Hunt unit · Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Hunt Area Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit requiredYouth opportunity

The Hunt Area is one of 2 mapped hunt units on Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Prince William County, VA. It covers approximately 571 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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571acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Prince William Countycounty

Hunt Area 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 Virginia 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: Other OMB-Approved Permit. Obtain via: Online Other.

White-tailed deer hunting

🧒 The youth deer hunting program includes hunter education and an afternoon deer hunt.

Game at Occoquan Bay 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 Hunt Area

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Destination: center of the Hunt Area

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Decimal
38.64369, -77.23520
DMS
38°38′37.3″N 77°14′06.7″W

Nearest towns

  • Washington, DC21 mi SW of town
  • Fredericksburg, VA27 mi NE of town
  • Annapolis, MD46 mi SW 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, 20266:07 AM6:37 AM7:41 PM13h 04m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:19 AM6:49 AM7:19 PM12h 30m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:33 AM7:03 AM6:53 PM11h 50m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:46 AM7:16 AM6:32 PM11h 16m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM5:10 PM10h 36m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:20 AM6:50 AM4:57 PM10h 07m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:37 AM7:07 AM4:48 PM9h 41m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:49 AM7:19 AM4:48 PM9h 29m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:56 AM7:26 AM4:57 PM9h 31m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:55 AM7:25 AM5:09 PM9h 45m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:45 AM7:15 AM5:28 PM10h 14m

Computed for 38.644, -77.235 (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 Occoquan Bay NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
No Hunting AreaClosed63Required

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