Hunt unit · Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge

Archery Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Archery unit is one of 4 mapped hunt units on Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge in Northampton County, VA. It covers approximately 738 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.

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738acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Northampton Countycounty

Archery 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 – special regulations apply

Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to Virginia 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: Kiosk, Online FWS, Visitor Center.

signed brochure required for deer hunting

Game at Eastern Shore of Virginia 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 Archery unit

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Destination: center of the Archery unit

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37.13000, -75.96115
DMS
37°07′48.0″N 75°57′40.1″W

Nearest towns

  • Virginia Beach, VA19 mi N of town
  • Norfolk, VA27 mi NE of town
  • Suffolk, VA44 mi NE 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, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM7:34 PM13h 01m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM7:13 PM12h 29m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:27 AM6:57 AM6:48 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:40 AM7:10 AM6:28 PM11h 18m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:57 AM6:27 AM5:07 PM10h 40m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:12 AM6:42 AM4:55 PM10h 13m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM4:47 PM9h 49m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM4:47 PM9h 38m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:47 AM7:17 AM4:56 PM9h 39m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:46 AM7:16 AM5:08 PM9h 52m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:37 AM7:07 AM5:26 PM10h 20m

Computed for 37.130, -75.961 (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 Eastern Shore of Virginia NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
General Hunt ZoneSpecial regs248Required
Migratory Game Bird Only ZoneSpecial regs158Required
ClosedClosed183Required

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