Hunt unit · Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge

St. Tammany State Wildlife Refuge Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The St. Tammany State Wildlife Refuge is one of 3 mapped hunt units on Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge in St. Tammany Parish, LA. It covers approximately 1,045 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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1,045acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
St. Tammany Parishcounty

St. Tammany State Wildlife Refuge 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.

Hunting

Game at Big Branch Marsh 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 St. Tammany State Wildlife Refuge

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Destination: center of the St. Tammany State Wildlife Refuge

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30.29139, -89.98422
DMS
30°17′29.0″N 89°59′03.2″W

Nearest towns

  • New Orleans, LA24 mi N of town
  • Gulfport, MS54 mi W of town
  • Houma, LA65 mi NE 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 St. Tammany State Wildlife Refuge

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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, 20266:06 AM6:36 AM7:24 PM12h 48m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:13 AM6:43 AM7:06 PM12h 23m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:22 AM6:52 AM6:46 PM11h 54m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM6:30 PM11h 29m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:43 AM6:13 AM5:13 PM11h 00m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:55 AM6:25 AM5:04 PM10h 39m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:08 AM6:38 AM4:59 PM10h 21m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:18 AM6:48 AM5:01 PM10h 13m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:26 AM6:56 AM5:09 PM10h 13m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:26 AM6:56 AM5:20 PM10h 23m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:21 AM6:51 AM5:35 PM10h 44m

Computed for 30.291, -89.984 (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 Big Branch Marsh NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Open to HuntingSpecial regs18,007Required
No HuntingClosed411Required

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