Pilot Knob NWR
Iron County, MO · 50 mi NW
✕1 closed
No hunting listed
Mingo 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 Mingo NWR
- Big Game
- Waterfowl
- Wild Turkey
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Upland Birds -
Migratory Birds - Small Game
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Feral & Exotic - Fishing
Permitted hunting categories are big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, and small game, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing. A refuge permit is required for at least some activities, in addition to your state license.
Big-game hunting was expanded in 2015. At Mingo National Wildlife Refuge, turkeys regularly traverse in water up to their chests and often roost in completely different areas each night.
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 turkeySmall GameSquirrel, rabbit, hare, raccoon, opossum and other small mammals
Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow Missouri regulations plus refuge-specific rules.
Hunt units (7)
- Special regulations16,357 ac 76%
- Closed5,304 ac 24%
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disabled | !Special regs | 623 | Required Signed Brochure or Similar, Special Use Permit |
All hunting activities (except Raccoon ) require possession a signed hunting brochure. Raccoon hunting is by special… |
| Expanded | !Special regs | 3,193 | Required Signed Brochure or Similar, Special Use Permit |
All hunting activities (except Raccoon ) require possession a signed hunting brochure. Raccoon hunting is by special… |
| General | !Special regs | 4,231 | Required Signed Brochure or Similar, Special Use Permit |
All hunting activities (except Raccoon ) require possession a signed hunting brochure. Raccoon hunting is by special… |
| Pool 7 | !Special regs | 1,534 | Required Signed Brochure or Similar, Special Use Permit |
All hunting activities (except Raccoon ) require possession a signed hunting brochure. Raccoon hunting is by special… |
| Pool 8 | !Special regs | 1,931 | Required Signed Brochure or Similar, Special Use Permit |
All hunting activities (except Raccoon ) require possession a signed hunting brochure. Raccoon hunting is by special… |
| Special Permit | !Special regs | 4,846 | Required Signed Brochure or Similar, Special Use Permit |
All hunting activities (except Raccoon ) require possession a signed hunting brochure. Raccoon hunting is by special… |
| Closed | ✕Closed | 5,304 | Required Signed Brochure or Similar, Special Use Permit |
All hunting activities (except Raccoon ) require possession a signed hunting brochure. Raccoon hunting is by special… |
Permits & licenses
Refuge permit
Required
All hunting activities (except Raccoon ) require possession a signed hunting brochure. Raccoon hunting is by special use permit only.
Type: Signed Brochure or Similar, Special Use Permit
How to get it:
- 🪧 Kiosk at the refuge
- 💻 Online (FWS)
- 🏛️ Refuge visitor center / office
You'll also need
- A valid Missouri hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Missouri Department of Conservation
- 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 Mingo NWR
- 🐟 Freshwater fishing
Available species include largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish. No motors are allowed.
State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.
How to get to Mingo NWR
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Destination: Mingo National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)
- Decimal
36.99330, -90.17351- DMS
36°59′35.9″N 90°10′24.6″W
Nearest towns
- Poplar Bluff, MO20 mi NE of town
- Cape Girardeau, MO42 mi SW of town
- Carbondale, IL73 mi SW of town
- Dyersburg, TN80 mi NW of town
Closest airports
- STL St. Louis Lambert122 mi
- MEM Memphis Intl135 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 Mingo 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 | 6:00 AM | 6:30 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 01m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 6:41 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 29m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:24 AM | 6:54 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 51m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 7:07 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 19m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 5:53 AM | 6:23 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 41m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:08 AM | 6:38 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 14m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 6:55 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 50m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 7:06 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 39m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 7:13 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 40m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:42 AM | 7:12 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 53m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 7:03 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 20m |
Computed for 36.993, -90.174 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
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Mingo NWR FAQ
Is hunting allowed at Mingo NWR?
Yes. Mingo National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 6 units (16,357 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, and small game. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.
Do I need a permit to hunt Mingo NWR?
Yes — Mingo National Wildlife Refuge requires a refuge permit for some or all hunting. Permit type: Signed Brochure or Similar and Special Use Permit. Permits can be obtained kiosk, online through fws, or visitor center. You also need the appropriate state hunting license and, for waterfowl, a Federal Duck Stamp.
Can you fish at Mingo NWR?
Yes. Fishing is permitted (freshwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.
Where is Mingo NWR located?
Mingo National Wildlife Refuge is in Wayne County, Missouri, about 20 miles NE of Poplar Bluff, MO (straight-line). GPS: 36.99330, -90.17351.
What are legal shooting hours at Mingo 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.