Hunt unit · Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge

Kaniksu Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The Kaniksu unit is one of 8 mapped hunt units on Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge in Stevens County, WA. It covers approximately 714 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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714acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Stevens Countycounty

Kaniksu map

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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 Little Pend Oreille 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 Kaniksu unit

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Destination: center of the Kaniksu unit

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48.14105, -117.54673
DMS
48°08′27.8″N 117°32′48.2″W

Nearest towns

  • Colville, WA33 mi SE of town
  • Spokane, WA34 mi N of town
  • Coeur d'Alene, ID48 mi NW 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 Kaniksu

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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, 20265:36 AM6:06 AM7:34 PM13h 28m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:55 AM6:25 AM7:05 PM12h 40m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM6:31 PM11h 44m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:37 AM7:07 AM6:03 PM10h 56m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM4:33 PM9h 60m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:26 AM6:56 AM4:14 PM9h 18m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:48 AM7:18 AM4:00 PM8h 41m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:03 AM7:33 AM3:56 PM8h 23m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:10 AM7:40 AM4:05 PM8h 25m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:05 AM7:35 AM4:21 PM8h 46m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:49 AM7:19 AM4:47 PM9h 28m

Computed for 48.141, -117.547 (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 Little Pend Oreille NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
CusickSpecial regs280—
Open HuntingSpecial regs37,875—
Streams/CreeksSpecial regs712—
Closed to HuntingClosed1,111—
McDowell Marsh TrailClosed429—
OkanoganClosed35—
SpringdaleClosed55—

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