Hunt unit · Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
Hunt Unit Hunt Unit Map & Access
The Hunt Unit is one of 2 mapped hunt units on Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge in Monterey County, CA. It covers approximately 60 acres and is listed as “open to hunting” for 2026–2027. Hunting generally follows state seasons and bag limits, along with general refuge rules.
Hunt Unit map
Rules & permits for this unit
Status: Open to hunting
Hunting follows California seasons, bag limits and licensing, plus general National Wildlife Refuge rules.
Game at Salinas 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 Hunt Unit
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Destination: center of the Hunt Unit
- Decimal
36.73831, -121.79402- DMS
36°44′17.9″N 121°47′38.5″W
Nearest towns
- San Jose, CA42 mi S of town
- Los Banos, CA57 mi SW of town
- Modesto, CA76 mi SW 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 Hunt Unit
*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 | 6:07 AM | 6:37 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 00m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:18 AM | 6:48 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 28m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 7:01 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 51m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 7:13 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 19m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 5:59 AM | 6:29 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 42m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 6:44 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 15m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 7:00 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 51m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 7:12 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 40m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 7:19 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 41m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:48 AM | 7:18 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 54m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:39 AM | 7:09 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 21m |
Computed for 36.738, -121.794 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
Weather forecast
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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.
Other units at Salinas River NWR
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | ✕Closed | 326 | — |