Copyright 2023, Arizona Game and Fish Department. Sign up for a new account in our community. The Little Rincon Mountains may also yield some white-tailed deer. White-tailed Deer have been nicknamed the gray ghost because of their ability to remain concealed. Mule deer (antlered): Aug. 1, 2023-Sept. 10, 2023. Glass ALL day!!!! Remember there is no camping within a quarter mile of the waters. A trail map is a good idea. Turkey Creek can be accessed via Aravaipa Creek or 4-Mile Canyon. White-tailed deer (antlered): Aug. 1, 2023-Sept. 10, 2023. Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. November 25th - December 9th. Other areas in the state where big mule deer can be found include Game Management Units 12A, 13A, and 13B on the Strip, as well as various other areas around the state. The rolling foothills of the Rincons have a few water tanks to hunt off of. A commonly used technique for hunting javelina is to work in wash bottoms that have fresh javelina tracks and sign. A resident deer tag costs an additional $10.00, and a non-resident tag costs $15.00. Youll be hunting in some of Arizonas most rugged and beautiful areas, and the deer will be scattered everywhere. Check with local landowners and permission to hunt their land is sometimes granted. The mule deer population in the West has declined over the last two decades, and hunting licenses are limited in many areas. Desert mule deer are sparse throughout the unit. Applicants can select up to seven limited-entry permit-tag hunts on one application. You can go days without seeing a buck, but when you finally do, theres a good chance it will look good on the wall. As with many areas, unit 33 has some important access issues. Units 17A, 20A, 22, 23, 35A, 37A & 42. You can have the best chance at harvesting a trophy mule deer buck out of this units 12A east division by using the late season rifle rut hunt. Access onX Hunts interactive map below to view Arizonas different game management units. He H.A.M. Not a lot of backcountry down south that isn't mostly coues country that I ever found. Or you can branch out and find lesser densities of deer, but better age-class. There are javelina wherever there is food and water. There is no longer access through the Navarro Ranch, Indian Kitchen, or the Ruby Star Area. They have a home range a little larger than one square mile and these home ranges generally do not change. After turning off the Cascabel/San Manuel Road go west on the Redington Road towards Tucson. Again, respect the landowners and the land. This parking area is used to access the Chiva Falls area and other surrounding country. Open areas: Units 29, 30A, 30B, 31, 32, 33, 34A, 34B, 35A, 35B, 36A, 36B, and 36C. Access is obtained by taking Golder Ranch Road east in the town of Catalina then going north on Lago del Oro Parkway. Taking your deer will almost certainly result in serious competition from other hunters, making the hunt even more exciting and challenging. I guess I should add that the controlled hunt includes units 29 and 37a. Colorado is well-known for its mule deer hunting. The quality of your hunt depends on you. Maps depicting the land ownership are available from the State Land Department. In the foothills as well as in some of the desert areas, both mule deer and white-tailed deer can be found together. Did you draw the tag? If I actually get a mule deer by sheer luck, that would be icing on the cake. Days Rate Deer Hunt Options# Days Rate Deer Hunt Options# Days Rate Deer Hunt Options# Non-Rut: (2 on 1) up to 4*$3,450.00/personRifle Deer, Non-Rut: (1 on 1) up to 4*$3,950.00/personRifle Deer, Dec. RUT: (1 on 1) up to 4*$3,9. The quality of the trophy Arizona Strip bucks found in unit 13B can be fantastic. to Toltec Rd. There are no chingorise deer in Unit 45. This road will take you into the low country on the northeast side of the Sierrita Mountains. Ive seen monkeys in the southern part of the unit with nice bark, so this is unquestionably the best unit for them. At the access road, sign in at the kiosk and you are on your way. The Small Game Hunting Season, which lasts from the first Saturday in December to the first Saturday in February, does not permit the hunting of coyotes. PHOENIX The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) once again will be offering new hunting opportunities that will provide all hunters with a chance to draw an additional elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer and pronghorn permit-tag, while generating revenue to support wildlife conservation efforts Coues deer are a smaller type of deer, and they are found in the desert areas of Arizona. Many areas offer guided hunting parties that will guide you through the area and assist you in determining where you want to hunt. *Please read special note at the bottom of this hunt unit report regarding Undocumented Aliens in this hunt unit. Glassing and stalking these muley bucks is one of the most effective ways of hunting them. Terrain varies from relatively flat desert plains to mesquite grasslands. PHOENIX The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) will accept applications for limited-entry permit-tag seasons beginning at 8 a.m. (Arizona time) Wednesday, April 5. Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. The Reservation is not included in 36A and if you are trespassing or hunting on Tohono OOdham Land you are subject to Tribal Laws. The road does go into Oracle, but is generally inaccessible except for vehicles with short wheelbases and lockers. For White Tail hunt transitions to High zones. Park and take the trails out of the basin. The best way to find them is by using binoculars. White-tailed deer are found on every mountain range in the unit, even the small sets of mountains adjacent to the flats. Scouting should be done ahead of time to learn the boundaries of the Biosphere and location of the houses in Saddlebrooke. There are several roads going north and south off this road. The following is a list of Arizona hunting resources. This information is to help a hunter locate hunting areas not give specific animal locations. It allows the hunter the opportunity to find the deer before the deer finds him and plan a stalk. To get to the tanks take the Redington Pass road east. Unlock all of the maps features, such as White around the eyes and foreheads of mule deer make them appear gray; gray coats run down the tops of their heads and down the sides of their faces. Arizona Game and Fish mentions that Edwards Park, just south of Mt. Please visit the following website directly to find more details regarding hunting regulations for Arizona, Copyright 2009 Bist LLC. If a customer enters inaccurate information during the application process, or attempts to enter the draw for a hunt more than once, all applications will be deemed invalid. Access to the north side of the Las Guijas mountains is obtained from the east by taking either of the roads near milepost 9 or 7 north off Arivaca road then go west on the road to the Montana Ranch house. Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. This area can also be accessed from Redington road going to San Manuel. When moving across the land, keep in mind that mule deer frequently lie down on the leeward side of any roll in topography. Open areas: Units 21, 22, 23, 24A, and 24B. Overview: Javelina can be found throughout the unit feeding on prickly pear and other roots on hillsides, on the flats, and down in wash bottoms. You must log in or register to reply here. Follow FS road #35 north and look for prickly pear covered hillsides. In addition, broken areas east and west of Mescal road are good spots for hunting rabbits. A variety of items, such as the forkies, can be found with nice bucks and record bucks. Lions really took their toll. White-tailed deer (antlered): Aug. 1, 2023-Sept. 10, 2023. LIST VIEW. Area Size: 223,274 acres View a High Resolution Adobe PDF Map of Hunt Area Regular Tag More information about the Game Management Unit (s) in this hunt: 37A General Season Harvest Statistics Source: Harvest Statistics Database compiled from Mandatory Harvest Reports and Check Station Records You will find this quarry most frequently in washes and gullies. Yes I did but not 36a. Applicants who are drawn for a limited-entry permit-tag will be contacted by the department (during the week of April 17), at which time payment will be required before the permit-tag can be mailed. Hunting for pronghorn and white-tailed deer is also available in Arizona, and its a game thats fun for everyone. The rolling hills to the east and west of the road will produce some good hunting opportunities. Create a free account to read the rest of this deer hunting note! Lemmon Hwy. White-tailed deer are present the entire distance. didnt know mulies like that still ran around had to be 34 inches wide very tall and symetricall. The Arizona Strip guides recommend hunting unit 12B for the best mule deer units in Arizona, as it is one of the most difficult mule deer units in the state. The road will eventually drop over Charouleau Gap into Canada del Oro canyon. Ive gone 7-7 on archery tags with the furthest shot being about 27 yards, most were around 15 and one was maybe 3 steps. Am I still able to shoot a long gun. Drew a general tag for 37A, and this is my first tag drawn, first javelina hunt, and first really DIY hunt in AZ. Wow! At the access road, sign in at the kiosk and you are on your way. Hunting is permitted throughout the year in the state of Alabama. A hunter will still have to hike, but working unburned areas might pay off. i finally drew a 37a tag but looks like i will be hunting closer to tucson and the northern part to much illegal traffic going on down in the southern half. Find a secluded stock tank and work from there. Lemmon off the Mt. This area can be reached by taking Catalina Highway north to Molino Basin Campground or Prison Camp. These roads will also take you to different part of the valley giving you access to different parts of the mountains. The Ocotillo Road, heading north out of the Benson area, could provide hunting opportunities. P.S. If there is a good grass seed crop in the grassland during the late season there should good hunting. Hunters have the most success finding the mule deer in the foothills and the lower hills throughout the It is advisable to use some sort of visible anti-theft device on your vehicle, for vehicle thefts have increased the past two years. Toggle between terrain, satellite, and topographic views, The ability to filter OTC units by residency and manner/sex, 1st choice license applications and licenses drawn, Draw odds for resident and nonresident applicants, Harvest stats by hunt_code, manner, season, sex, type, Average # of days between precip or snow event, Probability of other weather events (thunder, hail, etc) by by month. Not looking for any locations, just advice on tactics given Unit 37A All of Unit 37A. When an application is completed and final payment is accepted, a customer can no longer make changes or apply for additional hunts. It may be easier to access this area from the McGee Road. 37b was a tough hunt a few years ago. One of the most sought-after trophies in the western United States is a mature 100 Coues. Spend your time glassing from high spots, find some and get the info right for a stalk. White-tailed deer (antlered): Aug. 1, 2023-Sept. 10, 2023. Contact the mine for hunt information. Another productive spot is the Molino and Sycamore Basins area. There are some decent areas for hunting doves in the unit, but may require some work before you limit out. . When you are out hunting or scouting, be sure to know your location and the ownership of the land you are on. I headed out early Saturday morning, thinking I would just drive back and forth each day, since it is only an hour away. Each deer tag costs $38, while tags for bears, javelinas, and elk cost $38 each. The hunting should be fair near these waters just after sunrise. From this Point you can either travel west along the power line or you can travel southwest toward the Sierrita Mountains and McGee Road. Go south out of San Manual until the pavement almost ends. Redington Rd. On several occasions, mule deer and white-tailed deer have been seen running together. So it may not be a slam dunk, but it promises to be a heck of a lot of fun. Unit 22 offers extensive opportunities for archery hunters and Junior hunters (refer to regulations for current season structures and requirements). hike) the area by Redrock Tank, you might see good herds of javelina with less hunting pressure. Home ranges are found near permanent water sources. These desert areas will usually, but not always, have ocotillo present similar to those found between the Sierrita, Cerro Colorado, and Las Guijas mountains. Despite this, it only takes one to get started and one to finish. Lemmon Road. Colorado still has a large population of mule deer thanks to the Wildlife Habitat Program of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department. The Bellota Ranch Headquarters road is clearly marked just past milepost 10. Found the herd about 1/4 mile away. The following website contains Open areas: Units 28, 31, 32, 37A, and 37B. Got a 30 b tag November 15 to the The broken terrain in the pinyon-juniper brush allows for good spot-and-stalk hunting and the Blue River Wilderness area has been good to hunters willing to pack-in on foot or horseback. Jack rabbits are a great species to get the younger hunters out and teach them how to hunt small game. These opportunities should not be confused with the annual draws that are conducted by the department in February, June and October. 37a and b is my fav spot to do some archery hunting in the winter. good luck Hunting opportunities are limited, and better hunting may be located in Unit 37A in agricultural areas with good grain crops. denny, August 18, 2010 in Mule Deer Hunting. Take Lago del Oro past Edwin road (~1.5 mi) to the new Arizona Game and Fish access road. A visit to Mt. There are numerous roads going to the east off the Hwy. 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