National Wildlife Refuge · New Jersey · FWS Region 5

Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Salem County, New Jersey, Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 3,445 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season the refuge has 4 mapped hunt units: 1 open under general rules and 3 closed, covering about 1,434 huntable acres.

1 open unit3 closedYouth hunts
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4hunt units
1.4Khuntable acres
3.4KFWS-owned acres
2game categories

Supawna Meadows 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
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Hunting at Supawna Meadows NWR

Hunting opportunities include waterfowl and migratory birds, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing, tidal / saltwater fishing, and shellfishing & crabbing. Special youth hunting opportunities are offered.

Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is just south of the Delaware Memorial Bridge and borders on a residential area. The refuge conserves 3,485 acres of habitat, primarily brackish marsh.

Youth hunting

A deer hunt for youth hunters is issued by lottery.

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WaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and cootsMigratory BirdsMourning dove, woodcock, snipe, rails, gallinules and sandhill crane

Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow New Jersey regulations plus refuge-specific rules.

Hunt units (4)

Acreage by status
Open: 1,434 (39%)Closed: 2,243 (61%)1.4Khuntable acres
  • Open1,434 ac 39%
  • Closed2,243 ac 61%
Units by size (acres)
Deer/Small Game Hunting Area
1,598 ac
Migratory Bird/Deer/Small Game Hunting Area
1,434 ac
Closed Area
499 ac
Seasonally Closed Area
146 ac
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Migratory Bird/Deer/Small Game Hunting Area Open 1,434 — 🧒 A deer hunt for youth hunters is issued by lottery.
Closed Area Closed 499 — 🧒 A deer hunt for youth hunters is issued by lottery.
Deer/Small Game Hunting Area Closed 1,598 — 🧒 A deer hunt for youth hunters is issued by lottery.
Seasonally Closed Area Closed 146 — 🧒 A deer hunt for youth hunters is issued by lottery.

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 New Jersey hunting license and any required tags or stamps — New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife
  • Federal Duck Stamp (waterfowl hunters 16+) and HIP certification for migratory birds
  • Non-toxic shot for waterfowl (federal requirement)
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Supawna Meadows NWR

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing
  • 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing
  • 🦀 Shellfishing & crabbing

Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge offers fishing year-round in designated areas of Mill Creek, Mud Creek, Mannington Meadows, Miles Creek, and the freshwater impoundment on Xmas Tree Lane, with access provided from one hour before sunrise until…

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

How to get to Supawna Meadows NWR

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Destination: Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
39.59710, -75.51932
DMS
39°35′49.6″N 75°31′09.6″W

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Nearest towns

  • Wilmington, DE10 mi S of town
  • Vineland, NJ27 mi W of town
  • Dover, DE30 mi N of town
  • Philadelphia, PA31 mi SW of town

Closest airports

  • PHL Philadelphia Intl24 mi
  • ACY Atlantic City Intl51 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 Supawna Meadows 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.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:59 AM6:29 AM7:35 PM13h 06m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:12 AM6:42 AM7:12 PM12h 31m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:26 AM6:56 AM6:46 PM11h 50m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:40 AM7:10 AM6:24 PM11h 14m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:59 AM6:29 AM5:01 PM10h 33m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM4:48 PM10h 02m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:33 AM7:03 AM4:39 PM9h 36m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:45 AM7:15 AM4:39 PM9h 24m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:52 AM7:22 AM4:47 PM9h 25m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:50 AM7:20 AM5:00 PM9h 39m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:40 AM7:10 AM5:20 PM10h 10m

Computed for 39.597, -75.519 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Supawna Meadows NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Supawna Meadows NWR?

Yes. Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 1 unit (1,434 acres) during 2026–2027 for waterfowl and migratory birds. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.

Do I need a permit to hunt Supawna Meadows NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Supawna Meadows 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 Supawna Meadows NWR?

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

Where is Supawna Meadows NWR located?

Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is in Salem County, New Jersey, about 10 miles S of Wilmington, DE (straight-line). GPS: 39.59710, -75.51932.

What are legal shooting hours at Supawna Meadows 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.