Hunt unit · Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge

NH Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The NH unit is one of 2 mapped hunt units on Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge in Coos County, NH. It covers approximately 23,097 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.

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23,097acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Coos Countycounty

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Rules & permits for this unit

Status: Open – special regulations apply

Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to New Hampshire 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 Umbagog 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 NH unit

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Destination: center of the NH unit

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44.76738, -71.08472
DMS
44°46′02.6″N 71°05′05.0″W

Nearest towns

  • Berlin, NH21 mi N of town
  • St. Johnsbury, VT52 mi NE of town
  • Augusta, ME72 mi NW 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

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*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in New York local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:35 AM6:05 AM7:23 PM13h 18m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:51 AM6:21 AM6:57 PM12h 36m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:10 AM6:40 AM6:27 PM11h 47m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM6:01 PM11h 04m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:51 AM6:21 AM4:34 PM10h 14m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:10 AM6:40 AM4:17 PM9h 37m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM4:06 PM9h 05m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:44 AM7:14 AM4:04 PM8h 50m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:51 AM7:21 AM4:12 PM8h 51m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:48 AM7:18 AM4:27 PM9h 09m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:34 AM7:04 AM4:50 PM9h 46m

Computed for 44.767, -71.085 (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 Umbagog NWR

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MESpecial regs13,049—

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