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Sitting Dog Unit Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The Sitting Dog Unit is one of 4 mapped hunt units on Desert National Wildlife Range in Lincoln County, NV. It covers approximately 8,610 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.

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8,610acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Lincoln Countycounty

Sitting Dog Unit map

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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 Nevada 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 Desert National Wildlife Range

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 Sitting Dog Unit

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Destination: center of the Sitting Dog Unit

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37.24390, -115.13369
DMS
37°14′38.0″N 115°08′01.3″W

Nearest towns

  • Mesquite, NV66 mi NW of town
  • Las Vegas, NV74 mi N of town
  • St. George, UT86 mi W 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 Sitting Dog Unit

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

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:40 AM6:10 AM7:11 PM13h 01m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:51 AM6:21 AM6:50 PM12h 29m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:04 AM6:34 AM6:25 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM6:05 PM11h 18m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:34 AM6:04 AM4:44 PM10h 40m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:49 AM6:19 AM4:31 PM10h 13m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:05 AM6:35 AM4:24 PM9h 49m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:16 AM6:46 AM4:24 PM9h 37m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:24 AM6:54 AM4:32 PM9h 39m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:23 AM6:53 AM4:44 PM9h 52m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:14 AM6:44 AM5:03 PM10h 19m

Computed for 37.244, -115.134 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

Weather forecast

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Other units at Desert National Wildlife Range

UnitStatusAcresPermit
NTTR Joint Use AreaOpen637,594—
Open UnitOpen721,043—
Closed UnitClosed260,880—

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