Hunt unit · Willapa National Wildlife Refuge

South Bay Hills Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The South Bay Hills unit is one of 10 mapped hunt units on Willapa National Wildlife Refuge in Pacific County, WA. It covers approximately 654 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.

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654acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Pacific Countycounty

South Bay Hills 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 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.

Game at Willapa 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 South Bay Hills unit

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Destination: center of the South Bay Hills unit

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Decimal
46.36778, -123.97850
DMS
46°22′04.0″N 123°58′42.6″W

Nearest towns

  • Ilwaco, WA5.0 mi NE of town
  • Astoria, OR14 mi NW of town
  • Aberdeen, WA43 mi S 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 South Bay Hills

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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, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM7:57 PM13h 23m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:22 AM6:52 AM7:30 PM12h 38m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:42 AM7:12 AM6:58 PM11h 46m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:01 AM7:31 AM6:31 PM11h 00m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:25 AM6:55 AM5:03 PM10h 07m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:46 AM7:16 AM4:44 PM9h 28m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:08 AM7:38 AM4:32 PM8h 54m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:22 AM7:52 AM4:29 PM8h 38m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:29 AM7:59 AM4:38 PM8h 39m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:25 AM7:55 AM4:53 PM8h 58m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:10 AM7:40 AM5:17 PM9h 38m

Computed for 46.368, -123.978 (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 Willapa NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
East HillsOpen1,865—
Nemah NorthOpen344—
Nemah SouthOpen136—
RiekkolaOpen262—
Willapa BayOpen2,893—
Leadbetter PointSpecial regs2,080—
Long IslandSpecial regs5,454—
South BaySpecial regs802—
Closed AreaClosed5,113—

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