Hunt unit · Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge
Hay Ledge Hunt Unit Map & Access
The Hay Ledge unit is one of 56 mapped hunt units on Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge. It covers approximately 15 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.
Hay Ledge map
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.
Game at Petit Manan 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 Hay Ledge unit
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Destination: center of the Hay Ledge unit
- Decimal
43.90925, -69.23311- DMS
43°54′33.3″N 69°13′59.2″W
Nearest towns
- Rockland, ME15 mi SW of town
- Augusta, ME39 mi SE of town
- Portland, ME54 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 Hay Ledge
*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 | 5:29 AM | 5:59 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 16m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 5:44 AM | 6:14 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 35m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:02 AM | 6:32 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 47m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 6:49 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 05m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 6:11 AM | 4:29 PM | 10h 17m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:00 AM | 6:30 AM | 4:12 PM | 9h 42m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 6:50 AM | 4:01 PM | 9h 11m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 7:04 AM | 3:59 PM | 8h 56m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 7:11 AM | 4:08 PM | 8h 57m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 7:08 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 15m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 6:54 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 50m |
Computed for 43.909, -69.233 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
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Other units at Petit Manan NWR
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |