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Drone Rules for Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Loleta, California (CA)
• United States
1020 Ranch Rd, Loleta, CA 95551, USA
Lat: 40.6876 • Lng: -124.206
Ground
Not allowed
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Summary
Drones are prohibited at Humboldt Bay NWR per USFWS regulations. Pacific Flyway stopover is protected.
Drone Rules - Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Drone flights are banned at Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Key Rules
- No recreational drone use within refuge boundaries
- Research use requires a Special Use Permit from the refuge manager
- Critical Pacific Flyway stopover; the refuge harbors the entire world's Pacific Brant population in spring
Source
- FWS Refuge Regulations: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/humboldt-bay