Kingman Reef NWR
UM · 27 mi N
✕1 closed
No hunting listed
Palmyra Atoll 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 Palmyra Atoll NWR
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Feral & Exotic - Fishing
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not list any hunting opportunities for this station. Fishing is available — tidal / saltwater fishing. A refuge permit is required for at least some activities, in addition to your state license.
Hunt units (1)
- Closed531,836 ac 100%
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station | ✕Closed | 531,836 | Required Special Use Permit |
Recreational fishing requires a guide and the guide needs to have a FWS SUP permit |
Permits & licenses
Refuge permit
Required
Recreational fishing requires a guide and the guide needs to have a FWS SUP permit
Type: Special Use Permit
How to get it:
- 📋 Other (see refuge)
You'll also need
- A valid U.S. Minor Outlying Islands hunting license and any required tags or stamps
- Hunter education certification where your state requires it
- The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)
Fishing at Palmyra Atoll NWR
- 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing
Due to the sensitive nature of Palmyra's ecosystem and the high abundance of apex predators, recreational fishing opportunities are very limited.
State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.
How to get to Palmyra Atoll NWR
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Destination: Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)
- Decimal
5.77738, -162.07769- DMS
5°46′38.6″N 162°04′39.7″W
Nearest towns
Remote location — no reference towns within 400 miles.
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.
Palmyra Atoll NWR FAQ
Is hunting allowed at Palmyra Atoll NWR?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. All mapped units are closed to hunting.
Do I need a permit to hunt Palmyra Atoll NWR?
Yes — Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge requires a refuge permit for some or all hunting. Permit type: Special Use Permit. Permits can be obtained other. You also need the appropriate state hunting license and, for waterfowl, a Federal Duck Stamp.
Can you fish at Palmyra Atoll NWR?
Yes. Fishing is permitted (tidal / saltwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.
What are legal shooting hours at Palmyra Atoll 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
Jarvis Island NWR
UM · 449 mi S
✕1 closed
No hunting listed
Johnston Atoll NWR
UM · 905 mi NW
✕1 closed
No hunting listed
Howland Island NWR
UM · 1,060 mi W
✕1 closed
No hunting listed
Baker Island NWR
UM · 1,065 mi W
✕1 closed
No hunting listed
Hakalau Forest NWR
Hawaii County, HI · 1,072 mi NE
✕1 closed
No hunting listed
Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.