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Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge lies in Albany County, Wyoming, with about 2,561 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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2.6KFWS-owned acres
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Mortenson Lake 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 Mortenson Lake NWR

  • Big Game
  • Waterfowl
  • Wild Turkey
  • Upland Birds
  • Migratory Birds
  • Small Game
  • Feral & Exotic
  • Fishing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not list any hunting opportunities for this station.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 2,561 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed2,561 ac 100%
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Station Closed 2,561 —

Permits & licenses

Refuge permit

Not listed

USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.

You'll also need

  • A valid Wyoming hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Wyoming Game and Fish Department
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Mortenson Lake NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Mortenson Lake NWR.

How to get to Mortenson Lake NWR

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Destination: Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
41.21157, -105.80930
DMS
41°12′41.7″N 105°48′33.5″W

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Nearest towns

  • Laramie, WY13 mi SW of town
  • Walden, CO41 mi NE of town
  • Cheyenne, WY52 mi W of town
  • Fort Collins, CO57 mi NW of town

Closest airports

  • DEN Denver Intl111 mi
  • CPR Casper/Natrona County122 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 Mortenson Lake NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

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

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:58 AM6:28 AM7:38 PM13h 10m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:12 AM6:42 AM7:14 PM12h 32m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM6:47 PM11h 49m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:43 AM7:13 AM6:24 PM11h 11m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM5:00 PM10h 27m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:20 AM6:50 AM4:45 PM9h 55m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM4:36 PM9h 27m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:51 AM7:21 AM4:35 PM9h 14m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:58 AM7:28 AM4:43 PM9h 15m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:56 AM7:26 AM4:57 PM9h 31m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:45 AM7:15 AM5:17 PM10h 03m

Computed for 41.212, -105.809 (MDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Mortenson Lake NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Mortenson Lake NWR?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

Do I need a permit to hunt Mortenson Lake NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Mortenson Lake NWR. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Where is Mortenson Lake NWR located?

Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge is in Albany County, Wyoming, about 13 miles SW of Laramie, WY (straight-line). GPS: 41.21157, -105.80930.

What are legal shooting hours at Mortenson Lake 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.

Nearby refuges & public land

Wyoming Toad Conservation Area

Albany County, WY · 4.4 mi E

1 closed
No hunting listed

Hutton Lake NWR

Albany County, WY · 5.4 mi SE

2 special1 closed
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1.7K huntable acres

Bamforth NWR

Albany County, WY · 12 mi N

2 open
🦌🦆🦃🐦🕊️🐇

1.2K huntable acres

Arapaho NWR

Jackson County, CO · 51 mi SW

2 special3 closed
🦌🦆🐦🕊️🐇🎣

15.4K huntable acres

Saratoga NFH

Carbon County, WY · 54 mi W

1 closed
No hunting listed

Rocky Flats NWR

Jefferson County, CO · 98 mi S

1 special1 closed
🦌

3.1K huntable acres

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.