Our annual hunt program is one tool used to manage wildlife populations at a level compatible with the habitat. It also provides for wildlife-oriented recreational opportunities. Hunting is allowed following all State seasons and regulations and further Refuge restrictions contained in the Refuge brochure/permit.

We are moving to RecAccess, a web-based portal being used nationwide by many federal agencies to issue hunt permits, for the 2026-27 hunt season. We hope to have everything ready by mid-August including the Refuge brochure/permit, please check back then for details.

Additional Information

• Questions? Contact 757-336-6122 ext. 4
• For specific Virginia state hunting regulations and licenses information please visit the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
• Hunting opportunities are also available at Eastern Shore of Virginia, Wallops Island and Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuges.