Laguna Cartagena NWR
PR · 7.1 mi NE
✕1 closed
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Cabo Rojo 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 Cabo Rojo NWR
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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)
- Closed1,861 ac 100%
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station | ✕Closed | 1,861 | — |
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 Puerto Rico hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Puerto Rico DRNA
- Hunter education certification where your state requires it
- The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)
Fishing at Cabo Rojo NWR
- 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing
State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.
How to get to Cabo Rojo NWR
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Destination: Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)
- Decimal
17.96173, -67.18960- DMS
17°57′42.2″N 67°11′22.6″W
Nearest towns
- Cabo Rojo, PR9.2 mi S of town
- Mayagüez, PR17 mi S of town
- Ponce, PR38 mi W of town
- San Juan, PR79 mi SW of town
Closest airports
- SJU San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín85 mi
- STT St. Thomas Cyril E. King148 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 Cabo Rojo NWR
Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Puerto Rico local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 5:44 AM | 6:14 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 30m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 5:46 AM | 6:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 16m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 6:18 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 60m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 6:21 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 46m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 6:27 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 30m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:04 AM | 6:34 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 18m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 6:43 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 08m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:21 AM | 6:51 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 04m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 6:59 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 04m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:32 AM | 7:02 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 10m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 7:01 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 21m |
Computed for 17.962, -67.190 (AST / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day hunting weather
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Cabo Rojo NWR FAQ
Is hunting allowed at Cabo Rojo NWR?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge. All mapped units are closed to hunting.
Do I need a permit to hunt Cabo Rojo NWR?
FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Cabo Rojo 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 Cabo Rojo NWR?
Yes. Fishing is permitted (tidal / saltwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.
Where is Cabo Rojo NWR located?
Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge is in Puerto Rico, about 9 miles S of Cabo Rojo, PR (straight-line). GPS: 17.96173, -67.18960.
What are legal shooting hours at Cabo Rojo 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
Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.