Vieques NWR
PR · 15 mi SW
✕1 closed
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Culebra 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 Culebra NWR
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Big Game -
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Wild Turkey -
Upland Birds -
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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)
- Closed1,452 ac 100%
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station | ✕Closed | 1,452 | — |
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 Culebra NWR
- 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing
State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.
How to get to Culebra NWR
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Destination: Culebra National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)
- Decimal
18.32669, -65.28993- DMS
18°19′36.1″N 65°17′23.7″W
Nearest towns
- Culebra, PR2.0 mi N of town
- Isabel Segunda (Vieques), PR16 mi NE of town
- Charlotte Amalie, VI24 mi W of town
- San Juan, PR55 mi E of town
Closest airports
- STT St. Thomas Cyril E. King21 mi
- SJU San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín47 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 Culebra 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 | 5:36 AM | 6:06 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 30m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 5:38 AM | 6:08 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 16m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 6:10 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 59m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 5:44 AM | 6:14 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 45m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 6:20 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 29m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 6:27 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 17m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:06 AM | 6:36 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 07m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 6:45 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 02m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 6:52 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 03m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 6:55 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 08m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 6:54 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 20m |
Computed for 18.327, -65.290 (AST / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day hunting weather
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Culebra NWR FAQ
Is hunting allowed at Culebra NWR?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Culebra National Wildlife Refuge. All mapped units are closed to hunting.
Do I need a permit to hunt Culebra NWR?
FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Culebra 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 Culebra NWR?
Yes. Fishing is permitted (tidal / saltwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.
Where is Culebra NWR located?
Culebra National Wildlife Refuge is in Puerto Rico, about 2 miles N of Culebra, PR (straight-line). GPS: 18.32669, -65.28993.
What are legal shooting hours at Culebra 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.