Hunting

Waterfowl hunting is permitted only in designated areas of the refuge and governed by federal and state regulations. Waterfowl hunting on the Salmon Creek Unit takes place Tuesdays and Saturdays only, from mid-late October until late January. For current information, see the refuge hunting brochure or call (707) 733-5518.

All hunters should review the current California Game Bird Regulations (1.42M pdf) published by the California Department of Fish and Game as all State waterfowl regulations apply to hunting on Humboldt Bay NWR.

HBNWR Waterfowl Hunt Regulations 2008-09 (31K pdf)
Lottery Draw Procedures (15K pdf)
Hunting Map and Blind Types (487K pdf)
Disabled Access Blind (20K pdf)
Permit Revoking Info (10K pdf)