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Togiak National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Togiak National Wildlife Refuge is located in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, with about 4,297,288 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season the refuge has 1 mapped hunt unit: 1 open under general rules, covering about 4,297,282 huntable acres.

1 open unit
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1hunt units
4.3Mhuntable acres
4.3MFWS-owned acres
5game categories

Togiak 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 Togiak NWR

Hunting opportunities include big game, waterfowl, upland birds, migratory birds, and small game, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing, tidal / saltwater fishing, and shellfishing & crabbing.

The retreat of glacial ice and the power of earthquakes and volcanoes have shaped a striking landscape that appears from the air to be carved and crumpled. The varied topography supports a diversity of wildlife, including many game species.

Big GameWhite-tailed and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bear and other large mammalsWaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and cootsUpland 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 Alaska regulations plus refuge-specific rules.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Open: 4,297,282 (100%)4.3Mhuntable acres
  • Open4,297,282 ac 100%
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Refuge Open 4,297,282 —

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 Alaska hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Alaska Department of Fish and Game
  • 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 Togiak NWR

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing
  • 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing
  • 🦀 Shellfishing & crabbing

Togiak National Wildlife Refuge includes coastal bays and lagoons; hundreds of ponds, lakes and streams; and over 30 rivers.

State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.

How to get to Togiak NWR

Navigate

Destination: Togiak National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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59.60614, -160.47382
DMS
59°36′22.1″N 160°28′25.8″W

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Nearest towns

  • Dillingham, AK81 mi NW of town
  • Bethel, AK93 mi SE of town
  • King Salmon, AK149 mi NW of town
  • McGrath, AK282 mi SW of town

Closest airports

  • DLG Dillingham Airport80 mi
  • BET Bethel Airport94 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 Togiak NWR

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*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Anchorage local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20267:05 AM7:35 AM9:48 PM14h 13m
Tue, Sep 15, 20267:37 AM8:07 AM9:06 PM12h 59m
Thu, Oct 1, 20268:14 AM8:44 AM8:18 PM11h 34m
Thu, Oct 15, 20268:47 AM9:17 AM7:37 PM10h 20m
Sun, Nov 1, 20268:30 AM9:00 AM5:50 PM8h 51m
Sun, Nov 15, 20269:05 AM9:35 AM5:17 PM7h 42m
Tue, Dec 1, 20269:42 AM10:12 AM4:49 PM6h 37m
Tue, Dec 15, 202610:04 AM10:34 AM4:39 PM6h 05m
Fri, Jan 1, 202710:10 AM10:40 AM4:48 PM6h 08m
Fri, Jan 15, 20279:57 AM10:27 AM5:13 PM6h 46m
Mon, Feb 1, 20279:25 AM9:55 AM5:54 PM7h 59m

Computed for 59.606, -160.474 (AKDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.

Togiak NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Togiak NWR?

Yes. Togiak National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 1 unit (4,297,282 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game, waterfowl, 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 Togiak NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Togiak 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 Togiak NWR?

Yes. Fishing is permitted (freshwater fishing, tidal / saltwater fishing, and shellfishing & crabbing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.

Where is Togiak NWR located?

Togiak National Wildlife Refuge is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, about 81 miles NW of Dillingham, AK (straight-line). GPS: 59.60614, -160.47382.

What are legal shooting hours at Togiak 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.