National Wildlife Refuge · North Dakota · FWS Region 6

White Horse Hill National Game Preserve Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

White Horse Hill National Game Preserve lies in Benson County, North Dakota, with about 947 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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White Horse Hill National Game Preserve hunt unit map

Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.

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Hunting at White Horse Hill National Game Preserve

  • Big Game
  • Waterfowl
  • Wild Turkey
  • Upland Birds
  • Migratory Birds
  • Small Game
  • Feral & Exotic
  • Fishing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not list any hunting opportunities for this station.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 947 (100%)0huntable acres
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Permits & licenses

Refuge permit

Not listed

USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.

You'll also need

  • A valid North Dakota hunting license and any required tags or stamps — North Dakota Game and Fish Department
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at White Horse Hill National Game Preserve

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for White Horse Hill National Game Preserve.

How to get to White Horse Hill National Game Preserve

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Destination: White Horse Hill National Game Preserve (FWS reference point)

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47.99007, -98.97166
DMS
47°59′24.3″N 98°58′18.0″W

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Nearest towns

  • Devils Lake, ND9.5 mi SW of town
  • Carrington, ND38 mi N of town
  • Rugby, ND54 mi SE of town
  • Jamestown, ND76 mi N of town

Closest airports

  • GFK Grand Forks Intl83 mi
  • MOT Minot Intl108 mi

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.

Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours

Today at White Horse Hill National Game Preserve

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
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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, 20266:22 AM6:52 AM8:19 PM13h 27m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:41 AM7:11 AM7:51 PM12h 40m
Thu, Oct 1, 20267:03 AM7:33 AM7:17 PM11h 44m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:23 AM7:53 AM6:49 PM10h 56m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:49 AM7:19 AM5:19 PM10h 00m
Sun, Nov 15, 20267:11 AM7:41 AM5:00 PM9h 19m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:34 AM8:04 AM4:46 PM8h 42m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:48 AM8:18 AM4:43 PM8h 25m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:55 AM8:25 AM4:52 PM8h 27m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:51 AM8:21 AM5:07 PM8h 47m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:34 AM8:04 AM5:33 PM9h 29m

Computed for 47.990, -98.972 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.

White Horse Hill National Game Preserve FAQ

Is hunting allowed at White Horse Hill National Game Preserve?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at White Horse Hill National Game Preserve. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

Do I need a permit to hunt White Horse Hill National Game Preserve?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for White Horse Hill National Game Preserve. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Where is White Horse Hill National Game Preserve located?

White Horse Hill National Game Preserve is in Benson County, North Dakota, about 10 miles SW of Devils Lake, ND (straight-line). GPS: 47.99007, -98.97166.

What are legal shooting hours at White Horse Hill National Game Preserve?

Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.