Coleman NFH
Shasta County, CA · 21 mi N
✕1 closed
No hunting listed
Sacramento River 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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OpenSpecial regulationsClosedFWS-owned landWPA (public)Refuge boundaryEasement (private)
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Hunting at Sacramento River NWR
Hunting opportunities include big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, and feral & exotic, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing.
Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge is composed of 30 separate units along an 80-mile stretch of the Sacramento River – from Red Bluff to Princeton, in Tehama, Butte, Glenn, and Colusa counties.
Big GameWhite-tailed and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bear and other large mammalsWaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and cootsWild TurkeySpring and fall wild turkeyUpland BirdsPheasant, quail, grouse, prairie chicken and partridgeMigratory BirdsMourning dove, woodcock, snipe, rails, gallinules and sandhill craneFeral & ExoticFeral hogs and other non-native species where refuge rules allow
Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow California regulations plus refuge-specific rules.
Hunt units (39)
- Special regulations6,083 ac 60%
- Closed4,118 ac 40%
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afton Open Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 130 | — | |
| Bogg's Bend Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 128 | — | |
| Capay Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 666 | — | |
| Codora Open Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 336 | — | |
| Dead Man's Reach Open Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 66 | — | |
| Drumheller Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 293 | — | |
| Flynn Open Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 491 | — | |
| Foster Island Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 181 | — | |
| Heron Island Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 125 | — | |
| Jacinto Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 69 | — | |
| La Barranca Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 1,034 | — | |
| Llano Seco Island 1 Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 56 | — | |
| Llano Seco Island 2 Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 100 | — | |
| Mooney Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 234 | — | |
| Ohm Open Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 132 | — | |
| Packer Open Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 21 | — | |
| Phelan Island Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 309 | — | |
| Pine Creek Open Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 113 | — | |
| Rio Vista Open Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 602 | — | |
| South Ord Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 122 | — | |
| Sul Norte Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 591 | — | |
| Todd Island Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 284 | — | |
| Afton Closed Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 92 | — | |
| Blackberry Island Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 48 | — | |
| Codora Closed Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 80 | — | |
| Dead Man's Reach Closed Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 571 | — | |
| Drumheller Closed Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 69 | — | |
| Flynn Closed Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 85 | — | |
| Hartley Island Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 77 | — | |
| Llano Seco Riparian Sanctuary Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 751 | — | |
| McIntosh Landing North Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 63 | — | |
| McIntosh Landing South Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 134 | — | |
| North Ord Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 28 | — | |
| Ohm Closed Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 625 | — | |
| Ord Bend Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 111 | — | |
| Packer Closed Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 378 | — | |
| Pine Creek Closed Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 453 | — | |
| Rio Vista Closed Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 547 | — | |
| Sul Norte Closed Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 4.7 | — |
Sacramento River NWR by the numbers
With about 6,083 huntable acres, Sacramento River NWR ranks #7 of 21 refuges and stations with mapped hunting land in California and #247 of 420 nationwide. Roughly 60% of the acreage inside its mapped hunt units is open to hunting in some form.
The largest huntable unit is La Barranca (1,034 acres, special regulations), while the smallest, Packer Open, covers 21 acres.
17 units totaling 4,118 acres are closed to hunting (Afton Closed, Blackberry Island, Codora Closed, Dead Man's Reach Closed, and Drumheller Closed, …). Closed areas often serve as sanctuaries — learn their boundaries before you set up nearby.
Besides 10,195 acres of federally owned land, the station administers conservation easements on about 1,312 acres of private land. Easement land protects habitat but is not open to public hunting.
When to hunt Sacramento River NWR
Typical U.S. season windows for the game categories offered here. California sets the exact dates, and refuges often open fewer days than the statewide season — use this to plan scouting, then confirm the 2026–2027 dates in the state regulations and the refuge hunt brochure.
AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
🦌 Big Game
🦆 Waterfowl
🦃 Wild Turkey
🐦 Upland Birds
🕊️ Migratory Birds
🐗 Feral & Exotic
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 California hunting license and any required tags or stamps — California 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 Sacramento River NWR
- 🐟 Freshwater fishing
Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge is composed of 30 separate units along an 80-mile stretch of the Sacramento River – from Red Bluff to Princeton, in Tehama, Butte, Glenn, and Colusa counties.
State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.
How to get to Sacramento River NWR
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Destination: Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)
- Decimal
40.10109, -122.13876- DMS
40°06′03.9″N 122°08′19.5″W
Nearest towns
- Chico, CA30 mi NW of town
- Redding, CA36 mi S of town
- Willows, CA40 mi N of town
- Yuba City, CA72 mi N of town
Closest airports
- RDD Redding Regional29 mi
- SMF Sacramento Intl101 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 Sacramento River 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 | 6:05 AM | 6:35 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 07m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:18 AM | 6:48 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 31m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 7:03 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 49m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 7:17 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 13m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:06 AM | 6:36 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 31m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:23 AM | 6:53 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 00m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 7:11 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 33m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:23 AM | 4:43 PM | 9h 21m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:00 AM | 7:30 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 22m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 7:28 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 37m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 7:17 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 08m |
Computed for 40.101, -122.139 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day hunting weather
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Guides for hunting Sacramento River NWR
Deer Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Quota Hunts, Archery Units and Stand Rules
How refuge deer hunts work — lotteries and quota permits, archery-only and muzzleloader units, tree-stand rules…
Public-Land Duck Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Tactics That Work
How to find ducks, beat the crowds and set up on refuge marshes and WPAs — scouting, timing, small decoy spreads for…
Federal Duck Stamp Explained: Who Needs One, Where to Buy It and Where the Money Goes
Everything waterfowl hunters need to know about the Federal Duck Stamp — who must carry it, signing rules, the…
Nontoxic Shot Guide for Refuge and WPA Hunters
Why lead shot is banned for waterfowl, which nontoxic loads are approved, how steel, bismuth and tungsten compare, and…
Turkey Hunting on Wildlife Refuges: Lotteries, Pressured Birds and Safety
How spring and fall turkey hunts work on National Wildlife Refuges, how to scout and call public-land gobblers, and…
Pheasant and Upland Bird Hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas
Why WPAs are some of the best walk-in pheasant ground in the Midwest, how to hunt them early and late in the season…
Sacramento River NWR FAQ
Is hunting allowed at Sacramento River NWR?
Yes. Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 22 units (6,083 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, and feral & exotic. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.
Do I need a permit to hunt Sacramento River NWR?
FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Sacramento River 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 Sacramento River NWR?
Yes. Fishing is permitted (freshwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.
Where is Sacramento River NWR located?
Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge is in Tehama County, California, about 30 miles NW of Chico, CA (straight-line). GPS: 40.10109, -122.13876.
What are legal shooting hours at Sacramento River 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
North Central Valley Wildlife Management Area
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!3 special✕2 closed
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!4 special✕1 closed
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!3 special✕1 closed
🦆🦃🐦🕊️
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Sutter NWR
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!3 special✕1 closed
🦆🦃🐦🕊️
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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated October 28, 2026.