Hunt unit · Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge

Trustom Hunt Unit Map & Access

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The Trustom unit is one of 4 mapped hunt units on Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge in Washington County, RI. It covers approximately 316 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.

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316acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Washington Countycounty

Trustom 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 Rhode Island 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.

🧒 State youth hunting days are observed by the refuge.

Game at Trustom Pond 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 Trustom unit

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Destination: center of the Trustom unit

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41.37577, -71.59106
DMS
41°22′32.8″N 71°35′27.8″W

Nearest towns

  • Westerly, RI12 mi E of town
  • Newport, RI17 mi SW of town
  • New London, CT26 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

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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, 20265:41 AM6:11 AM7:21 PM13h 10m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:55 AM6:25 AM6:57 PM12h 33m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:11 AM6:41 AM6:30 PM11h 49m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:26 AM6:56 AM6:07 PM11h 11m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:46 AM6:16 AM4:43 PM10h 26m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM4:28 PM9h 54m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:22 AM6:52 AM4:18 PM9h 26m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM4:17 PM9h 13m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:42 AM7:12 AM4:26 PM9h 14m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:40 AM7:10 AM4:39 PM9h 30m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:28 AM6:58 AM5:00 PM10h 02m

Computed for 41.376, -71.591 (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 Trustom Pond NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Field 1Open22—
Cards PondSpecial regs30—
Closed to HuntingClosed295—

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