GMU · Arizona Game and Fish Department
Unit 6B
Arizona, United States
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About Unit 6B
Unit 6B is a GMU in Arizona, United States, set by Arizona Game and Fish Department. It covers about 1,046 km² (404 mi²). The town of Cottonwood 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
- 6B
- Area
- 1,046 km²
- Area (miles)
- 404 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 885 km² of public or protected land inside it, 85% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 03 Southwestern | 791 | 76% |
| Unknown | 92 | 9% |
| National Park Service | 1.5 | under 1% |
| CITY OF SEDONA | 0.5 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 0.0 | 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 | Unit 6B excludes Camp Navajo source |
| Mule deer | Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, draw, Unit 6B excludes Camp Navajo source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, draw, Unit 6B excludes Camp Navajo source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 30, 2026 to Nov 5, 2026 | antlered, draw, Unit 6B excludes Camp Navajo source |
| Mule deer | Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026 | antlered, draw, Unit 6B excludes Camp Navajo source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 13, 2026 to Nov 26, 2026 | antlered, archery, draw, Unit 6B excludes Camp Navajo source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 27, 2026 to Dec 3, 2026 | antlered, draw, Unit 6B excludes Camp Navajo source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 4, 2026 to Dec 10, 2026 | antlerless, draw, Unit 6B excludes Camp Navajo source |
| Mule deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, archery, Unit 6B excludes Camp Navajo source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, draw, Unit 6B excludes Camp Navajo source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, archery, Unit 6B excludes Camp Navajo source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 21, 2027 | archery, draw, Unit 6B excludes Camp Navajo source |
| Mule deer | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | antlered, archery, Unit 6B excludes Camp Navajo source |
| White-tailed deer | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | antlered, archery, Unit 6B excludes Camp Navajo source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Jan 22, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | draw, Unit 6B excludes Camp Navajo source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Feb 5, 2027 to Feb 15, 2027 | archery, draw, Unit 6B excludes Camp Navajo source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Feb 5, 2027 to Feb 15, 2027 | handgun, draw, Unit 6B excludes Camp Navajo source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Feb 5, 2027 to Feb 15, 2027 | muzzleloader, draw, Unit 6B excludes Camp Navajo source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Feb 19, 2027 to Feb 25, 2027 | draw, Unit 6B excludes Camp Navajo source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 16, 2027 to Apr 22, 2027 | bearded, shotgun source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 23, 2027 to Apr 29, 2027 | bearded, shotgun, draw, Unit 6B excludes Camp Navajo source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 30, 2027 to May 20, 2027 | bearded, shotgun, draw, Unit 6B excludes Camp Navajo source |
| Wild turkey | May 7, 2027 to May 20, 2027 | bearded, shotgun, draw, Unit 6B excludes Camp Navajo source |
| Wild turkey | May 7, 2027 to May 20, 2027 | bearded, shotgun source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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What HuntGrid shows for Unit 6B
- 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 6B (GMU)?
About 1,046 km² (404 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Arizona Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Unit 6B?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 885 km² of public or protected land, 85% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 03 Southwestern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Unit 6B?
This page lists 26 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 6B?
In the same unit system: Unit 6A, Unit 7, Unit 8, Unit 11M and Unit 19A.
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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.