Hunt unit · John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Zone 3 Hunt Unit Map & Access
The Zone 3 unit is one of 4 mapped hunt units on John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum in Delaware County, PA. It covers approximately 59 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.
Zone 3 map
Rules & permits for this unit
Status: Open – special regulations apply
Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to Pennsylvania 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 Zone 3 unit
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Destination: center of the Zone 3 unit
- Decimal
39.87462, -75.29878- DMS
39°52′28.6″N 75°17′55.6″W
Nearest towns
- Philadelphia, PA8.6 mi SW of town
- Wilmington, DE16 mi NE of town
- Vineland, NJ30 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 Zone 3
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in New York local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 6:28 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 07m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 6:41 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 31m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 6:55 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 50m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 7:10 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 13m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 5:59 AM | 6:29 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 32m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 6:45 AM | 4:46 PM | 10h 01m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 7:03 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 35m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 7:15 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 22m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 7:22 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 23m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 7:20 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 38m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 7:10 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 08m |
Computed for 39.875, -75.299 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
Weather forecast
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