Hunt unit · Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge

Brown Tract Unit Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The Brown Tract Unit is one of 3 mapped hunt units on Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge in Sharkey County, MS. It covers approximately 2,976 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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2,976acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Sharkey Countycounty

Brown Tract Unit 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 Mississippi 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 Theodore Roosevelt 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 Brown Tract Unit

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Destination: center of the Brown Tract Unit

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32.96351, -90.72700
DMS
32°57′48.6″N 90°43′37.2″W

Nearest towns

  • Yazoo City, MS20 mi W of town
  • Greenville, MS36 mi SE of town
  • Vicksburg, MS43 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, 20266:06 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 32.964, -90.727 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

Weather forecast

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Other units at Theodore Roosevelt NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
RefugeSpecial regs1,768—
Closed to HuntingClosed1,498—

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