National Wildlife Refuge · North Dakota · FWS Region 6

Slade National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Slade National Wildlife Refuge is located in Kidder County, North Dakota, with about 2,999 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season the refuge has 1 mapped hunt unit: 1 open with special regulations, covering about 2,999 huntable acres.

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Slade 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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Hunting at Slade NWR

Hunters can pursue big game, wild turkey, upland birds, and small game here, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. Special youth hunting opportunities are offered.

Many hunters love the conditions at Slade National Wildlife Refuge, where they can stalk deer on the grasslands and never have to worry about road hunters ruining their hunt.

Youth hunting

A youth hunt is offered.

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Big GameWhite-tailed and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bear and other large mammalsWild TurkeySpring and fall wild turkeyUpland BirdsPheasant, quail, grouse, prairie chicken and partridgeSmall 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 North Dakota regulations plus refuge-specific rules.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Special regulations: 2,999 (100%)3Khuntable acres
  • Special regulations2,999 ac 100%
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Hunt Unit Special regs 2,999 — 🧒 A youth hunt is offered.

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 North Dakota hunting license and any required tags or stamps — North Dakota Game and Fish Department
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Slade NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Slade NWR.

How to get to Slade NWR

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Destination: Slade National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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46.83268, -99.72070
DMS
46°49′57.6″N 99°43′14.5″W

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Nearest towns

  • Jamestown, ND48 mi W of town
  • Bismarck, ND50 mi E of town
  • Carrington, ND51 mi SW of town
  • Valley City, ND81 mi W of town

Closest airports

  • BIS Bismarck Municipal49 mi
  • ABR Aberdeen Regional114 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 Slade NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*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, 20266:27 AM6:57 AM8:21 PM13h 24m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:45 AM7:15 AM7:53 PM12h 38m
Thu, Oct 1, 20267:05 AM7:35 AM7:21 PM11h 45m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:24 AM7:54 AM6:54 PM10h 59m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:49 AM7:19 AM5:25 PM10h 05m
Sun, Nov 15, 20267:10 AM7:40 AM5:06 PM9h 26m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:32 AM8:02 AM4:53 PM8h 51m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:46 AM8:16 AM4:51 PM8h 34m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:53 AM8:23 AM4:59 PM8h 36m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:49 AM8:19 AM5:15 PM8h 55m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:34 AM8:04 AM5:39 PM9h 35m

Computed for 46.833, -99.721 (CDT / 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.

Slade NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Slade NWR?

Yes. Slade National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 1 unit (2,999 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game, wild turkey, upland birds, and small game. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.

Do I need a permit to hunt Slade NWR?

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

Where is Slade NWR located?

Slade National Wildlife Refuge is in Kidder County, North Dakota, about 48 miles W of Jamestown, ND (straight-line). GPS: 46.83268, -99.72070.

What are legal shooting hours at Slade 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.

Nearby refuges & public land

Long Lake NWR

Kidder County, ND · 16 mi SW

2 special
🦌🦃🐦🐇🎣

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Chase Lake NWR

Stutsman County, ND · 18 mi NE

1 special
🦌

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Long Lake WMD

Burleigh County, ND · 27 mi SW

1 open1 closed
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Chase Lake Prairie Project WMD

Stutsman County, ND · 31 mi NE

1 open
🦌🦆🦃🐦🕊️🐇🎣

40K huntable acres

Florence Lake NWR

Burleigh County, ND · 43 mi NW

1 special1 closed
🦌🦃🐦🐇

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Arrowwood NWR

Stutsman County, ND · 50 mi NE

1 special1 closed
🦌🦃🐦🐇🎣

12.7K huntable acres

Waterfowl Production Areas within 35 miles

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.