migratory bird hunting zone · Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service)
Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1
New Brunswick, Canada
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About Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1
Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1 is a migratory bird hunting zone in New Brunswick, Canada, set by Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service). It covers about 777 km² (300 mi²). Towns inside it include Grand Manan, Point Lepreau, Saint Andrews and St. Stephen.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service)'s data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for waterfowl.
- Unit code
- 1
- Area
- 777 km²
- Area (miles)
- 300 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 142 km² of public or protected land inside it, 18% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Government of New Brunswick | 96 | 12% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 26 | 3% |
| Forest Planning & Stewardship Branch, Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development, Government of New Brunswick | 22 | 3% |
| Nature Trust of New Brunswick | 13 | 2% |
| Ducks Unlimited Canada | 3.5 | under 1% |
| Canadian Wildlife Service, Atlantic Region | 3.3 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 2.4 | under 1% |
| Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, Government of New Brunswick | 1.4 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.0 | 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: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – New Brunswick; Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database); 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 Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service)'s regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American woodcock | Sep 15, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | source |
| American black duck | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 | source |
| American wigeon | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 | source |
| Barrow's goldeneye | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 | source |
| Black scoter | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 5, 2027 | source |
| Blue-winged teal | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 | source |
| Brant (brent goose) | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 14, 2027 | source |
| Bufflehead | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 | source |
| Cackling goose | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 14, 2027 | source |
| Canada goose | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 14, 2027 | source |
| Canvasback | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 | source |
| Common goldeneye | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 | source |
| Common merganser | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 5, 2027 | source |
| Gadwall | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 | source |
| Greater scaup | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 | source |
| Green-winged teal | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 | source |
| Hooded merganser | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 | source |
| Lesser scaup | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 | source |
| Long-tailed duck | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 5, 2027 | source |
| Mallard | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 | source |
| Northern pintail | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 | source |
| Northern shoveler | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 | source |
| Red-breasted merganser | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 5, 2027 | source |
| Redhead | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 | source |
| Ring-necked duck | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 | source |
| Ruddy duck | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 | source |
| Snow goose | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 14, 2027 | source |
| Surf scoter | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 5, 2027 | source |
| White-winged scoter | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 5, 2027 | source |
| Wilson’s snipe | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 14, 2027 | source |
| Wood duck | Oct 15, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027 | source |
| Common eider | Nov 2, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | source |
| King eider | Nov 2, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | source |
| Black scoter | Feb 1, 2027 to Feb 24, 2027 | source |
| Common merganser | Feb 1, 2027 to Feb 24, 2027 | source |
| Long-tailed duck | Feb 1, 2027 to Feb 24, 2027 | source |
| Red-breasted merganser | Feb 1, 2027 to Feb 24, 2027 | source |
| Surf scoter | Feb 1, 2027 to Feb 24, 2027 | source |
| White-winged scoter | Feb 1, 2027 to Feb 24, 2027 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service)
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What HuntGrid shows for Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1
- 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 Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1?
About 777 km² (300 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service)'s boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 142 km² of public or protected land, 18% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Government of New Brunswick. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1?
This page lists 39 seasons a person has checked against Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service)'s regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 1?
In the same unit system: Migratory bird hunting Zone No. 2.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada). Licence: Open Government Licence – Canada. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Environment and Climate Change Canada (Canadian Wildlife Service). The official regulations and maps have the final word.