Hunt unit · Mckay Creek National Wildlife Refuge

South End Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The South End unit is one of 2 mapped hunt units on Mckay Creek National Wildlife Refuge in Umatilla County, OR. It covers approximately 620 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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620acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Umatilla Countycounty

South End 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 Oregon 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, Online FWS.

1st weekend of upland game requires permit via lottery

Game at Mckay Creek 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 South End unit

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Destination: center of the South End unit

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Decimal
45.56741, -118.77367
DMS
45°34′02.7″N 118°46′25.2″W

Nearest towns

  • Pendleton, OR7.1 mi S of town
  • Hermiston, OR31 mi SE of town
  • Walla Walla, WA40 mi SW 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, 20265:45 AM6:15 AM7:35 PM13h 21m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:02 AM6:32 AM7:08 PM12h 37m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:21 AM6:51 AM6:37 PM11h 46m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM6:11 PM11h 02m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM4:44 PM10h 11m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:23 AM6:53 AM4:26 PM9h 33m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:44 AM7:14 AM4:14 PM8h 60m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:58 AM7:28 AM4:12 PM8h 44m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:05 AM7:35 AM4:20 PM8h 46m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:01 AM7:31 AM4:35 PM9h 04m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:47 AM7:17 AM4:59 PM9h 42m

Computed for 45.567, -118.774 (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 Mckay Creek NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
North EndClosed1,207Required

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