Hunt unit · Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Sandtown Bottom Sanctuary Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit requiredYouth opportunity

The Sandtown Bottom Sanctuary unit is one of 16 mapped hunt units on Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Sequoyah County, OK. It covers approximately 795 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. A refuge permit is required.

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795acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Sequoyah Countycounty

Sandtown Bottom Sanctuary 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 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.

Refuge permit required. Type: Signed Brochure or Similar. Obtain via: Kiosk, Online FWS, Visitor Center.

All hunting, a signed brochure/tear sheet is required.

🧒 A rifle hunt for youth hunters is issued by lottery by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Game at Sequoyah 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 Sandtown Bottom Sanctuary unit

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Destination: center of the Sandtown Bottom Sanctuary unit

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Decimal
35.44100, -94.96925
DMS
35°26′27.6″N 94°58′09.3″W

Nearest towns

  • Sallisaw, OK10 mi W of town
  • Muskogee, OK31 mi SE of town
  • Fort Smith, AR32 mi W 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 Sandtown Bottom Sanctuary

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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, 20266:21 AM6:51 AM7:49 PM12h 58m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM7:28 PM12h 27m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:43 AM7:13 AM7:05 PM11h 52m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:54 AM7:24 AM6:46 PM11h 21m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:10 AM6:40 AM5:26 PM10h 46m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:24 AM6:54 AM5:14 PM10h 20m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:40 AM7:10 AM5:07 PM9h 58m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:51 AM7:21 AM5:08 PM9h 47m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:58 AM7:28 AM5:16 PM9h 48m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:58 AM7:28 AM5:28 PM10h 00m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:50 AM7:20 AM5:46 PM10h 26m

Computed for 35.441, -94.969 (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 Sequoyah NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Cook BottomSpecial regs882Required
Delta IslandsSpecial regs1,380Required
Girty BottomSpecial regs849Required
Haskell ClosedSpecial regs1,176Required
Haskell HuntSpecial regs334Required
Hisaw/ShelbySpecial regs837Required
Kerr IslandsSpecial regs2,401Required
Possum HollowSpecial regs800Required
Sandtown BottomSpecial regs4,248Required
Sandtown ClosedSpecial regs117Required
Vian CreeksSpecial regs1,449Required
Webbers BottomSpecial regs1,216Required
Vian Creeks SanctuaryClosed280Required
WaterClosed3,272Required
Waterfowl SanctuaryClosed881Required

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