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Stop at the Visitor Center for brochures, maps, and other information. The Center is staffed Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM year-round, and Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM from November 15 to March 31.

The regulations listed below supplement the general regulations that govern hunting on wildlife refuges as set forth in Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations. Hunting is also in accordance with applicable state regulations and state seasons. Visit the Arizona Game and Fish Department website for more information about state hunting regulations.

• The following species may be taken on refuge lands during applicable state seasons: Gambel’s quail, fox, coyote, ducks, coots, geese, white winged dove, mourning dove, deer (archery and general season), and desert bighorn sheep. Cottontail rabbit may be taken from September 1 to the end of the state season. All species not listed are protected and may not be hunted.
  
• Hunting is permitted only on those portions of the refuge marked as such on the map within this brochure. (Contact refuge headquarters for a copy of the hunt map.)
  
• Nontoxic shot is required for hunting ducks, geese, coot, doves, quail, and cottontail rabbit. Possession or use of lead shot while hunting on the refuge is illegal.
  
• All firearms in vehicles or in watercraft under power shall be unloaded and cased or dismantled.
  
• Construction of permanent structures on refuge lands is prohibited. Temporary blinds may be used but must be removed at the end of each day.
• Field possession of game animals is prohibited in closed areas of the refuge.

• Neither hunters or dogs may enter closed areas to retrieve dead or wounded game.
  
• Decoys must be removed by the end of each day.
  
• Travel in wilderness areas is by foot or horseback only.
  
• Report accidents or injuries to the Refuge Manager and State agencies.
  
• Vehicles are permitted on designated routes only. No off-roading!
  
• Target shooting, pit blinds, overnight camping, open fires, and collecting firewood are not permitted at any time.
  
• It is illegal to remove, deface, or damage rocks, minerals, semi-precious stones, Native American artifacts, paleontological objects, or objects of antiquity.

Watch Out

The desert can be dangerously hot and dry. Be sure to carry and drink plenty of water, use sunscreen, wear light colored clothing when possible and a hat.

Watch out for stinging insects, venomous reptiles, and thorny plants. Avoid putting your hands and feet under rocks or into crevices and plants, and watch where you step or sit.