Hunt unit · Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge
Waterfowl Hunting Hunt Unit Map & Access
The Waterfowl Hunting unit is one of 2 mapped hunt units on Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge in Klamath County, OR. It covers approximately 16,399 acres and is listed as “open to hunting” for 2026–2027. Hunting generally follows state seasons and bag limits, along with general refuge rules.
Waterfowl Hunting map
Rules & permits for this unit
Status: Open to hunting
Hunting follows Oregon seasons, bag limits and licensing, plus general National Wildlife Refuge rules.
Game at Upper Klamath 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
- Decimal
42.54720, -122.02588- DMS
42°32′49.9″N 122°01′33.2″W
Nearest towns
- Klamath Falls, OR26 mi NW of town
- Medford, OR46 mi E of town
- Tulelake, CA49 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
Today at Waterfowl Hunting
*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 | 6:02 AM | 6:32 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 13m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 6:46 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 34m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 7:03 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 48m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 7:19 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 08m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:10 AM | 6:40 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 22m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 6:58 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 49m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 7:17 AM | 4:36 PM | 9h 19m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:30 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 05m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 7:37 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 07m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:05 AM | 7:35 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 23m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 7:22 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 57m |
Computed for 42.547, -122.026 (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 Upper Klamath NWR
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed to all Hunting | ✕Closed | 8,731 | — |