Hunt unit · Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

Kipp Island Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Kipp Island unit is one of 33 mapped hunt units on Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge in Cayuga County, NY. It covers approximately 242 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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242acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Cayuga Countycounty

Kipp Island 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 New York 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: Other OMB-Approved Permit. Obtain via: Other.

all hunting opportunities require a permit; no permit for fishing.

Game at Montezuma 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 Kipp Island unit

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Destination: center of the Kipp Island unit

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Decimal
43.00260, -76.72094
DMS
43°00′09.4″N 76°43′15.4″W

Nearest towns

  • Seneca Falls, NY7.5 mi NE of town
  • Syracuse, NY29 mi W of town
  • Rochester, NY46 mi E 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 Kipp Island

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*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in New York local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:00 AM6:30 AM7:44 PM13h 14m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM7:19 PM12h 34m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:32 AM7:02 AM6:50 PM11h 48m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:48 AM7:18 AM6:26 PM11h 07m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:10 AM6:40 AM5:00 PM10h 21m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM4:44 PM9h 46m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:48 AM7:18 AM4:34 PM9h 16m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:00 AM7:30 AM4:33 PM9h 02m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:07 AM7:37 AM4:41 PM9h 04m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:05 AM7:35 AM4:55 PM9h 20m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:52 AM7:22 AM5:17 PM9h 55m

Computed for 43.003, -76.721 (EDT / 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.

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Waugh IIIClosed40Required
WrightClosed261Required

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