Hunting
We recognize that hunting is a healthy, traditional outdoor pastime, deeply rooted in America’s heritage. Hunting can instill a unique understanding and appreciation of wildlife, their behavior, and their habitat needs. As practiced on refuges, hunting, trapping and fishing do not pose a threat to wildlife populations, and in some instances are necessary for sound wildlife management.
Black-tailed deer
Deer hunting is allowed at William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge and the Snag Boat Bend Unit each year, per Refuge and State hunting regulations. Check here in May for the upcoming Fall and Winter deer hunt information, details and maps.
Click here for the 2025 Deer Hunt information at William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge, south of Corvallis just off Hwy 99W.
Click here or 2025 Deer and Waterfowl Hunt Information at Snag Boat Bend Unit near the town of Peoria in Linn County.
Roosevelt elk
Elk hunting is only allowed at William L. Finely National Wildlife Refuge for two months each year (~Sept and Oct). Only antlerless elk may be harvested. In order to hunt on the Refuge, you must be awarded a special Refuge elk hunt permit in addition to a current Oregon hunting license and valid state-issued elk tag. Check our website each May for that year's elk hunt details. Applications for the limited Refuge-issued elk permits are usually due in early July.
Waterfowl
At Snag Boat Bend, waterfowl hunting is allowed for part of the year, per State waterfowl regulations.
Click here for the 2025 Deer and Waterfowl Hunt Information at Snag Boat Bend Unit.
