National Wildlife Refuge · Michigan · FWS Region 3

Huron National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Huron National Wildlife Refuge lies in Michigan, with about 149 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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149FWS-owned acres
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Huron NWR hunt unit map

Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.

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Hunting at Huron NWR

  • Big Game
  • Waterfowl
  • Wild Turkey
  • Upland Birds
  • Migratory Birds
  • Small Game
  • Feral & Exotic
  • Fishing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not list any hunting opportunities for this station.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 149 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed149 ac 100%
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Station Closed 149 —

Permits & licenses

Refuge permit

Not listed

USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.

You'll also need

  • A valid Michigan hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Michigan Department of Natural Resources
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Huron NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Huron NWR.

How to get to Huron NWR

Navigate

Destination: Huron National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
46.95193, -87.97087
DMS
46°57′06.9″N 87°58′15.1″W

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Nearest towns

  • Marquette, MI39 mi NW of town
  • Seney, MI104 mi NW of town
  • Ashland, WI140 mi E of town
  • Wausau, WI159 mi NE of town

Closest airports

  • GRB Green Bay Austin Straubel170 mi
  • DLH Duluth Intl199 mi

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.

Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours

Today at Huron NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Menominee local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:40 AM6:10 AM7:34 PM13h 24m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:57 AM6:27 AM7:06 PM12h 38m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:18 AM6:48 AM6:34 PM11h 45m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:38 AM7:08 AM6:06 PM10h 59m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM4:37 PM10h 05m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:24 AM6:54 AM4:19 PM9h 25m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:46 AM7:16 AM4:06 PM8h 50m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:00 AM7:30 AM4:03 PM8h 33m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:07 AM7:37 AM4:12 PM8h 35m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:03 AM7:33 AM4:27 PM8h 54m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:47 AM7:17 AM4:52 PM9h 35m

Computed for 46.952, -87.971 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Huron NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Huron NWR?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Huron National Wildlife Refuge. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

Do I need a permit to hunt Huron NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Huron NWR. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Where is Huron NWR located?

Huron National Wildlife Refuge is in Michigan, about 39 miles NW of Marquette, MI (straight-line). GPS: 46.95193, -87.97087.

What are legal shooting hours at Huron NWR?

Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.

Nearby refuges & public land

Seney NWR

Schoolcraft County, MI · 101 mi SE

3 special1 closed
🦌🐦🕊️🐇🎣

86.1K huntable acres

Green Bay NWR

WI · 116 mi SE

1 open1 special4 closed
🦌🎣

459 huntable acres

Gravel Island NWR

Door County, WI · 130 mi S

1 closed
No hunting listed

Michigan Islands NWR

MI · 133 mi SE

1 closed
No hunting listed

Whittlesey Creek NWR

Bayfield County, WI · 144 mi W

1 open2 special1 closed
🦌🦆🎣

243 huntable acres

Pendills Creek NFH

Chippewa County, MI · 154 mi E

1 open1 closed
🦌🦆🦃🐦🕊️🐇🐗🎣

64 huntable acres

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.