waterfowl zone · Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
South Zone
Maine, United States
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About South Zone
South Zone is a waterfowl zone in Maine, United States, set by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. It covers about 14,517 km² (5,605 mi²). Towns inside it include Lewiston, Sanford, Westbrook, Augusta, Waterville and Brewer.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for waterfowl.
- Unit code
- South
- Area
- 14,517 km²
- Area (miles)
- 5,605 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,083 km² of public or protected land inside it, 7% 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 | 297 | 2% |
| Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife | 208 | 1% |
| Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands | 201 | 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 122 | under 1% |
| Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge | 113 | under 1% |
| MOOSEHORN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 112 | under 1% |
| Maine Minor Civil Division | 90 | under 1% |
| Coastal Mountains Land Trust | 22 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 300 | 2% |
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 Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American black duck | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| American coot | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| American wigeon | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Black scoter | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Blue-winged teal | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Brant (brent goose) | Oct 29, 2026 to Nov 21, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Bufflehead | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Cackling goose | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Canada goose | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Canvasback | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Cinnamon teal | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Common eider | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Common goldeneye | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Common merganser | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Gadwall | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Greater scaup | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Green-winged teal | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Hooded merganser | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| King eider | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Lesser scaup | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Long-tailed duck | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Mallard | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Northern pintail | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Northern shoveler | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Red-breasted merganser | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Redhead | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Ring-necked duck | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Ruddy duck | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Surf scoter | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| White-winged scoter | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| Wood duck | Oct 29, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 | shotgun source |
| American black duck | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| American coot | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| American wigeon | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Black scoter | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Blue-winged teal | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Bufflehead | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Canvasback | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Cinnamon teal | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Common eider | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Common goldeneye | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Common merganser | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Gadwall | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Greater scaup | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Green-winged teal | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Hooded merganser | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| King eider | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Lesser scaup | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Long-tailed duck | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Mallard | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Northern pintail | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Northern shoveler | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Red-breasted merganser | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Redhead | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Ring-necked duck | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Ruddy duck | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Surf scoter | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| White-winged scoter | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
| Wood duck | Jan 7, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | falconry source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
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Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for South Zone
- 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 South Zone (waterfowl zone)?
About 14,517 km² (5,605 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in South Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,083 km² of public or protected land, 7% 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 South Zone?
This page lists 60 seasons a person has checked against Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to South Zone?
In the same unit system: Coastal Zone and North Zone.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.