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Detroit Hunt Unit Map & Access

OpenPermit required

The Detroit unit is one of 6 mapped hunt units on Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge. It covers approximately 149 acres and is listed as “open to hunting” for 2026–2027. Hunting generally follows state seasons and bag limits, along with general refuge rules. A refuge permit is required.

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149acres
Openstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
WIstate

Detroit 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 to hunting

Hunting follows Wisconsin seasons, bag limits and licensing, plus general National Wildlife Refuge rules.

Refuge permit required. Type: Special Use Permit. Obtain via: Mail, Visitor Center.

Deer Hunting on Plum Island Unit

Game at Green Bay 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 Detroit unit

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Destination: center of the Detroit unit

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Decimal
45.30256, -86.90047
DMS
45°18′09.2″N 86°54′01.7″W

Nearest towns

  • Traverse City, MI73 mi NW of town
  • Green Bay, WI77 mi NE of town
  • Seney, MI86 mi SW 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 Detroit

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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, 20265:38 AM6:08 AM7:27 PM13h 20m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:54 AM6:24 AM7:01 PM12h 37m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:13 AM6:43 AM6:30 PM11h 46m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM6:04 PM11h 03m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:55 AM6:25 AM4:37 PM10h 12m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM4:19 PM9h 34m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:36 AM7:06 AM4:07 PM9h 01m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:49 AM7:19 AM4:05 PM8h 46m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:56 AM7:26 AM4:14 PM8h 47m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:53 AM7:23 AM4:29 PM9h 06m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:39 AM7:09 AM4:52 PM9h 43m

Computed for 45.303, -86.900 (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 Green Bay NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
PlumSpecial regs310Required
HogClosed2.2Required
PilotClosed6.6Required
RockyClosed24Required
St. MartinClosed1,311Required

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