National Wildlife Refuge · New York · FWS Region 5

Elizabeth Alexandra Morton National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Elizabeth Alexandra Morton National Wildlife Refuge lies in Suffolk County, New York, with about 177 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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177FWS-owned acres
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Elizabeth Alexandra Morton 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 Elizabeth Alexandra Morton NWR

  • Big Game
  • Waterfowl
  • Wild Turkey
  • Upland Birds
  • Migratory Birds
  • 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)

Acreage by status
Closed: 177 (100%)0huntable acres
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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 New York hunting license and any required tags or stamps — New York State DEC
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Elizabeth Alexandra Morton NWR

  • 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing

Refuge waters include Noyack Bay and Little Peconic Bay, with two miles of shoreline. Available species include striped bass, weakfish, flounder, bluefish and tautog.

State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.

How to get to Elizabeth Alexandra Morton NWR

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Destination: Elizabeth Alexandra Morton National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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40.99166, -72.37154
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40°59′30.0″N 72°22′17.5″W

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Nearest towns

  • Riverhead, NY16 mi E of town
  • New London, CT29 mi SW of town
  • New Haven, CT36 mi SE of town
  • Westerly, RI39 mi SW of town

Closest airports

  • BDL Hartford Bradley67 mi
  • PVD Providence T.F. Green70 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 Elizabeth Alexandra Morton NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*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, 20265:45 AM6:15 AM7:24 PM13h 09m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:58 AM6:28 AM7:00 PM12h 32m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM6:33 PM11h 49m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:29 AM6:59 AM6:10 PM11h 11m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:49 AM6:19 AM4:46 PM10h 28m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:06 AM6:36 AM4:32 PM9h 56m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:24 AM6:54 AM4:22 PM9h 28m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:36 AM7:06 AM4:22 PM9h 15m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:44 AM7:14 AM4:30 PM9h 17m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:42 AM7:12 AM4:44 PM9h 32m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:30 AM7:00 AM5:04 PM10h 04m

Computed for 40.992, -72.372 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Elizabeth Alexandra Morton NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Elizabeth Alexandra Morton NWR?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Elizabeth Alexandra Morton National Wildlife Refuge. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

Do I need a permit to hunt Elizabeth Alexandra Morton NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Elizabeth Alexandra Morton 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 Elizabeth Alexandra Morton NWR?

Yes. Fishing is permitted (tidal / saltwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.

Where is Elizabeth Alexandra Morton NWR located?

Elizabeth Alexandra Morton National Wildlife Refuge is in Suffolk County, New York, about 16 miles E of Riverhead, NY (straight-line). GPS: 40.99166, -72.37154.

What are legal shooting hours at Elizabeth Alexandra Morton 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

Conscience Point NWR

Suffolk County, NY · 4.3 mi SW

1 closed
No hunting listed

Amagansett NWR

Suffolk County, NY · 13 mi E

1 closed
🎣

Wertheim NWR

Suffolk County, NY · 31 mi SW

5 special7 closed
🦌🦃🎣

1.7K huntable acres

Stewart B. Mckinney NWR

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT · 42 mi W

5 special8 closed
🦌🦆🦃

496 huntable acres

Block Island NWR

RI · 44 mi E

2 open3 special
🦌🦆🎣

129 huntable acres

Ninigret NWR

Washington County, RI · 45 mi NE

2 open2 special1 closed
🦌🦃🐇🎣

852 huntable acres

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.