National Wildlife Refuge · Oregon · FWS Region 1

Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Washington County, Oregon, Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 1,358 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season the refuge has 2 mapped hunt units: 1 open with special regulations and 1 closed, covering about 232 huntable acres.

1 with special regs1 closedYouth hunts
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2hunt units
232huntable acres
1.4KFWS-owned acres
2game categories

Tualatin River 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) Tip: switch to Satellite or USGS Topo in the layer menu · click the map for GPS coordinates
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Hunting at Tualatin River NWR

Hunters can pursue waterfowl and migratory birds here, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. Special youth hunting opportunities are offered.

On the outskirts of Portland, Oregon, Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is one of a handful of urban national wildlife refuges in the country. The refuge hosts a high quality, walk-in-controlled youth waterfowl hunting program.

Youth hunting

Youth only.

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WaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and cootsMigratory BirdsMourning dove, woodcock, snipe, rails, gallinules and sandhill crane

Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow Oregon regulations plus refuge-specific rules.

Hunt units (2)

Acreage by status
Special regulations: 232 (17%)Closed: 1,152 (83%)232huntable acres
  • Special regulations232 ac 17%
  • Closed1,152 ac 83%
Units by size (acres)
Closed to Hunting
1,152 ac
Riverboat
232 ac
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Riverboat Special regs 232 — 🧒 Youth only.
Closed to Hunting Closed 1,152 — 🧒 Youth only.

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 Tualatin River NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Tualatin River NWR.

How to get to Tualatin River NWR

Navigate

Destination: Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
45.38357, -122.84151
DMS
45°23′00.9″N 122°50′29.4″W

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Nearest towns

  • Portland, OR12 mi SW of town
  • Vancouver, WA20 mi SW of town
  • Salem, OR32 mi N of town
  • Tillamook, OR49 mi E of town

Closest airports

  • PDX Portland Intl18 mi
  • EUG Eugene Airport89 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 Tualatin River 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.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:01 AM6:31 AM7:51 PM13h 20m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:18 AM6:48 AM7:25 PM12h 37m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:37 AM7:07 AM6:54 PM11h 46m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:55 AM7:25 AM6:28 PM11h 02m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:19 AM6:49 AM5:00 PM10h 11m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM4:43 PM9h 34m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:00 AM7:30 AM4:31 PM9h 01m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:13 AM7:43 AM4:29 PM8h 45m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:20 AM7:50 AM4:37 PM8h 47m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:17 AM7:47 AM4:52 PM9h 05m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:03 AM7:33 AM5:15 PM9h 43m

Computed for 45.384, -122.842 (PDT / 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.

Tualatin River NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Tualatin River NWR?

Yes. Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 1 unit (232 acres) during 2026–2027 for waterfowl and migratory birds. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.

Do I need a permit to hunt Tualatin River NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Tualatin River 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 Tualatin River NWR located?

Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is in Washington County, Oregon, about 12 miles SW of Portland, OR (straight-line). GPS: 45.38357, -122.84151.

What are legal shooting hours at Tualatin River 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.

Nearby refuges & public land

Wapato Lake NWR

Washington County, OR · 14 mi W

1 special1 closed
🦆🕊️

270 huntable acres

Ridgefield NWR

Clark County, WA · 28 mi N

1 special5 closed
🦆🕊️🎣

920 huntable acres

Steigerwald Lake NWR

Clark County, WA · 29 mi NE

1 closed
No hunting listed

Eagle Creek NFH

Clackamas County, OR · 33 mi E

1 closed
No hunting listed

Baskett Slough NWR

Polk County, OR · 35 mi SW

2 special1 closed
🦆

1.1K huntable acres

Franz Lake NWR

Skamania County, WA · 40 mi NE

1 closed
No hunting listed

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.