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Colusa National Wildlife Refuge

Smaller, intimate refuge famous for "The Pond" which consistently produces high harvest numbers. Also serves as critical sanctuary for endangered tule elk.

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Operational Profile

  • Acreage: 4,686 total acres; ~1,921 acres open to hunting
  • Hunt Days: Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays
  • Hunter Capacity: Moderate quota; sweat line odds are generally better than Delevan

Access & Selection Logistics

  • Reservation System: Type A Area
  • Lottery: Standard SNWRC lottery system

Hunting Infrastructure

  • Blinds: No pit blinds. Hunting is via Assigned Ponds or Free Roam
  • Free Roam: East side of the refuge offers heavy cover and free roam access
  • Accessibility: Designated ADA assigned ponds available

Hunter Intelligence

  • Special Events: Hosts an annual "Disabled Veteran Hunt" (usually early January) where the entire refuge is reserved for veterans
  • Birds Taken: Wood Ducks frequent the riparian areas; Mallard and Teal in the ponds
  • Trailer/Camping: Permitted in check station lot