Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge Waterfowl and Upland Game Hunting Information 2026-2027 Hunt Season
At Lower Klamath NWR, public waterfowl and pheasant hunting will be offered
A Refuge Recreation Pass Is required required for all hunting on Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. Passes may be purchased online or at the Refuge Visitor Center during regular operating hours.
Waterfowl: (California - Northeastern Zone, Oregon Zone 2)
- Ducks and geese CA (white geese and white-fronted geese): October 3, 2026 - January 13, 2027
- Ducks and Geese OR, season opens October 10, 2026 Oct. 10 – Nov. 29, 2026, Dec. 3, 2026 – Jan. 24, 2027
- Hunting for ducks and geese will begin one half hour before sunrise and end at 1:00 p.m. each day.
- Entry for the purpose of hunting begins at 4:30 a.m.
- Lineup may not start before midnight, except on opening weekend when it may begin at 6:00 p.m.
- All hunt areas on Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no daily drawing. Hunters may drive into fields to set up, but must exit fields before shooting time. Hunters are advised to scout ahead of hunting and plan accordingly.
There is no hunting allowed on Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge during the early Canada goose season. Hunting for White/White-fronted geese on Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuges ends on the last day of day of the Canada goose season.
California: For more details on the waterfowl season, please visit the California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Special Hunt Dates: (Ducks and Geese)
Youth Waterfowl Hunt - September 19 & 20 Veteran and Active Military Hunt – January 16–17, 2027 (Ducks only)Same daily bag and possession limits as the regular season.
Oregon:
- The Oregon Straits (Oregon Straits/Area K) will be open for waterfowl and pheasant and qual hunting.
Waterfowl hunting will end at 1:00 p.m.daily
Special Hunt Dates: (Ducks and Geese)
Youth Waterfowl Hunt - September 27 & 28 Veteran and Active Military – January 31
For more details on the waterfowl season, please visit the the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Pheasant: (California - Northeastern Zone, Oregon Zone 2)
- Pheasant & Quail:
- Pheasant and Quail CA: season opens Saturday, November 14, 2026- December 27, 2026
- Pheasant and Quail OR: season opens October 10–December 31, 2026
- Quail hunting on the refuge runs concurrently with the pheasant season.
- Pheasant and Quail hunting will be permitted within the established hunt area, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 P.M. daily.
- For more details on the pheasant season, please visit the state specific Department of Fish and Wildlife websites
Additional Information:
- There are no afternoon hunting opportunities at Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. All waterfowl hunting ends at 1:00 p.m. each day, and all pheasant and quail hunting ends at 2:30 p.m.
- Afternoon hunting remains available at Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, consistent with applicable refuge and state hunting regulations.
General regulations for more information.