Hunt unit · Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge
Spring Turkey Hunt Unit Map & Access
The Spring Turkey unit is one of 2 mapped hunt units on Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge in Collier County, FL. It covers approximately 25,560 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.
Spring Turkey map
Rules & permits for this unit
Status: Open – special regulations apply
Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to Florida 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.
Game at Florida Panther 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 Spring Turkey unit
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Destination: center of the Spring Turkey unit
- Decimal
26.19874, -81.40228- DMS
26°11′55.5″N 81°24′08.2″W
Nearest towns
- Naples, FL24 mi E of town
- Fort Myers, FL42 mi SE of town
- Miami, FL81 mi W 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
Today at Spring Turkey
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 26.199, -81.402 (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 Florida Panther NWR
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | ✕Closed | 829 | — |