GMU · Arizona Game and Fish Department
Unit 26M
Arizona, United States
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About Unit 26M
Unit 26M is a GMU in Arizona, United States, set by Arizona Game and Fish Department. It covers about 5,446 km² (2,103 mi²). Towns inside it include Chandler, Peoria, Queen Creek, Maricopa, Casa Grande and Apache Junction.
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
- 26M
- Area
- 5,446 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,103 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,036 km² of public or protected land inside it, 19% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 860 | 16% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 74 | 1% |
| Unknown | 70 | 1% |
| Unknown | 25 | under 1% |
| PINAL COUNTY | 14 | under 1% |
| Arizona State Game and Fish Department | 11 | under 1% |
| City of Phoenix | 6.8 | under 1% |
| City of Casa Grande | 4.8 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 27 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| California quail | Jul 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | falconry source |
| Gambel's quail | Jul 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | falconry source |
| Montezuma quail | Jul 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | falconry source |
| Scaled quail | Jul 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | falconry source |
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Aug 21, 2026 to May 31, 2027 | archery source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | archery source |
| Mule deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, archery, excluding Cave Creek Recreation Area source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, archery, excluding Cave Creek Recreation Area source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Jan 1, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027 | archery source |
| Mule deer | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | antlered, archery, excluding Cave Creek Recreation Area source |
| White-tailed deer | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | antlered, archery, excluding Cave Creek Recreation Area source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Dec 10, 2027 to Dec 31, 2027 | archery source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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What HuntGrid shows for Unit 26M
- 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 26M (GMU)?
About 5,446 km² (2,103 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Arizona Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Unit 26M?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,036 km² of public or protected land, 19% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Unknown. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Unit 26M?
This page lists 12 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 26M?
In the same unit system: Unit 20B, Unit 21, Unit 24B, Unit 25M, Unit 37A, Unit 37B, Unit 39, Unit 40A, Unit 41 and Unit 42.
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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.