Hunt unit · Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge

Griffin Lowgrounds Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Griffin Lowgrounds unit is one of 6 mapped hunt units on Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge in Anson County, NC. It covers approximately 608 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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608acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Anson Countycounty

Griffin Lowgrounds 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 North Carolina 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, Signed Brochure or Similar. Obtain via: Kiosk, Mail, Online FWS, Visitor Center.

All hunters are required to have a general refuge hunting permit and anglers are required to have a fishing permit. Deer hunters are required to have a quota hunt permit.

Game at Pee Dee 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 Griffin Lowgrounds unit

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Destination: center of the Griffin Lowgrounds unit

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Decimal
35.10002, -80.04729
DMS
35°06′00.1″N 80°02′50.2″W

Nearest towns

  • Charlotte, NC46 mi E of town
  • Hartsville, SC50 mi N of town
  • Florence, SC64 mi N 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 Griffin Lowgrounds

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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, 20266:22 AM6:52 AM7:49 PM12h 57m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:32 AM7:02 AM7:29 PM12h 27m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:43 AM7:13 AM7:05 PM11h 52m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:54 AM7:24 AM6:46 PM11h 22m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:10 AM6:40 AM5:27 PM10h 47m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:24 AM6:54 AM5:15 PM10h 21m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM5:09 PM9h 59m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:50 AM7:20 AM5:09 PM9h 49m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:58 AM7:28 AM5:18 PM9h 50m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:57 AM7:27 AM5:29 PM10h 02m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:49 AM7:19 AM5:47 PM10h 27m

Computed for 35.100, -80.047 (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 Pee Dee NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Arrowhead LakeSpecial regs207Required
Hunt AreaSpecial regs6,243Required
Richmond County LowgroundsSpecial regs831Required
No Hunt ZoneClosed171Required
Wildlife DriveClosed603Required

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