National Wildlife Refuge · New York · FWS Region 5

Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Nassau County, New York, Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 3,365 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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Oyster Bay 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 Oyster Bay 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. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing, tidal / saltwater fishing, and shellfishing & crabbing.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 3,365 (100%)0huntable acres
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Station Closed 3,365 —

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 New York hunting license and any required tags or stamps — New York State DEC
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Oyster Bay NWR

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing
  • 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing
  • 🦀 Shellfishing & crabbing

Sport fishing in Oyster Bay Harbor is permitted. Available species include striped bass, weakfish, flounder, porgy, bluefish and tautog. Anglers also may fish from the refuge shoreline at Mill Pond from sunrise to sunset.

State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.

How to get to Oyster Bay NWR

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Destination: Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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40.90575, -73.50451
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40°54′20.7″N 73°30′16.2″W

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Nearest towns

  • New York City, NY30 mi NE of town
  • Newark, NJ37 mi E of town
  • New Haven, CT41 mi SW of town
  • Riverhead, NY44 mi W of town

Closest airports

  • JFK New York JFK23 mi
  • EWR Newark Liberty38 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 Oyster Bay 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, 20265:49 AM6:19 AM7:28 PM13h 09m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM7:05 PM12h 32m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:19 AM6:49 AM6:38 PM11h 49m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:33 AM7:03 AM6:15 PM11h 11m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:53 AM6:23 AM4:51 PM10h 28m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:10 AM6:40 AM4:37 PM9h 56m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM4:27 PM9h 29m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:41 AM7:11 AM4:26 PM9h 16m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:48 AM7:18 AM4:35 PM9h 17m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:46 AM7:16 AM4:48 PM9h 32m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:35 AM7:05 AM5:09 PM10h 04m

Computed for 40.906, -73.505 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Oyster Bay NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Oyster Bay NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Oyster Bay NWR?

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

Can you fish at Oyster Bay NWR?

Yes. Fishing is permitted (freshwater fishing, tidal / saltwater fishing, and shellfishing & crabbing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.

Where is Oyster Bay NWR located?

Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge is in Nassau County, New York, about 30 miles NE of New York City, NY (straight-line). GPS: 40.90575, -73.50451.

What are legal shooting hours at Oyster Bay 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.

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Wertheim NWR

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