National Wildlife Refuge · New York · FWS Region 5

Amagansett National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Amagansett National Wildlife Refuge is located in Suffolk County, New York, with about 40 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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Amagansett 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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Hunting at Amagansett NWR

  • 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. Fishing is available — tidal / saltwater fishing.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 40 (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 New York hunting license and any required tags or stamps — New York State DEC
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Amagansett NWR

  • 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing

Sport fishing is permitted. Refuge waters include Atlantic Ocean access. The refuge is closed to sport fishing seasonally, from April 1 to August 31 each year, to protect beach-nesting birds.

State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.

How to get to Amagansett NWR

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Destination: Amagansett National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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40.96916, -72.12780
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40°58′09.0″N 72°07′40.1″W

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Nearest towns

  • New London, CT27 mi S of town
  • Riverhead, NY28 mi E of town
  • Westerly, RI32 mi SW of town
  • New Haven, CT47 mi SE of town

Closest airports

  • PVD Providence T.F. Green63 mi
  • BDL Hartford Bradley73 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 Amagansett NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*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, 20265:44 AM6:14 AM7:23 PM13h 09m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:57 AM6:27 AM6:59 PM12h 32m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:13 AM6:43 AM6:32 PM11h 49m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM6:09 PM11h 11m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:48 AM6:18 AM4:46 PM10h 28m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:05 AM6:35 AM4:31 PM9h 56m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:23 AM6:53 AM4:22 PM9h 28m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM4:21 PM9h 15m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:43 AM7:13 AM4:29 PM9h 17m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:41 AM7:11 AM4:43 PM9h 32m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:29 AM6:59 AM5:03 PM10h 04m

Computed for 40.969, -72.128 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Amagansett NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Amagansett NWR?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Amagansett National Wildlife Refuge. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

Do I need a permit to hunt Amagansett NWR?

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

Can you fish at Amagansett NWR?

Yes. Fishing is permitted (tidal / saltwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.

Where is Amagansett NWR located?

Amagansett National Wildlife Refuge is in Suffolk County, New York, about 27 miles S of New London, CT (straight-line). GPS: 40.96916, -72.12780.

What are legal shooting hours at Amagansett 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.

Nearby refuges & public land

Elizabeth Alexandra Morton NWR

Suffolk County, NY · 13 mi W

1 closed
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Conscience Point NWR

Suffolk County, NY · 15 mi W

1 closed
No hunting listed

Block Island NWR

RI · 34 mi NE

2 open3 special
🦌🦆🎣

129 huntable acres

Ninigret NWR

Washington County, RI · 36 mi NE

2 open2 special1 closed
🦌🦃🐇🎣

852 huntable acres

Trustom Pond NWR

Washington County, RI · 40 mi NE

1 open2 special1 closed
🦌🦆🦃🕊️🐇🎣

368 huntable acres

Wertheim NWR

Suffolk County, NY · 42 mi W

5 special7 closed
🦌🦃🎣

1.7K huntable acres

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