Hunt unit · Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge
South Ord Hunt Unit Map & Access
The South Ord unit is one of 39 mapped hunt units on Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge in Glenn County, CA. It covers approximately 122 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.
South Ord map
Rules & permits for this unit
Status: Open – special regulations apply
Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to California 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.
Game at Sacramento River 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 Ord unit
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Destination: center of the South Ord unit
- Decimal
39.61235, -121.99074- DMS
39°36′44.5″N 121°59′26.7″W
Nearest towns
- Chico, CA11 mi SW of town
- Willows, CA12 mi NE of town
- Yuba City, CA38 mi NW 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
Today at South Ord
*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 | 7:41 PM | 13h 06m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 6:47 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 31m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 7:02 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 50m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 7:16 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 14m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 6:35 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 32m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:21 AM | 6:51 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 02m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 7:09 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 36m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 7:21 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 24m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 7:28 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 25m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:56 AM | 7:26 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 39m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:46 AM | 7:16 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 10m |
Computed for 39.612, -121.991 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
Weather forecast
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Other units at Sacramento River NWR
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afton Open | !Special regs | 130 | — |
| Bogg's Bend | !Special regs | 128 | — |
| Capay | !Special regs | 666 | — |
| Codora Open | !Special regs | 336 | — |
| Dead Man's Reach Open | !Special regs | 66 | — |
| Drumheller | !Special regs | 293 | — |
| Flynn Open | !Special regs | 491 | — |
| Foster Island | !Special regs | 181 | — |
| Heron Island | !Special regs | 125 | — |
| Jacinto | !Special regs | 69 | — |
| La Barranca | !Special regs | 1,034 | — |
| Llano Seco Island 1 | !Special regs | 56 | — |
| Llano Seco Island 2 | !Special regs | 100 | — |
| Mooney | !Special regs | 234 | — |
| Ohm Open | !Special regs | 132 | — |
| Packer Open | !Special regs | 21 | — |
| Phelan Island | !Special regs | 309 | — |
| Pine Creek Open | !Special regs | 113 | — |
| Rio Vista Open | !Special regs | 602 | — |
| Sul Norte | !Special regs | 591 | — |
| Todd Island | !Special regs | 284 | — |
| Afton Closed | ✕Closed | 92 | — |
| Blackberry Island | ✕Closed | 48 | — |
| Codora Closed | ✕Closed | 80 | — |
| Dead Man's Reach Closed | ✕Closed | 571 | — |
| Drumheller Closed | ✕Closed | 69 | — |
| Flynn Closed | ✕Closed | 85 | — |
| Hartley Island | ✕Closed | 77 | — |
| Llano Seco Riparian Sanctuary | ✕Closed | 751 | — |
| McIntosh Landing North | ✕Closed | 63 | — |
| McIntosh Landing South | ✕Closed | 134 | — |
| North Ord | ✕Closed | 28 | — |
| Ohm Closed | ✕Closed | 625 | — |
| Ord Bend | ✕Closed | 111 | — |
| Packer Closed | ✕Closed | 378 | — |
| Pine Creek Closed | ✕Closed | 453 | — |
| Rio Vista Closed | ✕Closed | 547 | — |
| Sul Norte Closed | ✕Closed | 4.7 | — |