Hunt unit · Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
3 Hunt Unit Map & Access
The 3 unit is one of 3 mapped hunt units on Necedah National Wildlife Refuge in Juneau County, WI. It covers approximately 28,858 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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Rules & permits for this unit
Status: Open – special regulations apply
Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to Wisconsin 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.
🧒 A 2-day deer hunt is held. At least one adult must be present for every two youth hunters.
Game at Necedah 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 3 unit
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Destination: center of the 3 unit
- Decimal
44.12070, -90.15978- DMS
44°07′14.5″N 90°09′35.2″W
Nearest towns
- Necedah, WI7.7 mi NW of town
- La Crosse, WI58 mi NE of town
- Wausau, WI64 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
Today at 3
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Chicago local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 5:52 AM | 6:22 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 17m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:08 AM | 6:38 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 35m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:26 AM | 6:56 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 47m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 7:13 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 05m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:06 AM | 6:36 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 16m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 6:55 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 41m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 7:15 AM | 4:24 PM | 9h 09m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 7:28 AM | 4:22 PM | 8h 54m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:05 AM | 7:35 AM | 4:31 PM | 8h 56m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 7:32 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 13m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 7:19 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 49m |
Computed for 44.121, -90.160 (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 Necedah NWR
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ✓Open | 10,253 | — |
| 1 | ✕Closed | 1,181 | — |