Welcome to the 2026-2027 Umatilla Veteran's Day Waterfowl Hunting Lottery

Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge is located near Irrigon, Oregon.

Important Information

• We very much encourage you to fill out this entry by computer. This is not coded for a smart device.
• There are 2 veteran's hunts this year, one on Veteran's Day Hunt Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and February 6, 2027. You must be either a veteran or active duty military to apply.
• ONLY VETERANS OR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY ARE ALLOWED TO HUNT ON THE FEBRUARY 6 DATE. You may bring a non-military assistant, if you need one.
• Active Duty and Veteran's may apply for either the McNary or the Umatilla Veteran's Day Hunt, not both. Anyone entering lotteries on both refuges will have both entries rejected. You may submit for both days on Umatilla.
• When filling in the lottery form, please do so as if you were doing so for mailing purposes. Correctly capitalize addresses, etc. For example: John Smith, 123 Main Street, Apt. 3, Anytown, Washington 99323, (509) 123-4567. Failure to do so could jeopardize all or part of your entry.
• Reservation and blind fees are waived for the veteran's hunts. Entries for the veteran's hunts will be accepted from now through 3:30 p.m., September 11, 2026.
• Afternoon blind selection begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Hunter Check Station; there will be an onsite lottery.

The Hunter Hotline telephone will be activated when the hunting season begins. The number is (541) 922-4868 (922-HUNT).

If you have questions, please contact us at (509) 546-8333.