Hunt unit · Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge

Redhead Waterfowl Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Redhead Waterfowl unit is one of 9 mapped hunt units on Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge in Marshall County, KY. It covers approximately 116 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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116acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Marshall Countycounty

Redhead 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 Kentucky 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: Online FWS.

All hunters require a signed brochure currently.

Game at Clarks River 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 Redhead Waterfowl unit

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Destination: center of the Redhead Waterfowl unit

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36.93221, -88.47720
DMS
36°55′56.0″N 88°28′37.9″W

Nearest towns

  • Paducah, KY12 mi SE of town
  • Paris, TN44 mi N of town
  • Marion, IL60 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

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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, 20265:54 AM6:24 AM7:24 PM13h 01m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:05 AM6:35 AM7:03 PM12h 28m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM6:38 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM6:18 PM11h 19m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:46 AM6:16 AM4:58 PM10h 41m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:01 AM6:31 AM4:45 PM10h 14m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:18 AM6:48 AM4:38 PM9h 50m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:29 AM6:59 AM4:38 PM9h 39m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:36 AM7:06 AM4:46 PM9h 40m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:35 AM7:05 AM4:59 PM9h 53m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:26 AM6:56 AM5:17 PM10h 20m

Computed for 36.932, -88.477 (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 Clarks River NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Archery Deer OnlySpecial regs100Required
Closed to Spring Turkey HuntingSpecial regs43Required
Mallard Point WaterfowlSpecial regs181Required
Open HuntSpecial regs10,296Required
Teal UnitSpecial regs554Required
Wolfe WaterfowlSpecial regs58Required
Wood Duck UnitSpecial regs322Required
Closed to HuntingClosed184Required

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