National Wildlife Refuge · U.S. Virgin Islands · FWS Region 4

Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge lies in U.S. Virgin Islands, with about 518 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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518FWS-owned acres
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Sandy Point 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 Sandy Point 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.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 518 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed518 ac 100%
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Station Closed 518 —

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. Virgin 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 Sandy Point NWR

  • 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing

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

How to get to Sandy Point NWR

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Destination: Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
17.68623, -64.89324
DMS
17°41′10.4″N 64°53′35.7″W

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Nearest towns

  • Christiansted, VI13 mi W of town
  • Charlotte Amalie, VI45 mi S of town
  • Isabel Segunda (Vieques), PR48 mi SE of town
  • Culebra, PR50 mi SE of town

Closest airports

  • STX St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen6.2 mi
  • STT St. Thomas Cyril E. King45 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 Sandy Point NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in St Thomas local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:35 AM6:05 AM6:34 PM12h 29m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:37 AM6:07 AM6:22 PM12h 16m
Thu, Oct 1, 20265:39 AM6:09 AM6:08 PM11h 60m
Thu, Oct 15, 20265:42 AM6:12 AM5:58 PM11h 46m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:48 AM6:18 AM5:48 PM11h 30m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:54 AM6:24 AM5:43 PM11h 19m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM5:43 PM11h 09m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:12 AM6:42 AM5:47 PM11h 05m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:19 AM6:49 AM5:55 PM11h 05m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:22 AM6:52 AM6:03 PM11h 11m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:21 AM6:51 AM6:13 PM11h 22m

Computed for 17.686, -64.893 (AST / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.

Sandy Point NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Sandy Point NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Sandy Point NWR?

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

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

Where is Sandy Point NWR located?

Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge is in U.S. Virgin Islands, about 13 miles W of Christiansted, VI (straight-line). GPS: 17.68623, -64.89324.

What are legal shooting hours at Sandy Point 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

Green Cay NWR

VI · 16 mi E

1 closed
No hunting listed

Buck Island NWR

VI · 41 mi N

1 closed
No hunting listed

Vieques NWR

PR · 45 mi NW

1 closed
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Culebra NWR

PR · 51 mi NW

1 closed
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Laguna Cartagena NWR

PR · 147 mi W

1 closed
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Cabo Rojo NWR

PR · 152 mi W

1 closed
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All refuges in U.S. Virgin Islands →

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