Hunt unit · Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge

Tewaukon Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The Tewaukon unit is one of 4 mapped hunt units on Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge in Sargent County, ND. It covers approximately 4,529 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.

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4,529acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Sargent Countycounty

Tewaukon 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 North Dakota 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.

Game at Tewaukon 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 Tewaukon unit

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Destination: center of the Tewaukon unit

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46.00166, -97.41678
DMS
46°00′06.0″N 97°25′00.4″W

Nearest towns

  • Wahpeton, ND43 mi SW of town
  • Aberdeen, SD64 mi NE of town
  • Fergus Falls, MN67 mi W 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 Tewaukon

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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, 20266:19 AM6:49 AM8:10 PM13h 22m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:36 AM7:06 AM7:43 PM12h 37m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:56 AM7:26 AM7:12 PM11h 46m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:14 AM7:44 AM6:45 PM11h 01m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:38 AM7:08 AM5:17 PM10h 09m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:59 AM7:29 AM4:59 PM9h 30m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:20 AM7:50 AM4:47 PM8h 57m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:34 AM8:04 AM4:45 PM8h 41m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:41 AM8:11 AM4:53 PM8h 42m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:37 AM8:07 AM5:08 PM9h 01m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:22 AM7:52 AM5:32 PM9h 40m

Computed for 46.002, -97.417 (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 Tewaukon NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Bow UnitSpecial regs51—
Sprague LakeSpecial regs2,273—
Closed UnitClosed152—

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