Hunt unit · Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Wright Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Wright unit is one of 20 mapped hunt units on Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Richmond County, VA. It covers approximately 847 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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847acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Richmond Countycounty

Wright 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, Signed Brochure or Similar. Obtain via: Online Other.

White-tailed deer and turkey hunting

Game at Rappahannock River Valley 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 Wright unit

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Destination: center of the Wright unit

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38.03054, -76.88381
DMS
38°01′49.9″N 76°53′01.7″W

Nearest towns

  • Tappahannock, VA7.1 mi N of town
  • Fredericksburg, VA36 mi SE of town
  • Richmond, VA46 mi NE 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, 20266:06 AM6:36 AM7:39 PM13h 03m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:18 AM6:48 AM7:17 PM12h 29m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM6:52 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:44 AM7:14 AM6:31 PM11h 17m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:02 AM6:32 AM5:09 PM10h 38m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM4:57 PM10h 09m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:34 AM7:04 AM4:49 PM9h 45m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:46 AM7:16 AM4:49 PM9h 33m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:53 AM7:23 AM4:57 PM9h 34m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:52 AM7:22 AM5:09 PM9h 48m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:42 AM7:12 AM5:28 PM10h 16m

Computed for 38.031, -76.884 (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 Rappahannock River Valley NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Cat Point Creek NorthSpecial regs94Required
Cat Point Creek SouthSpecial regs150Required
Fones Cliffs NorthSpecial regs165Required
Fones Cliffs SouthSpecial regs77Required
FranklinSpecial regs107Required
Hutchinson EastSpecial regs174Required
Hutchinson WestSpecial regs436Required
Island FarmSpecial regs829Required
Laurel GroveSpecial regs994Required
MothersheadSpecial regs227Required
Port RoyalSpecial regs102Required
TayloeSpecial regs1,120Required
ThomasSpecial regs231Required
Toby's PointSpecial regs348Required
Wilna EastSpecial regs461Required
Wilna MiddleSpecial regs217Required
Wilna WestSpecial regs220Required
KennedyClosed178Required
No Hunt ZoneClosed1,184Required

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