Hunt unit · Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge

Old River WMA Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Old River WMA unit is one of 6 mapped hunt units on Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge in Pearl River County, MS. It covers approximately 567 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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567acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Pearl River Countycounty

Old River WMA 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 Bogue Chitto 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 Old River WMA unit

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Destination: center of the Old River WMA unit

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Decimal
30.66273, -89.80207
DMS
30°39′45.8″N 89°48′07.5″W

Nearest towns

  • Gulfport, MS47 mi NW of town
  • New Orleans, LA52 mi N of town
  • Hattiesburg, MS55 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

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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, 20266:05 AM6:35 AM7:24 PM12h 49m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:12 AM6:42 AM7:06 PM12h 24m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:21 AM6:51 AM6:45 PM11h 54m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM6:29 PM11h 29m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:43 AM6:13 AM5:12 PM10h 59m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:55 AM6:25 AM5:02 PM10h 38m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:08 AM6:38 AM4:58 PM10h 19m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:18 AM6:48 AM4:59 PM10h 11m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:26 AM6:56 AM5:07 PM10h 12m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:26 AM6:56 AM5:18 PM10h 22m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:20 AM6:50 AM5:33 PM10h 43m

Computed for 30.663, -89.802 (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 Bogue Chitto NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Open to Hunting - LASpecial regs29,023Required
Open to Hunting - MSSpecial regs6,794Required
Closed to Hunting - LAClosed32Required
Closed to Hunting - MSClosed25Required
Pearl River TurnaroundClosed56Required

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