National Wildlife Refuge · U.S. Minor Outlying Islands · FWS Region 1

Rose Atoll National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Rose Atoll National Wildlife Refuge lies in U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, with about 1,668 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Its lands extend into American Samoa. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

1 closed
1hunt units
0huntable acres
1.7KFWS-owned acres
0game categories

Rose 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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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

Hunting at Rose Atoll 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.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 1,668 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed1,668 ac 100%
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Station Closed 1,668 —

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 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 Rose Atoll NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Rose Atoll NWR.

How to get to Rose Atoll NWR

Navigate

Destination: Rose Atoll National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

Decimal
-14.54529, -168.15594
DMS
14°32′43.0″S 168°09′21.4″W

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Nearest towns

  • Pago Pago, AS171 mi E of town

Closest airports

  • PPG Pago Pago Intl172 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.

Rose Atoll NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Rose Atoll NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Rose Atoll NWR?

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

Where is Rose Atoll NWR located?

Rose Atoll National Wildlife Refuge is in U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, about 171 miles E of Pago Pago, AS (straight-line). GPS: -14.54529, -168.15594.

What are legal shooting hours at Rose 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 · 1,127 mi NE

1 closed
No hunting listed

Baker Island NWR

UM · 1,167 mi NW

1 closed
No hunting listed

Howland Island NWR

UM · 1,208 mi NW

1 closed
No hunting listed

Palmyra Atoll NWR

UM · 1,465 mi N

1 closed
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Kingman Reef NWR

UM · 1,487 mi N

1 closed
No hunting listed

Johnston Atoll NWR

UM · 2,164 mi N

1 closed
No hunting listed

All refuges in U.S. Minor Outlying Islands →

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