Cabo Rojo NWR
PR · 7.1 mi SW
✕1 closed
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Laguna Cartagena 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 Laguna Cartagena NWR
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Feral & Exotic - Fishing
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not list any hunting opportunities for this station. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing.
Hunt units (1)
- Closed1,033 ac 100%
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station | ✕Closed | 1,033 | — |
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 Puerto Rico hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Puerto Rico DRNA
- Hunter education certification where your state requires it
- The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)
Fishing at Laguna Cartagena NWR
- 🐟 Freshwater fishing
State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.
How to get to Laguna Cartagena NWR
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Destination: Laguna Cartagena National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)
- Decimal
18.01476, -67.09770- DMS
18°00′53.1″N 67°05′51.7″W
Nearest towns
- Cabo Rojo, PR6.2 mi SE of town
- Mayagüez, PR13 mi S of town
- Ponce, PR32 mi W of town
- San Juan, PR72 mi SW of town
Closest airports
- SJU San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín78 mi
- STT St. Thomas Cyril E. King141 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 Laguna Cartagena NWR
Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Puerto Rico local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 6:13 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 30m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 5:45 AM | 6:15 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 16m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 6:18 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 60m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 6:21 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 46m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 6:27 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 30m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:04 AM | 6:34 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 18m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 6:43 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 08m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:21 AM | 6:51 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 04m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 6:59 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 04m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:32 AM | 7:02 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 09m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 7:01 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 21m |
Computed for 18.015, -67.098 (AST / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day hunting weather
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Laguna Cartagena NWR FAQ
Is hunting allowed at Laguna Cartagena NWR?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Laguna Cartagena National Wildlife Refuge. All mapped units are closed to hunting.
Do I need a permit to hunt Laguna Cartagena NWR?
FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Laguna Cartagena 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 Laguna Cartagena NWR?
Yes. Fishing is permitted (freshwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.
Where is Laguna Cartagena NWR located?
Laguna Cartagena National Wildlife Refuge is in Puerto Rico, about 6 miles SE of Cabo Rojo, PR (straight-line). GPS: 18.01476, -67.09770.
What are legal shooting hours at Laguna Cartagena 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.