To hunt deer during a General, Youth-Only, Muzzleloader, CHAMP or Archery-Only season, you must apply through a draw for a hunt permit-tag. Topo-graphical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. The only question is when. Complaints are received from landowners and lessees, because cattle have ingested them causing complications and it is littering, a revocable offense. One road form High Lonesome Rd. Be cognizant that these areas are populated, so you need to be at least 1/4 of a mile from occupied buildings or residents. During good years large populations can be found along the Davis Road, Gleason Road, and the Pearce Road. Hunters will be responsible for checking the status of their desired unit online or by telephone before hunting. thanks for the welcome, thanks for the warning but I think well ake our chances. One (1) deer per calendar year except as prescribed in R12-4-120. If you are hunting whites try abbot canyon/Mule mountains, just outside of bisbee. Young Appear: June-August Average AZGF hunting license can be purchase and you can apply for the AZ draw on online at www.azgfd.gov website. The quail populations suffer from drought and respond favorably to average to above average rainfall. 345, MP 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). . This area is being developed so be aware of the residences in the area. Talking to the locals in these areas might give an archery hunter some good tips on where to find the Javelina. On private land, access can be revoked any time. Continue down Highway 80 past Tombstone. Get Hunting Updates. Before hunting either of the two species, consult the Hunting Regulations: Commission Order 2 for distinguishing physical characteristics. Shane, From SHANE The Movie. Breeding Period: November-December Access to the west side of the mountain, south of the Middle-March Road can also be accessed by traveling northeast on the Bennett Ranch road east of Tombstone off the Gleason Road. To register for a Hunter Education class, visit www.azgfd.gov/huntered or call 623-236-7239. Overview: Javelina can be found throughout Unit 30B. I guess getting high enough to glass the flats would be a start but wondering if certain areas hold a larger concentration of deer over others. In 1929, the mule deer season was closed south of the Gila River, and even as recently as 1946, fewer than 5,000 mule deer (more than 80 percent of all deer killed) were harvested in Arizona. Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. Topographical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. Sierra Vista, Tombstone, Bisbee, Benson, Major Highways and Roads Leading To Also a road south of the Dixie Canyon Ranch Road accesses Cintura Hill near Mexican Canyon. The mountain on east of I-10 and south of the Dragoon Road at Texas Canyon can be accessed by exiting I-10 at Stuckys east of Benson. Please pick up spent shot-shells, complaints have been received because livestock have ingested them causing complications and it is littering, a revocable offense. Do not leave spent shot-shells lying in the field and around water tanks. These hunts are before . DRAW ODDS . Remember that." Before hunting on agricultural fields, obtain permission from landowners in the farming areas. Staying on the Warren Road to Bisbee Junction will take you to the Border Road (the International Border between Arizona and Mexico) there are various access roads from the Border Road into the Mule Tails. Each of these communities are just off of Highway 191. In this Episode we head down to the dry desert hills of Arizona in search of a monster mule deer. When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers. Remember, when hunting units with whitetail and mule deer; both species can be found in the same habitat types within the unit. There is a lot of private lands and as of now I am focusing on doing some scouting around Dragoon Mountain. Create a free account to read the rest of this deer hunting note! Overall, the unit has approximately 125.5 square miles of whitetail deer habitat of medium to low density. 75. Our guide and outfitter service is available in AZ units 12b west, 12a west, 12a east, 13a, and 13b as well. Javelina can be found along the San Pedro River, but the thick vegetation can make it difficult to locate them. Not all weather elements are available within the unit. Hiking from open areas will still get you into most of the Mule Mountains. Remember, good landowner relations begin with you. General Hunt: Any firearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. Hunting Access into the Mule Mountains is very limited compared to the Dragoon Mountains. The success and quality of your hunt will likely increase with the distance from your vehicle and roads. 345, m.p. Range: 30-50 sq. Hunter Education classes fill up quickly. The hunt can be difficult and requires scouting the exceptional knowledge of the areas. Drive east on Hwy. Some extra scouting, and hiking into the more inaccessible areas, may help you take a larger buck. Stock tanks are full of water this year after a great summer monsoon season, however it is difficult to find high concentrations of birds due to this. Oak woodlands grow on the steep, rugged Dragoon and Mule mountains at elevations of 5000 to 7000. However, they will also feed in the bottoms where the spring growth will first come up. Antlers are composed of material similar to that of bone. Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off Highway 92 between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. Food Preference: Weeds, palo verde, aspen, mushrooms, yucca flowers, shrubs, oak, mesquite beans, janusia, cliffrose, sagebrush, juniper, coffeeberry, cacti fruit, and filaree in season Before hunting either of these species, consult to the Hunting Regulations Commission Order: 2 for distinguishing characteristics. Mearns quail are harder to find because of the nature of the quail and because they are found in much smaller concentrations in this unit. The October/November hunts in these units can be drawn with 0-3 bonus points and they are great units for desert mule deer. With the advent of better than average winter rains, mule deer populations will once again improve. coues deer. Drew a 30B tag for November 15th to 21st. On private land, access can be revoked any time. GMU32. See all stats but the last 2 years with a free account! The Sulphur Springs Valley is predominately private land, so obtain permission before going afield, and remember not to shoot within 1/4 of a mile of occupied buildings or residents. 30B is a hard unit. Since then, another series of droughts has occurred and deer hunting opportunity is again being curtailed. Whitetail can also be found along the San Pedro River. One of the easiest ways to access the Mule Mountains is to take Highway 80 south of I-10 at Benson continue down Highway 80 past Tombstone. Area: Cottontails can be found throughout the unit with little effort on the part of the hunter. Also, parts of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area are closed to firearm hunting so getting the Bureau of Land Managements regulations is a must. Continuing down Highway 80 to Middle March Road, which is only a couple of miles north of Tombstone. . Sportsmen access in unit 30B continues to be reduced. It is a great hunt for giant bucks and we have focused our efforts there for many years. Area: Access into the Mule Mountains is very limited compared to the Dragoon Mountains. Southern Arizona Mule deer and - whitetail. BONUS POINT ONLY (no other hunts may be chosen in conjunction with this one), 12A East (excluding Grand Canyon National Park), 12A West (excluding Grand Canyon National Park), 39, 40A, and 40B (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 7), 42 (excluding White Tank Mountain Park and Skyline Regional Park), Hopi Tribal Member Hunt in Units 4A and 4B, Hopi Tribal Member Hunt in Units 5A and 5B, 42 (excluding Skyline and White Tank Mountain Regional Parks), Aug 19 - Sep 8, 2022 and Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2022, Nov 18 - Nov 27, 2022Nov 11 - Nov 17, 2022. 702.847.8747 6630 Arroyo Springs St., Suite 1200 Las Vegas, NV 89113 Contact Us A map of the area can be obtained at a Forest Service Office or map store. Pre-season scouting is a good idea in these areas. To the East of the mountain ranges, Sulphur Springs Valley runs from the Mexico Border, north to I-10. Residential development has increased in the Pearce/Sunsites area, resulting in a loss of areas to hunt. Over the course of the past two decades, it has been noticed the whitetail are occupying traditional mule deer habitat in lower elevations. The Gunnison Mountains can be accessed off of Dragoon Road by turning onto Manzora Road east of Dragoon. One thing to remember when you are in the Mule Mountains is the private land, most will be posted, so respect the ranchers wishes. Today, mule deer comprise about 60 percent of the total deer harvested. The Dragoon Mountains are part of the Coronado National Forest so a forest service map will help you with the road system and the access points. These areas are considered critical access with extensive time being devoted to secure sportsmen access in the area, which has benefited many mule deer, javelina, quail, and dove hunters in the past. The Mule Mountains have access roads locked going into Sandy Bob, Dixie, Mexican, Gadwell and Abrigo Canyons. IMPORTANT the mule deer and white-tailed deer are found in the same habitat types in this unit. The Juniper Flats Road travels northeast through private parcels of land to the radio towers and accesses the top of the Mule Mountains. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. 191 and the U.S.-Mexico border; west along the border to the San Pedro River; north along the San Pedro River to I-10 Exit 331; northeasterly on I-10 to U.S. Hwy. The Double U Ranch or Telles Ranch, is completely locked and no longer allows hunting. Good luck. The Arizona Game and Fish Department continues to make efforts to improve access into areas through our Stewardship Programs in attempt to maintain current access and in some cases re-establish lost access. Aug 19 - Sep 8, 2022, Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2022, Jan 1 - Jan 31, 2023, Aug 19 - Sep 8, 2022, Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2022, Jan 1 - Jan 31, 2023, Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2022, Jan 1 - Jan 31, 2023, Arizona Before hunting either of the two species, consult to the Hunting Regulations Commission Order: 2 for distinguishing characteristics. Area: The Dragoon Mountains are part of the Coronado National Forest so a forest service map will help you with the road system. These populations are isolated to the Dragoon Mountains and the southern end of the Mule Mountains near Bisbee. When driving east on Hwy. Access is gained from Highway 80 at Mule Gulch, milepost 350, and the Warren Road (south of Highway 80, east of Bisbee). I wanted to ask if anyone has experience or suggestions in hunting unit 30B. The river continues north past I-10 and establishes the westerly boundary of unit 30B. See Access Information for details. A large amount of the unit is private property (>40%). Please pick up spent shot-shells, complaints have been received because livestock have ingested them causing complications and it is littering, a revocable offense. by azLT Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:29 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Copyright 2000 - 2019, MuleyMadness.com Another access point for the Mule Tails is from the Paul Spur Road, this road intersects Highway 80 about halfway between Bisbee and Douglas. In some cases, no signs are posted on the boundaries, however trespassing is enforced. The antlers grow under a layer of skin called velvet. Larger concentrations of scaled quail tend to be found along the base of the eastern side of the Dragoon Mountains, and in the Cochise, Dragoon, and Sunsites/Pearce area, and along the Mexican Border. Some extra scouting, and hiking into the more inaccessible areas, may help you take a larger buck. Access is open along the west side of the mountain, into Henry, Slavin, and the West Stronghold Canyon. Scores. Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off Highway 92 between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. White Water Draw is a 1400-acre+ area that was purchased by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Before crossing the railroad tracks turn right on E. Touchstone Trail which will access the south and east side of the mountain. 80. Habitat: Desert shrub, grasslands, pinon-juniper, pine, aspen-fir, and mountain meadows Some of the hunts have very low harvest quotas and these could potentially close during the August OTC seasons, essentially closing the later December and January hunts. Overview: Unit 4A has both general firearms deer and archery deer hunting opportunities. 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). A youth hunter, whose 18th birthday occurs after opening day of a Youth-Only designated hunt for which the hunter has a valid permit or tag, may continue to participate for the duration of the Youth-Only designated hunt. Whitetail can also be found along the San Pedro River, but the thick vegetation can make it difficult to get a good clean shot at a buck. 30B is a hard unit. 30B, 21, 6A (last December hunt) - Second choice. Be aware of the recent residential development in the Tombstone Hills south of the Charleston Road. "A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Overview: Unit 30B has a relatively small population of whitetail deer in relationship to nearby units. I guess getting high enough to glass the flats would be a start but wondering if certain areas hold a larger concentration of deer over others. Visit www.blm.gov/visit/san-pedro.com to inquire about additional information. Typical mule deer antler configuration has each side branching equally into two main beams, each may fork into two tines. A forum community dedicated to hunting and fishing enthusiasts in the Arizona area. The velvet supplies blood to the growing antlers, which are soft. Denied access in the Mule Mountains makes it extremely difficult to access these areas. Overview: Both mourning dove and whitewing dove occurs, but the majority of the harvest and opportunities will be for mourning dove. Near the Bisbee Airport, there are dirt roads that will take you into the Mule Tails. It is in preparation for the rut that mule deer grow antlers. See Access Information for details. After a gestation period of about 190 days, the does give birth to spotted fawns, often twins. Persons ages 10 through 13 must have satisfactorily completed a Hunter Education Course that is approved by the Director per ARS 17-333.2 (C). Mule Deer - Unit 30b. Specializing in unit 12b for northern AZ mule deer, and units 27, 28, 31 and 32 in southern Arizona. They have been found in small pockets in the southwest portion of the Dragoon Mountains, off the Middle-March Road, and in the upper elevations of the Mule Mountains. Buck-only hunting was instituted in 1893, and the season was gradually reduced until 1913 when the new state legislature authorized a two-month season and a two-buck bag limit. Due to the climate and elevation, the habitat types vary from oak woodlands in the highest elevations of the mountains, down to semi- desert grasslands, and Chihuahuan desert scrub in the valleys. This was our first trip to Arizona to hunt mule deer and we had our work cut out for us! The Juniper Flats Road travels northeast to the radio towers and provides access to the top of the mountain. Arizona OTC mule deer coues deer. by MuleyMadness Sat Aug 08, 2009 11:33 pm, Post Sportsmen must be aware that a large portion of the habitat in the Mule Mountains is inaccessible. The Mule Mountains offer good deer densities with the unit. For youth deer hunters, the youth-only hunts in unit 27 and units 28 29 30A 30B 31 32 are great. 82, and the Schieffelin Monument area west of Tombstone. Be sure and have all the pertinent hunt regulations with you before you go hunting. mule deer, white-tailed deer, desert bighorn sheep, elk, gould's turkey, sandhill crane, cottontail rabbit, dove, quail. In Arizona, predation on deer is mainly by coyotes, bobcats, and mountain lions. Game Management Unit 30b; Game Management Unit 31; Game Management Unit 32; Game Management Unit 33; Game Management Unit 34a; . to SR. 92) so getting the Bureau of Land Managements regulations is a must. Cottontails can be found in washes and desert vegetation off of any access roads in the unit. Other areas of quail concentrations can be found in upper elevations along the mountain drainages, and stock tanks. Whitetail can also be found along the San Pedro River. Bed sites are commonly used on a regular basis. Arizona mule deer hunts are offered throughout the state in a variety of habitats for both the Rocky Mountain and Sonoran Desert mule deer subspecies. There are 1 HuntScore subscribers that have hunted this unit. Please utilize phone apps, GPS or maps to determine the land status in the area and be aware of the land status where you are at all times. The Mule Tails are the hills south of the Mule Mountains. Unit 30B is located in the southeastern corner of Arizona, specifically in Cochise County. 8 miles to West Stronghold Canyon. Area: The Dragoon Mountains are part of the Coronado National Forest so a forest service map will help you with the road system. Please utilize phone apps, GPS or maps to determine the land status in the area and be aware of the land status where you are at all times. Also, access from the Paul Spur/Border Road on Highway 80, toward Douglas. User Scores. Topographical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. As of April 1, 2022, all of the OTC deer seasons will now be enforced by harvest limits and hunters will be required to report their deer harvest 48 hours of taking their deer (details will be published in the 2022-2023 Arizona Hunting Regulations booklet and updated here when available). From the West: State Hwy 82, 90, 92, Charleston Rd Sportsmen must be aware that a large portion of the habitat in the Mule Mountains is inaccessible. Average # of general permits in past 5 years. Whitetail can also be found along the San Pedro River (SPRNCA), but the thick vegetation can make it difficult to get a good clean shot at a buck. You are using an out of date browser. The portion of the Mule Mountains south of Highway 80 between Bisbee and Douglas, called the Mule Tails, has access points along Highway 80 in Mule Gulch, milepost 350, and the Warren Road east of Bisbee. There are two dirt roads off of the High Lonesome that will access the eastern side of the Mules. Cochise Stronghold in Dragoon Mountains located west of Sunsites, Arizona. Does average 125 pounds. Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2022 (19) 30B. A fawn's spots will disappear in about two months and the young will stay with their mother until the following spring. Only about 9,500 mule deer were reported harvested. With the institution of permit-only deer hunting the following year, hunter numbers dropped from more than 97,000 to fewer than 68,000. 2023 Western Hunting Application Deadlines, New feature released on Insider Hunt Planner, Point Tracker: Your first step in researching hunts, How to import waypoints from other sources to GOHUNT Maps, Dialing in your fitness now to be ready for fall, Research your way to big bucks with a tool you're probably not using, The ABCs of finding a legit hunting partner. As befits Arizona's principal game animal, deer received some protection as early as 1887 when a four-month season of October 1 through January 31 was established by the territorial legislature. Chihuahuan desertscrub vegetation grows in the valleys at lower elevations throughout the unit. The area between Davis Road, north to the Gleason Road can be accessed off of both the Gleason and Davis Roads at several locations. Also, several ranches have been developed also restricting hunting near and around them and access through the areas. Lizard Lane provides access on the north end of the Dragoons. Never hunted mule deer down there. At lower, drier elevations, drop time is synchronized more with summer rains that bring on new plant growth. Before hunting on agricultural fields, obtain permission from landowners in the farming areas. Travel south a short distance and turn left on E. Touchstone Trail. 375. Overview: Unit 30B is a large unit with two large mountain ranges (the Dragoon Mountains and the Mule Mountains) with low hills and ridges between the two ranges surrounded by high desert flats in the valley. The Mule Tails are the hills south of the Mule Mountains. The amount of localized rainfall will determine the dove distribution in the unit. The Mule Tails are the hills south of the Mule Mountains. Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off Highway 92 between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. Toggle between terrain, satellite, and topographic views. This road travels toward the mountain, to Henry Canyon, and eventually connects to the Middle-March Road pending passable road conditions. Scaled quail can be found throughout the unit in high desert grassland communities. Weather can vary by elevation. Pre-season scouting will improve your hunt success. If you wish to hunt on the San Pedro River National Conservation Area, you should pick up a copy of the Bureau of Land Managements regulations, (Phone. Near the Bisbee Airport, there are dirt roads that will take you into the Mule Tails. It is important to remember that a large portion of the district is privately owned property, especially in the agricultural areas of St. David, Elfrida, McNeal, Double Adobe, Sunsites, and Richland. Other areas include the Gunnison Hills, Government Mountain, Tombstone Hills, Redbird Hills, the area between Davis Road and Middle-March Road, and the Pearce area. Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. Scaled quail can be found throughout the unit in high desert grassland communities. Area: Gambels quail can be found in isolated areas in the unit. Prospects in the near future are even more discouraging, but mule deer are "boom and bust" animals. These units also have over the counter archery hunts available in August/September and December/January for an action packed spot and stalk desert mule deer hunt. Access from the Dragoon exit on I-10 is another option. Plan your Arizona big game hunt with interactive unit boundary maps before you apply. Cottontails can be found in washes and desert vegetation off of any access roads in the unit. Staying on Warren Road to Bisbee Junction will take you to the Border Road (the International Border between Arizona and Mexico) there are various access roads from the Border Road into the Mule Tails. 92 to Bisbee, there are various dirt roads intersecting the highway from the north (MP 345, MP 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). 30B. The San Pedro River can be accessed near Benson, St. David, HWY 82, Charleston Road, and HWY 92. Thanks for any input. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The main things to remember while hunting are; antler structure, size, tail size and color. Access along the east side of the Mountain exists at the Golden Rule Road, off the Dragoon Road. We will definitely return to Arizona to hunt mule deer again!Be sure to Subscribe to Kurt Belding and Steve Ficco's hunting channel here on YouTube where they bring you Hunting adventures to wherever you may be watching from. Scores. This area is becoming developed so be aware of the residences in the area. Four Canyon is inaccessible through private property at the Fourr Ranch Headquarters located at the end of Old Ranch Rd. 1050. These hunts are before any of the adult rifle hunts and hunting pressure is light. See Access Information for details. Take the Warren Road toward Bisbee Junction and on south, southeast to the Border Road where several access roads into the area exist. The main things to remember while hunting are antler structure, size, tail size and color. Respect of the land and the landowners wishes must be given full attention. No one under age 10 may hunt big game in Arizona. ; F-110-125lbs. In 1961, an all-time high of 91,120 deer hunters took 35,897 deer. Mule deer can be found in lower numbers along the San Pedro River (SPRNCA) floodplain, but the thick vegetation makes it difficult to get a good clean shot at a buck. To hunt deer during a General, Youth-Only, Muzzleloader, CHAMP or Archery-Only season, you must apply through a draw for a hunt permit-tag. I had a Mule tag there last year and didnt see one. Thanks for subscribing! Residential development has increased in the Pearce/Sunsites area, resulting in a loss of areas to hunt. I would welcome any suggestions or experiences for this unit, I am headed up the weekend of 9/11 for a scouting trip. Arizona Game and Fish Department, Region V - 520 628-5376 . Advertise With Us. Archery-Only Hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, or crossbow if you possess a crossbow permit as allowed under R12-4-216. Area: Gambels quail can be found in isolated areas in the unit. These populations are isolated to the Dragoon Mountains and the southern end of the Mule Mountains near Bisbee. Arizona has fantastic mule deer habitat, although from region to region it might look vastly different. Area: Access into the Mule Mountains is very limited compared to the Dragoon Mountains. Then, for reasons that are still unclear, deer populations began to increase. Post Moose, Caribou, Sheep, Goat Hunting etc. Larger herds can still be located, although hiking in or horseback are the only means of accessing such areas. Some areas of the river are closed to firearms hunting. JavaScript is disabled. The Dragoon Mountains are part of the Coronado National Forest and a forest service map will help you with the road system. Restricted access in the Mule Mountains makes it difficult to get to the Mearns habitat. Whitetail can also be found along the San Pedro River. Its forehead is much darker than its face, while its throat, belly and inner leg are white. Antlered mule deer. If you need your Hunter Education card before your hunt, get ahead of the game and register now. Most feeding is done at dawn and dusk, although human activity may cause a shift to more feeding at night. After the burn the deer population increased because of better deer habitat. Restricted access is posing a problem, particularly in the Mule Mountains. I can't help you out, but welcome to MuleyMadness. 60. The eastern side of the Dragoon Mountains, Cochise, and Sunsites can be accessed from Highway 191 south of I-10. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Create a free account to read the rest of this deer hunting note! Life History The mule deer gets its name from its large ears. One of the easiest ways to get into the Mule Mountains is to take Highway 80 south of I-10 at Benson. Mule deer can be found along the San Pedro River floodplain, but the thick vegetation makes it difficult to get a good clean shot at a buck. Knowledge of land status relating to ownership is as important as hunting skills in this unit, since so much of mule deer habitat is on private land in the unit. Las Vegas, NV 89113. Various dirt roads intersect the highway from the north (MP 345, MP 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). The general season is combined with Unit 4B. Thanks!! They are any antlered deer hunts with the possibility of taking a great mule deer or Coues whitetail deer. Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. This may be a good place to introduce yourself and your site or include some credits. There are 0 HuntScore members that have hunted this unit. Be Aware of the Species, more violations of taking the wrong species have occurred in this unit so please be patient and aware of the differences in the two species! Arizona Game and Fish Department, Region V (520) 628-5376 Mule Deer. Deer Hunting in Arizona Game Management Unit 29 . Recently, residential development in the Pearce/Sunsite area has increased, thus eliminating areas to hunt. Distinguishing physical characteristics good or as bad as the man using it hills. 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