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Georgia Sanctuary Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Georgia Sanctuary unit is one of 12 mapped hunt units on Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge in Stewart County, GA. It covers approximately 196 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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196acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Stewart Countycounty

Georgia Sanctuary 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 Alabama 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, Other OMB-Approved Permit, Signed Brochure or Similar. Obtain via: Kiosk, Mail, Online FWS, Other, Visitor Center.

All hunters must have signed brochure. Waterfowl hunters must have specific permit in addition to signed brochure.

Game at Eufaula 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 Georgia Sanctuary unit

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Destination: center of the Georgia Sanctuary unit

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Decimal
31.99022, -85.05537
DMS
31°59′24.8″N 85°03′19.3″W

Nearest towns

  • Columbus, GA33 mi S of town
  • Dothan, AL57 mi N of town
  • Albany, GA60 mi NW 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

Today at Georgia Sanctuary

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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, 20265:44 AM6:14 AM7:06 PM12h 51m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:53 AM6:23 AM6:47 PM12h 25m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:02 AM6:32 AM6:26 PM11h 54m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:12 AM6:42 AM6:09 PM11h 27m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:26 AM5:56 AM4:51 PM10h 56m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:38 AM6:08 AM4:41 PM10h 33m
Tue, Dec 1, 20265:52 AM6:22 AM4:36 PM10h 14m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM4:37 PM10h 05m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:10 AM6:40 AM4:45 PM10h 05m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:10 AM6:40 AM4:56 PM10h 16m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:04 AM6:34 AM5:12 PM10h 38m

Computed for 31.990, -85.055 (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 Eufaula NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Alabama GeneralSpecial regs3,991Required
Alabama SanctuarySpecial regs269Required
Bradley UnitSpecial regs1,063Required
Davis-Clark UnitSpecial regs746Required
Georgia GeneralSpecial regs2,044Required
Houston UnitSpecial regs1,378Required
Kennedy UnitSpecial regs487Required
Molnar UnitSpecial regs415Required
Closed AreaClosed217Required
No Hunt Zone - ALClosed190Required
No Hunt Zone - GAClosed11Required

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