Hunt unit · Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge

North Bend West Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit requiredYouth opportunity

The North Bend West unit is one of 8 mapped hunt units on Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge in St. Mary Parish, LA. It covers approximately 916 acres and is listed as “open – special regulations apply” for 2026–2027. That means hunting is permitted, but refuge-specific rules — such as limited species, dates, weapon types, access methods or quota permits — apply on top of state regulations. A refuge permit is required.

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916acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
St. Mary Parishcounty

North Bend West map

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OpenSpecial regulationsClosedFWS-owned landWPA (public)Refuge boundaryEasement (private) Tip: switch to Satellite or USGS Topo in the layer menu · click the map for GPS coordinates
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Rules & permits for this unit

Status: Open – special regulations apply

Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to Louisiana regulations. Typical special regulations include limited species or seasons, quota/lottery permits, weapon restrictions (e.g. archery or shotgun only), shooting-hour limits, blind or stand rules and restricted access.

Refuge permit required. Type: Signed Brochure or Similar. Obtain via: Kiosk, Mail, Online FWS, Other, Visitor Center.

All hunting

🧒 A deer hunt for youth is available.

Game at Bayou Teche NWR

Species listed for the refuge as a whole — a special-regulation unit may be limited to certain species. Confirm in the hunt brochure.

Getting to the North Bend West unit

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Destination: center of the North Bend West unit

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Decimal
29.69834, -91.47966
DMS
29°41′54.0″N 91°28′46.8″W

Nearest towns

  • Houma, LA46 mi W of town
  • Lafayette, LA48 mi SE of town
  • Baton Rouge, LA55 mi S of town

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

The navigation point is a point inside the unit polygon, not necessarily a parking area or legal access point. Use satellite view to find roads, gates and designated parking, and respect closed areas and private inholdings.

Shooting hours at this unit

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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, 20266:12 AM6:42 AM7:29 PM12h 47m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:19 AM6:49 AM7:12 PM12h 23m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM6:52 PM11h 55m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:36 AM7:06 AM6:36 PM11h 30m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:48 AM6:18 AM5:20 PM11h 02m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:00 AM6:30 AM5:11 PM10h 41m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:13 AM6:43 AM5:06 PM10h 24m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:23 AM6:53 AM5:08 PM10h 15m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:30 AM7:00 AM5:16 PM10h 16m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:31 AM7:01 AM5:27 PM10h 26m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:26 AM6:56 AM5:42 PM10h 46m

Computed for 29.698, -91.480 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

Weather forecast

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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.

Other units at Bayou Teche NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Bayou SaleSpecial regs80Required
CentervilleSpecial regs1,583Required
FranklinSpecial regs3,563Required
Garden CitySpecial regs2,245Required
MitigationSpecial regs832Required
North Bend EastSpecial regs550Required
Closed to HuntingClosed2,023Required

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