Hunt unit · Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

Lake Lowell East Rec Hunt Unit Map & Access

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The Lake Lowell East Rec unit is one of 6 mapped hunt units on Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge in Canyon County, ID. It covers approximately 487 acres and is listed as “open to hunting” for 2026–2027. Hunting generally follows state seasons and bag limits, along with general refuge rules. A refuge permit is required.

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487acres
Openstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Canyon Countycounty

Lake Lowell East Rec 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 to hunting

Hunting follows Idaho seasons, bag limits and licensing, plus general National Wildlife Refuge rules.

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 Lake Lowell East Rec unit

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Destination: center of the Lake Lowell East Rec unit

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Decimal
43.53083, -116.60205
DMS
43°31′51.0″N 116°36′07.4″W

Nearest towns

  • Nampa, ID2.2 mi W of town
  • Boise, ID21 mi W of town
  • Ontario, OR39 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

Today at Lake Lowell East Rec

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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 58m
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 43.531, -116.602 (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
Controlled deer huntSpecial regs556Required
Lake Lowell South RecSpecial regs985Required
Snake River Islands - IDSpecial regs814Required
Snake River Islands - ORSpecial regs223Required
Closed to huntingClosed8,599Required

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