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National Key Deer Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

National Key Deer Refuge is located in Florida, with about 8,523 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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National Key Deer Refuge 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 National Key Deer Refuge

  • 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: 81,815 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed81,815 ac 100%
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Station Closed 81,815 —

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 National Key Deer Refuge

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for National Key Deer Refuge.

How to get to National Key Deer Refuge

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Destination: National Key Deer Refuge (FWS reference point)

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24.71541, -81.38036
DMS
24°42′55.5″N 81°22′49.3″W

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Nearest towns

  • Key West, FL27 mi NE of town
  • Naples, FL102 mi S of town
  • Miami, FL104 mi SW of town
  • Fort Myers, FL136 mi S of town

Closest airports

  • MIA Miami Intl101 mi
  • FLL Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood121 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 National Key Deer Refuge

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, 20266:36 AM7:06 AM7:45 PM12h 39m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:41 AM7:11 AM7:30 PM12h 20m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:46 AM7:16 AM7:13 PM11h 57m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:52 AM7:22 AM6:59 PM11h 37m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:02 AM6:32 AM5:46 PM11h 14m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:11 AM6:41 AM5:39 PM10h 58m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:23 AM6:53 AM5:36 PM10h 44m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:32 AM7:02 AM5:39 PM10h 37m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:39 AM7:09 AM5:47 PM10h 38m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:41 AM7:11 AM5:56 PM10h 45m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:37 AM7:07 AM6:09 PM11h 02m

Computed for 24.715, -81.380 (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.

National Key Deer Refuge FAQ

Is hunting allowed at National Key Deer Refuge?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt National Key Deer Refuge?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for National Key Deer Refuge. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Where is National Key Deer Refuge located?

National Key Deer Refuge is in Florida, about 27 miles NE of Key West, FL (straight-line). GPS: 24.71541, -81.38036.

What are legal shooting hours at National Key Deer Refuge?

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

FL · 18 mi W

1 closed
No hunting listed

Key West NWR

FL · 45 mi W

1 closed
No hunting listed

Crocodile Lake NWR

Monroe County, FL · 73 mi NE

1 closed
No hunting listed

Ten Thousand Islands NWR

Collier County, FL · 85 mi N

1 special1 closed
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5.6K huntable acres

Florida Panther NWR

Collier County, FL · 102 mi N

1 special1 closed
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25.6K huntable acres

Matlacha Pass NWR

FL · 128 mi N

1 closed
No hunting listed

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