Hunt unit · Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge

Open except Mig. Birds Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The Open except Mig. Birds unit is one of 4 mapped hunt units on Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge in Juab County, UT. It covers approximately 6,253 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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6,253acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Juab Countycounty

Open except Mig. Birds 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 Utah 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 Fish Springs 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 Open except Mig. Birds unit

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Destination: center of the Open except Mig. Birds unit

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Decimal
39.85470, -113.33617
DMS
39°51′16.9″N 113°20′10.2″W

Nearest towns

  • Delta, UT53 mi NW of town
  • Provo, UT92 mi W of town
  • Ely, NV93 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

Today at Open except Mig. Birds

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

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM8:07 PM13h 07m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:43 AM7:13 AM7:44 PM12h 31m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:58 AM7:28 AM7:17 PM11h 50m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:12 AM7:42 AM6:55 PM11h 13m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:31 AM7:01 AM5:32 PM10h 32m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:47 AM7:17 AM5:18 PM10h 01m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:05 AM7:35 AM5:09 PM9h 35m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:17 AM7:47 AM5:09 PM9h 22m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:24 AM7:54 AM5:18 PM9h 24m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:22 AM7:52 AM5:31 PM9h 38m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:12 AM7:42 AM5:50 PM10h 09m

Computed for 39.855, -113.336 (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 Fish Springs NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Open UnitSpecial regs6,395—
Reservation UnitSpecial regs22—
Closed UnitClosed5,301—

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