National Wildlife Refuge · Massachusetts · FWS Region 5

Nomans Land Island National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Nomans Land Island National Wildlife Refuge is located in Massachusetts, with about 618 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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Nomans Land Island 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 Nomans Land Island 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: 618 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed618 ac 100%
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Station Closed 618 —

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 Nomans Land Island NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Nomans Land Island NWR.

How to get to Nomans Land Island NWR

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Destination: Nomans Land Island National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
41.25578, -70.81527
DMS
41°15′20.8″N 70°48′55.0″W

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Nearest towns

  • New Bedford, MA27 mi S of town
  • Newport, RI30 mi SE of town
  • Hyannis, MA39 mi SW of town
  • Providence, RI50 mi SE of town

Closest airports

  • PVD Providence T.F. Green45 mi
  • BOS Boston Logan77 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 Nomans Land Island NWR

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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, 20265:38 AM6:08 AM7:18 PM13h 10m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:52 AM6:22 AM6:54 PM12h 32m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:08 AM6:38 AM6:27 PM11h 49m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:23 AM6:53 AM6:04 PM11h 11m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:43 AM6:13 AM4:40 PM10h 27m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:00 AM6:30 AM4:25 PM9h 55m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:19 AM6:49 AM4:15 PM9h 27m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM4:15 PM9h 14m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:38 AM7:08 AM4:23 PM9h 15m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:36 AM7:06 AM4:37 PM9h 30m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:25 AM6:55 AM4:57 PM10h 03m

Computed for 41.256, -70.815 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Nomans Land Island NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Nomans Land Island NWR?

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

Do I need a permit to hunt Nomans Land Island NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Nomans Land Island 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 Nomans Land Island NWR located?

Nomans Land Island National Wildlife Refuge is in Massachusetts, about 27 miles S of New Bedford, MA (straight-line). GPS: 41.25578, -70.81527.

What are legal shooting hours at Nomans Land Island 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.