junior hunter holding up snow goose in one hand and duck in other hand. golden retriever dog sitting on person's left side

TULE LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 2023-2024 HUNT SEASON 

At Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge, public waterfowl and pheasant hunting will be offered on field units only

Waterfowl:

Hunting for ducks and geese at Tule Lake Refuge will begin one half hour before sunrise until 1:00 p.m. PT each day. You may drive into the field to set up, however, must exit the field prior to shoot time. Hunters are advised to scout the area ahead of the hunt season, and plan accordingly. Some flooded field units are available. 

Pheasant:

Pheasant hunting will be allowed on dry field areas only at Tule Lake Refuge from November 11 through December 24, from 8:00 a.m. to sunset daily. For more details on pheasant season, please visit the California Department of Fish and Wildlife at: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/Upland-Game-Birds

Additional Information:

NOTE: LOWER KLAMATH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE IS CLOSED TO ALL HUNTING

A Refuge Recreation Pass is required for all hunting on the Tule Lake Refuge.  See general regulations for more information. 

Hunt and Habitat Maps 

Waterfowl Season Dates

California:
Ducks October 7 – January 17
Scaup October 7 – December 3 & December 21 – January 17
Canada Geese October 7 – January 14
White/White-fronted Klamath Special Management Area (LK & TL)
October 7 – January 17 (Panhandle unit of TL is not included)
Clear Lake NWR and the Panhandle Unit of TL
October 7 – De3cember 3 & January 4 - January 13

Oregon:
Ducks October 14 – December 3 & December 7 – January 28
Scaup October 14 – December 3 & December 7 – January 10
Canada Geese Early Season September 9 – 13 (Upper Klamath Only)
Canada General Season October 14 – December 3 & December 12– January 28
White/White-fronted October 14 – December 3 & January 17 – January 28*
*State regulated season ends March 10; however, hunting on the Refuge closes January 29th.
Special Waterfowl Hunts (CA & OR)
Youth September 17-18 (CA), September 30-October 1 (OR), October 14, 21 & November 26
Ladies October 14 & 21
CWA Veterans CANCELED
Veteran and Active Military – January 20 & 21 (CA), February 3 (OR

 

Laws, rules, and regulations
General Hunting Laws
Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act