Hunt unit · San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge
Hunt Area Hunt Unit Map & Access
The Hunt Area is one of 2 mapped hunt units on San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge in Cochise County, AZ. It covers approximately 1,303 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.
Hunt Area map
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 San Bernardino 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 Hunt Area
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Destination: center of the Hunt Area
- Decimal
31.34580, -109.24951- DMS
31°20′44.9″N 109°14′58.2″W
Nearest towns
- Sierra Vista, AZ64 mi E of town
- Tucson, AZ118 mi SE of town
- Las Cruces, NM161 mi SW 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 Hunt Area
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Phoenix local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 5:22 AM | 5:52 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 50m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 5:30 AM | 6:00 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 24m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 5:39 AM | 6:09 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 54m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 6:18 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 28m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 6:31 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 57m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 6:44 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 35m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 6:58 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 16m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 7:08 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 08m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:45 AM | 7:15 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 09m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:46 AM | 7:16 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 19m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:39 AM | 7:09 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 41m |
Computed for 31.346, -109.250 (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 San Bernardino NWR
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Area | ✕Closed | 1,065 | — |