wildlife management zone · New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Branch
WMZ 27
New Brunswick, Canada
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About WMZ 27
WMZ 27 is a wildlife management zone in New Brunswick, Canada, set by New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Branch. It covers about 183 km² (71 mi²). The town of Grand Manan is inside it.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Branch's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- 27
- Area
- 183 km²
- Area (miles)
- 71 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 11 km² of public or protected land inside it, 6% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Trust of New Brunswick | 4.4 | 2% |
| Canadian Wildlife Service, Atlantic Region | 4.0 | 2% |
| Government of New Brunswick | 2.7 | 2% |
| Nature Conservancy of Canada | 2.6 | 1% |
| Forest Planning & Stewardship Branch, Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development, Government of New Brunswick | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife | 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 New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Branch's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Oct 26, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | antlered source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 26, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | antlerless, residents, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 23, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 23, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader, residents, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Branch
Units around it
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for WMZ 27
- 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 WMZ 27 (wildlife management zone)?
About 183 km² (71 mi²), as HuntGrid maps New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Branch's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in WMZ 27?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 11 km² of public or protected land, 6% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Nature Trust of New Brunswick. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for WMZ 27?
This page lists 4 seasons a person has checked against New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Branch's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – New Brunswick. Licence: Open Government Licence – New Brunswick (v2). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Branch. The official regulations and maps have the final word.