Hunt unit · Ouray National Wildlife Refuge
Leota Bottom Hunt Unit Map & Access
The Leota Bottom unit is one of 3 mapped hunt units on Ouray National Wildlife Refuge in Uintah County, UT. It covers approximately 1,316 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.
Leota Bottom map
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 Ouray 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 Leota Bottom unit
Navigate
Destination: center of the Leota Bottom unit
- Decimal
40.16938, -109.58542- DMS
40°10′09.8″N 109°35′07.5″W
Nearest towns
- Vernal, UT20 mi S of town
- Green River, WY94 mi S of town
- Grand Junction, CO94 mi NW 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 Leota Bottom
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Denver local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 6:45 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 07m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 6:58 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 31m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 7:13 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 49m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 7:27 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 13m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 6:46 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 31m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 7:03 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 60m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 7:21 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 33m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 7:33 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 20m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:10 AM | 7:40 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 22m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:08 AM | 7:38 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 36m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 7:27 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 07m |
Computed for 40.169, -109.585 (MDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
Weather forecast
Loading National Weather Service forecast…
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.
Other units at Ouray NWR
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upland/Big Game | !Special regs | 5,469 | — |
| No Hunting Zone | ✕Closed | 4,583 | — |