h 17m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:33 AM8:03 AM5:55 PM9h 52m

Computed for 43.518, -116.597 (MDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

Weather forecast

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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.

Other units at Deer Flat NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Lake Lowell East RecOpen487Required
Lake Lowell South RecSpecial regs985Required
Snake River Islands - IDSpecial regs814Required
Snake River Islands - ORSpecial regs223Required
Closed to huntingClosed8,599Required

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