Hunt unit · North Platte National Wildlife Refuge

Lake Alice Unit Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsYouth opportunity

The Lake Alice Unit is one of 4 mapped hunt units on North Platte National Wildlife Refuge in Scotts Bluff County, NE. It covers approximately 1,373 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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1,373acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Scotts Bluff Countycounty

Lake Alice Unit 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 Nebraska 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 youth hunt is held for small game, pheasant and raccoon.

Game at North Platte 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 Lake Alice Unit

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Destination: center of the Lake Alice Unit

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41.98852, -103.61268
DMS
41°59′18.7″N 103°36′45.6″W

Nearest towns

  • Scottsbluff, NE8.7 mi N of town
  • Alliance, NE39 mi W of town
  • Cheyenne, WY86 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

Today at Lake Alice 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, 20265:49 AM6:19 AM7:30 PM13h 12m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM7:06 PM12h 33m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:19 AM6:49 AM6:38 PM11h 48m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM6:14 PM11h 09m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:55 AM6:25 AM4:50 PM10h 24m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:13 AM6:43 AM4:34 PM9h 51m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:32 AM7:02 AM4:24 PM9h 22m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:45 AM7:15 AM4:23 PM9h 09m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:52 AM7:22 AM4:32 PM9h 10m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:50 AM7:20 AM4:46 PM9h 26m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:38 AM7:08 AM5:07 PM9h 59m

Computed for 41.989, -103.613 (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 North Platte NWR

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Winters Creek LakeClosed980—

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