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Northeast Hunt Zone
North Carolina, United States
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About Northeast Hunt Zone
Northeast Hunt Zone is a goose zone in North Carolina, United States, set by North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. It covers about 8,547 km² (3,300 mi²). Towns inside it include Elizabeth City, Kill Devil Hills, Edenton, Kitty Hawk, Plymouth and Nags Head.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for waterfowl.
- Unit code
- Northeast
- Area
- 8,547 km²
- Area (miles)
- 3,300 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,575 km² of public or protected land inside it, 30% 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 | 1,020 | 12% |
| Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge | 615 | 7% |
| ALLIGATOR RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 615 | 7% |
| Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge | 465 | 5% |
| POCOSIN LAKES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 465 | 5% |
| Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge | 202 | 2% |
| MATTAMUSKEET NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 201 | 2% |
| National Park Service | 84 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 447 | 5% |
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 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cackling goose | Dec 28, 2026 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Canada goose | Dec 28, 2026 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Dec 28, 2026 to Jan 30, 2027 | shotgun source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Northeast Hunt 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 Northeast Hunt Zone (goose zone)?
About 8,547 km² (3,300 mi²), as HuntGrid maps North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Northeast Hunt Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,575 km² of public or protected land, 30% 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 Northeast Hunt Zone?
This page lists 3 seasons a person has checked against North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Northeast Hunt Zone?
In the same unit system: Resident Population Zone.
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Sources
Unit boundary: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (zone definition); U.S. Census Bureau. Licence: Zones defined in the 2026-2027 North Carolina digest and the federal frameworks; geometry public domain (U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. The official regulations and maps have the final word.