Hunt unit · Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge

Butler Hunt Unit Map & Access

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The Butler unit is one of 12 mapped hunt units on Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge in Liberty County, TX. It covers approximately 243 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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243acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Liberty Countycounty

Butler 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 Texas 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: Other.

All hunting on the refuge. Need to sign the Hunting Regulation brochure.

🧒 A hunter selected in the lottery may bring two youths (or one youth and one observer).

Game at Trinity 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 Butler unit

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Destination: center of the Butler unit

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Decimal
30.34110, -94.88370
DMS
30°20′28.0″N 94°53′01.3″W

Nearest towns

  • Beaumont, TX48 mi W of town
  • Houston, TX50 mi NE of town
  • Port Arthur, TX65 mi NW 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, 20266:25 AM6:55 AM7:44 PM12h 48m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:33 AM7:03 AM7:26 PM12h 23m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:41 AM7:11 AM7:06 PM11h 54m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:50 AM7:20 AM6:49 PM11h 29m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM5:33 PM10h 60m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM5:23 PM10h 39m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM5:19 PM10h 21m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:38 AM7:08 AM5:20 PM10h 12m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:45 AM7:15 AM5:29 PM10h 13m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:46 AM7:16 AM5:39 PM10h 23m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:40 AM7:10 AM5:54 PM10h 44m

Computed for 30.341, -94.884 (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 Trinity River NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Boars DenSpecial regs2,017Required
BrierwoodSpecial regs1,636Required
Champion LakeSpecial regs1,238Required
HirschSpecial regs892Required
McGuireSpecial regs542Required
PageSpecial regs2,197Required
BrocknerClosed798Required
Champion Lake SouthClosed1,282Required
ClosedClosed17,811Required
ConnorClosed551Required
Silver LakeClosed259Required

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