Hunt unit · John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge

Stedman Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Stedman unit is one of 7 mapped hunt units on John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge in Washington County, RI. It covers approximately 129 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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129acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Washington Countycounty

Stedman 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 Rhode Island 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: Online FWS.

all hunting opportunities require signed brochure

Game at John H. Chafee 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 Stedman unit

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Destination: center of the Stedman unit

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41.44685, -71.46483
DMS
41°26′48.7″N 71°27′53.4″W

Nearest towns

  • Newport, RI8.6 mi W of town
  • Westerly, RI19 mi E of town
  • Providence, RI26 mi S 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 New York local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:41 AM6:11 AM7:21 PM13h 10m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:54 AM6:24 AM6:57 PM12h 33m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:11 AM6:41 AM6:29 PM11h 49m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:26 AM6:56 AM6:06 PM11h 10m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:46 AM6:16 AM4:42 PM10h 26m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM4:27 PM9h 54m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:22 AM6:52 AM4:17 PM9h 26m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:34 AM7:04 AM4:17 PM9h 12m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:41 AM7:11 AM4:25 PM9h 14m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:39 AM7:09 AM4:39 PM9h 29m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:28 AM6:58 AM4:59 PM10h 02m

Computed for 41.447, -71.465 (EDT / 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 John H. Chafee NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Congdon CoveSpecial regs50Required
Foddering FarmsSpecial regs129Required
MiddlebridgeSpecial regs99Required
Sedge IslandSpecial regs5.9Required
Starr DriveSpecial regs26Required
Closed to HuntingClosed123Required

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