Hunt unit · Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Restricted B Hunt Unit Map & Access

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The Restricted B unit is one of 3 mapped hunt units on Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Brown County, SD. It covers approximately 1,105 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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1,105acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Brown Countycounty

Restricted B 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 South Dakota 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.

🧒 The refuge is open for a youth waterfowl hunt.

Game at Sand Lake 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 Restricted B unit

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Destination: center of the Restricted B unit

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Decimal
45.73071, -98.30228
DMS
45°43′50.6″N 98°18′08.2″W

Nearest towns

  • Aberdeen, SD21 mi NE of town
  • Watertown, SD81 mi NW of town
  • Valley City, ND83 mi S 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

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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, 20266:23 AM6:53 AM8:14 PM13h 21m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:40 AM7:10 AM7:47 PM12h 37m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:59 AM7:29 AM7:15 PM11h 46m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:18 AM7:48 AM6:49 PM11h 02m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:41 AM7:11 AM5:21 PM10h 10m
Sun, Nov 15, 20267:02 AM7:32 AM5:04 PM9h 32m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:23 AM7:53 AM4:51 PM8h 59m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:36 AM8:06 AM4:49 PM8h 43m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:43 AM8:13 AM4:58 PM8h 44m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:40 AM8:10 AM5:13 PM9h 03m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:25 AM7:55 AM5:36 PM9h 41m

Computed for 45.731, -98.302 (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 Sand Lake NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Restricted ASpecial regs18,441—
Black ShadedClosed199—

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