Klamath Basin Refuges

05/26/2026

Announcement: Proposed Expansion of Hunting Opportunities

The Department of the Interior has announced a proposed expansion of hunting and sport fishing opportunities across the National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System.

The proposal would open or expand more than 1,450 hunting and fishing opportunities at 107 National Wildlife Refuges and four National Fish Hatcheries across 32 states, making it the largest proposed expansion of its kind in the history of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The proposal includes potential expanded hunting opportunities on Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges. A 30-day public comment period for proposed changes at Klamath Basin Refuges will begin tomorrow, May 27, 2026.

Public review and input are an important part of this process.

For more information about the proposed expansion of hunting opportunities, please visit the links below:

https://www.fws.gov/press-release/2026-05/department-interior-announces-proposed-expansion-hunting-and-fishing

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a1d3696824544008b85a237f7cd582b7

https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2026-10465/national-wildlife-refuge-system-2026-2027-station-specific-hunting-and-sport-fishing-regulations

Expanding and Updating the Hunt Program at Lower Klamath, Tule Lake, and Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuges

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

It's looking like Spring on Lower Klamath with the Canada Geese broods starting to hatch. While most pairs have 2-8 goslings, sometimes they can end up with more.

📸 - Visitor Center Staff

04/01/2026

The sounds of spring!

What’s your favorite bird to see at the Discovery Marsh?
Come on out to the refuge and see how many species you can find with the changing of the seasons.
The Discovery Marsh is being refilled with water after some maintenance was done on the canoe trail these past few months and the blackbirds are singing about it.

02/25/2026

Learn what makes the U.S. Wildland Fire Service a great place to build your career and apply today!

Application Period Open February 19th to March 4th, 2026
1 Vacancy - Tulelake, California
– Contact Erik Blankenship 530-708-5958

Position Title: Wildland Firefighter Apprentice

Grade: GW-0456-3/4/5

Vacancy Number: MR-26-12891920-AN-DHA

USAJOBS.gov link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/858131900
For more details and to submit your application, please visit USAJobs.gov.

02/19/2026

Are you passionate about protecting our natural landscapes and ready to make a difference?
We are thrilled to announce multiple Wildland Firefighter positions open to the public under the Fire Direct Hire Authority. These are full-time, permanent roles.
Our team is looking for dedicated individuals to join us in the following location:

- Tulelake, California – 2 vacancies

Position Title: Wildland Firefighter
Grade: GW-0456-6/7
Vacancy Number: MR-26-12889981-CM-FDHA

🔥 For more details and to submit your application, please visit USAJobs.gov. We look forward to welcoming new members to our team who are ready to take on this challenging and fulfilling role.

Join us in our mission to protect and preserve our natural resources!

02/12/2026

We may not like the cold and wet weather, but the birds would disagree!
The numbers of birds on Lower Klamath this week have multiplied with the weather front that moved through last weekend.

How many species will you find out there?

📷 - Visitor Center Staff

01/31/2026

Did you know the Rough-legged Hawk migrates south from the Arctic to the Klamath Basin area to overwinter?

Lower Klamath Refuge is a known hangout spot for Eagles and other birds of prey this time of the year! Grab your binoculars and get out there.

📸: Isabella Kling

12/11/2025

HOW TO COMMENT ON PROPOSED HUNT CHANGES

Public comments on the proposed changes to the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges Hunt Program must be submitted by email using the address listed under “How to Comment” at the bottom of the presentation in the link below.

We welcome your questions, ideas, concerns, and suggestions. Input from all refuge visitors is an important part of updating the Hunt Plan and helps us better balance quality hunting opportunities, strong sanctuary areas, and a positive experience for everyone. We value your partnership and encourage you to stay engaged as this process moves forward.

Public comments will be accepted from December 4, 2025 until January 30, 2026.

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a1d3696824544008b85a237f7cd582b7?fbclid=IwY2xjawOoCH1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6cGVDYjROOVNMQjZNbTJqc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqrIgfvGzxdbCzC-2izI6qvqtGc9JE3n7tjtMMbDFdVJ5jYMz6AHz-WpXUeH_aem_gXl1SKBBrXvApUuLTDh0Jw

Expanding and Updating the Hunt Program at Lower Klamath, Tule Lake, and Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuges

12/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended our Public Scoping Meeting on proposed changes to the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges Hunt Program on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Extension Center in Tulelake. We appreciate you taking the time to share your questions, ideas, concerns, and suggestions. Your input is an important part of updating the Hunt Plan and helps us better balance quality hunting opportunities, strong sanctuary areas, and a positive experience for all refuge visitors. We value your partnership and encourage you to stay engaged as this process moves forward.
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a1d3696824544008b85a237f7cd582b7

12/01/2025

Hunting Update: Wetland Units 1B & Fry’s Island

Starting December 2 through the end of the season:

Both Wetland Units 1B and Fry’s Island units will be free roam, first-come, first-served.

Fry’s Island units:

1 party per lot

Boat-in and walk-in access permitted

Wetland Units 1B:

Up to 10 parties

Each party limited to 4 hunters and 1 motorboat

Boat-in and walk-in access permitted

Maps Trails Map Lower Klamath and Tule Lake Tule Lake Hunt Map 2025-26 Lower Klamath Hunt Map 2025-26