Desecheo NWR
PR · 494 mi E
✕1 closed
No hunting listed
Navassa Island 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 Navassa Island NWR
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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)
- Closed364,148 ac 100%
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station | ✕Closed | 364,148 | — |
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 Navassa Island NWR
USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Navassa Island NWR.
How to get to Navassa Island NWR
Navigate
Destination: Navassa Island National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)
- Decimal
18.40326, -75.01590- DMS
18°24′11.7″N 75°00′57.2″W
Nearest towns
Remote location — no reference towns within 400 miles.
Closest airports
- SJU San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín591 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 Navassa Island 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 | 6:15 AM | 6:45 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 30m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 6:47 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 16m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 6:49 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 59m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:23 AM | 6:53 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 45m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 6:59 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 29m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:36 AM | 7:06 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 17m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 7:15 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 07m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:24 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 02m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:01 AM | 7:31 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 03m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:04 AM | 7:34 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 08m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:03 AM | 7:33 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 20m |
Computed for 18.403, -75.016 (AST / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day hunting weather
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Navassa Island NWR FAQ
Is hunting allowed at Navassa Island NWR?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Navassa Island National Wildlife Refuge. All mapped units are closed to hunting.
Do I need a permit to hunt Navassa Island NWR?
FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Navassa Island NWR. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.
What are legal shooting hours at Navassa Island 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.