Hunt unit · Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge

C Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit requiredYouth opportunity

The C unit is one of 5 mapped hunt units on Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge in Jackson County, CO. It covers approximately 7,121 acres and is listed as “open – special regulations apply” for 2026–2027. That means hunting is permitted, but refuge-specific rules — such as limited species, dates, weapon types, access methods or quota permits — apply on top of state regulations. A refuge permit is required.

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7,121acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Jackson Countycounty

C map

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OpenSpecial regulationsClosedFWS-owned landWPA (public)Refuge boundaryEasement (private) Tip: switch to Satellite or USGS Topo in the layer menu · click the map for GPS coordinates
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Rules & permits for this unit

Status: Open – special regulations apply

Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to Colorado regulations. Typical special regulations include limited species or seasons, quota/lottery permits, weapon restrictions (e.g. archery or shotgun only), shooting-hour limits, blind or stand rules and restricted access.

Refuge permit required. Type: Signed Brochure or Similar. Obtain via: Mail, Online Other.

Elk hunting during all 4 rifle seasons.

🧒 The refuge is open to youth hunters during the state youth waterfowl weekend.

Game at Arapaho NWR

Species listed for the refuge as a whole — a special-regulation unit may be limited to certain species. Confirm in the hunt brochure.

Getting to the C unit

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Destination: center of the C unit

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Decimal
40.59003, -106.31644
DMS
40°35′24.1″N 106°18′59.2″W

Nearest towns

  • Walden, CO9.9 mi S of town
  • Laramie, WY63 mi SW of town
  • Fort Collins, CO65 mi W of town

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is a point inside the unit polygon, not necessarily a parking area or legal access point. Use satellite view to find roads, gates and designated parking, and respect closed areas and private inholdings.

Shooting hours at this unit

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*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Denver local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:01 AM6:31 AM7:39 PM13h 08m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM7:16 PM12h 32m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM6:49 PM11h 49m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:44 AM7:14 AM6:26 PM11h 12m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM5:03 PM10h 29m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:21 AM6:51 AM4:49 PM9h 58m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM4:39 PM9h 31m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:51 AM7:21 AM4:39 PM9h 18m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:58 AM7:28 AM4:47 PM9h 19m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:56 AM7:26 AM5:00 PM9h 34m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:45 AM7:15 AM5:21 PM10h 05m

Computed for 40.590, -106.316 (MDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

Weather forecast

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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.

Other units at Arapaho NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
BSpecial regs8,266Required
AClosed4,649Required
ChandlerClosed2,240Required
DClosed2,506Required

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