National Wildlife Refuge · Florida · FWS Region 4

Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge lies in Florida, with about 18 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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Pinellas 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 Pinellas 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 — tidal / saltwater fishing and shellfishing & crabbing.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 392 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed392 ac 100%
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Station Closed 392 —

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 Pinellas NWR

  • 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing
  • 🦀 Shellfishing & crabbing

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

How to get to Pinellas NWR

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Destination: Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
27.66669, -82.69074
DMS
27°40′00.1″N 82°41′26.7″W

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Nearest towns

  • Tampa, FL24 mi SW of town
  • Sarasota, FL25 mi NW of town
  • Crystal River, FL85 mi S of town
  • Fort Myers, FL87 mi NW of town

Closest airports

  • TPA Tampa Intl24 mi
  • RSW Southwest Florida Intl97 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 Pinellas 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, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM7:53 PM12h 44m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:45 AM7:15 AM7:36 PM12h 22m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:52 AM7:22 AM7:18 PM11h 56m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:59 AM7:29 AM7:02 PM11h 33m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:10 AM6:40 AM5:47 PM11h 07m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:21 AM6:51 AM5:39 PM10h 48m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:34 AM7:04 AM5:36 PM10h 32m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:43 AM7:13 AM5:38 PM10h 24m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:51 AM7:21 AM5:46 PM10h 25m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:52 AM7:22 AM5:56 PM10h 34m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:47 AM7:17 AM6:10 PM10h 53m

Computed for 27.667, -82.691 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Pinellas NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Pinellas NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Pinellas NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Pinellas 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 Pinellas NWR?

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

Where is Pinellas NWR located?

Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge is in Florida, about 24 miles SW of Tampa, FL (straight-line). GPS: 27.66669, -82.69074.

What are legal shooting hours at Pinellas 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

Egmont Key NWR

FL · 6.9 mi SW

1 closed
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Passage Key NWR

FL · 8.3 mi SW

1 closed
No hunting listed

Island Bay NWR

FL · 69 mi SE

1 closed
No hunting listed

Chassahowitzka NWR

Citrus County, FL · 74 mi N

2 open1 closed
🦌🦆🦃🐦🕊️🐇🐗🎣

21.8K huntable acres

Pine Island NWR

FL · 74 mi SE

1 closed
No hunting listed

Crystal River NWR

Citrus County, FL · 77 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.