Hunt unit · Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge

Open Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Open unit is one of 2 mapped hunt units on Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge. It covers approximately 1,985 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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1,985acres

Special regsstatus 2026–27

Yesrefuge permit

MDstate

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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 Maryland 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: Online Other.

Turkey and Deer hunting

Game at Eastern Neck 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 Open unit

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Destination: center of the Open unit

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Decimal: 39.03149, -76.22903
DMS: 39°01′53.4″N 76°13′44.5″W

Nearest towns

Annapolis, MD14 mi E of town
Baltimore, MD27 mi SE of town
Cambridge, MD34 mi N 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

Today at Open

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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

Date	Shooting light	Sunrise	Sunset	Daylight
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	6:02 AM	6:32 AM	7:37 PM	13h 05m
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	6:15 AM	6:45 AM	7:15 PM	12h 30m
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	6:29 AM	6:59 AM	6:49 PM	11h 50m
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	6:43 AM	7:13 AM	6:27 PM	11h 15m
Sun, Nov 1, 2026	6:01 AM	6:31 AM	5:05 PM	10h 34m
Sun, Nov 15, 2026	6:17 AM	6:47 AM	4:52 PM	10h 05m
Tue, Dec 1, 2026	6:34 AM	7:04 AM	4:43 PM	9h 39m
Tue, Dec 15, 2026	6:46 AM	7:16 AM	4:43 PM	9h 27m
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	6:53 AM	7:23 AM	4:52 PM	9h 28m
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	6:52 AM	7:22 AM	5:04 PM	9h 42m
Mon, Feb 1, 2027	6:42 AM	7:12 AM	5:24 PM	10h 12m

Computed for 39.031, -76.229 (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 Eastern Neck NWR

Unit	Status	Acres	Permit
Closed	Closed	109	Required

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