Hunt unit · Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge

Hernando Hunt Unit Map & Access

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The Hernando unit is one of 3 mapped hunt units on Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge in Hernando County, FL. It covers approximately 5,616 acres and is listed as “open to hunting” for 2026–2027. Hunting generally follows state seasons and bag limits, along with general refuge rules. A refuge permit is required.

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5,616acres
Openstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Hernando Countycounty

Hernando 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 to hunting

Hunting follows Florida seasons, bag limits and licensing, plus general National Wildlife Refuge rules.

Refuge permit required. Type: Signed Brochure or Similar. Obtain via: Online FWS, Online Other.

All hunting and sport fishing

Game at Chassahowitzka 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 Hernando unit

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Destination: center of the Hernando unit

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Decimal
28.64967, -82.63754
DMS
28°38′58.8″N 82°38′15.1″W

Nearest towns

  • Crystal River, FL18 mi S of town
  • Ocala, FL48 mi SW of town
  • Tampa, FL50 mi N 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

Today at Hernando

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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, 20266:38 AM7:08 AM7:53 PM12h 45m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:44 AM7:14 AM7:37 PM12h 22m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:52 AM7:22 AM7:17 PM11h 55m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:00 AM7:30 AM7:01 PM11h 31m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:11 AM6:41 AM5:46 PM11h 04m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:22 AM6:52 AM5:37 PM10h 45m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM5:33 PM10h 28m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:45 AM7:15 AM5:35 PM10h 20m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:53 AM7:23 AM5:43 PM10h 21m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:54 AM7:24 AM5:54 PM10h 30m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:48 AM7:18 AM6:08 PM10h 50m

Computed for 28.650, -82.638 (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 Chassahowitzka NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
CitrusOpen16,221Required
ClosedClosed6,499Required

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