Hunt unit · Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

Managed Deer Hunt Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Managed Deer Hunt unit is one of 7 mapped hunt units on Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Atlantic County, NJ. It covers approximately 442 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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442acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Atlantic Countycounty

Managed Deer Hunt 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 New Jersey 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: Other OMB-Approved Permit. Obtain via: Online Other.

Migratory game birds, squirrel and deer. A spring turkey hunting permit will be required in 2020.

Game at Edwin B. Forsythe 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 Managed Deer Hunt unit

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Destination: center of the Managed Deer Hunt unit

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39.47628, -74.44282
DMS
39°28′34.6″N 74°26′34.2″W

Nearest towns

  • Atlantic City, NJ8.1 mi N of town
  • Vineland, NJ31 mi E of town
  • Toms River, NJ35 mi S 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, 20265:55 AM6:25 AM7:31 PM13h 06m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:07 AM6:37 AM7:08 PM12h 31m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:22 AM6:52 AM6:42 PM11h 50m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:36 AM7:06 AM6:20 PM11h 14m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:54 AM6:24 AM4:57 PM10h 33m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:11 AM6:41 AM4:44 PM10h 03m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM4:35 PM9h 37m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:40 AM7:10 AM4:35 PM9h 24m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:47 AM7:17 AM4:43 PM9h 26m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:46 AM7:16 AM4:56 PM9h 40m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:35 AM7:05 AM5:16 PM10h 10m

Computed for 39.476, -74.443 (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 Edwin B. Forsythe NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Migratory Bird Hunt AreaOpen15,417Required
Deer & Upland Game - All MethodsSpecial regs7,532Required
Deer & Upland Game - Archery OnlySpecial regs1,136Required
ClosedClosed16,534Required
Goose AreaClosed3,197Required
Youth & Disability Hunt AreaClosed15Required

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