National Wildlife Refuge · Northern Mariana Islands · FWS Region 1

Mariana Arc of Fire National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Mariana Arc of Fire National Wildlife Refuge lies in Northern Mariana Islands, with about 46,712 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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Mariana Arc of Fire 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 Mariana Arc of Fire 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: 46,712 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed46,712 ac 100%
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Station Closed 46,712 —

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 Northern Mariana Islands 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 Mariana Arc of Fire NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Mariana Arc of Fire NWR.

How to get to Mariana Arc of Fire NWR

Navigate

Destination: Mariana Arc of Fire National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
12.93638, 143.63383
DMS
12°56′11.0″N 143°38′01.8″E

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Nearest towns

  • Hagåtña, GU84 mi SW of town
  • Saipan, MP211 mi SW of town

Closest airports

  • GUM Guam A.B. Won Pat87 mi
  • SPN Saipan Intl206 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 Mariana Arc of Fire NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

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

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:44 AM6:14 AM6:37 PM12h 23m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:44 AM6:14 AM6:27 PM12h 13m
Thu, Oct 1, 20265:44 AM6:14 AM6:15 PM12h 02m
Thu, Oct 15, 20265:45 AM6:15 AM6:06 PM11h 52m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:48 AM6:18 AM5:59 PM11h 40m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:54 AM6:24 AM5:56 PM11h 32m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:02 AM6:32 AM5:57 PM11h 25m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:09 AM6:39 AM6:01 PM11h 22m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:17 AM6:47 AM6:09 PM11h 23m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:20 AM6:50 AM6:17 PM11h 26m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:21 AM6:51 AM6:25 PM11h 34m

Computed for 12.936, 143.634 (ChST / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Mariana Arc of Fire NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Mariana Arc of Fire NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Mariana Arc of Fire NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Mariana Arc of Fire 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 Mariana Arc of Fire NWR located?

Mariana Arc of Fire National Wildlife Refuge is in Northern Mariana Islands, about 84 miles SW of Hagåtña, GU (straight-line). GPS: 12.93638, 143.63383.

What are legal shooting hours at Mariana Arc of Fire 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

Guam NWR

GU · 96 mi NE

1 closed
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Mariana Trench NWR

MP · 257 mi NE

1 closed
No hunting listed

Wake Atoll NWR

UM · 1,594 mi E

1 closed
No hunting listed

Midway Atoll NWR

UM · 2,719 mi NE

1 closed
No hunting listed

Howland Island NWR

UM · 2,847 mi E

1 closed
No hunting listed

Baker Island NWR

UM · 2,870 mi E

1 closed
No hunting listed

All refuges in Northern Mariana Islands →

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