Green Lake NFH
Hancock County, ME · 30 mi NW
!1 special✕1 closed
🦌🦆🦃🐦🕊️🐇🎣
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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OpenSpecial regulationsClosedFWS-owned landWPA (public)Refuge boundaryEasement (private)
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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 Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 14 | — | |
| Compass Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 16 | — | |
| East and West Barge Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 3.7 | — | |
| Eastern Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 16 | — | |
| Eastern Brothers Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 31 | — | |
| Egg Rock Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 41 | — | |
| Gooseberry Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 18 | — | |
| Halifax Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 93 | — | |
| Hart Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 33 | — | |
| Inner Sand Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 26 | — | |
| John's Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 62 | — | |
| Jordans Delight Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 44 | — | |
| Little Libby Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 79 | — | |
| Little Marshall Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 20 | — | |
| Little Thrumcap Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 17 | — | |
| Mahoney Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 19 | — | |
| Matinicus Rock Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 47 | — | |
| North Twinnie Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 9.8 | — | |
| Outer Heron Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 101 | — | |
| Outer White Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 20 | — | |
| Petit Manan Island Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 69 | — | |
| Pop Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 3.6 | — | |
| Ram Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 17 | — | |
| Sally (1 ac) Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 4.4 | — | |
| Sally (5.3 ac) Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 19 | — | |
| Schoppee Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 32 | — | |
| Sheep Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 15 | — | |
| Ship Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 30 | — | |
| South Twinnie Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 8.9 | — | |
| Spectacle Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 21 | — | |
| Three Bush Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 11 | — | |
| Trumpet Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 39 | — | |
| Two Bush (5.9 ac) Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 13 | — | |
| Two Bush (8 ac) Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 24 | — | |
| Upper Flag Show on map · Directions |
✓Open | 62 | — | |
| Bois Bubert Island Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 1,316 | — | |
| Brimstone Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 53 | — | |
| Brothers (Central) Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 5.8 | — | |
| Brothers (North) Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 12 | — | |
| Brothers (South) Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 16 | — | |
| Gouldsboro Bay Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 635 | — | |
| Hay Ledge Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 15 | — | |
| Holden Ledge Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 3.4 | — | |
| Little Brimstone East Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 7.0 | — | |
| Little Brimstone North Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 6.1 | — | |
| Little Brimstone West Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 8.7 | — | |
| Little Bubert Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 19 | — | |
| Petit Manan Point - Hunt Zone Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 656 | — | |
| Sawyer's Marsh Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 931 | — | |
| Sawyer's Marsh 220 ac Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 219 | — | |
| Stone Show on map · Directions |
!Special regs | 80 | — | |
| Closed Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 765 | — | |
| Crow Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 18 | — | |
| Little Spoon Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 48 | — | |
| Mark Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 47 | — | |
| Petit Manan Point - No Hunt zone Show on map · Directions |
✕Closed | 1,429 | — |
Petit Manan NWR by the numbers
With about 5,064 huntable acres, Petit Manan NWR ranks #3 of 9 refuges and stations with mapped hunting land in Maine and #258 of 420 nationwide. Roughly 69% of the acreage inside its mapped hunt units is open to hunting in some form.
The largest huntable unit is Bois Bubert Island (1,316 acres, special regulations), while the smallest, Holden Ledge, covers 3.4 acres.
5 units totaling 2,307 acres are closed to hunting (Closed, Crow, Little Spoon, Mark, and Petit Manan Point - No Hunt zone). Closed areas often serve as sanctuaries — learn their boundaries before you set up nearby.
Besides 7,377 acres of federally owned land, the station administers conservation easements on about 334 acres of private land. Easement land protects habitat but is not open to public hunting.
When to hunt Petit Manan NWR
Typical U.S. season windows for the game categories offered here. Maine sets the exact dates, and refuges often open fewer days than the statewide season — use this to plan scouting, then confirm the 2026–2027 dates in the state regulations and the refuge hunt brochure.
AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
🦌 Big Game
🦆 Waterfowl
🐦 Upland Birds
🕊️ Migratory Birds
🐇 Small Game
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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Guides for hunting Petit Manan NWR
Deer Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Quota Hunts, Archery Units and Stand Rules
How refuge deer hunts work — lotteries and quota permits, archery-only and muzzleloader units, tree-stand rules…
Public-Land Duck Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Tactics That Work
How to find ducks, beat the crowds and set up on refuge marshes and WPAs — scouting, timing, small decoy spreads for…
Federal Duck Stamp Explained: Who Needs One, Where to Buy It and Where the Money Goes
Everything waterfowl hunters need to know about the Federal Duck Stamp — who must carry it, signing rules, the…
Nontoxic Shot Guide for Refuge and WPA Hunters
Why lead shot is banned for waterfowl, which nontoxic loads are approved, how steel, bismuth and tungsten compare, and…
Pheasant and Upland Bird Hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas
Why WPAs are some of the best walk-in pheasant ground in the Midwest, how to hunt them early and late in the season…
Dove Hunting on Wildlife Refuges: Managed Fields, Openers and Rules
How dove hunting works on National Wildlife Refuges — managed fields and draw days, HIP and plugged-gun rules…
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 October 28, 2026.