Hunt unit · Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge

Route 2 South Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Route 2 South unit is one of 7 mapped hunt units on Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge in Worcester County, MA. It covers approximately 714 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. A refuge permit is required.

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714acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Worcester Countycounty

Route 2 South 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 Massachusetts 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.

Refuge permit required. Type: Other OMB-Approved Permit. Obtain via: Online Other.

Hunting

Game at Oxbow 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 Route 2 South unit

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Destination: center of the Route 2 South unit

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Decimal
42.50659, -71.62433
DMS
42°30′23.7″N 71°37′27.6″W

Nearest towns

  • Worcester, MA19 mi NE of town
  • Boston, MA31 mi W of town
  • Manchester, NH34 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 New York local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:40 AM6:10 AM7:23 PM13h 13m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:55 AM6:25 AM6:58 PM12h 34m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:12 AM6:42 AM6:30 PM11h 48m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:27 AM6:57 AM6:06 PM11h 08m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:48 AM6:18 AM4:41 PM10h 22m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:06 AM6:36 AM4:25 PM9h 49m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:26 AM6:56 AM4:15 PM9h 19m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:38 AM7:08 AM4:14 PM9h 05m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:45 AM7:15 AM4:22 PM9h 07m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:43 AM7:13 AM4:36 PM9h 23m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:31 AM7:01 AM4:58 PM9h 57m

Computed for 42.507, -71.624 (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 Oxbow NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Hospital Rd. NorthSpecial regs128Required
Hospital Rd. SouthSpecial regs169Required
North UnitSpecial regs393Required
Sheridan Rd.Special regs142Required
Still River Depot AreaSpecial regs126Required
ClosedClosed24Required

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