Hunt unit · Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge

Hamden Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The Hamden unit is one of 3 mapped hunt units on Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Becker County, MN. It covers approximately 1,886 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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1,886acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Becker Countycounty

Hamden 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 Hamden Slough 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 Hamden unit

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Destination: center of the Hamden unit

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Decimal
46.96908, -95.97754
DMS
46°58′08.7″N 95°58′39.1″W

Nearest towns

  • Detroit Lakes, MN12 mi NW of town
  • Moorhead, MN38 mi E of town
  • Fargo, ND39 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

Today at Hamden

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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 AM8:06 PM13h 24m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM7:38 PM12h 39m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:50 AM7:20 AM7:06 PM11h 45m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:10 AM7:40 AM6:38 PM10h 59m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM5:09 PM10h 05m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:56 AM7:26 AM4:51 PM9h 25m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:18 AM7:48 AM4:38 PM8h 50m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:32 AM8:02 AM4:35 PM8h 33m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:39 AM8:09 AM4:44 PM8h 35m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:35 AM8:05 AM4:59 PM8h 54m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:19 AM7:49 AM5:24 PM9h 35m

Computed for 46.969, -95.978 (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 Hamden Slough NWR

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