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State Game Refuge - Spieker Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The State Game Refuge - Spieker unit is one of 5 mapped hunt units on Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge in Clay County, MN. It covers approximately 160 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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160acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Clay Countycounty

State Game Refuge - Spieker map

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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 Minnesota 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 Northern Tallgrass Prairie 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 State Game Refuge - Spieker unit

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Destination: center of the State Game Refuge - Spieker unit

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46.88278, -96.44722
DMS
46°52′58.0″N 96°26′50.0″W

Nearest towns

  • Moorhead, MN15 mi E of town
  • Fargo, ND16 mi E of town
  • Detroit Lakes, MN29 mi W 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 State Game Refuge - Spieker

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

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM8:08 PM13h 24m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM7:40 PM12h 38m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:52 AM7:22 AM7:07 PM11h 45m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:11 AM7:41 AM6:40 PM10h 59m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:36 AM7:06 AM5:11 PM10h 05m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:57 AM7:27 AM4:53 PM9h 25m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:19 AM7:49 AM4:40 PM8h 50m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:34 AM8:04 AM4:37 PM8h 34m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:40 AM8:10 AM4:46 PM8h 35m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:36 AM8:06 AM5:01 PM8h 55m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:21 AM7:51 AM5:26 PM9h 35m

Computed for 46.883, -96.447 (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 Northern Tallgrass Prairie NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Refuge-IAOpen990—
Refuge-MNSpecial regs5,409—
State Game Refuge - PipestoneSpecial regs118—
Closed-MNClosed264—

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