Hunt unit · Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Lower Crystal Marsh Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The Lower Crystal Marsh unit is one of 6 mapped hunt units on Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Nye County, NV. It covers approximately 209 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.

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209acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Nye Countycounty

Lower Crystal Marsh 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 Nevada 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.

Game at Ash Meadows 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 Lower Crystal Marsh unit

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Destination: center of the Lower Crystal Marsh unit

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36.38935, -116.33547
DMS
36°23′21.7″N 116°20′07.7″W

Nearest towns

  • Las Vegas, NV68 mi W of town
  • Mesquite, NV129 mi W of town
  • Bullhead City, AZ131 mi NW 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

Today at Lower Crystal Marsh

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

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:45 AM6:15 AM7:15 PM12h 59m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:56 AM6:26 AM6:54 PM12h 28m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:09 AM6:39 AM6:30 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:21 AM6:51 AM6:10 PM11h 20m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:37 AM6:07 AM4:50 PM10h 43m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:52 AM6:22 AM4:38 PM10h 16m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:08 AM6:38 AM4:31 PM9h 53m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:19 AM6:49 AM4:31 PM9h 42m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:26 AM6:56 AM4:39 PM9h 43m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:26 AM6:56 AM4:51 PM9h 56m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:17 AM6:47 AM5:09 PM10h 22m

Computed for 36.389, -116.335 (PDT / 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 Ash Meadows NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Crystal ReserviorSpecial regs57—
Horseshoe MarshSpecial regs24—
Peterson ReserviorSpecial regs60—
Upland UnitSpecial regs22,557—
Closed UnitClosed1,440—

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