Hunt unit · Baca National Wildlife Refuge

Archery Elk Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Archery Elk unit is one of 3 mapped hunt units on Baca National Wildlife Refuge in Saguache County, CO. It covers approximately 15,423 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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15,423acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Saguache Countycounty

Archery Elk 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: Special Use Permit. Obtain via: Online Other, Other.

Permit is coordinated by the CPW and is limited number of hunters (10 hunters at any given time during the rifle season.)

Game at Baca 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 Archery Elk unit

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Destination: center of the Archery Elk unit

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Decimal
37.93931, -105.76095
DMS
37°56′21.5″N 105°45′39.4″W

Nearest towns

  • Alamosa, CO33 mi N of town
  • Pueblo, CO66 mi W of town
  • Colorado Springs, CO80 mi SW 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, 20266:02 AM6:32 AM7:34 PM13h 03m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:13 AM6:43 AM7:13 PM12h 29m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:27 AM6:57 AM6:47 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:40 AM7:10 AM6:27 PM11h 17m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:57 AM6:27 AM5:05 PM10h 38m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:13 AM6:43 AM4:52 PM10h 10m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:29 AM6:59 AM4:44 PM9h 45m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:41 AM7:11 AM4:44 PM9h 33m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:48 AM7:18 AM4:53 PM9h 35m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:47 AM7:17 AM5:05 PM9h 48m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:37 AM7:07 AM5:24 PM10h 16m

Computed for 37.939, -105.761 (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 Baca NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
General ElkOpen29,530Required
ClosedClosed47,414Required

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