Hunt unit · Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge

Iowa River Corridor Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The Iowa River Corridor unit is one of 5 mapped hunt units on Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge in Benton County, IA. It covers approximately 9,471 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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9,471acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Benton Countycounty

Iowa River Corridor 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 Iowa 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 Port Louisa 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 Iowa River Corridor unit

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Destination: center of the Iowa River Corridor unit

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41.86657, -92.25616
DMS
41°51′59.7″N 92°15′22.2″W

Nearest towns

  • Cedar Rapids, IA31 mi W of town
  • Ames, IA71 mi E of town
  • Des Moines, IA73 mi E 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 Iowa River Corridor

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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, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM7:45 PM13h 11m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM7:20 PM12h 33m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:34 AM7:04 AM6:52 PM11h 48m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:49 AM7:19 AM6:29 PM11h 10m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:10 AM6:40 AM5:04 PM10h 25m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:27 AM6:57 AM4:49 PM9h 52m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:46 AM7:16 AM4:39 PM9h 23m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:59 AM7:29 AM4:38 PM9h 10m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:06 AM7:36 AM4:47 PM9h 11m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:04 AM7:34 AM5:01 PM9h 27m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:52 AM7:22 AM5:22 PM9h 60m

Computed for 41.867, -92.256 (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 Port Louisa NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Big TimberSpecial regs1,803—
Horseshoe BendSpecial regs2,541—
KeithsburgSpecial regs1,539—
LouisaClosed2,602—

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