Hunt unit · Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge

Reforested Area Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit requiredYouth opportunity

The Reforested Area is one of 5 mapped hunt units on Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge in Madison Parish, LA. It covers approximately 5,756 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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5,756acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Madison Parishcounty

Reforested Area 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 Louisiana 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: Online FWS, Visitor Center.

All approved hunting and fishing opportunities

🧒 Guided lottery youth hunts for deer are offered for qualifying youths between 8-15 years of age.

Game at Tensas River 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 Reforested Area

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Destination: center of the Reforested Area

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Decimal
32.28879, -91.30055
DMS
32°17′19.6″N 91°18′02.0″W

Nearest towns

  • Vicksburg, MS25 mi W of town
  • Monroe, LA50 mi E of town
  • Natchez, MS51 mi N 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, 20266:09 AM6:39 AM7:31 PM12h 52m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:18 AM6:48 AM7:12 PM12h 25m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM6:51 PM11h 53m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:37 AM7:07 AM6:33 PM11h 26m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:51 AM6:21 AM5:16 PM10h 55m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM5:06 PM10h 32m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:18 AM6:48 AM5:00 PM10h 12m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM5:01 PM10h 03m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:36 AM7:06 AM5:10 PM10h 04m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:36 AM7:06 AM5:21 PM10h 15m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:29 AM6:59 AM5:37 PM10h 37m

Computed for 32.289, -91.301 (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 Tensas River NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
No Waterfowl Hunting AreaSpecial regs10,343Required
Open UnitSpecial regs53,568Required
Reforested Area - No Waterfowl HuntingSpecial regs5,445Required
Closed UnitClosed2,737Required

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