Hunt unit · Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge

Nathans Lake South Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The Nathans Lake South unit is one of 11 mapped hunt units on Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge in Washington County, NE. It covers approximately 236 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.

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236acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Washington Countycounty

Nathans Lake South 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 Iowa 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.

Game at Boyer Chute 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 Nathans Lake South unit

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Destination: center of the Nathans Lake South unit

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41.42366, -95.94896
DMS
41°25′25.2″N 95°56′56.3″W

Nearest towns

  • Omaha, NE11 mi N of town
  • Council Bluffs, IA12 mi N of town
  • Lincoln, NE58 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 Nathans Lake South

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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, 20266:19 AM6:49 AM7:59 PM13h 10m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:32 AM7:02 AM7:35 PM12h 33m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:49 AM7:19 AM7:07 PM11h 49m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:04 AM7:34 AM6:44 PM11h 10m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:24 AM6:54 AM5:20 PM10h 26m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:41 AM7:11 AM5:05 PM9h 54m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:00 AM7:30 AM4:55 PM9h 26m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:12 AM7:42 AM4:55 PM9h 12m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:19 AM7:49 AM5:03 PM9h 14m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:17 AM7:47 AM5:17 PM9h 29m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:06 AM7:36 AM5:37 PM10h 02m

Computed for 41.424, -95.949 (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 Boyer Chute NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
HomesteadOpen2.0—
Boyer IslandSpecial regs1,560—
HorseshoeSpecial regs895—
Nathans Lake NorthSpecial regs400—
North CentralSpecial regs138—
NorthwestSpecial regs31—
RailSpecial regs72—
Waterfowl Hunting ZoneSpecial regs250—
West ChuteSpecial regs199—
YellowlegsSpecial regs186—

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