Holt Collier NWR
Washington County, MS · 15 mi NE
!3 special
🦌🦆🐇🐗🎣
3K huntable acres
Yazoo NWR 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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OpenSpecial regulationsClosedFWS-owned landWPA (public)Refuge boundaryEasement (private)
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Hunting at Yazoo NWR
- Big Game
- Waterfowl
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Wild Turkey -
Upland Birds - Migratory Birds
- Small Game
- Feral & Exotic
- Fishing
Hunting opportunities include big game, waterfowl, migratory birds, small game, and feral & exotic, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing. A refuge permit is required for at least some activities, in addition to your state license. Special youth hunting opportunities are offered.
One of the best bowhunting areas in Mississippi, Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge has become a hotspot for traveling sportsmen and women looking to take deer with archery tackle.
Big GameWhite-tailed and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bear and other large mammalsWaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and cootsMigratory BirdsMourning dove, woodcock, snipe, rails, gallinules and sandhill craneSmall GameSquirrel, rabbit, hare, raccoon, opossum and other small mammalsFeral & ExoticFeral hogs and other non-native species where refuge rules allow
Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow Mississippi regulations plus refuge-specific rules.
Hunt units (4)
- Special regulations12,784 ac 98%
- Closed266 ac 2%
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Ponds Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 379 | Required Other |
All hunters (except deer and youth waterfowl) are required to purchase a TR Complex permit for $15 through Rec access… 🧒 A deer hunt for youth is issued by lottery. |
| Granicus Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 210 | Required Other |
All hunters (except deer and youth waterfowl) are required to purchase a TR Complex permit for $15 through Rec access… 🧒 A deer hunt for youth is issued by lottery. |
| Refuge Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 12,195 | Required Other |
All hunters (except deer and youth waterfowl) are required to purchase a TR Complex permit for $15 through Rec access… 🧒 A deer hunt for youth is issued by lottery. |
| Closed to Hunting Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 266 | Required Other |
All hunters (except deer and youth waterfowl) are required to purchase a TR Complex permit for $15 through Rec access… 🧒 A deer hunt for youth is issued by lottery. |
Yazoo NWR by the numbers
With about 12,784 huntable acres, Yazoo NWR ranks #5 of 13 refuges and stations with mapped hunting land in Mississippi and #153 of 420 nationwide. Roughly 98% of the acreage inside its mapped hunt units is open to hunting in some form.
The largest huntable unit is Refuge (12,195 acres, special regulations), while the smallest, Granicus, covers 210 acres. Every huntable unit requires a refuge permit.
1 unit totaling 266 acres is closed to hunting (Closed to Hunting). Closed areas often serve as sanctuaries — learn their boundaries before you set up nearby.
Besides 13,042 acres of federally owned land, the station administers conservation easements on about 319 acres of private land. Easement land protects habitat but is not open to public hunting.
When to hunt Yazoo NWR
Typical U.S. season windows for the game categories offered here. Mississippi sets the exact dates, and refuges often open fewer days than the statewide season — use this to plan scouting, then confirm the 2026–2027 dates in the state regulations and the refuge hunt brochure.
AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
🦌 Big Game
🦆 Waterfowl
🕊️ Migratory Birds
🐇 Small Game
🐗 Feral & Exotic
Permits & licenses
Refuge permit
Required
All hunters (except deer and youth waterfowl) are required to purchase a TR Complex permit for $15 through Rec access ($5 fee online) or at the Refuge Office.
Type: Other
How to get it:
- 💻 Online (FWS)
- 💻 Online (e.g. Recreation.gov)
- 📋 Other (see refuge)
- 🏛️ Refuge visitor center / office
You'll also need
- A valid Mississippi hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
- Federal Duck Stamp (waterfowl hunters 16+) and HIP certification for migratory birds
- Non-toxic shot for waterfowl (federal requirement)
- Hunter education certification where your state requires it
- The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)
Fishing at Yazoo NWR
- 🐟 Freshwater fishing
State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.
How to get to Yazoo NWR
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Destination: Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)
- Decimal
33.09898, -90.96554- DMS
33°05′56.3″N 90°57′55.9″W
Nearest towns
- Greenville, MS22 mi S of town
- Yazoo City, MS36 mi NW of town
- Vicksburg, MS52 mi N of town
- Jackson, MS72 mi NW of town
Closest airports
- JAN Jackson–Evers75 mi
- LIT Little Rock Clinton National134 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 Yazoo NWR
Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Chicago local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 6:37 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 53m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 6:46 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 25m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:26 AM | 6:56 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 53m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 7:07 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 25m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 6:21 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 52m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:04 AM | 6:34 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 29m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:18 AM | 6:48 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 09m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 6:59 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 59m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 7:06 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 00m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 7:06 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 11m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 6:59 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 35m |
Computed for 33.099, -90.966 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day hunting weather
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Guides for hunting Yazoo NWR
Deer Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Quota Hunts, Archery Units and Stand Rules
How refuge deer hunts work — lotteries and quota permits, archery-only and muzzleloader units, tree-stand rules…
Public-Land Duck Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Tactics That Work
How to find ducks, beat the crowds and set up on refuge marshes and WPAs — scouting, timing, small decoy spreads for…
Federal Duck Stamp Explained: Who Needs One, Where to Buy It and Where the Money Goes
Everything waterfowl hunters need to know about the Federal Duck Stamp — who must carry it, signing rules, the…
Nontoxic Shot Guide for Refuge and WPA Hunters
Why lead shot is banned for waterfowl, which nontoxic loads are approved, how steel, bismuth and tungsten compare, and…
Dove Hunting on Wildlife Refuges: Managed Fields, Openers and Rules
How dove hunting works on National Wildlife Refuges — managed fields and draw days, HIP and plugged-gun rules…
HIP Certification Explained: The Harvest Information Program for Migratory Bird Hunters
What HIP is, who needs it, how to get certified in each state you hunt, and why your answers help set duck, goose and…
Yazoo NWR FAQ
Is hunting allowed at Yazoo NWR?
Yes. Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 3 units (12,784 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game, waterfowl, migratory birds, small game, and feral & exotic. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.
Do I need a permit to hunt Yazoo NWR?
Yes — Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge requires a refuge permit for some or all hunting. Permit type: Other. Permits can be obtained online through fws, online (e.g. recreation.gov), other, or visitor center. You also need the appropriate state hunting license and, for waterfowl, a Federal Duck Stamp.
Can you fish at Yazoo NWR?
Yes. Fishing is permitted (freshwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.
Where is Yazoo NWR located?
Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge is in Washington County, Mississippi, about 22 miles S of Greenville, MS (straight-line). GPS: 33.09898, -90.96554.
What are legal shooting hours at Yazoo NWR?
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 October 28, 2026.