The hunt program on the San Luis NWR Complex includes the Blue Goose Unit, Freitas Unit, Kesterson Unit, San Luis Unit, W. Bear Creek Unit, Merced Unit and Lone Tree Unit.

SAN LUIS N.W.R.

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

1. You may possess not more than 25 federally approved nontoxic shotgun shells once you have left the parking lot.

2. Vehicles may stop only at designated, assigned parking areas. The dropping of passengers or equipment or stopping between designated parking areas is prohibited.

3. All permits must be completed and returned to the check-stations immediately upon completion of your hunt, before using any tour routes or leaving the refuge vicinity.

4. Construction of permanent blinds is prohibited. You may use only portable blinds, temporary blinds constructed of natural materials, or existing concrete barrel blinds. The cutting/breaking of woody vegetation is prohibited.

5. You must remove all portable blinds, decoys, and other personal equipment from the refuge following each day's hunt.

6. The use of motorized boats is prohibited.

7. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages while in the field is prohibited.

8. Fires are prohibited.

9. Fishing is prohibited, except where posted.

10. A maximum speed limit of 25 mph is strictly enforced.

11. Hunters must possess valid hunting licenses, stamps, and area permits while in the field.

12. We do not allow vehicle trailers or any type or size to be in the refuge hunt areas at any time or to be left unattended at any location on the refuge.

13. A special River Zone permit is required to hunt before 10 a.m. between the levees on either side of the San Joaquin River.  The River Zone is closed to other San Luis Unit hunters until 10 a.m.

Click here to view or download a San Luis Unit Hunting Map

Additional information, contact:

Karl Stromayer, San Luis Assistant Refuge Manager:  karl_stromayer@fws.govSan Luis National Wildlife Refuge: (209) 826-3508

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