Hunt unit · Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge
Upper Turnbull Slough Hunt Unit Map & Access
The Upper Turnbull Slough unit is one of 8 mapped hunt units on Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge in Spokane County, WA. It covers approximately 231 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.
Upper Turnbull Slough map
Rules & permits for this unit
Status: Open – special regulations apply
Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to Washington 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: 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 Upper Turnbull Slough unit
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Destination: center of the Upper Turnbull Slough unit
- Decimal
47.42951, -117.58681- DMS
47°25′46.2″N 117°35′12.5″W
Nearest towns
- Spokane, WA18 mi SW of town
- Coeur d'Alene, ID41 mi SW of town
- Lewiston, ID75 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
Today at Upper Turnbull Slough
*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 | 5:37 AM | 6:07 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 26m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 6:26 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 39m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 6:47 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 45m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 7:07 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 58m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:02 AM | 6:32 AM | 4:35 PM | 10h 03m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:24 AM | 6:54 AM | 4:16 PM | 9h 22m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 7:16 AM | 4:02 PM | 8h 46m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:30 AM | 4:00 PM | 8h 29m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 7:37 AM | 4:08 PM | 8h 31m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:03 AM | 7:33 AM | 4:24 PM | 8h 51m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 7:17 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 32m |
Computed for 47.430, -117.587 (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.