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Sandy Island Wetlands Unit 2 Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit requiredYouth opportunity

The Sandy Island Wetlands Unit 2 unit is one of 9 mapped hunt units on Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge in Georgetown County, SC. It covers approximately 5,132 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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5,132acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Georgetown Countycounty

Sandy Island Wetlands Unit 2 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 South Carolina 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: Kiosk, Mail, Online FWS, Other, Visitor Center.

Signed brochure- manage state owned lands but do not require a WMA permit

🧒 Youth hunts are held for turkey, deer, feral hog and upland game.

Game at Waccamaw 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 Sandy Island Wetlands Unit 2 unit

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Destination: center of the Sandy Island Wetlands Unit 2 unit

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33.56052, -79.15474
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33°33′37.9″N 79°09′17.1″W

Nearest towns

  • Georgetown, SC15 mi NE of town
  • Myrtle Beach, SC18 mi SW of town
  • Florence, SC56 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 Sandy Island Wetlands Unit 2

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*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in New York local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:19 AM6:49 AM7:44 PM12h 54m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:29 AM6:59 AM7:24 PM12h 26m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM7:02 PM11h 53m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:50 AM7:20 AM6:44 PM11h 24m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM5:25 PM10h 51m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM5:15 PM10h 27m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:32 AM7:02 AM5:09 PM10h 06m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:43 AM7:13 AM5:10 PM9h 57m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:50 AM7:20 AM5:18 PM9h 58m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:50 AM7:20 AM5:29 PM10h 09m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:43 AM7:13 AM5:46 PM10h 33m

Computed for 33.561, -79.155 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

Weather forecast

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Other units at Waccamaw NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Normandy TractSpecial regs1,537Required
Pee Dee Unit 1Special regs6,758Required
Sandy Island Uplands Unit 2Special regs6,076Required
Unit 3Special regs862Required
Waccamaw Unit 1Special regs13,215Required
Closed AreaClosed3,799Required
Cox Ferry Lake Recreation AreaClosed1,012Required
Hasty Point TractClosed46Required

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