National Wildlife Refuge · Mississippi · FWS Region 4

Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge is located in Sharkey County, Mississippi, with about 6,252 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season the refuge has 3 mapped hunt units: 2 open with special regulations and 1 closed, covering about 4,744 huntable acres.

2 with special regs1 closed
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3hunt units
4.7Khuntable acres
6.3KFWS-owned acres
5game categories

Theodore Roosevelt 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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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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Hunting at Theodore Roosevelt NWR

Permitted hunting categories are big game, waterfowl, migratory birds, small game, and feral & exotic, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing.

Big GameWhite-tailed and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bear and other large mammalsWaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and cootsMigratory BirdsMourning dove, woodcock, snipe, rails, gallinules and sandhill craneSmall GameSquirrel, rabbit, hare, raccoon, opossum and other small mammalsFeral & ExoticFeral hogs and other non-native species where refuge rules allow

Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow Mississippi regulations plus refuge-specific rules.

Hunt units (3)

Acreage by status
Special regulations: 4,744 (76%)Closed: 1,498 (24%)4.7Khuntable acres
  • Special regulations4,744 ac 76%
  • Closed1,498 ac 24%
Units by size (acres)
Brown Tract Unit
2,976 ac
Refuge
1,768 ac
Closed to Hunting
1,498 ac
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Brown Tract Unit Special regs 2,976 —
Refuge Special regs 1,768 —
Closed to Hunting Closed 1,498 —

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 Mississippi hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
  • Federal Duck Stamp (waterfowl hunters 16+) and HIP certification for migratory birds
  • Non-toxic shot for waterfowl (federal requirement)
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Theodore Roosevelt NWR

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.

How to get to Theodore Roosevelt NWR

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Destination: Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
32.96073, -90.72831
DMS
32°57′38.6″N 90°43′41.9″W

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Nearest towns

  • Yazoo City, MS20 mi W of town
  • Greenville, MS36 mi SE of town
  • Vicksburg, MS43 mi N of town
  • Jackson, MS56 mi NW of town

Closest airports

  • JAN Jackson–Evers59 mi
  • LIT Little Rock Clinton National149 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 Theodore Roosevelt NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
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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, 20266:06 AM6:36 AM7:29 PM12h 53m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM7:10 PM12h 25m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:25 AM6:55 AM6:48 PM11h 53m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM6:31 PM11h 25m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:50 AM6:20 AM5:12 PM10h 53m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM5:02 PM10h 29m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM4:56 PM10h 09m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM4:57 PM9h 60m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:35 AM7:05 AM5:06 PM10h 01m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:35 AM7:05 AM5:17 PM10h 12m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:28 AM6:58 AM5:33 PM10h 35m

Computed for 32.961, -90.728 (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.

Theodore Roosevelt NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Theodore Roosevelt NWR?

Yes. Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 2 units (4,744 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game, waterfowl, migratory birds, small game, and feral & exotic. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.

Do I need a permit to hunt Theodore Roosevelt NWR?

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

Can you fish at Theodore Roosevelt NWR?

Yes. Fishing is permitted (freshwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.

Where is Theodore Roosevelt NWR located?

Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge is in Sharkey County, Mississippi, about 20 miles W of Yazoo City, MS (straight-line). GPS: 32.96073, -90.72831.

What are legal shooting hours at Theodore Roosevelt 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.

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