Hunt unit · Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge

Whitcomb Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit requiredYouth opportunity

The Whitcomb unit is one of 9 mapped hunt units on Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge in Benton County, WA. It covers approximately 4,442 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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4,442acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Benton Countycounty

Whitcomb 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 Oregon 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: Other.

Waterfowl and upland game bird hunting on McCormack

🧒 A youth hunt is held annually.

Game at Umatilla 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 Whitcomb unit

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Destination: center of the Whitcomb unit

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Decimal
45.86698, -119.74486
DMS
45°52′01.1″N 119°44′41.5″W

Nearest towns

  • Hermiston, OR22 mi W of town
  • Kennewick, WA37 mi SW of town
  • Pendleton, OR48 mi W 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 Whitcomb

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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, 20265:48 AM6:18 AM7:40 PM13h 21m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:05 AM6:35 AM7:12 PM12h 37m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:25 AM6:55 AM6:41 PM11h 46m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:43 AM7:13 AM6:15 PM11h 01m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:07 AM6:37 AM4:47 PM10h 09m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM4:29 PM9h 31m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:49 AM7:19 AM4:17 PM8h 58m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:03 AM7:33 AM4:14 PM8h 42m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:10 AM7:40 AM4:23 PM8h 43m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:06 AM7:36 AM4:38 PM9h 02m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:51 AM7:21 AM5:02 PM9h 40m

Computed for 45.867, -119.745 (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 Umatilla NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
BoardmanSpecial regs1,608Required
McCormackSpecial regs4,028Required
PatersonSpecial regs4,704Required
RidgeSpecial regs576Required
Closed Areas - ORClosed3,179Required
Closed Areas - WAClosed2,998Required
Columbia River Islands - ORClosed215Required
Columbia River Islands - WAClosed2,020Required

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