Hunt unit · Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

Snake River Islands - OR Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Snake River Islands - OR unit is one of 6 mapped hunt units on Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge in Washington County, ID. It covers approximately 223 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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223acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Washington Countycounty

Snake River Islands - OR 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 Snake River Islands - OR unit

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Destination: center of the Snake River Islands - OR unit

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44.25411, -117.14665
DMS
44°15′14.8″N 117°08′47.9″W

Nearest towns

  • Ontario, OR18 mi NW of town
  • Nampa, ID57 mi NW of town
  • Boise, ID64 mi NW 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, 20266:40 AM7:10 AM8:27 PM13h 17m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:56 AM7:26 AM8:01 PM12h 35m
Thu, Oct 1, 20267:14 AM7:44 AM7:31 PM11h 47m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:31 AM8:01 AM7:06 PM11h 05m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:54 AM7:24 AM5:40 PM10h 16m
Sun, Nov 15, 20267:13 AM7:43 AM5:23 PM9h 40m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:33 AM8:03 AM5:12 PM9h 08m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:46 AM8:16 AM5:10 PM8h 53m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:53 AM8:23 AM5:19 PM8h 55m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:51 AM8:21 AM5:33 PM9h 12m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:37 AM8:07 AM5:56 PM9h 49m

Computed for 44.254, -117.147 (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
Controlled deer huntSpecial regs556Required
Lake Lowell South RecSpecial regs985Required
Snake River Islands - IDSpecial regs814Required
Closed to huntingClosed8,599Required

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