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Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Florida, Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 177 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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177FWS-owned acres
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Archie Carr 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 Archie Carr 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.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 177 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed177 ac 100%
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Station Closed 177 —

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 Florida hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Archie Carr NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Archie Carr NWR.

How to get to Archie Carr NWR

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Destination: Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
28.00017, -80.52733
DMS
28°00′00.6″N 80°31′38.4″W

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Nearest towns

  • Melbourne, FL7.5 mi SE of town
  • Vero Beach, FL26 mi N of town
  • Titusville, FL46 mi S of town
  • Orlando, FL64 mi SE of town

Closest airports

  • MCO Orlando Intl56 mi
  • PBI Palm Beach Intl95 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 Archie Carr NWR

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Sunrise–
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*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, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM7:44 PM12h 44m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:36 AM7:06 AM7:28 PM12h 22m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:43 AM7:13 AM7:09 PM11h 55m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:51 AM7:21 AM6:53 PM11h 32m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:02 AM6:32 AM5:38 PM11h 06m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:13 AM6:43 AM5:30 PM10h 47m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:26 AM6:56 AM5:26 PM10h 31m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM5:28 PM10h 23m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:43 AM7:13 AM5:36 PM10h 24m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:44 AM7:14 AM5:47 PM10h 33m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:39 AM7:09 AM6:01 PM10h 52m

Computed for 28.000, -80.527 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Archie Carr NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Archie Carr NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Archie Carr NWR?

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

Where is Archie Carr NWR located?

Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge is in Florida, about 7 miles SE of Melbourne, FL (straight-line). GPS: 28.00017, -80.52733.

What are legal shooting hours at Archie Carr 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 September 29, 2026.