Hunt unit · Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge

Hazard Tract Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The Hazard Tract is one of 5 mapped hunt units on Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge in Imperial County, CA. It covers approximately 672 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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672acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Imperial Countycounty

Hazard Tract 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 California 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 Sonny Bono Salton Sea 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 Hazard Tract

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Destination: center of the Hazard Tract

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33.19478, -115.58630
DMS
33°11′41.2″N 115°35′10.7″W

Nearest towns

  • El Centro, CA28 mi N of town
  • Blythe, CA64 mi SW of town
  • Yuma, AZ66 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 Hazard Tract

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

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:46 AM6:16 AM7:09 PM12h 53m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:54 AM6:24 AM6:50 PM12h 26m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:05 AM6:35 AM6:28 PM11h 53m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:15 AM6:45 AM6:10 PM11h 25m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:29 AM5:59 AM4:52 PM10h 52m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:42 AM6:12 AM4:41 PM10h 29m
Tue, Dec 1, 20265:57 AM6:27 AM4:35 PM10h 08m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:08 AM6:38 AM4:36 PM9h 59m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:15 AM6:45 AM4:45 PM9h 60m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:15 AM6:45 AM4:56 PM10h 11m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:08 AM6:38 AM5:12 PM10h 34m

Computed for 33.195, -115.586 (PDT / 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 Sonny Bono Salton Sea NWR

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Union TractSpecial regs155—
Closed UnitClosed3,772—
Open WaterClosed31,442—
Unit 2 ClosedClosed1,225—

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