Green Lake NFH
Hancock County, ME · 30 mi NW
!1 special✕1 closed
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55 huntable acres
Petit Manan 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 Petit Manan NWR
- Big Game
- Waterfowl
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Wild Turkey - Upland Birds
- Migratory Birds
- Small Game
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Feral & Exotic -
Fishing
Hunting opportunities include big game, waterfowl, upland birds, migratory birds, and small game, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules.
In spring, 72 islands that form part of the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuges provide habitat for unusual birds such as puffins and terns.
Big GameWhite-tailed and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bear and other large mammalsWaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and cootsUpland BirdsPheasant, quail, grouse, prairie chicken and partridgeMigratory BirdsMourning dove, woodcock, snipe, rails, gallinules and sandhill craneSmall GameSquirrel, rabbit, hare, raccoon, opossum and other small mammals
Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow Maine regulations plus refuge-specific rules.
Hunt units (56)
- Open1,081 ac 15%
- Special regulations3,984 ac 54%
- Closed2,307 ac 31%
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott | ✓Open | 14 | — | |
| Compass | ✓Open | 16 | — | |
| East and West Barge | ✓Open | 3.7 | — | |
| Eastern | ✓Open | 16 | — | |
| Eastern Brothers | ✓Open | 31 | — | |
| Egg Rock | ✓Open | 41 | — | |
| Gooseberry | ✓Open | 18 | — | |
| Halifax | ✓Open | 93 | — | |
| Hart | ✓Open | 33 | — | |
| Inner Sand | ✓Open | 26 | — | |
| John's | ✓Open | 62 | — | |
| Jordans Delight | ✓Open | 44 | — | |
| Little Libby | ✓Open | 79 | — | |
| Little Marshall | ✓Open | 20 | — | |
| Little Thrumcap | ✓Open | 17 | — | |
| Mahoney | ✓Open | 19 | — | |
| Matinicus Rock | ✓Open | 47 | — | |
| North Twinnie | ✓Open | 9.8 | — | |
| Outer Heron | ✓Open | 101 | — | |
| Outer White | ✓Open | 20 | — | |
| Petit Manan Island | ✓Open | 69 | — | |
| Pop | ✓Open | 3.6 | — | |
| Ram | ✓Open | 17 | — | |
| Sally (1 ac) | ✓Open | 4.4 | — | |
| Sally (5.3 ac) | ✓Open | 19 | — | |
| Schoppee | ✓Open | 32 | — | |
| Sheep | ✓Open | 15 | — | |
| Ship | ✓Open | 30 | — | |
| South Twinnie | ✓Open | 8.9 | — | |
| Spectacle | ✓Open | 21 | — | |
| Three Bush | ✓Open | 11 | — | |
| Trumpet | ✓Open | 39 | — | |
| Two Bush (5.9 ac) | ✓Open | 13 | — | |
| Two Bush (8 ac) | ✓Open | 24 | — | |
| Upper Flag | ✓Open | 62 | — | |
| Bois Bubert Island | !Special regs | 1,316 | — | |
| Brimstone | !Special regs | 53 | — | |
| Brothers (Central) | !Special regs | 5.8 | — | |
| Brothers (North) | !Special regs | 12 | — | |
| Brothers (South) | !Special regs | 16 | — | |
| Gouldsboro Bay | !Special regs | 635 | — | |
| Hay Ledge | !Special regs | 15 | — | |
| Holden Ledge | !Special regs | 3.4 | — | |
| Little Brimstone East | !Special regs | 7.0 | — | |
| Little Brimstone North | !Special regs | 6.1 | — | |
| Little Brimstone West | !Special regs | 8.7 | — | |
| Little Bubert | !Special regs | 19 | — | |
| Petit Manan Point - Hunt Zone | !Special regs | 656 | — | |
| Sawyer's Marsh | !Special regs | 931 | — | |
| Sawyer's Marsh 220 ac | !Special regs | 219 | — | |
| Stone | !Special regs | 80 | — | |
| Closed | ✕Closed | 765 | — | |
| Crow | ✕Closed | 18 | — | |
| Little Spoon | ✕Closed | 48 | — | |
| Mark | ✕Closed | 47 | — | |
| Petit Manan Point - No Hunt zone | ✕Closed | 1,429 | — |
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 Maine hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
- Federal Duck Stamp (waterfowl hunters 16+) and HIP certification for migratory birds
- Non-toxic shot for waterfowl (federal requirement)
- Hunter education certification where your state requires it
- The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)
Fishing at Petit Manan NWR
USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Petit Manan NWR.
How to get to Petit Manan NWR
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Destination: Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)
- Decimal
44.42678, -67.90050- DMS
44°25′36.4″N 67°54′01.8″W
Nearest towns
- Ellsworth, ME27 mi E of town
- Bangor, ME50 mi SE of town
- Calais, ME60 mi SW of town
- Rockland, ME64 mi E of town
Closest airports
- BGR Bangor Intl53 mi
- PWM Portland Intl Jetport131 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 Petit Manan 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.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 5:23 AM | 5:53 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 18m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 5:39 AM | 6:09 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 36m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 6:27 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 47m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 6:44 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 04m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 5:37 AM | 6:07 AM | 4:22 PM | 10h 15m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 6:26 AM | 4:05 PM | 9h 39m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 6:47 AM | 3:54 PM | 9h 07m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 7:00 AM | 3:52 PM | 8h 52m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:37 AM | 7:07 AM | 4:01 PM | 8h 54m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 7:04 AM | 4:15 PM | 9h 11m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 6:50 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 48m |
Computed for 44.427, -67.900 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day hunting weather
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Petit Manan NWR FAQ
Is hunting allowed at Petit Manan NWR?
Yes. Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 51 units (5,064 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game, waterfowl, upland birds, migratory birds, and small game. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.
Do I need a permit to hunt Petit Manan NWR?
FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Petit Manan 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 Petit Manan NWR located?
Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge is in Washington County, Maine, about 27 miles E of Ellsworth, ME (straight-line). GPS: 44.42678, -67.90050.
What are legal shooting hours at Petit Manan 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.