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Gravel Island National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Gravel Island National Wildlife Refuge lies in Door County, Wisconsin, with about 142 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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142FWS-owned acres
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Gravel Island 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 Gravel Island 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.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 142 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed142 ac 100%
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Station Closed 142 —

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 Wisconsin hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Gravel Island NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Gravel Island NWR.

How to get to Gravel Island NWR

Navigate

Destination: Gravel Island National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
45.20812, -86.97723
DMS
45°12′29.2″N 86°58′38.0″W

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Nearest towns

  • Green Bay, WI70 mi NE of town
  • Traverse City, MI73 mi NW of town
  • Seney, MI93 mi SW of town
  • Marquette, MI94 mi S of town

Closest airports

  • GRB Green Bay Austin Straubel75 mi
  • MKE Milwaukee Mitchell163 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 Gravel Island NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Chicago local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:38 AM6:08 AM7:28 PM13h 20m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:55 AM6:25 AM7:01 PM12h 36m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM6:30 PM11h 46m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:32 AM7:02 AM6:04 PM11h 03m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:55 AM6:25 AM4:37 PM10h 12m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM4:20 PM9h 35m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:36 AM7:06 AM4:08 PM9h 02m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:49 AM7:19 AM4:06 PM8h 47m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:56 AM7:26 AM4:14 PM8h 48m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:53 AM7:23 AM4:29 PM9h 06m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:39 AM7:09 AM4:52 PM9h 44m

Computed for 45.208, -86.977 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Gravel Island NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Gravel Island NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Gravel Island NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Gravel Island 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 Gravel Island NWR located?

Gravel Island National Wildlife Refuge is in Door County, Wisconsin, about 70 miles NE of Green Bay, WI (straight-line). GPS: 45.20812, -86.97723.

What are legal shooting hours at Gravel Island 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

Green Bay NWR

WI · 22 mi NE

1 open1 special4 closed
🦌🎣

459 huntable acres

Michigan Islands NWR

MI · 65 mi NE

1 closed
No hunting listed

Seney NWR

Schoolcraft County, MI · 84 mi NE

3 special1 closed
🦌🐦🕊️🐇🎣

86.1K huntable acres

Jordan River NFH

Antrim County, MI · 99 mi E

2 special1 closed
🦌🦆🦃🐦🕊️🐇🐗

74 huntable acres

Sullivan Creek NFH

Chippewa County, MI · 129 mi NE

1 closed
No hunting listed

Huron NWR

MI · 130 mi N

1 closed
No hunting listed

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