Hunt unit · Currituck National Wildlife Refuge

E Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The E unit is one of 5 mapped hunt units on Currituck National Wildlife Refuge in Currituck County, NC. It covers approximately 803 acres and is listed as “open – special regulations apply” for 2026–2027. That means hunting is permitted, but refuge-specific rules — such as limited species, dates, weapon types, access methods or quota permits — apply on top of state regulations. A refuge permit is required.

803acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Currituck Countycounty

E map

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Rules & permits for this unit

Status: Open – special regulations apply

Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to North Carolina regulations. Typical special regulations include limited species or seasons, quota/lottery permits, weapon restrictions (e.g. archery or shotgun only), shooting-hour limits, blind or stand rules and restricted access.

Refuge permit required. Type: Signed Brochure or Similar. Obtain via: Mail, Visitor Center.

Hunting only

Game at Currituck 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 E unit

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Destination: center of the E unit

Decimal
36.43789, -75.85784
DMS
36°26′16.4″N 75°51′28.2″W

Nearest towns

  • Elizabeth City, NC24 mi NE of town
  • Virginia Beach, VA29 mi S of town
  • Norfolk, VA37 mi SE 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

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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, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM7:33 PM12h 60m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM7:12 PM12h 28m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:27 AM6:57 AM6:48 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM6:28 PM11h 19m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:55 AM6:25 AM5:08 PM10h 43m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:10 AM6:40 AM4:56 PM10h 16m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:26 AM6:56 AM4:49 PM9h 53m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:37 AM7:07 AM4:49 PM9h 42m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:44 AM7:14 AM4:57 PM9h 43m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:44 AM7:14 AM5:09 PM9h 56m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:35 AM7:05 AM5:27 PM10h 22m

Computed for 36.438, -75.858 (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 Currituck NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
BSpecial regs2,046Required
CSpecial regs41Required
DSpecial regs886Required
AClosed33Required

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