Hunt unit · Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge

Hunt Area 1 Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Hunt Area 1 unit is one of 5 mapped hunt units on Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge in Stewart County, TN. It covers approximately 2,684 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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2,684acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Stewart Countycounty

Hunt Area 1 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: Other. Obtain via: Online Other, Other.

All hunters over the age of 17 must purchase annual hunt permit for $15

Game at Cross Creeks 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 1 unit

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Destination: center of the Hunt Area 1 unit

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Decimal
36.46847, -87.73674
DMS
36°28′06.5″N 87°44′12.3″W

Nearest towns

  • Clarksville, TN21 mi W of town
  • Paris, TN35 mi E of town
  • Nashville, TN57 mi W 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, 20265:51 AM6:21 AM7:21 PM12h 60m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:02 AM6:32 AM7:00 PM12h 28m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM6:36 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:26 AM6:56 AM6:16 PM11h 19m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:43 AM6:13 AM4:55 PM10h 43m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:57 AM6:27 AM4:43 PM10h 16m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:13 AM6:43 AM4:36 PM9h 53m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:25 AM6:55 AM4:36 PM9h 42m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:32 AM7:02 AM4:45 PM9h 43m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:31 AM7:01 AM4:57 PM9h 55m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:23 AM6:53 AM5:15 PM10h 22m

Computed for 36.468, -87.737 (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 Cross Creeks NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Hunt Area 2Special regs1,970Required
Hunt Area 3Special regs2,423Required
Hunt Area 4Special regs1,104Required
No Hunt ZoneClosed617Required

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