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Duck River Bottoms Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit requiredYouth opportunity

The Duck River Bottoms unit is one of 6 mapped hunt units on Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge in Humphreys County, TN. It covers approximately 10,867 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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10,867acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Humphreys Countycounty

Duck River Bottoms 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 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 Duck River Bottoms unit

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Destination: center of the Duck River Bottoms unit

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Decimal
35.98532, -87.91966
DMS
35°59′07.2″N 87°55′10.8″W

Nearest towns

  • Paris, TN32 mi SE of town
  • Clarksville, TN49 mi SW of town
  • Jackson, TN56 mi NE 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, 20265:52 AM6:22 AM7:21 PM12h 59m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM7:00 PM12h 28m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM6:37 PM11h 52m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:27 AM6:57 AM6:17 PM11h 20m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:43 AM6:13 AM4:57 PM10h 44m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:57 AM6:27 AM4:45 PM10h 18m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:13 AM6:43 AM4:38 PM9h 55m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:24 AM6:54 AM4:38 PM9h 44m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:31 AM7:01 AM4:47 PM9h 45m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:31 AM7:01 AM4:59 PM9h 58m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:22 AM6:52 AM5:16 PM10h 24m

Computed for 35.985, -87.920 (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
Busseltown UnitSpecial regs3,272Required
Duck River RemainderSpecial regs15,450Required
Sulphur Wells/Britton FordSpecial regs4,571Required
No Hunt ZoneClosed902Required

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