National Wildlife Refuge · Oregon · FWS Region 1

Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Curry County, Oregon, Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 515 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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Oregon Islands 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 Oregon Islands NWR

  • Big Game
  • Waterfowl
  • Wild Turkey
  • Upland Birds
  • Migratory Birds
  • Small Game
  • Feral & Exotic
  • Fishing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not list any hunting opportunities for this station.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 517 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed517 ac 100%
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Station Closed 517 —

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
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Oregon Islands NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Oregon Islands NWR.

How to get to Oregon Islands NWR

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Destination: Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
42.24848, -124.40471
DMS
42°14′54.5″N 124°24′17.0″W

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Nearest towns

  • Crescent City, CA35 mi N of town
  • Coos Bay, OR78 mi S of town
  • Medford, OR79 mi W of town
  • Eureka, CA101 mi N of town

Closest airports

  • MFR Rogue Valley–Medford79 mi
  • ACV Arcata–Eureka89 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 Oregon Islands 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.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:11 AM6:41 AM7:54 PM13h 12m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:26 AM6:56 AM7:29 PM12h 33m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:43 AM7:13 AM7:01 PM11h 48m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:58 AM7:28 AM6:37 PM11h 09m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:19 AM6:49 AM5:12 PM10h 23m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:37 AM7:07 AM4:57 PM9h 50m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:56 AM7:26 AM4:47 PM9h 21m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:09 AM7:39 AM4:46 PM9h 07m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:16 AM7:46 AM4:54 PM9h 09m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:13 AM7:43 AM5:08 PM9h 25m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:01 AM7:31 AM5:29 PM9h 58m

Computed for 42.248, -124.405 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Oregon Islands NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Oregon Islands NWR?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

Do I need a permit to hunt Oregon Islands NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Oregon Islands NWR. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Where is Oregon Islands NWR located?

Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge is in Curry County, Oregon, about 35 miles N of Crescent City, CA (straight-line). GPS: 42.24848, -124.40471.

What are legal shooting hours at Oregon Islands 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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Humboldt Bay NWR

Humboldt County, CA · 108 mi S

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Upper Klamath NWR

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Bear Valley NWR

Klamath County, OR · 127 mi E

1 special
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Lower Klamath NWR

Siskiyou County, CA · 139 mi E

3 special2 closed
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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.