GMU · Arizona Game and Fish Department
Unit 28
Arizona, United States
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About Unit 28
Unit 28 is a GMU in Arizona, United States, set by Arizona Game and Fish Department. It covers about 5,775 km² (2,230 mi²). The town of Safford is inside it.
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
- 28
- Area
- 5,775 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,230 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,973 km² of public or protected land inside it, 86% 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 | 3,540 | 61% |
| Unknown | 1,367 | 24% |
| Forest Service Region 03 Southwestern | 64 | 1% |
| City of Safford | 2.6 | under 1% |
| Arizona State Game and Fish Department | 1.0 | under 1% |
| GRAHAM COUNTY | 0.9 | under 1% |
| Arizona State Parks | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.1 | 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 black bear | Oct 2, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 2, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026 | draw source |
| Mule deer | Oct 30, 2026 to Nov 5, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| Bighorn sheep | Nov 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | males, draw, Unit 22: Rocky Mountain Hunt Area only (northern part); 28 north of US 70 only source |
| Bighorn sheep | Nov 13, 2026 to Dec 3, 2026 | males, draw, south of US 70 only source |
| Bighorn sheep | Nov 13, 2026 to Dec 3, 2026 | males, draw, 27 south of FR 217 and west of US 191; 28 north of US 70 source |
| Mule deer | Nov 13, 2026 to Nov 19, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 20, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | Unit 28 excludes the Gila River corridor source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Nov 20, 2026 to Nov 26, 2026 | draw source |
| Sandhill crane | Nov 20, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | shotgun, draw source |
| Sandhill crane | Nov 24, 2026 to Nov 26, 2026 | shotgun, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 27, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| Sandhill crane | Nov 28, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | shotgun, draw source |
| Sandhill crane | Dec 2, 2026 to Dec 4, 2026 | shotgun, draw source |
| Bighorn sheep | Dec 4, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | males, draw, south of US 70 only source |
| Bighorn sheep | Dec 4, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | males, draw, 27 south of FR 217 and west of US 191; 28 north of US 70 source |
| Sandhill crane | Dec 6, 2026 to Dec 8, 2026 | shotgun, draw source |
| Mule deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, archery source |
| Sandhill crane | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | shotgun, draw 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 | handgun, 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 | archery, draw source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Feb 19, 2027 to Feb 25, 2027 | draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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What HuntGrid shows for Unit 28
- 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 28 (GMU)?
About 5,775 km² (2,230 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Arizona Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Unit 28?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,973 km² of public or protected land, 86% 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 28?
This page lists 28 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 28?
In the same unit system: Unit 27, Unit 29, Unit 30A and Unit 31.
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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.