National Wildlife Refuge · South Carolina · FWS Region 4

Tybee National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in South Carolina, Tybee National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, within an approved boundary of roughly 666 acres. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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Tybee 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 Tybee 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: 678 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed678 ac 100%
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Station Closed 678 —

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 South Carolina hunting license and any required tags or stamps — South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Tybee NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Tybee NWR.

How to get to Tybee NWR

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Destination: Tybee National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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32.04238, -80.91039
DMS
32°02′32.6″N 80°54′37.4″W

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Nearest towns

  • Savannah, GA11 mi E of town
  • Beaufort, SC30 mi SW of town
  • Brunswick, GA70 mi NE of town
  • Charleston, SC77 mi SW of town

Closest airports

  • SAV Savannah/Hilton Head18 mi
  • CHS Charleston Intl78 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 Tybee 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, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM7:49 PM12h 51m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:36 AM7:06 AM7:31 PM12h 25m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:46 AM7:16 AM7:09 PM11h 54m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:55 AM7:25 AM6:52 PM11h 26m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:09 AM6:39 AM5:34 PM10h 55m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:22 AM6:52 AM5:24 PM10h 33m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:36 AM7:06 AM5:19 PM10h 13m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:46 AM7:16 AM5:20 PM10h 04m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:53 AM7:23 AM5:29 PM10h 05m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:54 AM7:24 AM5:40 PM10h 16m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:47 AM7:17 AM5:55 PM10h 38m

Computed for 32.042, -80.910 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Tybee NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Tybee NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Tybee NWR?

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

Tybee National Wildlife Refuge is in South Carolina, about 11 miles E of Savannah, GA (straight-line). GPS: 32.04238, -80.91039.

What are legal shooting hours at Tybee 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.