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Volusia Unit Hunt Unit Map & Access

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The Volusia Unit is one of 4 mapped hunt units on Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge in Volusia County, FL. It covers approximately 1,982 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. A refuge permit is required.

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1,982acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Volusia Countycounty

Volusia Unit map

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OpenSpecial regulationsClosedFWS-owned landWPA (public)Refuge boundaryEasement (private) Tip: switch to Satellite or USGS Topo in the layer menu · click the map for GPS coordinates
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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.

Refuge permit required. Type: Signed Brochure or Similar. Obtain via: Kiosk, Mail, Online FWS, Visitor Center.

White-tailed Deer and Feral Hog

🧒 Youth are allowed to hunt under the supervision of a permitted adult hunter.

Game at Lake Woodruff 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 Volusia Unit

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Destination: center of the Volusia Unit

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29.03967, -81.37708
DMS
29°02′22.8″N 81°22′37.5″W

Nearest towns

  • Daytona Beach, FL25 mi SW of town
  • Orlando, FL35 mi N of town
  • Titusville, FL45 mi NW 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

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*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, 20266:32 AM7:02 AM7:48 PM12h 46m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM7:32 PM12h 23m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:47 AM7:17 AM7:12 PM11h 55m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:55 AM7:25 AM6:56 PM11h 31m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:07 AM6:37 AM5:40 PM11h 03m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:18 AM6:48 AM5:32 PM10h 43m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM5:27 PM10h 26m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:41 AM7:11 AM5:29 PM10h 18m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:48 AM7:18 AM5:37 PM10h 19m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:49 AM7:19 AM5:48 PM10h 28m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:44 AM7:14 AM6:02 PM10h 48m

Computed for 29.040, -81.377 (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 Lake Woodruff NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Eastside UnitSpecial regs1,067Required
Western UnitSpecial regs9,486Required
Closed UnitClosed8,662Required

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