Hunt unit · Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge

Unit 4 Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Unit 4 unit is one of 12 mapped hunt units on Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge in Suffolk County, NY. It covers approximately 276 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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276acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Suffolk Countycounty

Unit 4 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 New York 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: Other OMB-Approved Permit. Obtain via: Mail.

Big game

Game at Wertheim 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 4 unit

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Destination: center of the Unit 4 unit

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40.78862, -72.89417
DMS
40°47′19.0″N 72°53′39.0″W

Nearest towns

  • Riverhead, NY15 mi SW of town
  • New Haven, CT36 mi S of town
  • New London, CT57 mi SW 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, 20265:47 AM6:17 AM7:26 PM13h 09m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:00 AM6:30 AM7:02 PM12h 32m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:16 AM6:46 AM6:35 PM11h 49m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM6:13 PM11h 12m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:50 AM6:20 AM4:49 PM10h 28m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:07 AM6:37 AM4:34 PM9h 57m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:26 AM6:56 AM4:25 PM9h 29m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:38 AM7:08 AM4:24 PM9h 16m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:45 AM7:15 AM4:33 PM9h 18m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:43 AM7:13 AM4:46 PM9h 33m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:32 AM7:02 AM5:07 PM10h 05m

Computed for 40.789, -72.894 (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 Wertheim NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Unit 3Special regs738Required
Unit 3aSpecial regs252Required
Unit 5Special regs118Required
Unit 6Special regs334Required
Carmans River and BayClosed352Required
Gardiners PointClosed2.5Required
HQ - Smith RoadClosed145Required
Montauk Hwy 1Closed105Required
Montauk Hwy 2Closed43Required
SayvilleClosed128Required
West CoveClosed177Required

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