National Wildlife Refuge · Florida · FWS Region 4

Key West National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Florida, Key West National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 1,171 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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1.2KFWS-owned acres
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Key West 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 Key West 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: 210,589 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed210,589 ac 100%
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Station Closed 210,589 —

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 Key West NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Key West NWR.

How to get to Key West NWR

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Destination: Key West National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
24.55855, -82.07913
DMS
24°33′30.8″N 82°04′44.9″W

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Nearest towns

  • Key West, FL19 mi W of town
  • Naples, FL111 mi S of town
  • Miami, FL144 mi SW of town
  • Fort Myers, FL144 mi S of town

Closest airports

  • RSW Southwest Florida Intl138 mi
  • MIA Miami Intl141 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 Key West 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, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM7:48 PM12h 39m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:43 AM7:13 AM7:33 PM12h 20m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:49 AM7:19 AM7:16 PM11h 57m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:55 AM7:25 AM7:02 PM11h 37m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM5:49 PM11h 15m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM5:42 PM10h 58m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:25 AM6:55 AM5:39 PM10h 44m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:34 AM7:04 AM5:42 PM10h 38m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:42 AM7:12 AM5:50 PM10h 38m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:43 AM7:13 AM5:59 PM10h 46m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:40 AM7:10 AM6:12 PM11h 02m

Computed for 24.559, -82.079 (EDT / 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.

Key West NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Key West NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Key West NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Key West 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 Key West NWR located?

Key West National Wildlife Refuge is in Florida, about 19 miles W of Key West, FL (straight-line). GPS: 24.55855, -82.07913.

What are legal shooting hours at Key West 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

Great White Heron NWR

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1 closed
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National Key Deer Refuge

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1 closed
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Collier County, FL · 100 mi N

1 special1 closed
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Crocodile Lake NWR

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1 closed
No hunting listed

Florida Panther NWR

Collier County, FL · 120 mi N

1 special1 closed
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25.6K huntable acres

J.N. 'Ding' Darling NWR

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