Hunt unit · Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge

191 West Hunt Zone Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The 191 West Hunt Zone is one of 5 mapped hunt units on Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge in Washington County, ME. It covers approximately 3,292 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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3,292acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Washington Countycounty

191 West Hunt Zone 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 Maine 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: Mail, Visitor Center.

Migratory bird, upland game and big game.

Game at Moosehorn 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 191 West Hunt Zone

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Destination: center of the 191 West Hunt Zone

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Decimal
45.08395, -67.34540
DMS
45°05′02.2″N 67°20′43.4″W

Nearest towns

  • Calais, ME7.4 mi SW of town
  • Ellsworth, ME65 mi NE of town
  • Bangor, ME72 mi E 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 191 West Hunt Zone

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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, 20265:20 AM5:50 AM7:09 PM13h 19m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:36 AM6:06 AM6:42 PM12h 36m
Thu, Oct 1, 20265:55 AM6:25 AM6:12 PM11h 46m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:13 AM6:43 AM5:46 PM11h 03m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:36 AM6:06 AM4:19 PM10h 13m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:56 AM6:26 AM4:01 PM9h 35m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM3:50 PM9h 03m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM3:48 PM8h 47m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:37 AM7:07 AM3:56 PM8h 49m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:34 AM7:04 AM4:11 PM9h 07m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:20 AM6:50 AM4:34 PM9h 44m

Computed for 45.084, -67.345 (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 Moosehorn NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
191 East Hunt ZoneSpecial regs15,920Required
Edmunds Hunt ZoneSpecial regs5,330Required
Edmunds Hunt Zone plus WaterfowlSpecial regs3,086Required
Safety ZoneClosed2,053Required

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