Hunt unit · Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge
Cox Ponds Hunt Unit Map & Access
The Cox Ponds unit is one of 4 mapped hunt units on Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge in Washington County, MS. It covers approximately 379 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.
Cox Ponds map
Rules & permits for this unit
Status: Open – special regulations apply
Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to Mississippi 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: Other. Obtain via: Online FWS, Online Other, Other, Visitor Center.
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.
🧒 A deer hunt for youth is issued by lottery.
Game at Yazoo 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 Cox Ponds unit
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Destination: center of the Cox Ponds unit
- Decimal
33.11907, -91.00953- DMS
33°07′08.7″N 91°00′34.3″W
Nearest towns
- Greenville, MS20 mi S of town
- Yazoo City, MS39 mi NW of town
- Vicksburg, MS54 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
Today at Cox Ponds
*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 | 7:31 PM | 12h 53m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 6:46 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 25m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 6:57 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 53m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 7:07 AM | 6:32 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 | 6:19 AM | 6:49 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 | 9h 60m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:37 AM | 7:07 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 11m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 6:59 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 35m |
Computed for 33.119, -91.010 (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.