National Wildlife Refuge · Texas · FWS Region 2

Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge lies in Colorado County, Texas, with about 11,111 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR hunt unit map

Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.

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Hunting at Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR

  • Big Game
  • Waterfowl
  • Wild Turkey
  • Upland Birds
  • Migratory Birds
  • Small Game
  • Feral & Exotic
  • Fishing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not list any hunting opportunities for this station.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 11,110 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed11,110 ac 100%
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Station Closed 11,110 —

Permits & licenses

Refuge permit

Not listed

USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.

You'll also need

  • A valid Texas hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR.

How to get to Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR

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Destination: Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
29.68487, -96.28480
DMS
29°41′05.5″N 96°17′05.3″W

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Nearest towns

  • Bay City, TX52 mi N of town
  • Houston, TX55 mi W of town
  • Victoria, TX74 mi NE of town
  • Galveston, TX93 mi W of town

Closest airports

  • IAH Houston Bush Intercontinental60 mi
  • AUS Austin–Bergstrom90 mi

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.

Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours

Today at Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR

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*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Chicago local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM7:49 PM12h 47m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM7:31 PM12h 23m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:47 AM7:17 AM7:11 PM11h 55m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:55 AM7:25 AM6:55 PM11h 30m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:07 AM6:37 AM5:39 PM11h 02m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:19 AM6:49 AM5:30 PM10h 41m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:32 AM7:02 AM5:26 PM10h 24m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:42 AM7:12 AM5:27 PM10h 15m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:49 AM7:19 AM5:36 PM10h 16m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:50 AM7:20 AM5:46 PM10h 26m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:45 AM7:15 AM6:01 PM10h 46m

Computed for 29.685, -96.285 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

Do I need a permit to hunt Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Where is Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR located?

Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge is in Colorado County, Texas, about 52 miles N of Bay City, TX (straight-line). GPS: 29.68487, -96.28480.

What are legal shooting hours at Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR?

Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.