National Wildlife Refuge · Maryland · FWS Region 5

Martin National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Maryland, Martin National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 4,279 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Its lands extend into Virginia. For the 2026–2027 season, all 2 mapped hunt units are listed as closed to hunting.

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2hunt units
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4.3KFWS-owned acres
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Martin 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 Martin 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 (2)

Acreage by status
Closed: 4,279 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed4,279 ac 100%
Units by size (acres)
Refuge - MD
4,166 ac
Refuge - VA
114 ac
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Refuge - MD Closed 4,166 —
Refuge - VA Closed 114 —

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

Fishing at Martin NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Martin NWR.

How to get to Martin NWR

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Destination: Martin National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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38.01790, -76.01422
DMS
38°01′04.4″N 76°00′51.2″W

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Nearest towns

  • Salisbury, MD33 mi SW of town
  • Chincoteague, VA35 mi W of town
  • Cambridge, MD38 mi S of town
  • Tappahannock, VA46 mi E of town

Closest airports

  • SBY Salisbury–Ocean City35 mi
  • ORF Norfolk Intl79 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 Martin 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, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM7:35 PM13h 03m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM7:14 PM12h 29m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM6:48 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:41 AM7:11 AM6:28 PM11h 17m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:58 AM6:28 AM5:06 PM10h 38m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM4:53 PM10h 09m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM4:45 PM9h 45m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:42 AM7:12 AM4:45 PM9h 33m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:49 AM7:19 AM4:54 PM9h 34m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:48 AM7:18 AM5:06 PM9h 48m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:39 AM7:09 AM5:25 PM10h 16m

Computed for 38.018, -76.014 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Martin NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Martin NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Martin NWR?

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

Martin National Wildlife Refuge is in Maryland, about 33 miles SW of Salisbury, MD (straight-line). GPS: 38.01790, -76.01422.

What are legal shooting hours at Martin 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

Blackwater NWR

Dorchester County, MD · 28 mi N

37 special2 closed
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Wallops Island NWR

Accomack County, VA · 31 mi E

1 special
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365 huntable acres

Chincoteague NWR

Accomack County, VA · 40 mi E

5 special2 closed
🦌🦆🦃🕊️🐇🎣

9.9K huntable acres

Rappahannock River Valley NWR

Richmond County, VA · 45 mi W

18 special2 closed
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6.8K huntable acres

Eastern Shore of Virginia NWR

Northampton County, VA · 61 mi S

3 special1 closed
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1.1K huntable acres

Plum Tree Island NWR

Poquoson city, VA · 64 mi S

1 special1 closed
🦆

213 huntable acres

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