Mid-Columbia River Refuges Toppenish - McNary - Cold Springs - Umatilla - McKay  
  Conserving the Nature of America in the Mid-Columbia River Basin 
 
 
Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge, Umatilla, Oregon
 
UMATILLA NWR 
c/o Mid-Columbia River Refuges 
P.O. Box 2527 
2805 St. Andrews Loop 
Pasco, WA 99301830 Sixth Street 
(509) 545-8588 

DIRECTIONS 
Located along the Columbia River in the vicinity of Irrigon, Oregon, and Paterson, Washington. Several access routes. Write for map. 

PRIMARY WILDLIFE 
Nesting area for Great Basin Canada geese and several species of ducks. 
90,000 wintering Canada geese. 
200,000 wintering ducks, practically all species of ducks found in the west except sea ducks. The largest number of ducks on the refuge at one time was 458,000 on November 13, 1983. 
Long-billed curlews and other marsh and water birds nest on the refuge. 
Mammals include mule deer, coyote, and many smaller species. 
Walleye, steelhead, salmon, sturgeon, crappie, and bass are found in refuge waters. 
HABITAT 
29,370 acres of marshes, sloughs, open water, cropland, and sagebrush uplands. 

RECREATION AND EDUCATION 
Wildlife observation, study, and photography 
Auto tour route on McCormack Unit 
Environmental education 
Annual "Curlew Day" in late March 
Waterfowl hunting 
Pheasant hunting 
Deer hunting 
Fishing 

SPECIAL NOTES 
Waterfowl Season Hunting Hotline at (503)922-HUNT 
Boating on Columbia River portions of refuge. 
Boats without motors are permitted on refuge ponds. 
Nearby state park and other campgrounds are located on both sides of the Columbia River. 
No overnight camping on refuge. 
Vehicles must stay on designated access roads. 
Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 
 
 
 
 
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Mid-Columbia NWRC
P.O. Box 1447
Richland, WA 99352
Telephone: (509) 371-9212
Fax: (509) 375-0196.
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