Hunt unit · Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge
Wilderness Hunt Unit Map & Access
The Wilderness unit is one of 12 mapped hunt units on Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Alfalfa County, OK. It covers approximately 3,936 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.
Wilderness 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 Wilderness unit
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Destination: center of the Wilderness unit
- Decimal
36.78253, -98.21039- DMS
36°46′57.1″N 98°12′37.4″W
Nearest towns
- Alva, OK25 mi E of town
- Enid, OK32 mi NW of town
- Woodward, OK70 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 Wilderness
*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 | 6:33 AM | 7:03 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 00m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 7:14 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 | 7:09 AM | 7:39 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 14m |
| 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 | 7:15 AM | 7:45 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 36.783, -98.210 (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.