Updated August 5, 2026
Hunt Information
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge offers waterfowl hunting for youth ages 17 and younger at our Riverboat unit (a separate unit that is otherwise closed to the public) and provides safe and quality education opportunities and introduces young people to hunting heritage. The youth waterfowl hunting program is operated in a manner consistent and compatible with the purposes and goals of the refuge. Hunting is permitted in accordance with all applicable State, Federal, and special refuge regulations. The Refuge's youth hunt application window is from August 15 - October 1, 2026.
The Youth Waterfowl Hunt Application will be accessible on August 15th via this link below:
Tualatin River NWR Youth Hunt Application
A paper copy of the application can also be sent to you via mail. Please email tualatinriver@fws.gov if you need to apply through a paper copy, or you can stop by our office.
Time: Self check in 90 minutes prior to legal hunt time. Self check out no later than 1:00 PM.
Location: Riverboat Unit of Tualatin River NWR
Cost: This is a FREE activity
Questions: Please contact the refuge at tualatinriver@fws.gov or 503.625.5944 with any questions.
Changes, including cancellation of hunts, may be necessary depending on water levels and other factors. Any new information will be posted to this site as soon as it becomes available.
