Hunt unit · Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge

Lake Isom Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Lake Isom unit is one of 2 mapped hunt units on Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge in Lake County, TN. It covers approximately 1,791 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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1,791acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Lake Countycounty

Lake Isom 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 Tennessee 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: Kiosk, Mail, Online FWS, Other, Visitor Center.

All hunters must have signed brochure.

Game at Lake Isom 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 Lake Isom unit

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Destination: center of the Lake Isom unit

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36.30379, -89.41700
DMS
36°18′13.6″N 89°25′01.2″W

Nearest towns

  • Dyersburg, TN19 mi N of town
  • Jackson, TN59 mi NW of town
  • Paris, TN61 mi W 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 Chicago local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:58 AM6:28 AM7:27 PM12h 59m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:09 AM6:39 AM7:07 PM12h 28m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:21 AM6:51 AM6:42 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:33 AM7:03 AM6:23 PM11h 20m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:49 AM6:19 AM5:02 PM10h 43m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM4:50 PM10h 16m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:20 AM6:50 AM4:43 PM9h 53m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM4:43 PM9h 42m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:38 AM7:08 AM4:52 PM9h 44m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:38 AM7:08 AM5:04 PM9h 56m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:29 AM6:59 AM5:22 PM10h 23m

Computed for 36.304, -89.417 (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.

Other units at Lake Isom NWR

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