Hunt unit · Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge
White Hunt Unit Map & Access
The White unit is one of 3 mapped hunt units on Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge in Moffat County, CO. It covers approximately 9,902 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.
White map
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.
Game at Browns Park 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 White unit
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Destination: center of the White unit
- Decimal
40.83731, -109.00732- DMS
40°50′14.3″N 109°00′26.4″W
Nearest towns
- Vernal, UT38 mi NE of town
- Rock Springs, WY53 mi S of town
- Green River, WY54 mi SE 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 White
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Denver local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 6:41 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 09m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 6:55 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 32m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 7:11 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 49m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:25 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 12m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 6:45 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 28m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 7:02 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 57m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 7:20 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 29m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 7:33 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 16m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:10 AM | 7:40 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 18m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:08 AM | 7:38 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 33m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 7:27 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 04m |
Computed for 40.837, -109.007 (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 Browns Park NWR
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl | !Special regs | 891 | — |
| No Hunting Zone | ✕Closed | 1,320 | — |