Hunt unit · Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Waterfowl Hunting Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Waterfowl Hunting unit is one of 4 mapped hunt units on Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Siskiyou County, CA. It covers approximately 11,421 acres and is listed as “open – special regulations apply” for 2026–2027. That means hunting is permitted, but refuge-specific rules — such as limited species, dates, weapon types, access methods or quota permits — apply on top of state regulations. A refuge permit is required.

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11,421acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Siskiyou Countycounty

Waterfowl Hunting map

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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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Rules & permits for this unit

Status: Open – special regulations apply

Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to California regulations. Typical special regulations include limited species or seasons, quota/lottery permits, weapon restrictions (e.g. archery or shotgun only), shooting-hour limits, blind or stand rules and restricted access.

Refuge permit required. Type: Other. Obtain via: Online Other, Visitor Center.

Waterfowl and Pheasant Hunting. Refuge Recreation Pass (REC Fee Program; implemented website in 2006; 25 adults; 12.50 for seniors and students; 15 and under is free)

Game at Tule Lake 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 Waterfowl Hunting unit

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Destination: center of the Waterfowl Hunting unit

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Decimal
41.90424, -121.52470
DMS
41°54′15.3″N 121°31′28.9″W

Nearest towns

  • Tulelake, CA4.5 mi SW of town
  • Klamath Falls, OR25 mi SE of town
  • Alturas, CA58 mi NW 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

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*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, 20266:00 AM6:30 AM7:42 PM13h 11m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM7:17 PM12h 33m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM6:49 PM11h 48m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:46 AM7:16 AM6:26 PM11h 10m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:07 AM6:37 AM5:01 PM10h 25m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:25 AM6:55 AM4:46 PM9h 52m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:43 AM7:13 AM4:36 PM9h 23m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:56 AM7:26 AM4:35 PM9h 09m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:03 AM7:33 AM4:44 PM9h 11m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:01 AM7:31 AM4:58 PM9h 27m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:49 AM7:19 AM5:19 PM9h 60m

Computed for 41.904, -121.525 (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 Tule Lake NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Field HuntingSpecial regs2,361Required
Waterfowl and Upland Gamebird HuntingSpecial regs6,622Required
Closed to all HuntingClosed17,292Required

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