Fallon NWR
Churchill County, NV · 11 mi NW
✓1 open
🦌🦆🦃🐦🕊️🐇
18.1K huntable acres
Stillwater 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 Stillwater NWR
- Big Game
- Waterfowl
- Wild Turkey
- Upland Birds
- Migratory Birds
- Small Game
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Feral & Exotic -
Fishing
Hunters can pursue big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, and small game here, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules.
Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge was established to restore and conserve wetlands at the terminus of the Carson River and today offers some of the best waterfowl hunting in Nevada.
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 craneSmall GameSquirrel, rabbit, hare, raccoon, opossum and other small mammals
Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow Nevada regulations plus refuge-specific rules.
Hunt units (2)
- Special regulations53,900 ac 65%
- Closed29,088 ac 35%
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Unit | !Special regs | 53,900 | — | |
| South Unit | ✕Closed | 29,088 | — |
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 Nevada hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Nevada Department of 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 Stillwater NWR
USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Stillwater NWR.
How to get to Stillwater NWR
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Destination: Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)
- Decimal
39.63620, -118.44950- DMS
39°38′10.3″N 118°26′58.2″W
Nearest towns
- Fallon, NV21 mi NE of town
- Reno, NV73 mi E of town
- Carson City, NV78 mi NE of town
- Winnemucca, NV99 mi S of town
Closest airports
- RNO Reno–Tahoe71 mi
- SMF Sacramento Intl180 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 Stillwater 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 | 5:51 AM | 6:21 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 06m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:03 AM | 6:33 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 31m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:18 AM | 6:48 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 50m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 7:02 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 14m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 6:21 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 32m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 6:37 AM | 4:39 PM | 10h 02m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 6:55 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 36m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 7:07 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 24m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:44 AM | 7:14 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 25m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:42 AM | 7:12 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 39m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:32 AM | 7:02 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 09m |
Computed for 39.636, -118.450 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day hunting weather
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Stillwater NWR FAQ
Is hunting allowed at Stillwater NWR?
Yes. Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 1 unit (53,900 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, and small game. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.
Do I need a permit to hunt Stillwater NWR?
FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Stillwater 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 Stillwater NWR located?
Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge is in Churchill County, Nevada, about 21 miles NE of Fallon, NV (straight-line). GPS: 39.63620, -118.44950.
What are legal shooting hours at Stillwater 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 September 29, 2026.