Hunt unit · Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge
Riceville Hunt Unit Map & Access
The Riceville unit is one of 3 mapped hunt units on Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Becker County, MN. It covers approximately 697 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.
Riceville map
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.
Getting to the Riceville unit
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Destination: center of the Riceville unit
- Decimal
46.98814, -95.98320- DMS
46°59′17.3″N 95°58′59.5″W
Nearest towns
- Detroit Lakes, MN13 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 Riceville
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Chicago local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 6:42 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 24m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 7:00 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 39m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 7:20 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 45m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 7:40 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 59m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 7:05 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 05m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:26 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 25m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 7:48 AM | 4:38 PM | 8h 50m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:32 AM | 8:02 AM | 4:35 PM | 8h 33m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:39 AM | 8:09 AM | 4:44 PM | 8h 35m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:35 AM | 8:05 AM | 4:59 PM | 8h 54m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:19 AM | 7:49 AM | 5:24 PM | 9h 34m |
Computed for 46.988, -95.983 (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.