National Wildlife Refuge · Nevada · FWS Region 8

Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge lies in Clark County, Nevada, with about 135 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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135FWS-owned acres
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Moapa Valley NWR hunt unit map

Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.

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Hunting at Moapa Valley NWR

  • Big Game
  • Waterfowl
  • Wild Turkey
  • Upland Birds
  • Migratory Birds
  • Small Game
  • Feral & Exotic
  • Fishing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not list any hunting opportunities for this station.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 135 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed135 ac 100%
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Station Closed 135 —

Permits & licenses

Refuge permit

Not listed

USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.

You'll also need

  • A valid Nevada hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Nevada Department of Wildlife
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Moapa Valley NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Moapa Valley NWR.

How to get to Moapa Valley NWR

Navigate

Destination: Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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36.71099, -114.71612
DMS
36°42′39.6″N 114°42′58.0″W

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Nearest towns

  • Mesquite, NV36 mi W of town
  • Las Vegas, NV44 mi NE of town
  • St. George, UT68 mi SW of town
  • Bullhead City, AZ108 mi N of town

Closest airports

  • LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid50 mi
  • FLG Flagstaff Pulliam202 mi

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.

Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours

Today at Moapa Valley NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*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, 20265:39 AM6:09 AM7:09 PM13h 00m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:50 AM6:20 AM6:48 PM12h 28m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:02 AM6:32 AM6:24 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:14 AM6:44 AM6:03 PM11h 19m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:31 AM6:01 AM4:43 PM10h 42m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:46 AM6:16 AM4:31 PM10h 15m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:02 AM6:32 AM4:23 PM9h 51m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:13 AM6:43 AM4:24 PM9h 40m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:21 AM6:51 AM4:32 PM9h 41m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:20 AM6:50 AM4:44 PM9h 54m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:11 AM6:41 AM5:02 PM10h 21m

Computed for 36.711, -114.716 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Moapa Valley NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Moapa Valley NWR?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

Do I need a permit to hunt Moapa Valley NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Moapa Valley NWR. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Where is Moapa Valley NWR located?

Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge is in Clark County, Nevada, about 36 miles W of Mesquite, NV (straight-line). GPS: 36.71099, -114.71612.

What are legal shooting hours at Moapa Valley NWR?

Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.