Hunt unit · Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge

Refuge Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit requiredYouth opportunity

The Refuge is one of 4 mapped hunt units on Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge in Lauderdale County, TN. It covers approximately 25,057 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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25,057acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Lauderdale Countycounty

Refuge 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 Tennessee 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, Mail, Online FWS, Other, Visitor Center.

All hunters must have signed brochure.

🧒 A youth deer hunt is offered. The refuge is also open during the state youth-only waterfowl hunt.

Game at Chickasaw 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

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Destination: center of the Refuge

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Decimal
35.84193, -89.65121
DMS
35°50′30.9″N 89°39′04.4″W

Nearest towns

  • Dyersburg, TN20 mi SW of town
  • Jackson, TN50 mi W of town
  • Memphis, TN53 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, 20265:59 AM6:29 AM7:28 PM12h 58m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:10 AM6:40 AM7:07 PM12h 28m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:22 AM6:52 AM6:43 PM11h 52m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:33 AM7:03 AM6:24 PM11h 20m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:50 AM6:20 AM5:04 PM10h 44m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM4:52 PM10h 18m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:20 AM6:50 AM4:45 PM9h 56m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM4:46 PM9h 45m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:38 AM7:08 AM4:54 PM9h 46m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:37 AM7:07 AM5:06 PM9h 58m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:29 AM6:59 AM5:24 PM10h 25m

Computed for 35.842, -89.651 (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 Chickasaw NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Archery UnitSpecial regs234Required
Waterfowl SanctuarySpecial regs1,423Required
ClosedClosed182Required

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