Mattamuskeet NWR September Canada Goose Hunt
Activity pass ·
Managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service
Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) · Restricted Access
- 1 ft
- Elevation
Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1934 primarily to preserve wintering habitat for migratory waterfowl. The Refuge's predominant feature is the 40,000-acre Lake Mattamuskeet, the largest natural lake in North Carolina. Mattamuskeet NWR provides opportunities for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, hiking, and enjoying the great outdoors! Hunting is allowed in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations under a refuge issued permit and in designated areas. Hunting opportunities include deer hunts, a September Canada Goose hunt, and Late-season Waterfowl hunts. A separate permit is required for each of these hunts.
The pass allows the holder to participate in the September Canada Goose Hunt. Hunting is allowed Monday through Saturday during the North Carolina September Canada goose season. Canada geese may only be taken with shotguns using approved non-toxic shot. Bag limits are the same as those prescribed by the State. Canada goose hunting is allowed throughout the refuge except in those areas designated as closed on the hunt map found here:
https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2024-08/mattamuskeet-virtual-goose-hunt-2024.pdf
Getting there
35.50349, -76.18184 · 35°30'12.6"N 76°10'54.6"W
Typical weather
Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 53°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 53 | 56 | 63 | 73 | 79 | 86 | 89 | 87 | 82 | 74 | 65 | 57 |
| Low °F | 29 | 31 | 35 | 45 | 56 | 65 | 69 | 67 | 62 | 49 | 39 | 33 |
| Precip in | 4.3 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 5.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Member photos
Common questions about Mattamuskeet NWR September Canada Goose Hunt
- Can you reserve a site at Mattamuskeet NWR September Canada Goose Hunt?
- Yes, Mattamuskeet NWR September Canada Goose Hunt is reservable through Recreation.gov.
Camping near Mattamuskeet NWR September Canada Goose Hunt
- Cape Point Campground 23.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Ocracoke Campground 30 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Frisco Campground 37.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bodie Island Lighthouse 40.7 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Oregon Inlet Campground 41.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge Deer Hunts less than 0.1 mi · Activity pass
- Swanquarter Wilderness 3.6 mi · Facility
- Portsmouth Visitor Center 30.7 mi · Facility
- Hatteras Island Weather Bureau Station 33.9 mi · Visitor Center
- Lindsay Warren Visitor Center 40 mi · Facility
- Museum of the Sea 40.7 mi · Facility
- Bodie Island Visitor Center 40.9 mi · Facility
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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