Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Pacific Region
 

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.

Useful Links:

Waterfowl Hunting Home Page

Waterfowl Hunting Regulations

Waterfowl Reservation Applications

Waterfowl Hunting Reservation Application Form

Calendar of Waterfowl Hunting Days

Map of Waterfowl Hunting Unit (1.4 MB)

Waterfowl Hunting Weekly Reports

Summary Last Season

Youth Hunt Day

Information on Avian Influenza (http://www.wdfw.wa.gov/factshts/avian_flu.htm)

Washington State Waterfowl Regulations

Last updated: September 16, 2009