Hunt unit · Erie National Wildlife Refuge

A Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The A unit is one of 2 mapped hunt units on Erie National Wildlife Refuge in Crawford County, PA. It covers approximately 5,512 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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5,512acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Crawford Countycounty

A 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 Pennsylvania 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 Erie 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 A unit

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Destination: center of the A unit

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Decimal
41.78799, -79.98713
DMS
41°47′16.8″N 79°59′13.7″W

Nearest towns

  • Meadville, PA13 mi NE of town
  • Erie, PA24 mi S of town
  • Cleveland, OH90 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 New York local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM7:55 PM13h 11m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM7:31 PM12h 33m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:45 AM7:15 AM7:03 PM11h 48m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:00 AM7:30 AM6:40 PM11h 10m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:21 AM6:51 AM5:16 PM10h 25m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:38 AM7:08 AM5:00 PM9h 52m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:57 AM7:27 AM4:51 PM9h 24m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:09 AM7:39 AM4:50 PM9h 10m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:17 AM7:47 AM4:58 PM9h 12m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:14 AM7:44 AM5:12 PM9h 27m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:03 AM7:33 AM5:33 PM10h 00m

Computed for 41.788, -79.987 (EDT / 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 Erie NWR

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BSpecial regs3,496—

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