Hunt unit · Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge

Unit A Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The Unit A unit is one of 3 mapped hunt units on Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge in Jackson County, IN. It covers approximately 4,455 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.

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4,455acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Jackson Countycounty

Unit A 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 Indiana 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.

Game at Muscatatuck 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 Unit A unit

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Destination: center of the Unit A unit

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38.93211, -85.80560
DMS
38°55′55.6″N 85°48′20.2″W

Nearest towns

  • Seymour, IN4.9 mi SE of town
  • Louisville, KY47 mi N of town
  • Indianapolis, IN61 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

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

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:41 AM7:11 AM8:15 PM13h 05m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:53 AM7:23 AM7:53 PM12h 30m
Thu, Oct 1, 20267:07 AM7:37 AM7:27 PM11h 50m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:21 AM7:51 AM7:06 PM11h 15m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM5:44 PM10h 35m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:55 AM7:25 AM5:30 PM10h 05m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:12 AM7:42 AM5:22 PM9h 40m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:24 AM7:54 AM5:22 PM9h 28m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:31 AM8:01 AM5:30 PM9h 29m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:30 AM8:00 AM5:43 PM9h 43m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:20 AM7:50 AM6:02 PM10h 12m

Computed for 38.932, -85.806 (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.

Other units at Muscatatuck NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Unit BSpecial regs747—
ClosedClosed2,625—

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