Canada goose zone · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
North Atlantic Population
Connecticut, United States
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About North Atlantic Population
North Atlantic Population is a Canada goose zone in Connecticut, United States, set by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. It covers about 6,351 km² (2,452 mi²). Towns inside it include Middletown, Norwich, New London, Groton, Danielson and Jewett City.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Canada goose and Cackling goose.
- Unit code
- NAP
- Area
- 6,351 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,452 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,228 km² of public or protected land inside it, 19% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other or unnamed managers | 1,090 | 17% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 55 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 23 | under 1% |
| CT Department of Environmental Protection | 9.9 | under 1% |
| Town of Glastonbury | 7.0 | under 1% |
| State of Connecticut | 5.5 | under 1% |
| Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge | 4.3 | under 1% |
| SILVIO O. CONTE NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE REFUGE | 3.9 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 62 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cackling goose | Oct 31, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Canada goose | Oct 31, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Oct 31, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Cackling goose | Nov 9, 2026 to Jan 14, 2027 | shotgun, South of Interstate 95 (South Zone) source |
| Canada goose | Nov 9, 2026 to Jan 14, 2027 | shotgun, South of Interstate 95 (South Zone) source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Nov 9, 2026 to Jan 14, 2027 | shotgun, South of Interstate 95 (South Zone) source |
| Cackling goose | Nov 10, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027 | shotgun, North of Interstate 95 (North Zone) source |
| Canada goose | Nov 10, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027 | shotgun, North of Interstate 95 (North Zone) source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Nov 10, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027 | shotgun, North of Interstate 95 (North Zone) source |
| Cackling goose | Jan 15, 2027 to Feb 13, 2027 | shotgun, South Zone east of the Quinnipiac River source |
| Canada goose | Jan 15, 2027 to Feb 13, 2027 | shotgun, South Zone east of the Quinnipiac River source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Jan 15, 2027 to Feb 13, 2027 | shotgun, South Zone east of the Quinnipiac River source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Zone 3 (deer and turkey management zone)
- Zone 4A (deer and turkey management zone)
- Zone 4B (deer and turkey management zone)
- Zone 5 (deer and turkey management zone)
- Zone 8 (deer and turkey management zone)
- Zone 9 (deer and turkey management zone)
- Zone 10 (deer and turkey management zone)
- Zone 12 (deer and turkey management zone)
- North Zone (waterfowl zone)
- South Zone (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for North Atlantic Population
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is North Atlantic Population (Canada goose zone)?
About 6,351 km² (2,452 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in North Atlantic Population?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,228 km² of public or protected land, 19% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Other or unnamed managers. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for North Atlantic Population?
This page lists 12 seasons a person has checked against Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to North Atlantic Population?
In the same unit system: Atlantic Flyway Resident Population and Atlantic Population.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Licence: Connecticut DEEP. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The official regulations and maps have the final word.