Hunt unit · Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge

Cactus Ridge Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Cactus Ridge unit is one of 2 mapped hunt units on Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge in Crittenden County, AR. It covers approximately 3,205 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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3,205acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Crittenden Countycounty

Cactus Ridge 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 Arkansas 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, Online FWS, Visitor Center.

Upland, small game and big game

Game at Wapanocca 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 Cactus Ridge unit

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Destination: center of the Cactus Ridge unit

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Decimal
35.34908, -90.22056
DMS
35°20′56.7″N 90°13′14.0″W

Nearest towns

  • Memphis, TN17 mi NW of town
  • Jonesboro, AR43 mi SE of town
  • Helena-West Helena, AR60 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, 20266:02 AM6:32 AM7:29 PM12h 57m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:12 AM6:42 AM7:09 PM12h 27m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:24 AM6:54 AM6:46 PM11h 52m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM6:27 PM11h 21m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:51 AM6:21 AM5:07 PM10h 46m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:05 AM6:35 AM4:55 PM10h 20m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:21 AM6:51 AM4:49 PM9h 58m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:32 AM7:02 AM4:49 PM9h 48m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:39 AM7:09 AM4:58 PM9h 49m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:39 AM7:09 AM5:09 PM10h 01m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:30 AM7:00 AM5:27 PM10h 26m

Computed for 35.349, -90.221 (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 Wapanocca NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Waterfowl SanctuarySpecial regs2,448Required

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