Carlton Pond WPA
Waldo County, ME · 89 mi E
!1 special
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1K huntable acres
Umbagog 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 Umbagog NWR
- Big Game
- Waterfowl
- Wild Turkey
- Upland Birds
- Migratory Birds
- Small Game
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Feral & Exotic - Fishing
Hunting opportunities include big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, and small game, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing.
Covering 37,000 acres in New Hampshire and Maine, Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge offers first-rate opportunities for all forest game – ruffed grouse, American woodcock, white-tailed deer, black bear and moose.
Big GameWhite-tailed and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bear and other large mammalsWaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and cootsWild TurkeySpring and fall wild turkeyUpland 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 New Hampshire regulations plus refuge-specific rules.
Hunt units (2)
- Special regulations36,146 ac 100%
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 New Hampshire hunting license and any required tags or stamps — New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
- 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 Umbagog NWR
- 🐟 Freshwater fishing
State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.
How to get to Umbagog NWR
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Destination: Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)
- Decimal
44.78188, -71.08797- DMS
44°46′54.8″N 71°05′16.7″W
Nearest towns
- Berlin, NH22 mi N of town
- St. Johnsbury, VT52 mi NE of town
- Augusta, ME72 mi NW of town
- Montpelier, VT82 mi NE of town
Closest airports
- PWM Portland Intl Jetport87 mi
- BTV Burlington Intl104 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 Umbagog 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 | 5:35 AM | 6:05 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 18m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 6:21 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 36m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:10 AM | 6:40 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 47m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 6:58 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 04m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 6:21 AM | 4:34 PM | 10h 14m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:10 AM | 6:40 AM | 4:17 PM | 9h 37m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 7:01 AM | 4:06 PM | 9h 05m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 7:14 AM | 4:04 PM | 8h 50m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 7:21 AM | 4:12 PM | 8h 51m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:48 AM | 7:18 AM | 4:27 PM | 9h 09m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 7:04 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 46m |
Computed for 44.782, -71.088 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day hunting weather
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Umbagog NWR FAQ
Is hunting allowed at Umbagog NWR?
Yes. Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 2 units (36,146 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, 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 Umbagog NWR?
FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Umbagog NWR. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.
Can you fish at Umbagog NWR?
Yes. Fishing is permitted (freshwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.
Where is Umbagog NWR located?
Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge is in Coos County, New Hampshire, about 22 miles N of Berlin, NH (straight-line). GPS: 44.78188, -71.08797.
What are legal shooting hours at Umbagog 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.