Hunt unit · Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge

uplands Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The uplands unit is one of 6 mapped hunt units on Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge in Boundary County, ID. It covers approximately 527 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. A refuge permit is required.

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527acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Boundary Countycounty

uplands 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 Idaho 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.

Refuge permit required. Type: Other. Obtain via: Mail, Other.

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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 uplands unit

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Destination: center of the uplands unit

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Decimal
48.73368, -116.40076
DMS
48°44′01.2″N 116°24′02.7″W

Nearest towns

  • Bonners Ferry, ID4.8 mi NW of town
  • Colville, WA70 mi E of town
  • Coeur d'Alene, ID75 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 uplands

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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, 20265:31 AM6:01 AM7:30 PM13h 30m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:50 AM6:20 AM7:01 PM12h 41m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:13 AM6:43 AM6:27 PM11h 44m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:33 AM7:03 AM5:58 PM10h 55m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:00 AM6:30 AM4:27 PM9h 57m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:23 AM6:53 AM4:07 PM9h 14m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:46 AM7:16 AM3:53 PM8h 36m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:01 AM7:31 AM3:49 PM8h 18m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:08 AM7:38 AM3:58 PM8h 20m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:03 AM7:33 AM4:14 PM8h 41m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:46 AM7:16 AM4:41 PM9h 25m

Computed for 48.734, -116.401 (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 Kootenai NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
turkey/grouse/big gameOpen172Required
waterfowlSpecial regs848Required
closed to huntingClosed291Required
forestClosed179Required
wetlandsClosed750Required

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