Hunt unit · Ernest F. Hollings ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge

Upper Combahee Unit Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Upper Combahee Unit is one of 11 mapped hunt units on Ernest F. Hollings ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge in Beaufort County, SC. It covers approximately 1,344 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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1,344acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Beaufort Countycounty

Upper Combahee Unit 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 South Carolina 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: Kiosk, Online FWS, Visitor Center.

All hunters and anglers require signed brochure.

Game at Ernest F. Hollings ACE Basin 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 Upper Combahee Unit

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Destination: center of the Upper Combahee Unit

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32.69333, -80.82503
DMS
32°41′36.0″N 80°49′30.1″W

Nearest towns

  • Beaufort, SC20 mi NW of town
  • Savannah, GA45 mi N of town
  • Charleston, SC52 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 New York local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:27 AM6:57 AM7:49 PM12h 52m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:36 AM7:06 AM7:31 PM12h 25m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:46 AM7:16 AM7:09 PM11h 53m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:56 AM7:26 AM6:51 PM11h 25m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:10 AM6:40 AM5:33 PM10h 54m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:22 AM6:52 AM5:23 PM10h 30m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:37 AM7:07 AM5:17 PM10h 10m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:47 AM7:17 AM5:18 PM10h 01m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:55 AM7:25 AM5:27 PM10h 02m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:55 AM7:25 AM5:38 PM10h 13m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:48 AM7:18 AM5:54 PM10h 36m

Computed for 32.693, -80.825 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

Weather forecast

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Other units at Ernest F. Hollings ACE Basin NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Barrelville TractSpecial regs712Required
Bonny Hall TractSpecial regs1,441Required
Cuckolds Creek AreaSpecial regs310Required
Grove TractSpecial regs1,773Required
Grove Waterfowl UnitSpecial regs296Required
Jehossee Island WaterfowlSpecial regs2,028Required
Administrative AreaClosed38Required
Combahee FieldsClosed1,566Required
Jehossee IslandClosed2,549Required
No Hunting ZoneClosed132Required

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