Hunt unit · Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge

Unit Open Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Unit Open unit is one of 2 mapped hunt units on Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge in Collier County, FL. It covers approximately 5,632 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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5,632acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Collier Countycounty

Unit Open 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: Signed Brochure or Similar, Special Use Permit. Obtain via: Kiosk, Mail, Online FWS, Other.

~Hunting requires a signed hunt permit, but not for fishing.~Commercial guides are required to have a SUP

Game at Ten Thousand Islands 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 Unit Open unit

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Destination: center of the Unit Open unit

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Decimal
25.95246, -81.54875
DMS
25°57′08.9″N 81°32′55.5″W

Nearest towns

  • Naples, FL20 mi SE of town
  • Fort Myers, FL52 mi SE of town
  • Miami, FL86 mi W 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

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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, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM7:47 PM12h 41m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:41 AM7:11 AM7:31 PM12h 20m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:47 AM7:17 AM7:13 PM11h 56m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:54 AM7:24 AM6:59 PM11h 35m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM5:45 PM11h 11m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM5:37 PM10h 54m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:26 AM6:56 AM5:34 PM10h 39m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM5:37 PM10h 32m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:42 AM7:12 AM5:45 PM10h 33m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:44 AM7:14 AM5:55 PM10h 41m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:40 AM7:10 AM6:08 PM10h 58m

Computed for 25.952, -81.549 (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 Ten Thousand Islands NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Unit ClosedClosed15,571Required

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