Ten Thousand Islands NWR
Collier County, FL · 21 mi SW
!1 special✕1 closed
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5.6K huntable acres
Florida Panther 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 Florida Panther NWR
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Big Game -
Waterfowl - Wild Turkey
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Fishing
Hunting opportunities include wild turkey, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules.
A turkey hunt occurs during the spring turkey hunting season in accordance with state of Florida hunting rules and regulations. Most of the refuge’s 26,609 acres will be open for turkey hunting during permitted hunts.
Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow Florida regulations plus refuge-specific rules.
Hunt units (2)
- Special regulations25,560 ac 97%
- Closed829 ac 3%
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey | !Special regs | 25,560 | — | |
| Closed | ✕Closed | 829 | — |
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 Florida hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Hunter education certification where your state requires it
- The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)
Fishing at Florida Panther NWR
USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Florida Panther NWR.
How to get to Florida Panther NWR
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Destination: Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)
- Decimal
26.19143, -81.40500- DMS
26°11′29.1″N 81°24′18.0″W
Nearest towns
- Naples, FL24 mi E of town
- Fort Myers, FL42 mi SE of town
- Miami, FL81 mi W of town
- West Palm Beach, FL91 mi SW of town
Closest airports
- RSW Southwest Florida Intl33 mi
- MIA Miami Intl74 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 Florida Panther 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.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
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| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 7:05 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 42m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 7:10 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 21m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 7:17 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 56m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:23 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 35m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:03 AM | 6:33 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 11m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 6:43 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 53m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 6:55 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 38m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 7:05 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 31m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:42 AM | 7:12 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 32m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:44 AM | 7:14 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 40m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 7:10 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 57m |
Computed for 26.191, -81.405 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day hunting weather
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Florida Panther NWR FAQ
Is hunting allowed at Florida Panther NWR?
Yes. Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 1 unit (25,560 acres) during 2026–2027 for wild turkey. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.
Do I need a permit to hunt Florida Panther NWR?
FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Florida Panther NWR. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.
Where is Florida Panther NWR located?
Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge is in Collier County, Florida, about 24 miles E of Naples, FL (straight-line). GPS: 26.19143, -81.40500.
What are legal shooting hours at Florida Panther 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.