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Hunt Area 2B Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Hunt Area 2B unit is one of 5 mapped hunt units on Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge in Avoyelles Parish, LA. It covers approximately 1,742 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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1,742acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Avoyelles Parishcounty

Hunt Area 2B 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 Louisiana 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, Visitor Center.

All approved H& F opportunities

Game at Lake Ophelia 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 Hunt Area 2B unit

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Destination: center of the Hunt Area 2B unit

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Decimal
31.18679, -91.85722
DMS
31°11′12.4″N 91°51′26.0″W

Nearest towns

  • Alexandria, LA36 mi E of town
  • Natchez, MS37 mi SW of town
  • Baton Rouge, LA64 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 Hunt Area 2B

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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, 20266:12 AM6:42 AM7:32 PM12h 50m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:20 AM6:50 AM7:14 PM12h 24m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM6:53 PM11h 54m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM6:36 PM11h 28m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:52 AM6:22 AM5:19 PM10h 58m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM5:10 PM10h 36m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:18 AM6:48 AM5:05 PM10h 17m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM5:06 PM10h 08m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:35 AM7:05 AM5:14 PM10h 09m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:36 AM7:06 AM5:25 PM10h 20m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:30 AM7:00 AM5:41 PM10h 41m

Computed for 31.187, -91.857 (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 Ophelia NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Hunt Area 1ASpecial regs4,983Required
Hunt Area 1BSpecial regs759Required
Hunt Area 2ASpecial regs4,817Required
Closed Area UnitClosed5,139Required

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