Hunt unit · Cache River National Wildlife Refuge

Refuge South Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Refuge South unit is one of 10 mapped hunt units on Cache River National Wildlife Refuge in Monroe County, AR. It covers approximately 22,815 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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22,815acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Monroe Countycounty

Refuge 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 Arkansas 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, Signed Brochure or Similar. Obtain via: Kiosk, Online FWS, Visitor Center.

All current hunting opportunities

Game at Cache River 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 Refuge South unit

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Destination: center of the Refuge South unit

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Decimal
34.74920, -91.35932
DMS
34°44′57.1″N 91°21′33.6″W

Nearest towns

  • Stuttgart, AR20 mi NE of town
  • Helena-West Helena, AR46 mi W of town
  • Pine Bluff, AR51 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

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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, 20266:07 AM6:37 AM7:33 PM12h 56m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM7:14 PM12h 27m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM6:51 PM11h 52m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM6:32 PM11h 22m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:55 AM6:25 AM5:12 PM10h 48m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:08 AM6:38 AM5:01 PM10h 23m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:24 AM6:54 AM4:55 PM10h 01m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM4:55 PM9h 51m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:42 AM7:12 AM5:04 PM9h 52m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:42 AM7:12 AM5:15 PM10h 04m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:34 AM7:04 AM5:32 PM10h 29m

Computed for 34.749, -91.359 (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 Cache River NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Black Swamp AreaSpecial regs16,451Required
Darby's WarriorSpecial regs387Required
DixieSpecial regs527Required
Dixie Waterfowl SanctuarySpecial regs2,797Required
Plunkett Farm Waterfowl SanctuarySpecial regs1,086Required
Refuge NorthSpecial regs28,334Required
Waterfowl Sanctuary NorthSpecial regs1,768Required
Waterfowl Sanctuary SouthSpecial regs192Required
Youth Waterfowl AreaSpecial regs858Required

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