Hunt unit · Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge
Saddle Island Hunt Unit Map & Access
The Saddle Island unit is one of 28 mapped hunt units on Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge in Grafton County, NH. It covers approximately 1.2 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.
Saddle Island map
Rules & permits for this unit
Status: Open – special regulations apply
Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to Massachusetts 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 Silvio O. Conte NFWR
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 Saddle Island unit
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Destination: center of the Saddle Island unit
- Decimal
44.16169, -72.04144- DMS
44°09′42.1″N 72°02′29.2″W
Nearest towns
- St. Johnsbury, VT18 mi S of town
- Montpelier, VT28 mi E of town
- Berlin, NH47 mi SW 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 Saddle Island
*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 | 5:40 AM | 6:10 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 17m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 5:55 AM | 6:25 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 35m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 6:44 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 47m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 7:01 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 05m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 5:53 AM | 6:23 AM | 4:39 PM | 10h 16m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 6:42 AM | 4:23 PM | 9h 40m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 7:02 AM | 4:11 PM | 9h 09m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 7:16 AM | 4:10 PM | 8h 54m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:53 AM | 7:23 AM | 4:18 PM | 8h 56m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 7:20 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 13m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 7:06 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 49m |
Computed for 44.162, -72.041 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
Weather forecast
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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.
Other units at Silvio O. Conte NFWR
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nulhegan Basin | ✓Open | 26,815 | — |
| Putney | ✓Open | 285 | — |
| West River | ✓Open | 3,386 | — |
| Blueberry Swamp | !Special regs | 1,261 | — |
| Dead Branch | !Special regs | 100 | — |
| Deadman's Swamp | !Special regs | 79 | — |
| Fairgrounds | !Special regs | 48 | — |
| Fort River | !Special regs | 251 | — |
| Hatfield | !Special regs | 20 | — |
| Honey Pot | !Special regs | 21 | — |
| Maromas | !Special regs | 24 | — |
| Mascoma | !Special regs | 9,373 | — |
| Mill River | !Special regs | 254 | — |
| Mt. Toby | !Special regs | 29 | — |
| Mt. Tom | !Special regs | 141 | — |
| Pondicherry | !Special regs | 6,452 | — |
| Roger Tory Peterson | !Special regs | 56 | — |
| Salmon River | !Special regs | 912 | — |
| Third Island | !Special regs | 3.5 | — |
| Westfield River | !Special regs | 555 | — |
| Whalebone Cove | !Special regs | 127 | — |
| Fannie Stebbins | ✕Closed | 130 | — |
| Fort River Safety Zone | ✕Closed | 75 | — |
| Ompompanoosuc River | ✕Closed | 803 | — |
| Salmon River Closed | ✕Closed | 84 | — |
| Selden | ✕Closed | 45 | — |
| Wissatinnewag | ✕Closed | 21 | — |