National Wildlife Refuge · Alabama · FWS Region 4

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Baldwin County, Alabama, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 6,849 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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Bon Secour 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 Bon Secour 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: 7,009 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed7,009 ac 100%
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Station Closed 7,009 —

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.

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Fishing at Bon Secour NWR

  • 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing

Available species include largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish in Gator Lake (40 acres). Spotted seatrout, flounder, redfish, pompano, Spanish mackerel and bluefish are available nearby in the Gulf of Mexico, Mobile Bay and Bon Secour Bay.

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

How to get to Bon Secour NWR

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Destination: Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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30.23514, -87.84460
DMS
30°14′06.5″N 87°50′40.6″W

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Nearest towns

  • Mobile, AL34 mi S of town
  • Pensacola, FL39 mi W of town
  • Gulfport, MS75 mi E of town
  • Hattiesburg, MS114 mi SE of town

Closest airports

  • PNS Pensacola Intl42 mi
  • MSY New Orleans Armstrong145 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 Bon Secour NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Chicago local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:57 AM6:27 AM7:15 PM12h 48m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:05 AM6:35 AM6:58 PM12h 23m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:13 AM6:43 AM6:38 PM11h 54m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:22 AM6:52 AM6:21 PM11h 29m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:34 AM6:04 AM5:05 PM11h 00m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:46 AM6:16 AM4:55 PM10h 39m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:00 AM6:30 AM4:51 PM10h 21m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:10 AM6:40 AM4:52 PM10h 13m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:17 AM6:47 AM5:01 PM10h 14m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:18 AM6:48 AM5:11 PM10h 24m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:12 AM6:42 AM5:26 PM10h 44m

Computed for 30.235, -87.845 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Bon Secour NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Bon Secour NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Bon Secour NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Bon Secour 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 Bon Secour NWR?

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

Where is Bon Secour NWR located?

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is in Baldwin County, Alabama, about 34 miles S of Mobile, AL (straight-line). GPS: 30.23514, -87.84460.

What are legal shooting hours at Bon Secour 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.