Hunt unit · Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
46B East Sheep Only Hunt Unit Map & Access
The 46B East Sheep Only unit is one of 6 mapped hunt units on Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge in Yuma County, AZ. It covers approximately 3,593 acres and is listed as “open to hunting” for 2026–2027. Hunting generally follows state seasons and bag limits, along with general refuge rules. A refuge permit is required.
46B East Sheep Only map
Rules & permits for this unit
Status: Open to hunting
Hunting follows Arizona seasons, bag limits and licensing, plus general National Wildlife Refuge rules.
Refuge permit required. Type: Special Use Permit. Obtain via: Mail.
Bighorn sheep hunting, special use permit
Game at Cabeza Prieta 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 46B East Sheep Only unit
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Destination: center of the 46B East Sheep Only unit
- Decimal
32.07327, -113.42584- DMS
32°04′23.8″N 113°25′33.0″W
Nearest towns
- Ajo, AZ39 mi SW of town
- Yuma, AZ82 mi SE of town
- Phoenix, AZ124 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
Today at 46B East Sheep Only
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Phoenix local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 5:38 AM | 6:08 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 51m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 5:46 AM | 6:16 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 25m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 6:26 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 53m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:06 AM | 6:36 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 26m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 6:49 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 55m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 7:02 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 33m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 7:16 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 13m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:26 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 04m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:04 AM | 7:34 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 05m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:04 AM | 7:34 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 16m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 7:27 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 38m |
Computed for 32.073, -113.426 (MST / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.