Hunt unit · Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge

Hunt Unit A Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Hunt Unit A unit is one of 4 mapped hunt units on Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge in Saginaw County, MI. It covers approximately 1,900 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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1,900acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Saginaw Countycounty

Hunt Unit A 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 Michigan 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: Other. Obtain via: Other.

Migratory birds obtained from refuge and deer obtained from the state

Game at Shiawassee 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 Hunt Unit A unit

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Destination: center of the Hunt Unit A unit

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Decimal
43.35598, -84.04837
DMS
43°21′21.5″N 84°02′54.1″W

Nearest towns

  • Saginaw, MI6.6 mi SW of town
  • Lansing, MI50 mi NE of town
  • Grand Rapids, MI86 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 Hunt Unit A

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

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:29 AM6:59 AM8:13 PM13h 15m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:44 AM7:14 AM7:48 PM12h 34m
Thu, Oct 1, 20267:01 AM7:31 AM7:19 PM11h 48m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:18 AM7:48 AM6:55 PM11h 07m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:40 AM7:10 AM5:29 PM10h 19m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:58 AM7:28 AM5:13 PM9h 45m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:18 AM7:48 AM5:02 PM9h 14m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:31 AM8:01 AM5:01 PM8h 60m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:38 AM8:08 AM5:09 PM9h 01m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:35 AM8:05 AM5:23 PM9h 18m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:22 AM7:52 AM5:45 PM9h 53m

Computed for 43.356, -84.048 (EDT / 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 Shiawassee NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Hunt Unit BSpecial regs4,444Required
Hunt Unit CSpecial regs3,531Required
ClosedClosed385Required

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