National Wildlife Refuge · Ohio · FWS Region 3

West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge is located in Ohio, with about 75 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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West Sister Island 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 West Sister Island 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: 77 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed77 ac 100%
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Closed Closed 77 —

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

Fishing at West Sister Island NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for West Sister Island NWR.

How to get to West Sister Island NWR

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Destination: West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
41.73962, -83.10595
DMS
41°44′22.6″N 83°06′21.4″W

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Nearest towns

  • Toledo, OH23 mi E of town
  • Sandusky, OH29 mi NW of town
  • Detroit, MI41 mi S of town
  • Cleveland, OH75 mi W of town

Closest airports

  • DTW Detroit Metro35 mi
  • CLE Cleveland Hopkins69 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 West Sister Island 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, 20266:27 AM6:57 AM8:08 PM13h 11m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:41 AM7:11 AM7:44 PM12h 33m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:57 AM7:27 AM7:16 PM11h 48m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:13 AM7:43 AM6:52 PM11h 10m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:33 AM7:03 AM5:28 PM10h 25m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:51 AM7:21 AM5:13 PM9h 52m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:09 AM7:39 AM5:03 PM9h 24m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:22 AM7:52 AM5:02 PM9h 10m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:29 AM7:59 AM5:11 PM9h 12m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:27 AM7:57 AM5:24 PM9h 28m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:15 AM7:45 AM5:45 PM10h 00m

Computed for 41.740, -83.106 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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West Sister Island NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at West Sister Island NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt West Sister Island NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for West Sister Island 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 West Sister Island NWR located?

West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge is in Ohio, about 23 miles E of Toledo, OH (straight-line). GPS: 41.73962, -83.10595.

What are legal shooting hours at West Sister Island 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.