Hunt unit · Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge

Waterfowl Sanctuary Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Waterfowl Sanctuary unit is one of 6 mapped hunt units on Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge in Haywood County, TN. It covers approximately 2,733 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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2,733acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Haywood Countycounty

Waterfowl 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 Tennessee 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: Signed Brochure or Similar. Obtain via: Kiosk, Mail, Online FWS, Visitor Center.

All hunters are required to have signed brochure.

Game at Hatchie 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 Waterfowl Sanctuary unit

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Destination: center of the Waterfowl Sanctuary unit

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35.48141, -89.16206
DMS
35°28′53.1″N 89°09′43.4″W

Nearest towns

  • Jackson, TN22 mi SW of town
  • Dyersburg, TN40 mi S of town
  • Memphis, TN55 mi NE 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, 20265:58 AM6:28 AM7:25 PM12h 58m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:08 AM6:38 AM7:05 PM12h 27m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:20 AM6:50 AM6:42 PM11h 52m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM6:22 PM11h 21m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:47 AM6:17 AM5:03 PM10h 46m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:01 AM6:31 AM4:51 PM10h 20m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM4:44 PM9h 57m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM4:45 PM9h 47m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:35 AM7:05 AM4:53 PM9h 48m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:35 AM7:05 AM5:05 PM10h 00m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:26 AM6:56 AM5:22 PM10h 26m

Computed for 35.481, -89.162 (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 Hatchie NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Archery Only UnitSpecial regs272Required
Archery SanctuarySpecial regs540Required
Porter HoleSpecial regs355Required
RefugeSpecial regs7,254Required
Closed AreaClosed271Required

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