Hunt unit · Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge

Farm Fields Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Farm Fields unit is one of 7 mapped hunt units on Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge in Brazoria County, TX. It covers approximately 1,727 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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1,727acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Brazoria Countycounty

Farm Fields 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 Texas 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: Online FWS.

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Game at Brazoria 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 Farm Fields unit

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Destination: center of the Farm Fields unit

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Decimal
29.16975, -95.24126
DMS
29°10′11.1″N 95°14′28.5″W

Nearest towns

  • Galveston, TX28 mi W of town
  • Houston, TX42 mi S of town
  • Bay City, TX46 mi E 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, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM7:44 PM12h 46m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM7:27 PM12h 23m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:43 AM7:13 AM7:07 PM11h 55m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:51 AM7:21 AM6:51 PM11h 31m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM5:36 PM11h 03m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM5:27 PM10h 43m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:27 AM6:57 AM5:23 PM10h 26m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:37 AM7:07 AM5:24 PM10h 18m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:44 AM7:14 AM5:33 PM10h 19m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:45 AM7:15 AM5:43 PM10h 28m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:40 AM7:10 AM5:58 PM10h 48m

Computed for 29.170, -95.241 (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 Brazoria NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Alligator MarshOpen3,105Required
BluestemOpen176Required
Christmas PointOpen3,956Required
Middle BayouOpen1,648Required
WalkerOpen294Required
ClosedClosed36,373Required

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