Hunt unit · Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge

Dove Field A Hunt Unit Map & Access

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The Dove Field A unit is one of 8 mapped hunt units on Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge in Chesterfield County, SC. It covers approximately 113 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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113acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Chesterfield Countycounty

Dove Field A 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 South Carolina 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, Mail, Online FWS, Visitor Center.

All hunters are required to have a refuge regulations permit and turkey hunters are issued a quota permit.

🧒 A deer hunt is offered each fall for 10- to 15-year-olds with parental or guardian supervision. There is also a season for youth turkey hunters.

Game at Carolina Sandhills 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 Dove Field A unit

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Destination: center of the Dove Field A unit

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34.59109, -80.19479
DMS
34°35′27.9″N 80°11′41.2″W

Nearest towns

  • Hartsville, SC17 mi NW of town
  • Florence, SC37 mi NW of town
  • Charlotte, NC57 mi SE 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 Dove Field A

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*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in New York local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:23 AM6:53 AM7:49 PM12h 56m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:32 AM7:02 AM7:29 PM12h 27m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:44 AM7:14 AM7:06 PM11h 52m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:55 AM7:25 AM6:47 PM11h 22m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:10 AM6:40 AM5:28 PM10h 48m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:24 AM6:54 AM5:17 PM10h 23m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM5:10 PM10h 02m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:50 AM7:20 AM5:11 PM9h 52m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:57 AM7:27 AM5:19 PM9h 53m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:57 AM7:27 AM5:31 PM10h 04m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:49 AM7:19 AM5:48 PM10h 29m

Computed for 34.591, -80.195 (EDT / 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 Carolina Sandhills NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Dove Field BSpecial regs30Required
Hunt AreaSpecial regs37,581Required
Oxpen UnitSpecial regs890Required
Wildlife Drive UnitSpecial regs6,451Required
Administrative AreaClosed179Required
Lake Bee Recreation AreaClosed262Required
Martins Lake UnitClosed401Required

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