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Guam National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Guam, Guam National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 1,217 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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Guam 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 Guam 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 and shellfishing & crabbing.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 1,217 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed1,217 ac 100%
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Station Closed 1,217 —

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

Fishing at Guam NWR

  • 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing
  • 🦀 Shellfishing & crabbing

Rod-and-reel, spearfishing with snorkel only, and talaya (traditional cast net) are approved types of fishing in public beach areas. During low tide in summer, anglers access the reef’s edge to cast or spear at the fore reef.

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

How to get to Guam NWR

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Destination: Guam National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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13.62251, 144.87124
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13°37′21.0″N 144°52′16.5″E

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Nearest towns

  • Hagåtña, GU13 mi NE of town
  • Saipan, MP123 mi SW of town

Closest airports

  • GUM Guam A.B. Won Pat11 mi
  • SPN Saipan Intl118 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 Guam NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

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

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:39 AM6:09 AM6:32 PM12h 24m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:39 AM6:09 AM6:22 PM12h 13m
Thu, Oct 1, 20265:39 AM6:09 AM6:10 PM12h 01m
Thu, Oct 15, 20265:40 AM6:10 AM6:01 PM11h 51m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:44 AM6:14 AM5:53 PM11h 39m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:50 AM6:20 AM5:50 PM11h 30m
Tue, Dec 1, 20265:58 AM6:28 AM5:51 PM11h 23m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:05 AM6:35 AM5:55 PM11h 20m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:13 AM6:43 AM6:03 PM11h 20m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:17 AM6:47 AM6:11 PM11h 24m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:17 AM6:47 AM6:19 PM11h 32m

Computed for 13.623, 144.871 (ChST / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.

Guam NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Guam NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Guam NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Guam 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 Guam NWR?

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

Where is Guam NWR located?

Guam National Wildlife Refuge is in Guam, about 13 miles NE of Hagåtña, GU (straight-line). GPS: 13.62251, 144.87124.

What are legal shooting hours at Guam 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

Mariana Arc of Fire NWR

MP · 96 mi SW

1 closed
No hunting listed

Mariana Trench NWR

MP · 162 mi E

1 closed
No hunting listed

Wake Atoll NWR

UM · 1,500 mi E

1 closed
No hunting listed

Midway Atoll NWR

UM · 2,623 mi NE

1 closed
No hunting listed

Howland Island NWR

UM · 2,778 mi E

1 closed
No hunting listed

Baker Island NWR

UM · 2,802 mi E

1 closed
No hunting listed

All refuges in Guam →

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