U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Buenos Aires

National Wildlife Refuge

Hunting Regulations

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Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge

P.O. Box 109

Sasabe, Arizona 85633

520/823-4251

Department of Interior

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

1 800/344 WILD

August 2006

Welcome

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge is one of

over 540 refuges managed by the U.S. Fish &

Wildlife Service. Primary objectives of this

refuge are to establish a breeding population of

endangered masked bobwhite, preserve the

natural diversity of wildlife native to southeast

Arizona, and provide for wildlife-oriented

recreation and education.

Legal Game

Mule Deer White-winged Dove

White-tailed Deer Mourning Dove

Javelina Ducks and Geese

Cottontail Rabbit Coots

Coyote Skunk

All other plants and animals are protected,

including quail. To protect the endangered

masked bobwhite, quail hunting is not allowed

on the refuge

Permits and Seasons

All hunters must possess a valid state hunting

license and applicable big game, waterfowl,

archery tags and/or stamps. Arizona state

regulations can be found at www.azgfd.com. For

a complete listing of federal regulations, consult

the Code of Federal Regulations (Title 50).

Seasons for mule deer, white-tailed deer,

javelina, and migratory birds follow applicable

Arizona state regulations.

Hunting cottontail rabbits, coyotes, and skunks

is prohibited from June 1 through August 19.

Refuge Regulations

Loaded firearms may be carried only in hunting

zones when actually hunting. A loaded firearm is

defined as any round in the weapon, including

the magazine. All firearms in motor vehicles

must be unloaded and cased. Bows and arrows

in motor vehicles must also be cased. Target

shooting or the discharge of a weapon except to

hunt is not permitted.

Hunting equipment, temporary blinds, boats, and

decoys must be removed following each day’s

hunt. Pits, permanent blinds and stands, and

baiting are prohibited. The use of flagging tape,

reflective tape, or other signs or markers

is prohibited.

Guide service providers must obtain a Special

Use Permit from the refuge.

Motorized vehicles may operate on designated

public roadways only and must be licensed and

equipped to legally operate on state highways.

Speed limit on refuge roads is 25 mph unless

posted otherwise.

The use or possession of alcoholic beverages

while hunting is prohibited.

Pets must be on a leash at all times, with the

exception of dogs retrieving downed game.

Retrieving dogs must be under control of

the owner.

Horseback riders are restricted to refuge roads.

Campers traveling by horseback must provide

their own water and feed en route and clean

campsites of horse manure.

Obtain topographic maps of the area prior to

your visit. USGS maps covering refuge areas

include Las Guijas, Wilbur Canyon, Fresno

Wash, Presumido Peak, and Cumero Mountain.

Additional information and maps can be obtained

by writing or phoning the refuge.

Have a safe and successful hunt

All accidents involving injury or property

damage shall be reported to a refuge official

within 24 hours of an incident.

Emergencies

Dial 911 Arizona Relay Service for

the Deaf: 1 800/367-8939
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Buenos Aires

National Wildlife Refuge

36A

Aguirre

Lake

36B

36C

36C

286

286

Brown Canyon

(Open by Guided Tour Only)

Arivaca

Road

ArivacaCienegaTrail

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Arivaca

Mustang Townsite

Trail

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MormonLake

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To

Tucson

Montana Unit(Closed to allpublic entry)

Pronghorn

Pronghorn

Drive

Drive

Entrance Rd.

Arivaca

Creek Trail

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Las Guijas Mountains

San  Luis  Mountains

36A

36C

Arivaca

Road

Ruby Road (pavement ends 7 mile

N

Refuge Boundary

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g Trails

Refuge Roads

Pronghorn Drive

Major Roads

Campsites

Refuge HQ

Private Property

Hunt Zone

No Hunt Zone

Legend

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w CampingAll campsites are primitive.Camping is permitted only at sitesdesignated by the above symbol.Stays are limited to 14 days withina 30-day period.Fires are permitted only indesignated campsite fire rings.Campsites may be restricted whenfire danger exists. Use only woodthat is dead and down in theimmediate area.Firewood cutting or removal isnot permitted.Remove all trash---do not bury it.