Hunt unit · Horicon National Wildlife Refuge
Disabled Hunt Unit Map & Access
The Disabled unit is one of 4 mapped hunt units on Horicon National Wildlife Refuge in Dodge County, WI. It covers approximately 900 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.
Disabled map
Rules & permits for this unit
Status: Open – special regulations apply
Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to Wisconsin 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: Special Use Permit. Obtain via: Visitor Center.
Disabled hunt area requires permit
Game at Horicon 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 Disabled unit
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Destination: center of the Disabled unit
- Decimal
43.57753, -88.61686- DMS
43°34′39.1″N 88°37′00.7″W
Nearest towns
- Fond du Lac, WI16 mi SW of town
- Oshkosh, WI31 mi S of town
- Milwaukee, WI51 mi NW 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 Disabled
*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 | 5:47 AM | 6:17 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 15m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:02 AM | 6:32 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 35m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 6:50 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 47m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 7:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 06m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 6:28 AM | 4:47 PM | 10h 18m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 6:47 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 43m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 7:07 AM | 4:20 PM | 9h 13m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 7:20 AM | 4:18 PM | 8h 58m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 7:27 AM | 4:27 PM | 8h 60m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 7:24 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 17m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 7:11 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 52m |
Computed for 43.578, -88.617 (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.