Hunt unit · Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

HQ Unit Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The HQ Unit is one of 5 mapped hunt units on Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Palm Beach County, FL. It covers approximately 1,344 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.

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1,344acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Palm Beach Countycounty

HQ Unit map

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OpenSpecial regulationsClosedFWS-owned landWPA (public)Refuge boundaryEasement (private) Tip: switch to Satellite or USGS Topo in the layer menu · click the map for GPS coordinates
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Rules & permits for this unit

Status: Open – special regulations apply

Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to Florida 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: Signed Brochure or Similar. Obtain via: Online FWS, Online Other, Visitor Center.

1. Waterfowl (Duck and Coot only) Hunting 2. Alligator Hunting3. White-tailed Deer and Incidental Take Feral Hog Hunting

Game at Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee 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 HQ Unit

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Destination: center of the HQ Unit

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26.50549, -80.21534
DMS
26°30′19.8″N 80°12′55.2″W

Nearest towns

  • West Palm Beach, FL18 mi SW of town
  • Miami, FL52 mi N of town
  • Vero Beach, FL79 mi S 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

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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 AM7:42 PM12h 42m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM7:26 PM12h 21m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:42 AM7:12 AM7:08 PM11h 56m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:49 AM7:19 AM6:53 PM11h 34m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:59 AM6:29 AM5:39 PM11h 10m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:09 AM6:39 AM5:31 PM10h 52m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:21 AM6:51 AM5:28 PM10h 37m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM5:30 PM10h 29m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:38 AM7:08 AM5:38 PM10h 30m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:40 AM7:10 AM5:48 PM10h 39m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:35 AM7:05 AM6:02 PM10h 56m

Computed for 26.505, -80.215 (EDT / 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.

Other units at Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Motorized and Non-Motorized Watercraft ZoneSpecial regs38,260Required
Non Motorized Watercraft ZoneSpecial regs102,445Required
Strazzulla UnitSpecial regs2,592Required
South Unit ClosedClosed610Required

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