National Wildlife Refuge · Maryland · FWS Region 5

Susquehanna National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Harford County, Maryland, Susquehanna National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 1.4 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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Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna 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: 1.4 (100%)0huntable acres
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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 Maryland hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Maryland DNR Wildlife and Heritage Service
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Susquehanna NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Susquehanna NWR.

How to get to Susquehanna NWR

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Destination: Susquehanna National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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39.49473, -76.08331
DMS
39°29′41.0″N 76°04′59.9″W

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Nearest towns

  • Baltimore, MD31 mi NE of town
  • Wilmington, DE33 mi SW of town
  • Dover, DE38 mi NW of town
  • Annapolis, MD42 mi NE of town

Closest airports

  • BWI Baltimore/Washington38 mi
  • PHL Philadelphia Intl52 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 Susquehanna 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, 20266:01 AM6:31 AM7:37 PM13h 06m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM7:15 PM12h 31m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM6:48 PM11h 50m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:42 AM7:12 AM6:26 PM11h 14m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:01 AM6:31 AM5:04 PM10h 33m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM4:50 PM10h 03m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM4:41 PM9h 37m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:47 AM7:17 AM4:41 PM9h 24m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:54 AM7:24 AM4:50 PM9h 26m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:52 AM7:22 AM5:02 PM9h 40m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:42 AM7:12 AM5:22 PM10h 10m

Computed for 39.495, -76.083 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Susquehanna NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Susquehanna NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Susquehanna NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna NWR located?

Susquehanna National Wildlife Refuge is in Harford County, Maryland, about 31 miles NE of Baltimore, MD (straight-line). GPS: 39.49473, -76.08331.

What are legal shooting hours at Susquehanna 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.