Hunt unit · Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge

Hunt Area Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The Hunt Area is one of 3 mapped hunt units on Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge in Choctaw County, AL. It covers approximately 1,477 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.

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1,477acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Choctaw Countycounty

Hunt Area 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 Alabama 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.

Game at Choctaw 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 Hunt Area

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Destination: center of the Hunt Area

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31.78989, -88.18838
DMS
31°47′23.6″N 88°11′18.2″W

Nearest towns

  • Hattiesburg, MS72 mi NE of town
  • Mobile, AL76 mi N of town
  • Tuscaloosa, AL105 mi S 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, 20265:57 AM6:27 AM7:18 PM12h 51m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:05 AM6:35 AM7:00 PM12h 24m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM6:39 PM11h 54m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:24 AM6:54 AM6:21 PM11h 27m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:38 AM6:08 AM5:04 PM10h 56m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:50 AM6:20 AM4:54 PM10h 34m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM4:49 PM10h 15m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM4:50 PM10h 05m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:22 AM6:52 AM4:58 PM10h 06m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:22 AM6:52 AM5:09 PM10h 17m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:16 AM6:46 AM5:25 PM10h 39m

Computed for 31.790, -88.188 (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 Choctaw NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Sanctuary AreaSpecial regs2,436—
Closed AreaClosed62—

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