Hunt unit · Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge

Southwest Hunt Unit Map & Access

OpenPermit requiredYouth opportunity

The Southwest unit is one of 8 mapped hunt units on Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge in Spokane County, WA. It covers approximately 3,978 acres and is listed as “open to hunting” for 2026–2027. Hunting generally follows state seasons and bag limits, along with general refuge rules. A refuge permit is required.

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3,978acres
Openstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Spokane Countycounty

Southwest 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 to hunting

Hunting follows Washington seasons, bag limits and licensing, plus general National Wildlife Refuge rules.

Refuge permit required. Type: Other. Obtain via: Mail.

Youth waterfowl huntElk Hunt - special access hunt

🧒 The refuge also is open during the state youth waterfowl season (under 16 years of age) at a few locations along Upper Turnbull Lake. Youth waterfowl hunting is also open on Saturday and Sunday starting with the regular duck, goose, and coot hunting seas

Game at Turnbull 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 Southwest unit

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Destination: center of the Southwest unit

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Decimal
47.41255, -117.59435
DMS
47°24′45.2″N 117°35′39.7″W

Nearest towns

  • Spokane, WA19 mi SW of town
  • Coeur d'Alene, ID42 mi SW of town
  • Lewiston, ID74 mi N 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, 20265:37 AM6:07 AM7:33 PM13h 26m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:56 AM6:26 AM7:05 PM12h 39m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM6:32 PM11h 45m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:37 AM7:07 AM6:04 PM10h 58m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:02 AM6:32 AM4:35 PM10h 03m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:24 AM6:54 AM4:16 PM9h 22m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:46 AM7:16 AM4:02 PM8h 47m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:00 AM7:30 AM4:00 PM8h 29m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:07 AM7:37 AM4:08 PM8h 31m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:03 AM7:33 AM4:24 PM8h 51m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:47 AM7:17 AM4:49 PM9h 32m

Computed for 47.413, -117.594 (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 Turnbull NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Helm'sSpecial regs330Required
Long LakeSpecial regs1,893Required
NortheastSpecial regs1,365Required
NorthwestSpecial regs857Required
Upper Turnbull SloughSpecial regs231Required
Closed AreaClosed9,319Required
Public Use AreaClosed3,249Required

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