Hunt unit · Leslie Canyon National Wildlife Refuge

Open Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The Open unit is one of 2 mapped hunt units on Leslie Canyon National Wildlife Refuge in Cochise County, AZ. It covers approximately 813 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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813acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Cochise Countycounty

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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.

Game at Leslie Canyon 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 unit

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Destination: center of the Open unit

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Decimal
31.60007, -109.51875
DMS
31°36′00.3″N 109°31′07.5″W

Nearest towns

  • Sierra Vista, AZ46 mi E of town
  • Tucson, AZ95 mi SE of town
  • Las Cruces, NM169 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 Open

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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, 20265:23 AM5:53 AM6:43 PM12h 51m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:31 AM6:01 AM6:25 PM12h 24m
Thu, Oct 1, 20265:40 AM6:10 AM6:04 PM11h 54m
Thu, Oct 15, 20265:50 AM6:20 AM5:47 PM11h 27m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:03 AM6:33 AM5:29 PM10h 57m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM5:20 PM10h 34m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:29 AM6:59 AM5:15 PM10h 15m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:39 AM7:09 AM5:16 PM10h 06m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:47 AM7:17 AM5:24 PM10h 07m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:47 AM7:17 AM5:35 PM10h 18m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:41 AM7:11 AM5:51 PM10h 40m

Computed for 31.600, -109.519 (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 Leslie Canyon NWR

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