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Hunt Unit 1 Hunt Unit Map & Access

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The Hunt Unit 1 unit is one of 8 mapped hunt units on National Elk Refuge in Teton County, WY. It covers approximately 523 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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523acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Teton Countycounty

Hunt Unit 1 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 Wyoming 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.

🧒 During the first hunt period of the first week of elk season, 70 'any elk' permits are issued to youth hunters, who must be accompanied by an experienced non-hunting adult.

Game at National Elk Refuge

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 Hunt Unit 1 unit

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Destination: center of the Hunt Unit 1 unit

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43.61403, -110.65747
DMS
43°36′50.5″N 110°39′26.9″W

Nearest towns

  • Jackson, WY11 mi NE of town
  • Idaho Falls, ID69 mi E of town
  • Soda Springs, ID82 mi NE 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 Denver local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM8:00 PM13h 15m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM7:35 PM12h 35m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:48 AM7:18 AM7:05 PM11h 47m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:05 AM7:35 AM6:41 PM11h 06m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:27 AM6:57 AM5:15 PM10h 18m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:45 AM7:15 AM4:59 PM9h 43m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:05 AM7:35 AM4:48 PM9h 12m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:18 AM7:48 AM4:46 PM8h 58m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:25 AM7:55 AM4:55 PM8h 59m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:23 AM7:53 AM5:09 PM9h 16m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:09 AM7:39 AM5:31 PM9h 52m

Computed for 43.614, -110.657 (MDT / 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 National Elk Refuge

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Hunt Unit 2Special regs856—
Hunt Unit 3Special regs1,720—
Hunt Unit 4Special regs2,005—
Hunt Unit 5Special regs1,620—
Hunt Unit 6Special regs13,019—
Hunt Unit 8Special regs2,794—
Hunt Unit 7Closed2,285—

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