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LONE TREE UNIT HUNTING REGULATIONS

REFUGE HUNTING REGULATIONS
The hunting of geese, ducks, coots, and moorhens is permitted on designated areas of the refuge
subject to the following conditions: 

1. You are restricted to 25 federally approved nontoxic shotgun shells per day. 
2. Shooting hours are from ½ hour before sunrise to 12:00 noon.
3. Vehicles may stop only at the designated, assigned parking area.  The dropping of passengers or equipment or stopping between the designated parking area is prohibited.
4. All permits must be completed and returned immediately upon completion of your hunt, before using any tour routes or leaving the refuge vicinity.
5. Construction of permanent blinds is prohibited.  You may use only portable blinds and temporary blinds constructed of natural materials.  We prohibit the cutting/breaking of woody vegetation.
6. You must remove all portable blinds, decoys, and other personal equipment from the refuge following each day’s hunt.
7. The use of motorized boats is prohibited.
8. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages while in the field is prohibited.
9. Fires are prohibited.
10. Fishing is prohibited.
11. A maximum speed limit of 25 mph is strictly enforced.
12. Hunters must possess valid hunting licenses, stamps, and area permits while in the field.

Click here to view or Download a Lone Tree Unit Hunting Map

For additional information, contact:

Rich Albers, Merced Assistant Refuge Manager:  rich_albers@r1.fws.gov

San Luis National Wildlife Refuge: (209) 826-3508

State of California Department of Fish and Game:  (209) 826-0463