National Wildlife Refuge · California · FWS Region 8

Farallon National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Farallon National Wildlife Refuge lies in California, with about 9.3 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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Farallon 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 Farallon 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.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 114 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed114 ac 100%
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Station Closed 114 —

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 California hunting license and any required tags or stamps — California 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 Farallon NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Farallon NWR.

How to get to Farallon NWR

Navigate

Destination: Farallon National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
37.69848, -123.00319
DMS
37°41′54.5″N 123°00′11.5″W

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Nearest towns

  • San Francisco, CA32 mi W of town
  • San Jose, CA66 mi W of town
  • Stockton, CA95 mi W of town
  • Sacramento, CA102 mi SW of town

Closest airports

  • SFO San Francisco Intl35 mi
  • SJC San Jose Mineta63 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 Farallon 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, 20266:11 AM6:41 AM7:43 PM13h 02m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:22 AM6:52 AM7:21 PM12h 29m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:36 AM7:06 AM6:56 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:48 AM7:18 AM6:36 PM11h 17m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:06 AM6:36 AM5:14 PM10h 39m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:21 AM6:51 AM5:02 PM10h 11m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:38 AM7:08 AM4:54 PM9h 46m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:49 AM7:19 AM4:54 PM9h 35m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:56 AM7:26 AM5:02 PM9h 36m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:55 AM7:25 AM5:15 PM9h 49m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:46 AM7:16 AM5:33 PM10h 17m

Computed for 37.698, -123.003 (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.

Farallon NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Farallon NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Farallon NWR?

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

Farallon National Wildlife Refuge is in California, about 32 miles W of San Francisco, CA (straight-line). GPS: 37.69848, -123.00319.

What are legal shooting hours at Farallon 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.

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