Hunt unit · Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge
Southwest Hunt Unit Map & Access
The Southwest unit is one of 4 mapped hunt units on Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge in Bailey County, TX. It covers approximately 328 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.
Southwest map
Rules & permits for this unit
Status: Open – special regulations apply
Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to Texas 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.
Deer, dove, quail
Game at Muleshoe 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 Southwest unit
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Destination: center of the Southwest unit
- Decimal
33.94446, -102.78186- DMS
33°56′40.1″N 102°46′54.7″W
Nearest towns
- Muleshoe, TX20 mi S of town
- Portales, NM36 mi SE of town
- Clovis, NM40 mi SE 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 Southwest
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Chicago local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:24 AM | 8:18 PM | 12h 55m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 7:33 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 26m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:44 AM | 7:36 PM | 11h 53m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 7:54 AM | 7:18 PM | 11h 24m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 7:09 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 50m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:23 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 26m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 7:38 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 05m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 7:48 AM | 5:43 PM | 9h 55m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 7:56 AM | 5:51 PM | 9h 56m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 7:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 07m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 7:48 AM | 6:20 PM | 10h 32m |
Computed for 33.944, -102.782 (CDT / 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.