Hunt unit · Ouray National Wildlife Refuge

Upland/Big Game Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The Upland/Big Game unit is one of 3 mapped hunt units on Ouray National Wildlife Refuge in Uintah County, UT. It covers approximately 5,469 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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5,469acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Uintah Countycounty

Upland/Big Game 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 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 Upland/Big Game unit

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Destination: center of the Upland/Big Game unit

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40.14929, -109.59547
DMS
40°08′57.4″N 109°35′43.7″W

Nearest towns

  • Vernal, UT22 mi S of town
  • Grand Junction, CO94 mi NW of town
  • Green River, WY96 mi S 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 Upland/Big Game

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*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Denver local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM7:52 PM13h 07m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM7:29 PM12h 31m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:43 AM7:13 AM7:02 PM11h 49m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:57 AM7:27 AM6:40 PM11h 13m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:16 AM6:46 AM5:17 PM10h 31m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:33 AM7:03 AM5:03 PM9h 60m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:51 AM7:21 AM4:54 PM9h 33m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:03 AM7:33 AM4:53 PM9h 20m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:10 AM7:40 AM5:02 PM9h 22m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:08 AM7:38 AM5:15 PM9h 36m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:57 AM7:27 AM5:35 PM10h 07m

Computed for 40.149, -109.595 (MDT / 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 Ouray NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Leota BottomSpecial regs1,316—
No Hunting ZoneClosed4,583—

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