Hunt unit · Mingo National Wildlife Refuge

Expanded Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Expanded unit is one of 7 mapped hunt units on Mingo National Wildlife Refuge in Wayne County, MO. It covers approximately 3,193 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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3,193acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Wayne Countycounty

Expanded 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 Missouri 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, Special Use Permit. Obtain via: Kiosk, Online FWS, Visitor Center.

All hunting activities (except Raccoon ) require possession a signed hunting brochure. Raccoon hunting is by special use permit only.

Game at Mingo 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 Expanded unit

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Destination: center of the Expanded unit

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36.99692, -90.17350
DMS
36°59′48.9″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

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, 20266:00 AM6:30 AM7:31 PM13h 01m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:11 AM6:41 AM7:10 PM12h 29m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:24 AM6:54 AM6:45 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:37 AM7:07 AM6:25 PM11h 18m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:53 AM6:23 AM5:04 PM10h 41m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:08 AM6:38 AM4:52 PM10h 14m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:25 AM6:55 AM4:44 PM9h 50m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:36 AM7:06 AM4:45 PM9h 39m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:43 AM7:13 AM4:53 PM9h 40m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:42 AM7:12 AM5:05 PM9h 53m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:33 AM7:03 AM5:23 PM10h 20m

Computed for 36.997, -90.174 (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 Mingo NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
DisabledSpecial regs623Required
GeneralSpecial regs4,231Required
Pool 7Special regs1,534Required
Pool 8Special regs1,931Required
Special PermitSpecial regs4,846Required
ClosedClosed5,304Required

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