Hunt unit · William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge

SBB Zone 2 Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The SBB Zone 2 unit is one of 6 mapped hunt units on William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge in Benton County, OR. It covers approximately 51 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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51acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Benton Countycounty

SBB Zone 2 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: Mail.

Elk Hunting

Game at William L. Finley 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 SBB Zone 2 unit

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Destination: center of the SBB Zone 2 unit

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Decimal
44.43340, -123.21063
DMS
44°26′00.2″N 123°12′38.3″W

Nearest towns

  • Corvallis, OR9.1 mi S of town
  • Eugene, OR27 mi N of town
  • Salem, OR36 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

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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 AM7:51 PM13h 18m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:20 AM6:50 AM7:26 PM12h 36m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:38 AM7:08 AM6:55 PM11h 47m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:56 AM7:26 AM6:30 PM11h 04m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:18 AM6:48 AM5:04 PM10h 15m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:38 AM7:08 AM4:47 PM9h 39m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:58 AM7:28 AM4:35 PM9h 07m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:11 AM7:41 AM4:33 PM8h 52m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:18 AM7:48 AM4:42 PM8h 54m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:15 AM7:45 AM4:57 PM9h 11m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:02 AM7:32 AM5:19 PM9h 48m

Computed for 44.433, -123.211 (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 William L. Finley NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
SBB Zone 1Special regs254Required
Zone 1Special regs4,697Required
Zone 2Special regs548Required
Safety ZonesClosed113Required
SBB No HuntClosed69Required

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