Hunt unit · Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Pumphouse Hunt Unit Map & Access
The Pumphouse unit is one of 10 mapped hunt units on Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Teton County, MT. It covers approximately 148 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.
Pumphouse map
Rules & permits for this unit
Status: Open – special regulations apply
Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to Montana 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.
🧒 A youth waterfowl hunt is held each year.
Game at Benton Lake 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 Pumphouse unit
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Destination: center of the Pumphouse unit
- Decimal
47.69053, -111.70494- DMS
47°41′25.9″N 111°42′17.8″W
Nearest towns
- Great Falls, MT23 mi NW of town
- Helena, MT78 mi N of town
- Havre, MT111 mi SW 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
Today at Pumphouse
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Denver local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 6:43 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 26m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 7:02 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 39m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:24 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 45m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:13 AM | 7:43 AM | 6:40 PM | 10h 57m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 7:09 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 02m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 7:31 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 21m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 7:53 AM | 4:38 PM | 8h 44m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:38 AM | 8:08 AM | 4:35 PM | 8h 27m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:45 AM | 8:15 AM | 4:44 PM | 8h 29m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:40 AM | 8:10 AM | 4:59 PM | 8h 49m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:24 AM | 7:54 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 31m |
Computed for 47.691, -111.705 (MDT / 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.