Hunt unit · Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge
John's Hunt Unit Map & Access
The John's unit is one of 56 mapped hunt units on Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge. It covers approximately 62 acres and is listed as “open to hunting” for 2026–2027. Hunting generally follows state seasons and bag limits, along with general refuge rules.
John's map
Rules & permits for this unit
Status: Open to hunting
Hunting follows Maine seasons, bag limits and licensing, plus general National Wildlife Refuge rules.
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 John's unit
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Destination: center of the John's unit
- Decimal
44.11020, -68.40486- DMS
44°06′36.7″N 68°24′17.5″W
Nearest towns
- Ellsworth, ME30 mi S of town
- Rockland, ME35 mi E of town
- Bangor, ME51 mi S 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 John's
*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 | 5:25 AM | 5:55 AM | 7:12 PM | 13h 17m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 6:11 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 35m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 5:59 AM | 6:29 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 47m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 6:46 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 05m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 5:39 AM | 6:09 AM | 4:25 PM | 10h 16m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 6:28 AM | 4:08 PM | 9h 41m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:18 AM | 6:48 AM | 3:57 PM | 9h 09m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 7:01 AM | 3:55 PM | 8h 54m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 7:08 AM | 4:04 PM | 8h 56m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 7:05 AM | 4:18 PM | 9h 13m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 6:52 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 49m |
Computed for 44.110, -68.405 (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 | — |
| 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 | — |