Hunt unit · D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge

Unit C Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Unit C unit is one of 3 mapped hunt units on D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge in Union Parish, LA. It covers approximately 2,927 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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2,927acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Union Parishcounty

Unit C 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 Louisiana 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.

Signed brochure for all approved species for hunting

Game at D'Arbonne 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 Unit C unit

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Destination: center of the Unit C unit

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32.61046, -92.22955
DMS
32°36′37.7″N 92°13′46.4″W

Nearest towns

  • Monroe, LA9.4 mi NW of town
  • El Dorado, AR49 mi SE of town
  • Vicksburg, MS81 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, 20266:13 AM6:43 AM7:35 PM12h 52m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:21 AM6:51 AM7:16 PM12h 25m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM6:55 PM11h 53m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:41 AM7:11 AM6:37 PM11h 26m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:55 AM6:25 AM5:19 PM10h 54m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:08 AM6:38 AM5:09 PM10h 31m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:22 AM6:52 AM5:03 PM10h 11m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:33 AM7:03 AM5:04 PM10h 01m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:40 AM7:10 AM5:13 PM10h 02m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:40 AM7:10 AM5:24 PM10h 13m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:33 AM7:03 AM5:40 PM10h 36m

Computed for 32.610, -92.230 (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 D'Arbonne NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Refuge OpenSpecial regs11,877Required
Unit BSpecial regs2,835Required

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