Hunt unit · Hanford Reach National Monument

Wahluke East Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The Wahluke East unit is one of 6 mapped hunt units on Hanford Reach National Monument in Franklin County, WA. It covers approximately 29,529 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.

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29,529acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Franklin Countycounty

Wahluke East 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 Washington 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.

Game at Hanford Reach National Monument

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 Wahluke East unit

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Destination: center of the Wahluke East unit

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46.63709, -119.36255
DMS
46°38′13.5″N 119°21′45.2″W

Nearest towns

  • Othello, WA16 mi SW of town
  • Kennewick, WA31 mi N of town
  • Moses Lake, WA34 mi S 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 Wahluke East

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*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, 20265:46 AM6:16 AM7:39 PM13h 23m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM7:11 PM12h 38m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:24 AM6:54 AM6:39 PM11h 45m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:43 AM7:13 AM6:12 PM10h 60m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:08 AM6:38 AM4:44 PM10h 06m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM4:25 PM9h 27m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:50 AM7:20 AM4:12 PM8h 52m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:04 AM7:34 AM4:10 PM8h 36m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:11 AM7:41 AM4:19 PM8h 37m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:07 AM7:37 AM4:34 PM8h 57m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:52 AM7:22 AM4:58 PM9h 36m

Computed for 46.637, -119.363 (PDT / 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 Hanford Reach National Monument

UnitStatusAcresPermit
RingoldSpecial regs2,905—
Saddle MountainSpecial regs24,054—
Columbia River CorridorClosed1,858—
RattlesnakeClosed73,809—
Wahluke WestClosed31,361—

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