Hunt unit · Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge

Late-Season Waterfowl Hunt Area Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Late-Season Waterfowl Hunt Area is one of 4 mapped hunt units on Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge in Hyde County, NC. It covers approximately 1,902 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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1,902acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Hyde Countycounty

Late-Season Waterfowl Hunt Area map

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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 North Carolina 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. Obtain via: Mail, Online Other, Visitor Center.

Hunting only, not fishing

Game at Mattamuskeet 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 Late-Season Waterfowl Hunt Area

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Destination: center of the Late-Season Waterfowl Hunt Area

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35.47241, -76.14962
DMS
35°28′20.7″N 76°08′58.6″W

Nearest towns

  • Manteo, NC40 mi SW of town
  • Plymouth, NC43 mi SE of town
  • New Bern, NC56 mi NE 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 Late-Season Waterfowl Hunt Area

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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

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:06 AM6:36 AM7:33 PM12h 58m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:16 AM6:46 AM7:13 PM12h 27m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM6:50 PM11h 52m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM6:30 PM11h 21m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:55 AM6:25 AM5:10 PM10h 46m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:09 AM6:39 AM4:59 PM10h 20m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:25 AM6:55 AM4:52 PM9h 57m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:36 AM7:06 AM4:53 PM9h 47m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:43 AM7:13 AM5:01 PM9h 48m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:43 AM7:13 AM5:13 PM10h 00m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:34 AM7:04 AM5:30 PM10h 26m

Computed for 35.472, -76.150 (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 Mattamuskeet NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Lake UnitOpen39,005Required
Shoreline UnitSpecial regs7,938Required
No Hunting ZoneClosed1,039Required

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