Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge

Hunting is an extremely popular activity on Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge. Regulated deer hunting is permitted on portions of the refuge, as is waterfowl and upland game bird hunting. The McCormack Slough Fee Hunt Area is open for waterfowl hunting three days per week—Saturday, Sunday and...

Fishing is available in select refuge ponds and backwaters, and on the Columbia River. Fishing for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon walleye and bass is popular on the Columbia River portion of the refuge. A boat ramp is available on the Patterson Unit. Boats are allowed on most of the Columbia River...

Horseback riding is allowed on roads open to motor vehicles and on the Heritage Trail in the McCormack Unit.  They are not allowed on trails or roads closed to vehicles.

Boats of every shape and size go through the refuge, from heavily laden barges carrying wheat to market to pleasure boats out for an afternoon to small john boats used for waterfowl hunting, boats are an important part of the character of the refuge—on the Columbia River! Boating is allowed on...

Hiking is allowed along roads open to vehicle traffic and other areas open to the public, with the exception of the farming areas; hiking is not allowed there for public safety reasons. Several areas of the refuge are closed to public use, including hiking; sorry, protection of the wildlife is...

Umatilla is all about seeing wildlife, and there are endless opportunities to see wildlife for those with the patience to watch, wait and explore, from the smallest songbirds to the grandest mule deer. A wildlife observation tower, photo blind, nature trail and auto tour route are available on...