Nestucca Bay NWR
Tillamook County, OR · 19 mi N
✓2 open✕1 closed
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131 huntable acres
Siletz Bay 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 Siletz Bay NWR
Hunting opportunities include waterfowl, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. Fishing is available — tidal / saltwater fishing and shellfishing & crabbing.
Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge on Oregon’s central coast includes tidal salt marsh, diked former tidal marsh and smaller forested areas. Large numbers of migratory birds use the marshes and tidal slough areas.
Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow Oregon regulations plus refuge-specific rules.
Hunt units (4)
- Open93 ac 18%
- Special regulations112 ac 21%
- Closed325 ac 61%
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siletz Bay West of Hwy 101 Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 93 | — | |
| Millport Slough South Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 112 | — | |
| Closed Areas Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 168 | — | |
| Millport Slough North Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 157 | — |
Siletz Bay NWR by the numbers
With about 205 huntable acres, Siletz Bay NWR ranks #15 of 16 refuges and stations with mapped hunting land in Oregon and #396 of 420 nationwide. Roughly 39% of the acreage inside its mapped hunt units is open to hunting in some form.
The largest huntable unit is Millport Slough South (112 acres, special regulations), while the smallest, Siletz Bay West of Hwy 101, covers 93 acres.
2 units totaling 325 acres are closed to hunting (Closed Areas and Millport Slough North). Closed areas often serve as sanctuaries — learn their boundaries before you set up nearby.
Besides 530 acres of federally owned land, the station administers conservation easements on about 57 acres of private land. Easement land protects habitat but is not open to public hunting.
When to hunt Siletz Bay NWR
Typical U.S. season windows for the game categories offered here. Oregon 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.
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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
- 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 Siletz Bay NWR
- 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing
- 🦀 Shellfishing & crabbing
The lower Siletz River is popular for anyone wanting to fish for salmon. The Siletz River, which runs alongside the refuge, has both a spring and fall run of Chinook salmon along with coho, steelhead and cutthroat trout.
State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.
How to get to Siletz Bay NWR
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Destination: Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)
- Decimal
44.89291, -124.00132- DMS
44°53′34.5″N 124°00′04.8″W
Nearest towns
- Newport, OR18 mi N of town
- Tillamook, OR40 mi S of town
- Corvallis, OR43 mi NW of town
- Salem, OR47 mi W of town
Closest airports
- EUG Eugene Airport66 mi
- PDX Portland Intl83 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 Siletz Bay 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 | 6:07 AM | 6:37 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 19m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:23 AM | 6:53 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 36m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 7:12 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 47m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 7:29 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 03m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:22 AM | 6:52 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 13m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 7:12 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 37m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 7:33 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 04m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 7:46 AM | 4:35 PM | 8h 49m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:23 AM | 7:53 AM | 4:44 PM | 8h 50m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:20 AM | 7:50 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 08m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:06 AM | 7:36 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 45m |
Computed for 44.893, -124.001 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
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Guides for hunting Siletz Bay NWR
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…
Fishing National Wildlife Refuges: Licenses, Seasons, Boats and Where to Go
What to know before fishing a National Wildlife Refuge or fish hatchery — state licenses, seasonal closures that…
How to Read a Refuge Hunt Brochure (and Not Miss the Rule That Matters)
What's inside a National Wildlife Refuge hunt brochure, where to find it, how it relates to 50 CFR Part 32 and state…
Hunting Safety on Public Land: Cold Water, Tree Stands, Crowds and Weather
The safety habits that matter most on refuges and WPAs — firearm rules, blaze orange, tree-stand harnesses, cold-water…
Siletz Bay NWR FAQ
Is hunting allowed at Siletz Bay NWR?
Yes. Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 2 units (205 acres) during 2026–2027 for waterfowl. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.
Do I need a permit to hunt Siletz Bay NWR?
FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Siletz Bay 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 Siletz Bay NWR?
Yes. Fishing is permitted (tidal / saltwater fishing and shellfishing & crabbing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.
Where is Siletz Bay NWR located?
Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge is in Lincoln County, Oregon, about 18 miles N of Newport, OR (straight-line). GPS: 44.89291, -124.00132.
What are legal shooting hours at Siletz Bay 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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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated October 28, 2026.