Hunt unit · Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge

46B West Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The 46B West unit is one of 6 mapped hunt units on Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge in Yuma County, AZ. It covers approximately 204,763 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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204,763acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Yuma Countycounty

46B West 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 Arizona 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: 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 West unit

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Destination: center of the 46B West unit

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Decimal
32.26503, -113.79450
DMS
32°15′54.1″N 113°47′40.2″W

Nearest towns

  • Ajo, AZ55 mi W of town
  • Yuma, AZ57 mi SE of town
  • Blythe, CA104 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

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

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:39 AM6:09 AM7:01 PM12h 52m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:48 AM6:18 AM6:42 PM12h 25m
Thu, Oct 1, 20265:58 AM6:28 AM6:21 PM11h 53m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:07 AM6:37 AM6:03 PM11h 26m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:21 AM6:51 AM5:46 PM10h 55m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:34 AM7:04 AM5:36 PM10h 32m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:48 AM7:18 AM5:30 PM10h 12m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:58 AM7:28 AM5:31 PM10h 03m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:06 AM7:36 AM5:40 PM10h 04m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:06 AM7:36 AM5:51 PM10h 15m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:59 AM7:29 AM6:07 PM10h 37m

Computed for 32.265, -113.794 (MST / 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 Cabeza Prieta NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
46B East Sheep OnlyOpen3,593Required
46A EastSpecial regs188,980Required
46A WestSpecial regs208,054Required
46B EastSpecial regs244,939Required
ClosedClosed5,243Required

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