Hunt unit · Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer

Mainland Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The Mainland unit is one of 11 mapped hunt units on Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer in Wahkiakum County, WA. It covers approximately 1,938 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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1,938acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Wahkiakum Countycounty

Mainland 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 Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer

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 Mainland unit

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Destination: center of the Mainland unit

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46.24882, -123.41639
DMS
46°14′55.8″N 123°24′59.0″W

Nearest towns

  • Astoria, OR20 mi E of town
  • Ilwaco, WA30 mi E of town
  • Aberdeen, WA54 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

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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, 20266:02 AM6:32 AM7:55 PM13h 22m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:20 AM6:50 AM7:27 PM12h 38m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:40 AM7:10 AM6:56 PM11h 46m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:59 AM7:29 AM6:29 PM11h 00m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:23 AM6:53 AM5:01 PM10h 08m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:43 AM7:13 AM4:43 PM9h 29m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:05 AM7:35 AM4:30 PM8h 55m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:19 AM7:49 AM4:28 PM8h 39m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:26 AM7:56 AM4:36 PM8h 40m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:22 AM7:52 AM4:51 PM8h 59m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:07 AM7:37 AM5:16 PM9h 38m

Computed for 46.249, -123.416 (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 Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer

UnitStatusAcresPermit
CrimsOpen504—
HuntingOpen824—
PriceOpen43—
WallaceOpen561—
Westport HuntingOpen10—
Closed Area Hunting - ORClosed13—
Closed Area Hunting - WAClosed4.0—
Closed Area PriceClosed2.0—
TenasillaheClosed1,936—
Westport ClosedClosed135—

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