Hunt unit · St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge

Aucilla Unit Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Aucilla Unit is one of 7 mapped hunt units on St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge in Jefferson County, FL. It covers approximately 484 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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484acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Jefferson Countycounty

Aucilla Unit 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 Florida 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, Signed Brochure or Similar. Obtain via: Kiosk, Mail, Online FWS, Online Other, Visitor Center.

~Quota hunt issued via FWCC (Online: other than FWS website)~Non-quota hunts require signed refuge brochure (FWS website, VC, kiosk, mail)

Game at St. Marks 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 Aucilla Unit

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Destination: center of the Aucilla Unit

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30.11374, -83.97692
DMS
30°06′49.5″N 83°58′36.9″W

Nearest towns

  • Tallahassee, FL29 mi SE of town
  • Valdosta, GA65 mi SW of town
  • Panama City, FL101 mi E 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

Today at Aucilla 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, 20266:42 AM7:12 AM8:00 PM12h 48m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:49 AM7:19 AM7:42 PM12h 23m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:58 AM7:28 AM7:22 PM11h 54m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:06 AM7:36 AM7:06 PM11h 29m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:19 AM6:49 AM5:49 PM11h 01m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM5:40 PM10h 40m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:44 AM7:14 AM5:36 PM10h 22m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:54 AM7:24 AM5:37 PM10h 13m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:01 AM7:31 AM5:45 PM10h 14m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:02 AM7:32 AM5:56 PM10h 24m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:56 AM7:26 AM6:11 PM10h 45m

Computed for 30.114, -83.977 (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 St. Marks NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Piney Island UnitOpen1,214Required
Newport UnitSpecial regs12,183Required
Panacea UnitSpecial regs18,215Required
Port Leon UnitSpecial regs2,596Required
Wakulla UnitSpecial regs15,299Required
Closed UnitClosed40,263Required

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