Hunt unit · Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

Non-toxic Shot Special Zone Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Non-toxic Shot Special Zone is one of 5 mapped hunt units on Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in Hyde County, NC. It covers approximately 18,779 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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18,779acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Hyde Countycounty

Non-toxic Shot Special Zone 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, Signed Brochure or Similar, Special Use Permit. Obtain via: Kiosk, Mail, Online FWS, Visitor Center.

~Signed brochure required to hunt and/or fish on the station~Special recreational permit (name, address, permit number) required to hunt on station ($15 fee)

Game at Pocosin Lakes 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 Non-toxic Shot Special Zone

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Destination: center of the Non-toxic Shot Special Zone

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35.69139, -76.48150
DMS
35°41′29.0″N 76°28′53.4″W

Nearest towns

  • Plymouth, NC19 mi SE of town
  • Elizabeth City, NC43 mi S of town
  • Manteo, NC48 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 Non-toxic Shot Special Zone

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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, 20266:07 AM6:37 AM7:35 PM12h 58m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM7:15 PM12h 27m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:29 AM6:59 AM6:51 PM11h 52m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:41 AM7:11 AM6:31 PM11h 21m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:57 AM6:27 AM5:11 PM10h 45m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:11 AM6:41 AM5:00 PM10h 19m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:27 AM6:57 AM4:53 PM9h 56m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:38 AM7:08 AM4:53 PM9h 46m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:45 AM7:15 AM5:02 PM9h 47m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:44 AM7:14 AM5:14 PM9h 59m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:36 AM7:06 AM5:31 PM10h 25m

Computed for 35.691, -76.481 (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 Pocosin Lakes NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Main Hunt Unit ASpecial regs62,651Required
Main Hunt Unit BSpecial regs16,249Required
Pungo Unit, Non-toxic Shot ZoneSpecial regs9,578Required
No Hunting AreaClosed9,472Required

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