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Massasoit National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Massasoit National Wildlife Refuge lies in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, with about 206 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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206FWS-owned acres
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Massasoit 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 Massasoit 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: 206 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed206 ac 100%
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Station Closed 206 —

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

Fishing at Massasoit NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Massasoit NWR.

How to get to Massasoit NWR

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Destination: Massasoit National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
41.88730, -70.64649
DMS
41°53′14.3″N 70°38′47.4″W

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Nearest towns

  • New Bedford, MA22 mi NE of town
  • Hyannis, MA25 mi NW of town
  • Boston, MA39 mi SE of town
  • Providence, RI40 mi E of town

Closest airports

  • BOS Boston Logan38 mi
  • PVD Providence T.F. Green42 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 Massasoit 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, 20265:37 AM6:07 AM7:18 PM13h 11m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:51 AM6:21 AM6:54 PM12h 33m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:07 AM6:37 AM6:26 PM11h 48m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:23 AM6:53 AM6:02 PM11h 10m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:43 AM6:13 AM4:38 PM10h 25m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:01 AM6:31 AM4:23 PM9h 52m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:20 AM6:50 AM4:13 PM9h 23m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:32 AM7:02 AM4:12 PM9h 09m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:40 AM7:10 AM4:20 PM9h 11m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:37 AM7:07 AM4:34 PM9h 27m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:25 AM6:55 AM4:55 PM9h 60m

Computed for 41.887, -70.646 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Massasoit NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Massasoit NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Massasoit NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Massasoit 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 Massasoit NWR located?

Massasoit National Wildlife Refuge is in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, about 22 miles NE of New Bedford, MA (straight-line). GPS: 41.88730, -70.64649.

What are legal shooting hours at Massasoit 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.