Ridgefield NWR Waterfowl Hunting Program
Duck Season Opens Saturday, October 17, 2009 & Goose Season
Opens November 19, 2009!
Ridgefield NWR has provided a public waterfowl hunting area since
it was established in 1965. The National Wildlife Refuge System
Improvement Act passed by Congress in 1997, identified hunting as
a wildlife-dependent, priority public use for the National Wildlife
Refuge System. At Ridgefield, the waterfowl hunt program is operated
in a manner that is consistent and compatible with the purposes
and goals of the Refuge and provides a quality experience for the
hunter. This program contributes to the continuation of America's
traditions and heritage in wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation.
Waterfowl hunting of ducks and geese is permitted on approximately
760 acres of spaced blind hunting area on Ridgefield NWR in accordance
with Washington State and Federal regulations. On this website,
you will find detailed information about hunting on the Refuge.
For more information or other questions, please Contact
Us.
Hunter Orientation/Work Party:
September 26th; 8:00 am to noon. This your preseason opportunity
tour the hunt unit, ask questions, meet other Refuge hunters, and
lend a hand to maintain the hunt area. The wetlands are filling,
so please bring waders if you intend to help with the work party
or are touring blinds. While retrievers are encouraged for waterfowl
hunting, please no pets at this event.
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