Unit 33 & 37B Youth Deer Hunt Camp. The following is included in the Drop Camp packages: Weapon: Archery. Generally speaking, javelina can be found near washes and bottomlands. There are deer out there, but densities are low. Arizona Mule Deer unit 8 in Dec. Thread starter Ramsey445; Start date Oct 26, 2020; Oct 26, 2020 #1 R. Ramsey445 Junior Member. Cottontails can be hunted year round and provide excellent sport during the off-season. We hunt GIANT bucks on the Arizona Strip Units 13A/13B and on the North Rim Kaibab in units 12A/12B. Preseason scouting is advised if you haven’t been here before. Monsoon rains tend to scatter the birds just before the first season opens and these water holes are often not as productive then as they will be in the late season. Areas: Cottontails can be found unit-wide, but there are a few hot spots. Subscribe today to receive our email newsletter and stay up to date with updates on upcoming projects, events, meetings, and much more! Not so. From the South: Hwy 77. I headed out early Saturday morning, thinking I would just drive back and forth each day, since it is only an hour away. or Overview: Historically, desert bighorn sheep occupied many of the mountain ranges around the greater Phoenix area. You can go days without seeing a buck, but when you finally do, there’s a good chance it will look good on the wall. Arizona is known for it's monster muleys. Cots Summer monsoons produce numerous flash floods in the washes which cross the even the largest roads. Access this area from the south at milepost 96 off Highway 77, on the Willow Springs Rd. The majority of private land in this area is open to hunting, but there are several large tracts that are posted as closed. We will glass morning and evening feeding areas, check water sources, etc. Flagstaff is particularly popular for producing trophy bucks among its twelve units, most notably unit 6A. Your shotgun is allowed to hold more than 3 shells for hunting quail and rabbits. January 1st - January 31st, 2021. So, we bought licenses and hunted the first week of January, but these licenses are still good to return this year without any additional costs besides fuel! This can be very effective. Overview: This unit is mainly a mule deer unit, but there are a few white-tailed deer. The any antlered deer hunt structure allows hunters to take advantage of this unique hunting opportunity where an antlered deer of either species is a legal harvest. Here at BCO we have over 30 years experience chasing high caliber Mule Deer bucks in the state of Arizona. A Tonto National Forest map will help to identify roads, boundaries, and land ownership. There are some nice bucks in this unit, but it will require preparation and patience to bag them. Picture 1) was driving home saw him eating on the side of the road, drove past turned around knowing in the dark I wouldn't get a still photo I took a video and then took a screen shot! Although this is not a comprehensive list it will give hunters and/or wildlife watchers a place to start. Please drive motor vehicles including ATV’s on existing roads only, camp at least ¼ mile away from waters, and observe safe firearm handling rules. Not only does the Arizona Strip and the Kaibab hold monster mule deer but the high country and vast southern desert bucks hold some records too. This area is rugged, remote and isolated; go prepared. This may be a good place to make a stand on a water hole or well-traveled game trail. It’s a 7 day hunt and we had 4 days to get it done with our work schedules. Me and my Brother are heading to Arizona in December the week before Christmas. Overview: Cottontail hunting is usually quite good. A viable bighorn sheep population has been restored in the Mineral Mountains. Restoration efforts began in 2003 and over the course of roughly 10 years, desert bighorn sheep were translocated into 37B. Have a chance to win hunts and gear every month — over $100,000 per year, Access strategy & tips to help you apply & spend more time in the field, Statistics and historical data to find top producing trophy units, Detailed overview of how to apply and hunt in each state, Your quick dashboard for important dates, benefits, and the latest giveaways, Unit: The White Canyon Wilderness area and Battleaxe Butte area offer more opportunities for solitude. Watered canyon bottoms are good places to start. Most of the sheep disappeared at the turn of the century with the arrival of settlers and livestock. Crowding a stock tank is not only rude, it is dangerous. Though most of the true semi-desert grassland has been converted to a brushier shrub community that Gambel’s quail prefer, a limited population of scaled quail exists in the healthiest sections of the grasslands. goHUNT is a registered trademark of goHUNT, LLC. White Canyon/The Rincon:  Access to the White Canyon Wilderness is via Battleaxe Road and Walnut Canyon, west of AZ Hwy 177. The Camino Rio Road runs along the west side of the river from Kearny to Winkelman, and on down the San Pedro to Mammoth. There are multiple ways to access this area, but it is advised to take Haydon Ranch bypass road to the gas line road north from Freeman Road. The most abundant deer in Arizona is the Rocky Mountain Mule Deer. Wildlife officers estimate it was killed sometime between Friday afternoon, Oct. 2 and Sunday morning, Oct. 4. The river bottom and adjacent upland of the Gila and San Pedro are always good bets for javelina. Access this area off the Battleaxe road at about milepost 165 on Highway 177 south of Superior. SEASON DATES: December 11th - December 31st, 2020 or January 1st - January 31st, 2021 **Call for availability. Joined Aug 8, 2019 Messages 16. Reactions: bowuntr, jseide and uh60Crewchief. Joined Sep 2, 2018 Messages 21. The Mineral Mountains north of the Gila are a rugged desert range. Motorists should plan ahead and exercise extreme caution with regard to desert washes during the monsoon. "Super genetics, low deer density, prime habitat, limited tags, and over two-million acres of land are just a few of the factors that make this area a target-rich environment. The Department’s webpage, www.habimap.org may also be a useful tool for getting around in this area. Also, be aware that the Florence Military Reservation uses the bajada lands to the west for live fire training. The Gila River bottom near Florence, Stock Tanks in the interior of the unit, and grain fields along the San Pedro River are all places to try your luck for doves. From the West: Hwy 60, Hunt Hwy Off-road travel is prohibited. Overview: Some good shooting is usually available around the many stock tanks. Wildlife officers estimate it was killed sometime between Friday afternoon, Oct. 2 and Sunday morning, Oct. 4. A particularly effective way to hunt javelina in this low, wash-braided country is to look for fresh tracks after a rain. Landowners will usually grant permission to hunters who ask, but landowners can also close access at any time so ask before you hunt and be respectful of their requests. Species: Mule Deer. Sheep can be observed along the steep ledges if one is adventurous enough to hike the trails up the mountain. The hunting method most successfully used by hunters in 37B is glassing from high points to locate browsing or moving deer. The White Canyon area north of the Gila River southwest of Superior, AZ is rugged, wild country. The doe was found off Freeman Road near milepost 18. 19,000 acres of private land surround Black Mountain. We do offer some one day scouting packages for Javelina, Mule Deer, Coues deer and elk in units 22, 23, 24B, 37A, 37B. 2021 Western Big Game Hunting Application Deadlines, YOUTH APPLICATION STRATEGY — Take Your Kids Hunting Part 3, Four winter tips for staying dialed during the offseason, Wyoming Backcountry Mule Deer Hunt Video Series With Randy Newberg, OUT WEST - A Wyoming Backcountry Archery Elk Hunt, Missouri’s first black bear season is on horizon, Let’s not forget that hunting is about hunting. The intermittent San Pedro River flows along the eastern boundary to its confluence with the Gila at Winkelman. Arizona’s Hunt Units. Preseason scouting is essential. Pre-season scouting and glassing are necessary for success. The Arizona Trail takes hikers to the base of Picketpost Mountain and down through part of the White Canyon Wilderness, right through the heart of bighorn sheep country. Apr 23, 2019 #4 RoJo … There is also good access to quail hunting from Highway 79 on Freeman Rd., 96 Ranch Rd., and Florence-Kelvin Highway For those who don’t mind hunting quail in steep terrain, try the Mineral Mountain area north of the Gila River. — The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking information about the recent poaching of a mule deer doe in Game Management Unit 37B near Dudleyville, Ariz. Desert bighorn sheep are managed to allow for a harvest of 15-25% of the estimated Class III and IV rams each year. To participate in the hunting portion of this event, a valid hunting license and big game permit-tag for hunt number 1165 (Unit 33) or 1173 (Unit 37B) are required. Javelina do not like the wind and avoid it at all costs, especially during cold weather. What units would I have the be Some of this land is posted closed to hunting; other parcels are open. south central AZ I had a memorable mule deer hunt in Arizona's unit 37B. Because of diligent monitoring of the introduced sheep through telemetry flights, surveys, GPS data analysis and augmentation efforts, there is now a healthy population of bighorn sheep in the area and the first bighorn sheep tag was made available in the unit in 2013. So, this is a unit that is not in high demand but, we as bowhunters, lost a hunting opportunity for no logical reason. Wood tent stove with camp wood provided  Check out units 1, 27, 28, 29, 30a and 30b . dan . The highest hunter densities occur in the Black Hills north of Oracle and west of Mammoth, near the Willow Springs Ranch which includes Star Flat, Bloodsucker and Camp Grant washes; and around the 96 Hills. Quality optics and their proper use play a major role in hunter success and the location of game in the steeper terrain of this unit. Arizona is home to the world famous Arizona Strip and the magical Kiabab Plateau. **Hunters are responsible for tag fee's and license cost. Beginning at the junction of AZ Hwy 79 and AZ Hwy 77; northwest on AZ Hwy 79 to U.S. Hwy 60; east on U.S. Hwy 60 to AZ Hwy 177; southeast on AZ Hwy 177 to AZ Hwy 77; southeast and southwest on AZ Hwy 77 to AZ Hwy 79. Arizona offers some of the best trophy and or unique hunting opportunities in North America for each of these species: Black bear, buffalo, coues whitetail, desert bighorn sheep, elk, javelina, mountain lion, mule deer, pronghorn antelope and turkey (goulds or merriam). "A nonresident generally can draw a rifle tag in this unit every 2 to 3 years. Receive updates and goHUNT's most popular content. Overview: Javelina populations in 37B continue to do well. If you drew a tag for 37B, expect an extremely tough hunt. South of the Gila several small ranges rise from flat to rolling country intersected by sand washes. The bajada country south and east of Black Mountain is an old favorite for many. Deer Hunting in Arizona Game Management Unit 37B Mule deer numbers continue to slowly increase in this unit. Overview: Quail hunting is typically quite good following average or above average precipitation years. Access this area from Cottonwood Canyon Road off Highway 79 at milepost 144 or from Highway 60 at milepost 216. You may access this area from the south at milepost 96 off Highway 77, on Willow Springs Rd or through the sign-in gate at the Falcon Valley ranch off Highway 79 at milepost 93 north of Oracle Junction. Good luck. CHECK OUT OUR 2020 BANQUET INFO FLYER!! Be sure to respect private property and be aware of land posted closed to hunting. Good coveys exist unit wide for anyone willing to get off of the road and work lower elevation wash bottoms. For those looking for good hunting without the distraction of motorized hunters, try the Falcon Valley area north of Oracle Junction. Rate Options: An Arizona Unit Map displaying color-coded high, medium, and low summer and winter concentration areas for mule deer. Some areas to try include the White Canyon area, the Tortilla Mountains, Black Mountain, or in the Black Hills Area north of Oracle. Or the ones carrying between 180 and 190 inches of antler on their head? Click the small map ICON on the left to view a sample One exception to this rule is if it is windy. Access is limited to foot travel on several parcels of State Land in this area. Other places to try your luck are the Black Hills west of Mammoth and north of Oracle, and Falcon Valley north of Oracle Junction. Florence Military Reservation – (602) 267-2062. Try areas such as the washes that are better-watered and farther from roads to locate the larger herds. Basic cooking pots, pans, utensils, plates, bowls, cups, antern, shovel, and garbage can. Martinez Canyon is rugged sheep country and there are no roads/trails leading into it, but the adventurous hiker or lucky tag holder will find it is a core part of the bighorn sheep habitat in 37B. In the lower desert, try along washes and other, better-watered habitat, with lots of places to hide from the sun. Rocky Mountain Mule Deer Units are to the North, they inhabitants of the legendary Arizona Strip, Kaibab Plateau, and the area to the South of the Grand Canyon, above the Mogollon Rim. 2 Hunters $3500.00 The Gila flows west toward Florence but is completely diverted for irrigation before reaching the town. Areas: Hunting pressure in 37B varies. The best part about this OTC hunt is that there is no draw, no application and no waiting. Cottontails hide in thick brush during the hot hours of summer. Even on the hottest days you’ll be glad you went if you get out before sun-up and make the most of a cool morning. 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