Hunt unit · Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge

B Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The B unit is one of 3 mapped hunt units on Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge in Polk County, MN. It covers approximately 4,445 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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4,445acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Polk Countycounty

B 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 Minnesota 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 Glacial Ridge 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 B unit

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Destination: center of the B unit

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47.74839, -96.35865
DMS
47°44′54.2″N 96°21′31.1″W

Nearest towns

  • Thief River Falls, MN27 mi S of town
  • Grand Forks, ND34 mi E of town
  • Fargo, ND63 mi N 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, 20266:12 AM6:42 AM8:09 PM13h 27m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM7:40 PM12h 39m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:52 AM7:22 AM7:07 PM11h 45m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:12 AM7:42 AM6:39 PM10h 57m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:38 AM7:08 AM5:09 PM10h 01m
Sun, Nov 15, 20267:00 AM7:30 AM4:50 PM9h 20m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:22 AM7:52 AM4:36 PM8h 44m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:37 AM8:07 AM4:33 PM8h 27m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:44 AM8:14 AM4:42 PM8h 29m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:39 AM8:09 AM4:58 PM8h 49m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:23 AM7:53 AM5:23 PM9h 30m

Computed for 47.748, -96.359 (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 Glacial Ridge NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
ASpecial regs12,960—
ClosedClosed5,846—

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