Hunt unit · Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge
turkey/grouse/big game Hunt Unit Map & Access
The turkey/grouse/big game unit is one of 6 mapped hunt units on Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge in Boundary County, ID. It covers approximately 172 acres and is listed as “open to hunting” for 2026–2027. Hunting generally follows state seasons and bag limits, along with general refuge rules. A refuge permit is required.
turkey/grouse/big game map
Rules & permits for this unit
Status: Open to hunting
Hunting follows Idaho seasons, bag limits and licensing, plus general National Wildlife Refuge rules.
Refuge permit required. Type: Other. Obtain via: Mail, Other.
Deer hunting for Hunters with disabilites
Game at Kootenai 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 turkey/grouse/big game unit
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Destination: center of the turkey/grouse/big game unit
- Decimal
48.69783, -116.41341- DMS
48°41′52.2″N 116°24′48.3″W
Nearest towns
- Bonners Ferry, ID4.3 mi W of town
- Colville, WA69 mi E of town
- Coeur d'Alene, ID72 mi N 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 turkey/grouse/big game
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Los Angeles local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 5:31 AM | 6:01 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 29m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 6:20 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 41m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 6:43 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 44m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 7:03 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 55m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:00 AM | 6:30 AM | 4:27 PM | 9h 57m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:23 AM | 6:53 AM | 4:07 PM | 9h 14m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 7:16 AM | 3:53 PM | 8h 37m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 7:31 AM | 3:50 PM | 8h 19m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:08 AM | 7:38 AM | 3:58 PM | 8h 21m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:03 AM | 7:33 AM | 4:15 PM | 8h 42m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:46 AM | 7:16 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 25m |
Computed for 48.698, -116.413 (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.