National Wildlife Refuge · Louisiana · FWS Region 4

Breton National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Breton National Wildlife Refuge lies in Louisiana, with about 12,093 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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Breton 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 Breton 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 — freshwater fishing and tidal / saltwater fishing.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 28,026 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed28,026 ac 100%
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Station Closed 28,026 —

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

Fishing at Breton NWR

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing
  • 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing

Breton National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1904, is the second oldest refuge in the National Wildlife Refuge System. The refuge consists of a series of barrier islands, including Breton Island and the Chandeleur Islands, in the Gulf of Mexico.

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

How to get to Breton NWR

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Destination: Breton National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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29.76778, -89.00641
DMS
29°46′04.0″N 89°00′23.1″W

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Nearest towns

  • Gulfport, MS42 mi S of town
  • New Orleans, LA65 mi E of town
  • Mobile, AL86 mi SW of town
  • Houma, LA104 mi E of town

Closest airports

  • MSY New Orleans Armstrong77 mi
  • PNS Pensacola Intl119 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 Breton 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, 20266:02 AM6:32 AM7:20 PM12h 47m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:09 AM6:39 AM7:02 PM12h 23m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:18 AM6:48 AM6:42 PM11h 55m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:26 AM6:56 AM6:26 PM11h 30m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:38 AM6:08 AM5:10 PM11h 01m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:50 AM6:20 AM5:01 PM10h 41m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM4:56 PM10h 23m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:13 AM6:43 AM4:58 PM10h 15m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:21 AM6:51 AM5:06 PM10h 16m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:21 AM6:51 AM5:17 PM10h 25m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:16 AM6:46 AM5:32 PM10h 46m

Computed for 29.768, -89.006 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.

Breton NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Breton NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Breton NWR?

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

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

Where is Breton NWR located?

Breton National Wildlife Refuge is in Louisiana, about 42 miles S of Gulfport, MS (straight-line). GPS: 29.76778, -89.00641.

What are legal shooting hours at Breton 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.