National Wildlife Refuge · New Mexico · FWS Region 2

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 571 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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1hunt units
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571FWS-owned acres
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Valle de Oro NWR hunt unit map

Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.

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Hunting at Valle de Oro NWR

  • Big Game
  • Waterfowl
  • Wild Turkey
  • Upland Birds
  • Migratory Birds
  • Small Game
  • Feral & Exotic
  • Fishing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not list any hunting opportunities for this station.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 571 (100%)0huntable acres
  • Closed571 ac 100%
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Station Closed 571 —

Permits & licenses

Refuge permit

Not listed

USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.

You'll also need

  • A valid New Mexico hunting license and any required tags or stamps — New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Valle de Oro NWR

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Valle de Oro NWR.

How to get to Valle de Oro NWR

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Destination: Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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Decimal
34.97825, -106.67977
DMS
34°58′41.7″N 106°40′47.2″W

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Nearest towns

  • Albuquerque, NM7.2 mi S of town
  • Santa Fe, NM64 mi SW of town
  • Socorro, NM65 mi N of town
  • Las Vegas, NM93 mi SW of town

Closest airports

  • ABQ Albuquerque Sunport5.8 mi
  • ELP El Paso Intl220 mi

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.

Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours

Today at Valle de Oro NWR

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*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, 20266:08 AM6:38 AM7:35 PM12h 57m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:18 AM6:48 AM7:15 PM12h 27m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM6:52 PM11h 52m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:41 AM7:11 AM6:33 PM11h 22m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:56 AM6:26 AM5:13 PM10h 47m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:10 AM6:40 AM5:02 PM10h 22m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:26 AM6:56 AM4:55 PM9h 60m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:37 AM7:07 AM4:56 PM9h 50m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:44 AM7:14 AM5:04 PM9h 51m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:44 AM7:14 AM5:16 PM10h 03m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:35 AM7:05 AM5:33 PM10h 28m

Computed for 34.978, -106.680 (MDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Valle de Oro NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Valle de Oro NWR?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

Do I need a permit to hunt Valle de Oro NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Valle de Oro NWR. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Where is Valle de Oro NWR located?

Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, about 7 miles S of Albuquerque, NM (straight-line). GPS: 34.97825, -106.67977.

What are legal shooting hours at Valle de Oro NWR?

Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.