Hunt unit · Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge

Waterfowl Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit requiredYouth opportunity

The Waterfowl unit is one of 4 mapped hunt units on Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge in Cameron Parish, LA. It covers approximately 1,320 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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1,320acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Cameron Parishcounty

Waterfowl 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 Louisiana 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.

All hunting

🧒 A youth waterfowl hunt is issued by lottery.

Game at Cameron Prairie 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 Waterfowl unit

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Destination: center of the Waterfowl unit

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Decimal
29.97501, -93.09890
DMS
29°58′30.0″N 93°05′56.0″W

Nearest towns

  • Lake Charles, LA19 mi S of town
  • Port Arthur, TX50 mi E of town
  • Beaumont, TX62 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, 20266:18 AM6:48 AM7:36 PM12h 48m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:26 AM6:56 AM7:19 PM12h 23m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:34 AM7:04 AM6:59 PM11h 54m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:43 AM7:13 AM6:42 PM11h 30m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:55 AM6:25 AM5:26 PM11h 01m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:07 AM6:37 AM5:17 PM10h 40m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:20 AM6:50 AM5:12 PM10h 22m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM5:14 PM10h 14m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:37 AM7:07 AM5:22 PM10h 15m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:38 AM7:08 AM5:33 PM10h 25m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:32 AM7:02 AM5:48 PM10h 45m

Computed for 29.975, -93.099 (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 Cameron Prairie NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Deer Hunt UnitSpecial regs7,887Required
Closed to HuntingClosed407Required
East CoveClosed14,778Required

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