Hunt unit · Coldwater River National Wildlife Refuge

FSA Hunt Area Hunt Unit Map & Access

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The FSA Hunt Area is one of 3 mapped hunt units on Coldwater River National Wildlife Refuge in Quitman County, MS. It covers approximately 1,978 acres and is listed as “open to hunting” for 2026–2027. Hunting generally follows state seasons and bag limits, along with general refuge rules. A refuge permit is required.

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1,978acres
Openstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Quitman Countycounty

FSA 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 to hunting

Hunting follows Mississippi seasons, bag limits and licensing, plus general National Wildlife Refuge rules.

Refuge permit required. Type: Other. Obtain via: Online Other, Other.

All hunters and anglers 16 years and older are required to have a North MS Refuge Complex permit.

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Game at Coldwater 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 FSA Hunt Area

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Destination: center of the FSA Hunt Area

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34.41639, -90.21884
DMS
34°24′59.0″N 90°13′07.8″W

Nearest towns

  • Helena-West Helena, AR23 mi E of town
  • Memphis, TN52 mi S of town
  • Stuttgart, AR76 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, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM7:29 PM12h 56m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:13 AM6:43 AM7:09 PM12h 26m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:24 AM6:54 AM6:46 PM11h 52m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM6:27 PM11h 23m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:50 AM6:20 AM5:08 PM10h 49m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM4:57 PM10h 24m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:18 AM6:48 AM4:51 PM10h 02m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:29 AM6:59 AM4:52 PM9h 52m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:37 AM7:07 AM5:00 PM9h 53m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:36 AM7:06 AM5:12 PM10h 05m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:29 AM6:59 AM5:28 PM10h 30m

Computed for 34.416, -90.219 (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 Coldwater River NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Waterfowl Hunt AreaSpecial regs328Required
Closed AreaClosed3,685Required

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