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Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge is located in Clallam County, Washington, with about 465 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season, all 2 mapped hunt units are listed as closed to hunting.

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Dungeness 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 Dungeness 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. Fishing is available — tidal / saltwater fishing.

Hunt units (2)

Acreage by status
Closed: 531 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed531 ac 100%
Units by size (acres)
Closed to Hunting
413 ac
Dawley
118 ac
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Closed to Hunting Closed 413 —
Dawley Closed 118 —

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 Dungeness NWR

  • 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing

Available species include Chinook and coho salmon, flounder and shellfish. State seasonal fishing regulations apply, as do periodic health closures on the shellfish fisheries. Refuge waters are closed to all uses October 1-May 14.

State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.

How to get to Dungeness NWR

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Destination: Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
48.16670, -123.14734
DMS
48°10′00.1″N 123°08′50.4″W

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Nearest towns

  • Port Angeles, WA13 mi E of town
  • Mount Vernon, WA41 mi SW of town
  • Bellingham, WA51 mi SW of town
  • Seattle, WA54 mi NW of town

Closest airports

  • BLI Bellingham Intl51 mi
  • SEA Seattle–Tacoma63 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 Dungeness 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, 20265:59 AM6:29 AM7:56 PM13h 28m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM7:27 PM12h 40m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM6:54 PM11h 44m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:00 AM7:30 AM6:26 PM10h 56m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:26 AM6:56 AM4:55 PM9h 59m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:48 AM7:18 AM4:36 PM9h 18m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:11 AM7:41 AM4:22 PM8h 41m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:26 AM7:56 AM4:19 PM8h 23m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:32 AM8:02 AM4:28 PM8h 25m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:28 AM7:58 AM4:44 PM8h 46m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:11 AM7:41 AM5:09 PM9h 28m

Computed for 48.167, -123.147 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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

Dungeness NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Dungeness NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Dungeness NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Dungeness NWR. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Can you fish at Dungeness NWR?

Yes. Fishing is permitted (tidal / saltwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.

Where is Dungeness NWR located?

Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge is in Clallam County, Washington, about 13 miles E of Port Angeles, WA (straight-line). GPS: 48.16670, -123.14734.

What are legal shooting hours at Dungeness 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

Protection Island NWR

WA · 10 mi E

1 closed
No hunting listed

Quilcene NFH

Jefferson County, WA · 27 mi SE

1 closed
No hunting listed

San Juan Islands NWR

WA · 43 mi N

2 closed
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Quillayute Needles NWR

Jefferson County, WA · 68 mi W

1 closed
No hunting listed

Copalis NWR

Grays Harbor County, WA · 74 mi SW

1 closed
No hunting listed

Flattery Rocks NWR

Clallam County, WA · 74 mi W

1 closed
No hunting listed

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