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Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 25,897 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season the refuge has 3 mapped hunt units: 3 open with special regulations, covering about 25,985 huntable acres.

3 with special regs
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3hunt units
26Khuntable acres
25.9KFWS-owned acres
6game categories

Seedskadee NWR hunt unit map

Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.

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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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Hunting at Seedskadee NWR

Hunting opportunities include big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, and small game, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing.

Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge was established to conserve riparian habitat, but hunters know that the sagebrush habitat along the Green River is home to a healthy herd of pronghorn antelope.

Big GameWhite-tailed and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bear and other large mammalsWaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and cootsWild TurkeySpring and fall wild turkeyUpland BirdsPheasant, quail, grouse, prairie chicken and partridgeMigratory BirdsMourning dove, woodcock, snipe, rails, gallinules and sandhill craneSmall GameSquirrel, rabbit, hare, raccoon, opossum and other small mammals

Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow Wyoming regulations plus refuge-specific rules.

Hunt units (3)

Acreage by status
Special regulations: 25,985 (100%)26Khuntable acres
  • Special regulations25,985 ac 100%
Units by size (acres)
Open/Green
23,348 ac
Closed/Red
1,548 ac
Diaganol
1,089 ac
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Closed/Red
Show on map · Directions		 Special regs 1,548 —
Diaganol
Show on map · Directions		 Special regs 1,089 —
Open/Green
Show on map · Directions		 Special regs 23,348 —

Seedskadee NWR by the numbers

With about 25,985 huntable acres, Seedskadee NWR ranks #1 of 6 refuges and stations with mapped hunting land in Wyoming and #96 of 420 nationwide. Roughly 100% of the acreage inside its mapped hunt units is open to hunting in some form.

The largest huntable unit is Open/Green (23,348 acres, special regulations), while the smallest, Diaganol, covers 1,089 acres.

Besides 25,897 acres of federally owned land, the station administers conservation easements on about 273 acres of private land. Easement land protects habitat but is not open to public hunting.

When to hunt Seedskadee NWR

Typical U.S. season windows for the game categories offered here. Wyoming sets the exact dates, and refuges often open fewer days than the statewide season — use this to plan scouting, then confirm the 2026–2027 dates in the state regulations and the refuge hunt brochure.

Typical season windows — Big Game, Waterfowl, Wild Turkey, Upland Birds, Migratory Birds, Small Game
AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
🦌 Big Game
Archery deerFirearm deer
🦆 Waterfowl
Early teal & gooseRegular duck & goose
🦃 Wild Turkey
Spring gobblerFall (some states)
🐦 Upland Birds
Pheasant, quail, grouse
🕊️ Migratory Birds
Dove (Sept. 1 opener)Woodcock & snipeLate dove split
🐇 Small Game
Squirrel & rabbit

Permits & licenses

Refuge permit

Not listed

USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.

You'll also need

  • A valid Wyoming hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Wyoming Game and Fish Department
  • Federal Duck Stamp (waterfowl hunters 16+) and HIP certification for migratory birds
  • Non-toxic shot for waterfowl (federal requirement)
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Seedskadee NWR

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

Fishing season is in accordance with Wyoming state regulations. Available species include rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout, plus mountain whitefish. The Green River is open to fishing throughout the refuge.

State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.

How to get to Seedskadee NWR

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Destination: Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
41.84751, -109.86084
DMS
41°50′51.0″N 109°51′39.0″W

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Nearest towns

  • Green River, WY30 mi NW of town
  • Kemmerer, WY35 mi E of town
  • Rock Springs, WY38 mi NW of town
  • Vernal, UT97 mi N of town

Closest airports

  • JAC Jackson Hole130 mi
  • SLC Salt Lake City Intl132 mi

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.

Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours

Today at Seedskadee NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Denver local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM7:55 PM13h 11m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM7:31 PM12h 33m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:44 AM7:14 AM7:03 PM11h 48m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:00 AM7:30 AM6:39 PM11h 10m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:20 AM6:50 AM5:15 PM10h 25m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:38 AM7:08 AM5:00 PM9h 52m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:57 AM7:27 AM4:50 PM9h 23m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:09 AM7:39 AM4:49 PM9h 10m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:16 AM7:46 AM4:57 PM9h 11m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:14 AM7:44 AM5:11 PM9h 27m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:02 AM7:32 AM5:32 PM9h 60m

Computed for 41.848, -109.861 (MDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.

Guides for hunting Seedskadee NWR

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Federal Duck Stamp Explained: Who Needs One, Where to Buy It and Where the Money Goes

Everything waterfowl hunters need to know about the Federal Duck Stamp — who must carry it, signing rules, the…

Nontoxic Shot Guide for Refuge and WPA Hunters

Why lead shot is banned for waterfowl, which nontoxic loads are approved, how steel, bismuth and tungsten compare, and…

Turkey Hunting on Wildlife Refuges: Lotteries, Pressured Birds and Safety

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Pheasant and Upland Bird Hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas

Why WPAs are some of the best walk-in pheasant ground in the Midwest, how to hunt them early and late in the season…

Seedskadee NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Seedskadee NWR?

Yes. Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 3 units (25,985 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, and small game. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.

Do I need a permit to hunt Seedskadee NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Seedskadee NWR. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Can you fish at Seedskadee NWR?

Yes. Fishing is permitted (freshwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.

Where is Seedskadee NWR located?

Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge is in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, about 30 miles NW of Green River, WY (straight-line). GPS: 41.84751, -109.86084.

What are legal shooting hours at Seedskadee NWR?

Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated October 28, 2026.