Hunt unit · Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge

1 Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The 1 unit is one of 12 mapped hunt units on Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, TX. It covers approximately 520 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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520acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Harrison Countycounty

1 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: Kiosk, Online FWS, Other, Visitor Center.

Free hunting brochure needs to be signed and in your possession.

Game at Caddo Lake 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 1 unit

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Destination: center of the 1 unit

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32.68470, -94.16630
DMS
32°41′04.9″N 94°09′58.7″W

Nearest towns

  • Shreveport, LA26 mi NW of town
  • Texarkana, AR53 mi S of town
  • Tyler, TX70 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, 20266:20 AM6:50 AM7:43 PM12h 52m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:29 AM6:59 AM7:24 PM12h 25m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM7:02 PM11h 53m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:49 AM7:19 AM6:45 PM11h 25m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM5:27 PM10h 54m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:16 AM6:46 AM5:16 PM10h 30m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM5:11 PM10h 11m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:41 AM7:11 AM5:12 PM10h 01m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:48 AM7:18 AM5:20 PM10h 02m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:48 AM7:18 AM5:31 PM10h 13m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:41 AM7:11 AM5:47 PM10h 36m

Computed for 32.685, -94.166 (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 Caddo Lake NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
2Special regs466Required
4Special regs959Required
5Special regs997Required
6Special regs429Required
7Special regs472Required
8Special regs470Required
9Special regs814Required
10Special regs672Required
11Special regs521Required
12Special regs620Required
ClosedClosed1,004Required

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