Hunt unit · Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge

Kettle Pond Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Kettle Pond unit is one of 5 mapped hunt units on Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge in Washington County, RI. It covers approximately 114 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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114acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Washington Countycounty

Kettle Pond 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 Rhode Island 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: Signed Brochure or Similar. Obtain via: Online FWS, Visitor Center.

All hunting requires signed brochure

Game at Ninigret 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 Kettle Pond unit

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Destination: center of the Kettle Pond unit

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Decimal
41.36966, -71.68393
DMS
41°22′10.8″N 71°41′02.1″W

Nearest towns

  • Westerly, RI7.6 mi E of town
  • Newport, RI21 mi SW of town
  • New London, CT22 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 Kettle Pond

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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, 20265:42 AM6:12 AM7:22 PM13h 10m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:55 AM6:25 AM6:58 PM12h 33m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:11 AM6:41 AM6:30 PM11h 49m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:27 AM6:57 AM6:07 PM11h 11m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:47 AM6:17 AM4:43 PM10h 26m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM4:28 PM9h 54m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:22 AM6:52 AM4:19 PM9h 26m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:35 AM7:05 AM4:18 PM9h 13m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:42 AM7:12 AM4:26 PM9h 14m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:40 AM7:10 AM4:40 PM9h 30m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:28 AM6:58 AM5:00 PM10h 02m

Computed for 41.370, -71.684 (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 Ninigret NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Barrier BeachOpen34Required
Lewis TractOpen347Required
Salt PondSpecial regs358Required
Closed to HuntingClosed31Required

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