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Busseltown Unit Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit requiredYouth opportunity

The Busseltown Unit is one of 6 mapped hunt units on Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge in Decatur County, TN. It covers approximately 3,272 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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3,272acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Decatur Countycounty

Busseltown Unit map

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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 Tennessee 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: Online Other, Other.

All hunters over the age of 17 must purchase a permit for $15.

🧒 A youth deer hunt is offered; archery, muzzleloader and firearms are all legal. Youth hunters can take up to three deer with only one buck. The deer are counted as bonus deer.

Game at Tennessee 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 Busseltown Unit

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Destination: center of the Busseltown Unit

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35.68264, -88.02711
DMS
35°40′57.5″N 88°01′37.6″W

Nearest towns

  • Jackson, TN44 mi E of town
  • Paris, TN46 mi S of town
  • Clarksville, TN69 mi SW 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, 20265:53 AM6:23 AM7:21 PM12h 58m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM7:01 PM12h 27m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM6:37 PM11h 52m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:27 AM6:57 AM6:18 PM11h 21m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:43 AM6:13 AM4:58 PM10h 45m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:57 AM6:27 AM4:46 PM10h 19m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:13 AM6:43 AM4:39 PM9h 56m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:24 AM6:54 AM4:40 PM9h 46m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:31 AM7:01 AM4:48 PM9h 47m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:31 AM7:01 AM5:00 PM9h 59m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:22 AM6:52 AM5:17 PM10h 25m

Computed for 35.683, -88.027 (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 Tennessee NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Big Sandy PeninsulaSpecial regs15,312Required
Duck River BottomsSpecial regs10,867Required
Duck River RemainderSpecial regs15,450Required
Sulphur Wells/Britton FordSpecial regs4,571Required
No Hunt ZoneClosed902Required

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