Hunt unit · Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge

Snow Goose Hunt Unit Map & Access

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The Snow Goose unit is one of 8 mapped hunt units on Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Kent County, DE. It covers approximately 2,997 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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2,997acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Kent Countycounty

Snow Goose 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 Delaware 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: Other OMB-Approved Permit. Obtain via: Kiosk, Visitor Center.

lottery hunt on the HQ unit. No fee.

🧒 A waterfowl hunt limited to young hunters accompanied by a guardian is conducted on the South Waterfowl Area on the fourth Saturday in October. A special youth deer hunt is also offered.

Game at Bombay Hook 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 Snow Goose unit

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Destination: center of the Snow Goose unit

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Decimal
39.28767, -75.43949
DMS
39°17′15.6″N 75°26′22.2″W

Nearest towns

  • Dover, DE9.8 mi NE of town
  • Vineland, NJ26 mi SW of town
  • Wilmington, DE32 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 New York local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:59 AM6:29 AM7:34 PM13h 05m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:11 AM6:41 AM7:12 PM12h 31m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:26 AM6:56 AM6:46 PM11h 50m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:40 AM7:10 AM6:24 PM11h 14m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:58 AM6:28 AM5:02 PM10h 34m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM4:48 PM10h 04m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:32 AM7:02 AM4:39 PM9h 38m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:44 AM7:14 AM4:39 PM9h 26m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:51 AM7:21 AM4:48 PM9h 27m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:49 AM7:19 AM5:00 PM9h 41m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:39 AM7:09 AM5:20 PM10h 11m

Computed for 39.288, -75.439 (EDT / 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 Bombay Hook NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Fischer TractSpecial regs242Required
Headquarters AreaSpecial regs1,864Required
Kelly Island / MahonSpecial regs1,726Required
Regular AreaSpecial regs814Required
South UplandSpecial regs576Required
Steamboat Landing TractSpecial regs857Required
ClosedClosed6,270Required

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