Toppenish - McNary - Cold Springs - Umatilla - McKay
Conserving the Nature of America in the Mid-Columbia River Basin
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Mid-Columbia River Refuges Toppenish - McNary - Cold Springs - Umatilla - McKay Conserving the Nature of America in the Mid-Columbia River Basin |
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General Regulations Days/Hours - The Wallula Unit is open to the public seven days a week. Parking - Park in designated parking areas only. Camping - Camping is permitted in Madame Dorion Park only. Camping is limited to 14 days per month. (See section on overnight use) Overnight Use - Overnight use is permitted to anglers only. Night anglers must be actively pursuing fish. Campfires, warming fires, and tents are prohibited. Fires - Fires are allowed in the Madame Dorion Park only, and must be in designated fire pits or self contained grills. Prohibited Activities - The possession and discharging of firearms is prohibited except during the lawful pursuit of game during legal season. ATVs and other off-road vehicles are prohibited on all areas of the refuge. Vehicular Travel - Vehicles/Bicycles are restricted to designated routes of travel and parking areas. Horseback Riding - Horseback riding is permitted on designated horse trails only. Trail heads are located at Madame Dorion Park and Sanctuary Overlook parking. (See map) Dogs/Pets - Dogs and other pets must be kept on leashes except during the lawful pursuit of game during legal seasons. Hunting Regulations: Days/Hours - The Wallula Unit is open to the lawful pursuit of game in accordance with State seasons, days, hours and regulations. Weapons, Shot, and Shells - Only shotguns and bow and arrow are permitted. Only non-toxic shot may be used or possessed. Closed Areas - The Wildlife Sanctuary Area and Madame Dorion Park are closed to hunting. The Walla Walla Delta is closed to hunting from February 1st to September 30th. No hunting is allowed within 1/4 mile of the delta during this closure. (See map) Hunting Tips and Field Etiquette – Hunting difficulty varies by area and hunters should hunt with a partner and exercise safety. The use of dogs is not mandatory but highly encouraged. Successful hunters usually have a dog to retrieve downed birds that otherwise might not be found. Decoys and calls should be used to bring birds into ideal shooting range. While setting out decoys, place the outer decoys 40 yards from the blind. This will help you judge proper shooting distance and result in more birds in your bag.Be a sportsman and respect the rights of other hunters afield. When entering or leaving the field, try to avoid flaring birds which are working another hunters setup. For more information, contact - Mid-Columbia River NWR Complex PO Box 2527, Pasco, Washington, 99302 (509) 545-8588 |
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