Harrison Lake NFH
Charles City County, VA · 4.3 mi SE
✕1 closed
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Presquile 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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OpenSpecial regulationsClosedFWS-owned landWPA (public)Refuge boundaryEasement (private)
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Hunting at Presquile NWR
- Big Game
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Waterfowl - Wild Turkey
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Upland Birds -
Migratory Birds - Small Game
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Feral & Exotic -
Fishing
Hunting opportunities include big game, wild turkey, and small game, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. A refuge permit is required for at least some activities, in addition to your state license.
Hunts will occur on approximately 1,229 acres of the 1,329-acre island refuge, with access provided on the 3.5-mile trail network and stationary docking locations.
Big GameWhite-tailed and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bear and other large mammalsWild TurkeySpring and fall wild turkeySmall GameSquirrel, rabbit, hare, raccoon, opossum and other small mammals
Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow Virginia regulations plus refuge-specific rules.
Hunt units (2)
- Special regulations1,280 ac 99%
- Closed15 ac 1%
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt Area | !Special regs | 1,280 | Required Other |
Deer hunting requires a permit, obtained through a State-sponsored lottery system. |
| No Hunting Area | ✕Closed | 15 | Required Other |
Deer hunting requires a permit, obtained through a State-sponsored lottery system. |
Permits & licenses
Refuge permit
Required
Deer hunting requires a permit, obtained through a State-sponsored lottery system.
Type: Other
How to get it:
- 💻 Online (e.g. Recreation.gov)
You'll also need
- A valid Virginia hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
- Hunter education certification where your state requires it
- The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)
Fishing at Presquile NWR
USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Presquile NWR.
How to get to Presquile NWR
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Destination: Presquile National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)
- Decimal
37.36498, -77.25932- DMS
37°21′53.9″N 77°15′33.6″W
Nearest towns
- Richmond, VA16 mi SE of town
- Tappahannock, VA45 mi SW of town
- Suffolk, VA58 mi NW of town
- Norfolk, VA64 mi NW of town
Closest airports
- RIC Richmond Intl11 mi
- ORF Norfolk Intl67 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 Presquile 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.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 6:08 AM | 6:38 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 01m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 6:49 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 29m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 7:03 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 51m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 7:15 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 18m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:02 AM | 6:32 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 40m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 6:47 AM | 4:59 PM | 10h 12m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 7:04 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 48m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 7:15 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 37m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:53 AM | 7:23 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 38m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 7:22 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 51m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:42 AM | 7:12 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 19m |
Computed for 37.365, -77.259 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day hunting weather
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Presquile NWR FAQ
Is hunting allowed at Presquile NWR?
Yes. Presquile National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 1 unit (1,280 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game, wild turkey, and small game. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.
Do I need a permit to hunt Presquile NWR?
Yes — Presquile National Wildlife Refuge requires a refuge permit for some or all hunting. Permit type: Other. Permits can be obtained online (e.g. recreation.gov). You also need the appropriate state hunting license and, for waterfowl, a Federal Duck Stamp.
Where is Presquile NWR located?
Presquile National Wildlife Refuge is in Chesterfield County, Virginia, about 16 miles SE of Richmond, VA (straight-line). GPS: 37.36498, -77.25932.
What are legal shooting hours at Presquile 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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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.