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Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Jefferson County, Washington, Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 99 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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Quillayute Needles 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 Quillayute Needles 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: 99 (100%)0huntable acres
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Station Closed 99 —

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 Washington hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Washington 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 Quillayute Needles NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Quillayute Needles NWR.

How to get to Quillayute Needles NWR

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Destination: Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
47.79814, -124.50703
DMS
47°47′53.3″N 124°30′25.3″W

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Nearest towns

  • Port Angeles, WA55 mi SW of town
  • Aberdeen, WA65 mi NW of town
  • Olympia, WA92 mi NW of town
  • Seattle, WA102 mi W of town

Closest airports

  • SEA Seattle–Tacoma105 mi
  • BLI Bellingham Intl113 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 Quillayute Needles NWR

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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, 20266:05 AM6:35 AM8:01 PM13h 27m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:23 AM6:53 AM7:33 PM12h 40m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:45 AM7:15 AM6:59 PM11h 45m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:05 AM7:35 AM6:32 PM10h 57m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM5:02 PM10h 01m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:52 AM7:22 AM4:42 PM9h 20m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:15 AM7:45 AM4:29 PM8h 44m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:29 AM7:59 AM4:26 PM8h 26m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:36 AM8:06 AM4:35 PM8h 28m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:32 AM8:02 AM4:50 PM8h 48m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:16 AM7:46 AM5:16 PM9h 30m

Computed for 47.798, -124.507 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Quillayute Needles NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Quillayute Needles NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Quillayute Needles NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Quillayute Needles 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 Quillayute Needles NWR located?

Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge is in Jefferson County, Washington, about 55 miles SW of Port Angeles, WA (straight-line). GPS: 47.79814, -124.50703.

What are legal shooting hours at Quillayute Needles 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.

Nearby refuges & public land

Copalis NWR

Grays Harbor County, WA · 24 mi S

1 closed
No hunting listed

Flattery Rocks NWR

Clallam County, WA · 27 mi NW

1 closed
No hunting listed

Grays Harbor NWR

Grays Harbor County, WA · 62 mi SE

1 closed
No hunting listed

Dungeness NWR

Clallam County, WA · 68 mi NE

2 closed
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Quilcene NFH

Jefferson County, WA · 74 mi E

1 closed
No hunting listed

Protection Island NWR

WA · 76 mi E

1 closed
No hunting listed

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