Siletz Bay NWR
Lincoln County, OR · 19 mi S
✓1 open!1 special✕2 closed
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205 huntable acres
Nestucca Bay NWR hunt unit map
Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.
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Hunting at Nestucca Bay NWR
Hunters can pursue waterfowl here, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. Fishing is available — tidal / saltwater fishing and shellfishing & crabbing.
Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1991 to protect and enhance habitat for dusky Canada geese and Aleutian cackling geese.
Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow Oregon regulations plus refuge-specific rules.
Hunt units (3)
- Open131 ac 11%
- Closed1,069 ac 89%
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooten Marsh | ✓Open | 100 | — | |
| Little Nestucca River | ✓Open | 31 | — | |
| Closed | ✕Closed | 1,069 | — |
Permits & licenses
Refuge permit
Not listed
USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.
You'll also need
- A valid Oregon hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Federal Duck Stamp (waterfowl hunters 16+) and HIP certification for migratory birds
- Non-toxic shot for waterfowl (federal requirement)
- Hunter education certification where your state requires it
- The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)
Fishing at Nestucca Bay NWR
- 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing
- 🦀 Shellfishing & crabbing
Portions of the refuge are open to fishing and shellfishing. A bank fishing area at the Little Nestucca Restoration Area, with a parking area an access trail, allows foot access to the lower section of the Little Nestucca River.
State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.
How to get to Nestucca Bay NWR
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Destination: Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)
- Decimal
45.16927, -123.95095- DMS
45°10′09.4″N 123°57′03.4″W
Nearest towns
- Tillamook, OR21 mi S of town
- Newport, OR37 mi N of town
- Salem, OR47 mi W of town
- Corvallis, OR54 mi NW of town
Closest airports
- PDX Portland Intl72 mi
- EUG Eugene Airport81 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.
Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours
Today at Nestucca Bay NWR
Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–
*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 | 6:06 AM | 6:36 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 19m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:22 AM | 6:52 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 36m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 7:12 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 46m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 7:29 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 03m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:23 AM | 6:53 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 12m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 7:13 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 35m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 7:33 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 02m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 7:47 AM | 4:34 PM | 8h 47m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:24 AM | 7:54 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 48m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:21 AM | 7:51 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 07m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:06 AM | 7:36 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 44m |
Computed for 45.169, -123.951 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
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Nestucca Bay NWR FAQ
Is hunting allowed at Nestucca Bay NWR?
Yes. Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 2 units (131 acres) during 2026–2027 for waterfowl. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.
Do I need a permit to hunt Nestucca Bay NWR?
FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Nestucca Bay NWR. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.
Can you fish at Nestucca Bay NWR?
Yes. Fishing is permitted (tidal / saltwater fishing and shellfishing & crabbing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.
Where is Nestucca Bay NWR located?
Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge is in Tillamook County, Oregon, about 21 miles S of Tillamook, OR (straight-line). GPS: 45.16927, -123.95095.
What are legal shooting hours at Nestucca Bay NWR?
Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.
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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.