Hunt unit · San Diego National Wildlife Refuge
Otay Hunt Unit Hunt Unit Map & Access
The Otay Hunt Unit is one of 2 mapped hunt units on San Diego National Wildlife Refuge in San Diego County, CA. It covers approximately 161 acres and is listed as “open to hunting” for 2026–2027. Hunting generally follows state seasons and bag limits, along with general refuge rules.
Otay Hunt Unit map
Rules & permits for this unit
Status: Open to hunting
Hunting follows California seasons, bag limits and licensing, plus general National Wildlife Refuge rules.
Game at San Diego 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 Otay Hunt Unit
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Destination: center of the Otay Hunt Unit
- Decimal
32.62654, -116.87789- DMS
32°37′35.5″N 116°52′40.4″W
Nearest towns
- San Diego, CA18 mi E of town
- El Centro, CA77 mi W of town
- Palm Springs, CA85 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 Otay Hunt Unit
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Los Angeles local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 6:21 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 52m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:00 AM | 6:30 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 25m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:10 AM | 6:40 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 53m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 6:50 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 26m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 5:34 AM | 6:04 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 54m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 5:47 AM | 6:17 AM | 4:47 PM | 10h 31m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 6:31 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 11m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 6:41 AM | 4:43 PM | 10h 01m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 6:19 AM | 6:49 AM | 4:51 PM | 10h 02m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 6:19 AM | 6:49 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 13m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 6:12 AM | 6:42 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 36m |
Computed for 32.627, -116.878 (PDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
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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 Diego NWR
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego National Wildlife Refuge | ✕Closed | 12,427 | — |