National Wildlife Refuge · Idaho
Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge
Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 2,773 acres in Boundary County, Idaho (National Wildlife Refuge), managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries
Area details
| Approx. size | 2,773 acres |
|---|---|
| Manager | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Manager type | Federal |
| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Restricted access PAD-US definition: “requires a special permit from the owner for access, a registration permit on public land … or has highly variable times when open to use (e.g. seasonal Wildlife Refuge closure).” |
| County | Boundary County |
| Reference point | 48.71112, -116.40313 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 2 PAD-US records combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Idaho Department of Fish and Game. This site does not list regulations.
- Managing agency: Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge page on fws.gov
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Hunting on national wildlife refuges is allowed only where a refuge has opened specific areas and species under its own refuge-specific regulations, in addition to state rules. Check the refuge’s page or office.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- National Forest land
Kaniksu National Forest
901,974 acres · 13.1 mi away
U.S. Forest Service (USDA)
Open access - State wildlife / game area
McArthur Lake Wildlife Management Area
1,512 acres · 14.3 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Boundary Creek Wildlife Management Area
2,068 acres · 19.6 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - National Forest land
Kootenai National Forest
46,681 acres · 22.2 mi away
U.S. Forest Service (USDA)
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Pend Oreille Wildlife Management Area
6,925 acres · 23.2 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), records for “Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge” in Idaho combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.