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Hunting at Pintail Slough in Havasu National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Arizona and California. Published by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS).
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Hunting at Pintail Slough
Havasu National Wildlife Refuge
2020-2021 Season
Pintail Slough, located in Arizona, is
comprised of all refuge lands north of the
North Dike and west of Mohave Co. Rd. 1.
Species, Dates and Hours
Quota Hunt Permit
Individuals wishing to hunt waterfowl in the
Pintail Slough Quota Hunt permit area must
submit an application for a quota waterfowl
This leaflet contains hunting regulations for
hunt. Applications are available on-line
the Pintail Slough only. Consult the general
(https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Havasu/
hunting leaflets for regulations
activities/hunting.html) or at the Havasu
governing public use and hunting on all
NWR office in Needles, CA. Applications
other areas of the refuge.
will be accepted by mail or e-mail
(lakehavasurefuges@fws.gov) from
General Regulations
September 1 to September 14, 2020. Quota
1. We only allow take of those species
permits will be selected by random drawing
legal sunrise to 2:00PM MST.
specifically listed. We allow hunting
that will be posted on-line or on social media
of mourning and white winged dove, duck,
around September 16, 2020. The drawing
Daily bag and possession limits
coot, moorhen, goose, common snipe, quail,
order will determine permit number priority.
cottontail rabbit, and desert bighorn sheep on In accordance with Arizona State
Once the $25 slot fee is collected from a
designated areas of the refuge. All other
regulations: info available at: azgfd.gov.
drawn applicant, a quota permit number will
species are prohibited.
be
issued. Preferred hunt date and blind
Hunting Days (In-state season)
2. Persons possessing, transporting, or
location
(hunt slot) will be filled by ascending
carrying firearms on national wildlife refuges Dove, Cottontail, and Gambel's Quail:
permit
order.
Successful applicants will have
Is permitted on all open refuge areas
must comply with all provisions of federal,
7
business
days
to secure a permit number
and any designated dove and small
state and local law.
with payment by CASH, personal check or
game fields (A-3 and A-4) in Pintail
money order payable to: U.S. Fish and
3. Havasu NWR is a non-toxic shot zone,
Slough in accordance with state
Wildlife Service. Each drawn hunter may
use or possession of toxic ammo (lead), is
regulations. Hunting for these species
purchase up to (4) hunt slots through the quota
prohibited. We allow shotgun, muzzleloader, will not be permitted in the Pintail
hunt permit system. Any un-selected hunt
pistol, pneumatic gun, crossbow, and archery Slough Quota Hunt permit area.
slots remaining after the drawing based
equipment for hunting.
selections
will be filled on a first come, first
Quota Hunt Permit Area Regulations
4. Use of rifles is prohibited (with the
serve basis until the end of waterfowl season.
1. Hunters must carry their quota hunt permit Each hunter can only obtain a maximum of 10
exception of Desert Bighorn Sheep hunts).
and hunt licenses while hunting.
quota hunt permits per season. Quota hunt
5. Target shooting or the discharge of a
permits can only be issued by Refuge staff at
2.
Hunters
are
required
to
hunt
within
25
feet
weapon except to hunt is not permitted.
the Needles office during normal business
of the numbered post of their assigned blind
hours. Call ahead.
6. Motorized vehicles may operate on
location or goose field.
designated public roadways only and must be
Quota Hunt Locations
3. We limit the number of persons at each
“street legal” i.e. licensed, insured and
Hunt blinds will be available during AZ
equipped to operate on highways according to blind to (4), including observers. Observers
cannot hold shells or guns unless in possession Desert zone waterfowl season on Wednesdays,
Arizona state laws.
of valid state license and stamps.
Saturdays, and Sundays only, from 4:00am to
7. Pits, permanent blinds and stands, trail or
2:00pm MST. All hunt locations (blinds) are
scouting cameras, and baiting are prohibited. 4. All hunters must possess at least 4 decoys reserved the first weekend of January for
per blind location (We recommend the outer
Youth Hunt Camp.
8. The use or possession of alcoholic
decoy be placed no more than 75 feet from the
beverages while hunting is prohibited.
Goose Field
blind to reduce cripples).
The goose field (A-1) will be partially planted
9. Temporary blinds, boats, hunting
and irrigated. The field is hunt-able on
5.
Use
of
retrieving
dogs
is
encouraged.
Dogs
equipment, and decoys must be removed
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Hunting is
following each day’s hunt.
must always be kept under control.
allowed across the entire field. Hunt slots for
10. Guide service providers must obtain a
6. All personal items must be removed at the this location will be filled by quota permit first.
Special Use Permit from the refuge on which
Any un-selected hunt slots remaining after the
end of each day's hunt, including all trash.
they provide services.
drawing, will be filled on a first come, first
serve
basis until the end of waterfowl season.
7. Hunting weapons must be unloaded except
11. No fires.
when at designated blinds/goose field or when
Hunt Vacancies/ No Shows
12. No camping.
retrieving birds.
An estimated 42 hunt-able days with 10 hunt
13. No falconry.
locations
will be available at Pintail Slough
8. Completed hunt data form must be turned
this
waterfowl
season. If a quota permit hunter
14. Air-cooled outboard motors (surfacein after the completion of a quota hunt. Failure
can not show up for their designated hunt, they
drive) are allowed, but all air-thrust boats
to report hunt data can affect future eligibility. must notify the Refuge prior to the hunt date to
including floating aircraft are prohibited.
prevent cancellation penalties.
Dove, rabbit, and Gambel’s quail
may be taken during the state specified
seasons in all areas open to hunting, except
in the Pintail Slough Quota Hunt permit
area. During waterfowl season, only
hunters with valid quota hunt permits to
hunt ducks, geese, coots, and moorhens
from a blind or goose field may
incidentally take cottontail rabbit and
Gambel's quail only. Hunt hours are from
Youth Hunters
Pintail Slough Management Unit
Havasu NWR in partnership with Arizona
Game & Fish Dept. will be conducting a
youth hunter education hunt/
camp January 1–3, 2021. Blind reservations
will not be available for those dates. For
further information about youth participation
or opportunities to volunteer as a mentor,
contact the Arizona Game and Fish
Department Kingman office at 928/692-7700.
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Hwy 95
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Quota Hunt Fee
A $25.00/ per hunt slot payable by cash,
personal check or money order.
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Hunt Times/ Check-Out
It is recommended that all hunters occupy
their designated hunt blind locations 30
minutes before legal shooting time, but no
earlier than 4:00am. Hunting in the Pintail
Slough Quota Hunt permit area is allowed
until 2:00PM MST. Quota permit holders
and guests can end their hunt and leave the
area at anytime, but must minimize
disturbance to other hunting parties. All
hunters and equipment must be out of Pintail
Slough by 3:00PM MST. Each migratory
bird hunter must fill out and deposit a
Migratory Bird Hunt Report
(FWS form 3-2361) accounting for all birds
harvested and/or not retrieved. Failure to
return a Migratory Bird Hunt Report after a
quota hunt will result in disqualification in
the next following year's quota hunt drawing.
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Hunters with disabilities who hold a
CHAMP permit will get preference to the
handicap blind adjacent to the Hunter's gate.
B4
Road
ug
Slo
Hunters with Disabilities
Access
A–2
(Permit Required)
B3
A–3
Legend
Refuge Roads
Access Road
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B#
Blinds
Closed to all hunting
(During Waterfowl Season)
Closed to All Entry
(During Waterfowl Season)
A-#3-4 Small Game Hunt Areas
0
500
B2
Small Game
Hunt Area
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Small Game
Hunt Area
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1000
Dove Field &
Small Game
Hunt Area
A–4
B1
To
Golden
Shores
4 miles
(Permit Required)
Small Game
Hunt Area
2000 Ft
Walking Access to Ag fields
North Dike
Conduct
Each hunter is expected to respect
the rights of others. Interference with
another’s hunting, long range shooting or
unsportsmanlike behavior, or failure to
follow refuge hunt regulations may result
in revocation of quota permit and hunting
privileges for the remainder of the season
and disqualification in the next season's
quota hunt drawing.
Littering
Hunter
Check-Out
Box/ Gate
Parking Area
A-#1 Goose Field
Closed to Hunting
(Noted on the Pintail Slough Management
Map)
Areas with cross hatches are closed to all
entry, including hunting, from beginning of
the state waterfowl season to the
end of January. Entry to retrieve downed
birds in this area is prohibited.
(Permit Required)
B6 Pullout
Pint B5
ail
B10
The Pintail Slough gate will remain closed
to public entry during waterfowl season, but
quota hunt permit holders will be given
access to the area via gate lock code. The
entry gate must not be left open to the
general public to minimize waterfowl
disturbance to the area. Vehicle access will
be limited to the refuge road and to parking
areas. The gravel road adjacent to blind
locations will be limited to walking access.
Closed to All Entry
B7
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A-1 Goose Field
Gate/ Parking
(Noted on the Pintail Slough Management
Map)
Areas with one line crossed through them
are closed to all hunting. Hunters may
retrieve downed birds in this area as long as
they leave their method of take
(shotguns, pistol, crossbow, and bow) in the
open area. Dogs may retrieve in these areas.
B9
Hunters are responsible for cleaning up
after themselves. Shell casings and
associated debris must be picked up and
packed out. All blinds must be left clean.
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Small Game Hunt Areas Parking
Accidents or injury
Accidents involving damage to property,
injury to the public or injury to wildlife that
occur within the boundaries of
any national wildlife refuge are to be
reported as soon as possible. To report
incidents or illegal activities after hours and
weekends call 1-800/637-9152 for law
enforcement dispatch office.
Injuries or accidents occurring on the refuge
during normal business hours, must
be reported immediately to the
Refuge Manager at 760/326-3853, ext 123.
August 2020