National Wildlife Refuge · Virginia
Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 888 acres (the portion in this state) in Virginia Beach city, Virginia (National Wildlife Refuge), managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries
Area details
| Approx. size | 888 acres (Virginia portion) |
|---|---|
| Manager | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Manager type | Federal |
| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Restricted access PAD-US definition: “requires a special permit from the owner for access, a registration permit on public land … or has highly variable times when open to use (e.g. seasonal Wildlife Refuge closure).” |
| County | Virginia Beach city |
| Reference point | 36.55657, -75.94339 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 2 PAD-US records combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. This site does not list regulations.
- 2026 deer season dates in Virginia: Virginia deer season dates, copied from the state agency, with the official source linked. Areas like this can set their own dates. Score your buck.
- Managing agency: Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge page on fws.gov
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Hunting on national wildlife refuges is allowed only where a refuge has opened specific areas and species under its own refuge-specific regulations, in addition to state rules. Check the refuge’s page or office.
This unit also extends into: North Carolina. Acreage on this page covers the Virginia portion only.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- National Wildlife Refuge · North Carolina
Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
7,842 acres · 2.7 mi away
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area
1,479 acres · 5.3 mi away
Not recorded
Open access - National Wildlife Refuge · North Carolina
Currituck National Wildlife Refuge
3,814 acres · 7.7 mi away
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area · North Carolina
Northwest River Marsh Game Land
2,854 acres · 9.4 mi away
Not recorded
Open access - State wildlife / game area · North Carolina
Currituck Banks Game Land
172 acres · 10.7 mi away
Not recorded
Open access - National Wildlife Refuge
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
8,820 acres · 13.7 mi away
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area · North Carolina
North River Game Land
25,944 acres · 14.6 mi away
Not recorded
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Cavalier Wildlife Management Area
4,529 acres · 21.1 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - National Wildlife Refuge
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
86,533 acres · 29.3 mi away
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Restricted access
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), records for “Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge” in Virginia combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.