Hunt unit · Cibola National Wildlife Refuge

Unit 2 Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Unit 2 unit is one of 9 mapped hunt units on Cibola National Wildlife Refuge in La Paz County, AZ. It covers approximately 386 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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386acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
La Paz Countycounty

Unit 2 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: Other, Signed Brochure or Similar; CA: Signed Brochure or Similar. Obtain via: AZ: Kiosk, Mail, Online FWS, Visitor Center; CA: Online FWS, Visitor Center.

All hunters require signed brochure.

Game at Cibola 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 Unit 2 unit

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Destination: center of the Unit 2 unit

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33.29530, -114.66528
DMS
33°17′43.1″N 114°39′55.0″W

Nearest towns

  • Blythe, CA22 mi S of town
  • Yuma, AZ42 mi N of town
  • El Centro, CA62 mi NE 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, 20265:42 AM6:12 AM7:05 PM12h 54m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:51 AM6:21 AM6:46 PM12h 26m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:01 AM6:31 AM6:24 PM11h 53m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:11 AM6:41 AM6:06 PM11h 25m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:26 AM6:56 AM5:48 PM10h 52m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM5:37 PM10h 28m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:54 AM7:24 AM5:31 PM10h 08m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:04 AM7:34 AM5:32 PM9h 58m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:12 AM7:42 AM5:41 PM9h 59m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:12 AM7:42 AM5:52 PM10h 10m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:04 AM7:34 AM6:08 PM10h 34m

Computed for 33.295, -114.665 (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 Cibola NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
California LandsSpecial regs5,158Required
Hart Mine MarshSpecial regs864Required
Island UnitSpecial regs4,761Required
Unit 1 SouthSpecial regs1,074Required
Cibola Lake Management AreaClosed1,591Required
Colorado River & Levees - AZClosed1,852Required
Colorado River & Levees - CAClosed76Required
Unit 1 NorthClosed2,680Required

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