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Hanson Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit requiredYouth opportunity

The Hanson unit is one of 3 mapped hunt units on Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge in Terrebonne Parish, LA. It covers approximately 829 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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829acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Terrebonne Parishcounty

Hanson 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: Kiosk, Mail, Online FWS, Other, Visitor Center.

All hunting

🧒 Youth hunters receive preference for permits. Lottery-issued waterfowl hunts for youth hunters are held on state youth waterfowl hunting days and throughout the waterfowl season.

Game at Mandalay 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 Hanson unit

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Destination: center of the Hanson unit

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Decimal
29.54705, -90.82063
DMS
29°32′49.4″N 90°49′14.3″W

Nearest towns

  • Houma, LA7.1 mi SW of town
  • New Orleans, LA53 mi SW of town
  • Baton Rouge, LA66 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

Today at Hanson

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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, 20266:10 AM6:40 AM7:27 PM12h 47m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM7:10 PM12h 23m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:25 AM6:55 AM6:50 PM11h 55m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:33 AM7:03 AM6:33 PM11h 30m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:45 AM6:15 AM5:17 PM11h 02m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:57 AM6:27 AM5:09 PM10h 42m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:10 AM6:40 AM5:04 PM10h 24m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:20 AM6:50 AM5:06 PM10h 16m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:27 AM6:57 AM5:14 PM10h 17m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:28 AM6:58 AM5:25 PM10h 26m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:23 AM6:53 AM5:39 PM10h 47m

Computed for 29.547, -90.821 (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 Mandalay NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Lake HatchSpecial regs3,467Required
Closed AreaClosed117Required

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