GMU · Arizona Game and Fish Department
Unit 18B
Arizona, United States
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About Unit 18B
Unit 18B is a GMU in Arizona, United States, set by Arizona Game and Fish Department. It covers about 3,144 km² (1,214 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Kingman, about 46 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Arizona Game and Fish Department's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- 18B
- Area
- 3,144 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,214 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,879 km² of public or protected land inside it, 60% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 1,021 | 32% |
| Unknown | 858 | 27% |
| Forest Service Region 03 Southwestern | 0.3 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Arizona Game and Fish Department's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| American crow | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | falconry source |
| American crow | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | source |
| American black bear | Oct 2, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | source |
| Mule deer | Oct 23, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 23, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| Bighorn sheep | Nov 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | males, draw, 15B east of Temple Bar Road only; 16A excludes Mohave County park lands source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 6, 2026 to Dec 10, 2026 | antlerless, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 6, 2026 to Dec 10, 2026 | draw source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Nov 20, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | draw source |
| Mule deer | Nov 20, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 20, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| Bighorn sheep | Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | males, draw, 16A south and east of the Big Sandy River only source |
| Coyote | Dec 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027 | Unit 4B north of Interstate 40 only source |
| Mule deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, archery source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 21, 2027 | archery, draw source |
| Mule deer | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | antlered, archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | antlered, archery source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Jan 22, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | draw source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Feb 5, 2027 to Feb 15, 2027 | archery, draw source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Feb 5, 2027 to Feb 15, 2027 | muzzleloader, draw source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Feb 5, 2027 to Feb 15, 2027 | handgun, draw source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Feb 19, 2027 to Feb 25, 2027 | draw source |
| American black bear | Mar 19, 2027 to Apr 22, 2027 | source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 23, 2027 to Apr 29, 2027 | bearded, shotgun, draw source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 30, 2027 to May 20, 2027 | bearded, shotgun, draw source |
| Wild turkey | May 7, 2027 to May 20, 2027 | bearded, shotgun, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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Next to it in the same unit system
What HuntGrid shows for Unit 18B
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Unit 18B (GMU)?
About 3,144 km² (1,214 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Arizona Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Unit 18B?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,879 km² of public or protected land, 60% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Unit 18B?
This page lists 27 seasons a person has checked against Arizona Game and Fish Department's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Unit 18B?
In the same unit system: Unit 16A, Unit 17A, Unit 17B, Unit 18A, Unit 20C and Unit 44A.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Arizona Game and Fish Department. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Arizona Game and Fish Department. The official regulations and maps have the final word.