Hunt unit · Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge

Light Green Hunt Unit Map & Access

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The Light Green unit is one of 2 mapped hunt units on Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge in Flathead County, MT. It covers approximately 3,244 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.

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3,244acres
Openstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Flathead Countycounty

Light Green 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 to hunting

Hunting follows Montana seasons, bag limits and licensing, plus general National Wildlife Refuge rules.

Refuge permit required. Type: Special Use Permit. Obtain via: Other.

The disabled hunters have vehicle access to administrative roads that are normally closed to motorized access.

🧒 Youth hunting is encouraged by limiting the first week of archery deer and elk season and the first week of the general deer and elk season to youths 12-14 years of age accompanied by an adult and/or guardian who is at least 21 years of age.

Game at Lost Trail 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 Light Green unit

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Destination: center of the Light Green unit

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Decimal
48.18845, -114.87298
DMS
48°11′18.4″N 114°52′22.7″W

Nearest towns

  • Kalispell, MT26 mi W of town
  • Bonners Ferry, ID75 mi SE of town
  • Coeur d'Alene, ID95 mi E 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 Denver local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:25 AM6:55 AM8:23 PM13h 28m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:44 AM7:14 AM7:54 PM12h 40m
Thu, Oct 1, 20267:06 AM7:36 AM7:21 PM11h 44m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:27 AM7:57 AM6:53 PM10h 56m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:53 AM7:23 AM5:22 PM9h 59m
Sun, Nov 15, 20267:15 AM7:45 AM5:03 PM9h 18m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:38 AM8:08 AM4:49 PM8h 41m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:53 AM8:23 AM4:46 PM8h 23m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:59 AM8:29 AM4:54 PM8h 25m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:55 AM8:25 AM5:10 PM8h 45m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:38 AM8:08 AM5:36 PM9h 28m

Computed for 48.188, -114.873 (MDT / 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 Lost Trail NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Dark GreenClosed4,652Required

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