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Havasu Wilderness - AZ Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regsPermit required

The Havasu Wilderness - AZ unit is one of 11 mapped hunt units on Havasu National Wildlife Refuge in Mohave County, AZ. It covers approximately 13,395 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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13,395acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Yesrefuge permit
Mohave Countycounty

Havasu Wilderness - AZ 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. Obtain via: Mail, Visitor Center.

Waterfowl hunting, all hunting on Pintail slough

Game at Havasu 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 Havasu Wilderness - AZ unit

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Destination: center of the Havasu Wilderness - AZ unit

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34.64331, -114.41097
DMS
34°38′35.9″N 114°24′39.5″W

Nearest towns

  • Lake Havasu City, AZ12 mi NW of town
  • Needles, CA18 mi SE of town
  • Parker, AZ35 mi N 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 Havasu Wilderness - AZ

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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 AM7:06 PM12h 56m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:49 AM6:19 AM6:46 PM12h 27m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:01 AM6:31 AM6:23 PM11h 52m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:12 AM6:42 AM6:04 PM11h 22m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:27 AM6:57 AM5:45 PM10h 48m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:40 AM7:10 AM5:34 PM10h 23m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:56 AM7:26 AM5:27 PM10h 01m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:07 AM7:37 AM5:28 PM9h 51m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:14 AM7:44 AM5:36 PM9h 52m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:14 AM7:44 AM5:48 PM10h 04m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:06 AM7:36 AM6:05 PM10h 29m

Computed for 34.643, -114.411 (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 Havasu NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Havasu Wilderness - CASpecial regs1,626Required
Lake Havasu - AZSpecial regs2,466Required
Lake Havasu - CASpecial regs1,404Required
Pintail SloughSpecial regs443Required
Topock Gorge - AZSpecial regs3,134Required
Topock Gorge - CASpecial regs2,957Required
Topock Marsh East - AZSpecial regs7,240Required
Topock Marsh WestSpecial regs6,065Required
HeadquartersClosed9.9Required
Mesquite BayClosed232Required

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