Culebra NWR
PR · 15 mi NE
✕1 closed
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Vieques 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 Vieques NWR
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Waterfowl -
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Small Game -
Feral & Exotic - Fishing
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not list any hunting opportunities for this station. Fishing is available — tidal / saltwater fishing and shellfishing & crabbing. A refuge permit is required for at least some activities, in addition to your state license.
Hunt units (1)
- Closed17,500 ac 100%
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station | ✕Closed | 17,500 | Required Special Use Permit |
For recreational night fishing access and for use of facilities by commercial fishermen. |
Permits & licenses
Refuge permit
Required
For recreational night fishing access and for use of facilities by commercial fishermen.
Type: Special Use Permit
How to get it:
- ✉️ By mail
- 💻 Online (FWS)
- 🏛️ Refuge visitor center / office
You'll also need
- A valid Puerto Rico hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Puerto Rico DRNA
- Hunter education certification where your state requires it
- The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)
Fishing at Vieques NWR
- 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing
- 🦀 Shellfishing & crabbing
Fishing is allowed in the bays, beach areas and lagoons located outside of the restricted areas. Fishing activities must be in accordance with all applicable Commonwealth laws and federal regulations. The refuge also has a night fishing program.
State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.
How to get to Vieques NWR
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Destination: Vieques National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)
- Decimal
18.13686, -65.39788- DMS
18°08′12.7″N 65°23′52.4″W
Nearest towns
- Isabel Segunda (Vieques), PR2.9 mi E of town
- Culebra, PR13 mi SW of town
- Charlotte Amalie, VI34 mi SW of town
- San Juan, PR52 mi SE of town
Closest airports
- STT St. Thomas Cyril E. King31 mi
- SJU San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín45 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 Vieques NWR
Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Puerto Rico local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 5:37 AM | 6:07 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 30m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 5:39 AM | 6:09 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 16m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 6:11 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 60m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 5:44 AM | 6:14 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 45m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 5:50 AM | 6:20 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 29m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 6:27 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 18m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 6:37 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 08m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 6:45 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 03m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 6:52 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 04m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 6:55 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 09m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 6:54 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 20m |
Computed for 18.137, -65.398 (AST / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day hunting weather
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Vieques NWR FAQ
Is hunting allowed at Vieques NWR?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Vieques National Wildlife Refuge. All mapped units are closed to hunting.
Do I need a permit to hunt Vieques NWR?
Yes — Vieques National Wildlife Refuge requires a refuge permit for some or all hunting. Permit type: Special Use Permit. Permits can be obtained mail, online through fws, or visitor center. You also need the appropriate state hunting license and, for waterfowl, a Federal Duck Stamp.
Can you fish at Vieques NWR?
Yes. Fishing is permitted (tidal / saltwater fishing and shellfishing & crabbing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.
Where is Vieques NWR located?
Vieques National Wildlife Refuge is in Puerto Rico, about 3 miles E of Isabel Segunda (Vieques), PR (straight-line). GPS: 18.13686, -65.39788.
What are legal shooting hours at Vieques 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.
Nearby refuges & public land
Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.