Valentine NWR
Cherry County, NE · 52 mi NW
!2 special✕1 closed
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70.9K huntable acres
John W. and Louise Seier 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 John W. and Louise Seier NWR
Hunting opportunities include big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, small game, and feral & exotic, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules.
Big GameWhite-tailed and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bear and other large mammalsWaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and cootsWild TurkeySpring and fall wild turkeyUpland BirdsPheasant, quail, grouse, prairie chicken and partridgeMigratory BirdsMourning dove, woodcock, snipe, rails, gallinules and sandhill craneSmall GameSquirrel, rabbit, hare, raccoon, opossum and other small mammalsFeral & ExoticFeral hogs and other non-native species where refuge rules allow
Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow Nebraska regulations plus refuge-specific rules.
Hunt units (1)
- Special regulations2,403 ac 100%
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station | !Special regs | 2,403 | — |
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 Nebraska hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
- Federal Duck Stamp (waterfowl hunters 16+) and HIP certification for migratory birds
- Non-toxic shot for waterfowl (federal requirement)
- Hunter education certification where your state requires it
- The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)
Fishing at John W. and Louise Seier NWR
USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for John W. and Louise Seier NWR.
How to get to John W. and Louise Seier NWR
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Destination: John W. and Louise Seier National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)
- Decimal
42.19042, -99.61853- DMS
42°11′25.5″N 99°37′06.7″W
Nearest towns
- Valentine, NE67 mi SE of town
- Lake Andes, SD87 mi SW of town
- North Platte, NE95 mi NE of town
- Kearney, NE107 mi N of town
Closest airports
- GRI Central Nebraska Regional108 mi
- PIR Pierre Regional155 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 John W. and Louise Seier NWR
Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–
*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 | 6:32 AM | 7:02 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 12m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 7:17 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 33m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 7:33 AM | 7:22 PM | 11h 48m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 7:49 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 09m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 7:10 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 24m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 7:28 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 50m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 7:47 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 21m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 7:59 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 08m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:36 AM | 8:06 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 09m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:34 AM | 8:04 AM | 5:29 PM | 9h 25m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:22 AM | 7:52 AM | 5:50 PM | 9h 58m |
Computed for 42.190, -99.619 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day hunting weather
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John W. and Louise Seier NWR FAQ
Is hunting allowed at John W. and Louise Seier NWR?
Yes. John W. and Louise Seier National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 1 unit (2,403 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, small game, and feral & exotic. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.
Do I need a permit to hunt John W. and Louise Seier NWR?
FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for John W. and Louise Seier 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 John W. and Louise Seier NWR located?
John W. and Louise Seier National Wildlife Refuge is in Rock County, Nebraska, about 67 miles SE of Valentine, NE (straight-line). GPS: 42.19042, -99.61853.
What are legal shooting hours at John W. and Louise Seier 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.
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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.