Hunt unit · Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge
West Chute Hunt Unit Map & Access
The West Chute unit is one of 11 mapped hunt units on Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge in Washington County, NE. It covers approximately 199 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.
West Chute map
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 West Chute unit
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Destination: center of the West Chute unit
- Decimal
41.44894, -95.95093- DMS
41°26′56.2″N 95°57′03.3″W
Nearest towns
- Omaha, NE13 mi N of town
- Council Bluffs, IA14 mi N of town
- Lincoln, NE59 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 West Chute
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Chicago local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 6:49 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 10m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 7:02 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 33m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 7:19 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 49m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 7:34 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 10m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:24 AM | 6:54 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 26m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 7:11 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 54m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:30 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 26m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 7:42 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 12m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:19 AM | 7:49 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 14m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:17 AM | 7:47 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 29m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:06 AM | 7:36 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 02m |
Computed for 41.449, -95.951 (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
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead | ✓Open | 2.0 | — |
| Boyer Island | !Special regs | 1,560 | — |
| Horseshoe | !Special regs | 895 | — |
| Nathans Lake North | !Special regs | 400 | — |
| Nathans Lake South | !Special regs | 236 | — |
| North Central | !Special regs | 138 | — |
| Northwest | !Special regs | 31 | — |
| Rail | !Special regs | 72 | — |
| Waterfowl Hunting Zone | !Special regs | 250 | — |
| Yellowlegs | !Special regs | 186 | — |