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Calhoun Wetlands Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The Calhoun Wetlands unit is one of 8 mapped hunt units on Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge in Calhoun County, IL. It covers approximately 747 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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747acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Calhoun Countycounty

Calhoun Wetlands 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 Illinois 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 Two Rivers 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 Calhoun Wetlands unit

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Destination: center of the Calhoun Wetlands unit

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38.93999, -90.51678
DMS
38°56′24.0″N 90°31′00.4″W

Nearest towns

  • St. Louis, MO27 mi NW of town
  • Springfield, IL76 mi SW of town
  • Quincy, IL84 mi SE 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 Calhoun Wetlands

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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, 20266:00 AM6:30 AM7:34 PM13h 05m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:12 AM6:42 AM7:12 PM12h 30m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:26 AM6:56 AM6:46 PM11h 50m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:40 AM7:10 AM6:25 PM11h 15m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:58 AM6:28 AM5:03 PM10h 35m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM4:49 PM10h 05m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM4:41 PM9h 40m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:43 AM7:13 AM4:40 PM9h 28m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:50 AM7:20 AM4:49 PM9h 29m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:49 AM7:19 AM5:02 PM9h 43m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:39 AM7:09 AM5:21 PM10h 12m

Computed for 38.940, -90.517 (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 Two Rivers NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Apple CreekSpecial regs298—
BatchtownSpecial regs2,463—
Clarksville IslandSpecial regs782—
Gilbert LakeSpecial regs688—
Pohlman ForestSpecial regs96—
Portage IslandSpecial regs143—
Swan Lake WetlandsSpecial regs3,791—

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