Hunt unit · Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge
C-7 Hunt Unit Map & Access
The C-7 unit is one of 12 mapped hunt units on Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Alfalfa County, OK. It covers approximately 25 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.
C-7 map
Rules & permits for this unit
Status: Open – special regulations apply
Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to Oklahoma 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.
🧒 Rifle deer hunts for youth hunters are issued by lottery by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Game at Salt Plains 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 C-7 unit
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Destination: center of the C-7 unit
- Decimal
36.72577, -98.16590- DMS
36°43′32.8″N 98°09′57.2″W
Nearest towns
- Enid, OK28 mi NW of town
- Alva, OK28 mi E of town
- Woodward, OK71 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 C-7
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Chicago local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 7:02 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 00m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 7:13 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 28m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:26 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 51m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 7:38 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 19m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 6:55 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 42m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 7:10 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 15m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:26 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 51m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 7:37 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 40m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:14 AM | 7:44 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 41m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:14 AM | 7:44 AM | 5:38 PM | 9h 54m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:05 AM | 7:35 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 21m |
Computed for 36.726, -98.166 (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.