A. Apothus Sergeant. Mule/White tail tag. Arizona DIY- Scouting Packages Mule Deer Foundation’s Arizona Regional Director John Gebhart Salt Lake City, Utah: The Mule Deer Foundation recently brought on John Gebhart as the regional director for the state of Arizona. We always hunted the west side along the park fence all the way to the cataracts. Re: General Deer Hunt in Unit 7 Arizona. Joined Aug 6, 2016 Messages 125 Location Mesa AZ. A junior’s-only hunt was added in October of 2009. Areas: Mule deer numbers in Unit 23 are at currently at low levels compared to long term averages. Overview: Mule deer generally occupy sagebrush, pinyon/juniper, interior chaparral and pine/oak woodlands in this unit. These units are often referred to as “The Strip” amongst most muley enthusiasts. Unit 9 Elk Hunting: Unit 9 is one of the top producing premier trophy elk units in the state of Arizona if not the world. This a very overlooked unit for Arizona antelope that you should seriously consider when applying for antelope in Arizona. Deer Hunting in Arizona Game Management Unit 9. An Arizona elk hunters best opportunity for harvesting a trophy unit 9 bull elk would come by applying for and drawing either the early rut season unit 9 archery bull elk hunt, the early rut season unit 9 early rifle bull elk hunt, or the early season unit 9 muzzleloader bull elk hunt. Did you draw a mule tag or is it just Antlered deer? one_drake one_drake Member; Members; 14 posts; Gender: Male; Location: Ventura; Report post; Posted November 14, 2015. Unit 9 Mountain Lion: Unit 9 has a very good population of mountain lions and is a great place to do some trophy Arizona Mountain Lion Hunting. This is the case with two specific units within Arizona: Unit 13B (the Arizona Strip), which is home to massive mule deer, and Unit 9—aka the best place in the state to hunt elk. Unit 16A. Best Units for an Early Season Velvet Hunt. This information along with water tank identification help you move your hunt from where can I hunt to where should I hunt. Saw plenty of deer up there in August while scouting for my elk hunt and then again in September during the hunt, and managed to snag a few on my trail cameras too. The first mule deer season would be the Arizona Strip Unit 13B archery mule deer hunt that starts in late august and runs until mid September. I believe they now issue about 400 permits, but I remember when it was 2000! Don’t forget about unit 9 when you are planning on where to apply for your Arizona antelope tags this year. It is ideal mule deer habitat. Hunt starts on 10/31. There are several management units within Arizona that produce extremely large Rocky Mountain mule deer and most of those management units offer good chances to draw a mule deer permit. Mule Deer . New USFS Travel Management Rule: In 2011 the Kaibab National Forest implemented new travel management rules resulting in changes to motor vehicle access on national forest lands. Any suggestions for my scouting trips in late September. Growing up my family hunted 9 every year and killed some BIG bucks. Was lucky enough to draw a unit 9 Muzzle loading deer tag. The weather and drought conditions have a major impact on Unit 9 and the quality of the trophy elk hunting here can vary greatly from year to year. Yavapai Outfitters LLC is one of your top choices in Arizona Unit 9 hunting guides and Arizona Unit 9 hunting outfitters. Arizona Unit 12AW mule deer outfitter. Unit 9 Big Game Hunts. With no Bonus Points the draw odds were 9.6%. The OTC Deer scouting reports are per unit based and we limit what we send out. Notice: Archery deer hunters – Unit 13A is not an open area for over-the-counter tag holders as of April, 2008. Oct 27, 2019 #5 JColony Active member. The OTC tags & licenses for our trophy Arizona mule deer trips are purchased over the counter and do not need to be drawn. These tiny deer inhabit most of Arizona between, Flagstaff and the Mexican border at elevations of 3,500 and 6,000 ft. tythur111386 Fawn Posts: 7 Joined: Sat Jul 26, 2014 3:52 pm. Coues success on the unit 33 general hunt. Rifle Mule Deer Success . The deer … A great tool for your hunt! Hunting License ($37) Non-Resident License ($160) Resident OTC-Tag ($45) Non-Resident OTC-Tag ($300) Guided Hunt ($3,575) Trip available on Aug 20th 2021 - Sept 9th 2021 Dec 17th 2021 - Jan 31st 2022 . 1 of 2 Go to page. 2 on 1 Guided Hunts: 5 Day Hunt = $4,500 Per Hunter. Arizona Semi Guided Elk & Mule Deer Hunts. Mike Go. What a disaster that unit has been for deer (some exceptions notwithstanding). Unit 9 Arizona Elk: Unit 9 is one of the premier trophy elk units in the state of Arizona if not the world. I drew a tag after 18 years of applying and want to make the … Dec 2, 2020 #15 M T Roberts Well-Known Member. Interested in how the hunt went for you I am considering this hunt . I've never hunted Arizona so I am just curious if anyone has any lessons learned from their experiences. Archery (OTC) Mule Deer hunts . Some clients opt for our semi-guided hunts route. Mountain Lion hunters will experience the highest success on mountains lions by using the services of a quality houndsman. Make sure you contact us right away if you are interested in applying for Unit 9 and to discuss the current range conditions in the unit. Post by bigshooter750 » Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:12 am by bigshooter750 » Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:12 am Ease of Drawing 47 47 Success 26 26 Trophy Potential 0. If you're looking for an adventure-filled mule deer hunt on your own, Arizona is the place to go. Unit 9 offers a very limited amount of Antelope tags. We charge $1500 per unit, $2500 for 2 units that adjoin, and $3,000 for 3 adjoining units. Below are the units we believe will offer a DIY hunter the best chance of tagging a mule deer buck in an Arizona OTC deer unit. Re: Arizona Unit 9 Post by GUTPYLZ » Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:53 pm bigshooter750 wrote: Well I got drawn for rifle mule deer in unit 9 I don't know much about the unit except is great for ELK!!! Joined Aug 9, 2016 Messages 108 Location Gilbert, AZ. marko marko Newbie; Members; 2 posts; Report post; Posted August 18, 2014. The past several years’ drought is primarily responsible for this condition, but recent normal range precipitation seem to be helping the mule deer in 23 bounce back. Belligerents. Southern and central Arizona is home to the majority of Coues Whitetailed Deer in the united States. After looking at OnX and go hunt I really like Unit 22 for a chance at a coues or a mule deer. Joined Jun 24, 2014 Messages 40. I had an average of 6 points to draw the tag, my hunting buddy dropped my average bonus points. How did issuing all those permits help anyone?? Early Season Archery hunts begin the last week of August through Mid September annually. This information along with water tank identification help you move your hunt from where can I hunt to where should I hunt. Over the Counter Archery Mule Deer Hunts in Arizona are the most overlooked in the west with opportunity at trophy caliber bucks with an average 160 – 180 class bucks, with annual bucks exceeding 180+ and our biggest archery buck to date being 223 inches!. If anyone has a Elk tag I can give some pointers PM for details HAC, Oct 30, 2020. Our rifle Arizona trophy mule deer trips are currently running at 100% harvest rate with a 100% shooting opportunity. This is my nephew's first hunt and I would like it to be memorable. Arizona DIY Hunts About Contact About Contact. I need some insight on hunting unit 7 in Arizona. Turkeys are not scattered across this unit but with a little pre-season scouting, turkey hunters can have a successful hunt in unit 9. The second Arizona otc archery mule deer hunting option would be the late season archery mule deer hunts for hard antlered bucks that are in the rut. By one_drake, November 14, 2015 in Mule Deer Hunting. My wife Tia and I both drew Arizona rifle mule deer tags for November 2018. There are some very accomplished Arizona mule deer hunters on this forum who I'm sure would be happy to give you some more specific pointers. Click the small map ICON on the left to view a sample The west side, mainly pinyon and juniper woodlands with big openings of sagebrush, some years, has high densities of mule deer. Top. There is a road that goes through Mammoth and heads up into the Galiuro Mts. Given all the bowhunters, only a few really nice bucks are taken yearly off the N. Kaibab. Yavapai Outfitters LLC has recently joined forces with some of the finest Big Game Hunting Outfitters in the state of Arizona to form two new professional Big Game outfitting companies: Arizona Strip Guides LLC and Arizona Elk Outfitters LLC. Unit 9 used to have great deer hunting. Restricted N.R. Granted, I did not have a deer tag in my pocket, so that's likely why I saw so many. On a good year Unit 9 is probably the best trophy elk hunting found in the world. There are 400 rifle permits, that should go to zero with perhaps 100 remaining for muzzloading and unlimited for bow. 19A has both although the coues whitetails aren't too numerous in that unit. Unit 9 Turkey: Unit 9 holds a fair population of Merriams turkeys. 1 ; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. Nevada and Arizona have great trophy mule deer hunts. Mule Deer . Unit 16A. Much of the unit has terrific mule deer habitat. A great tool for your hunt! Good luck. Pronghorn the south east. Vance, in the past I've hunted both east and west side. Mule deer inhabit virtually all habitat types in the unit. 2016 Hunt Arizona: 205-page publication PDF (Includes 2011-2015 data) 2015 Hunt Arizona: 209-page publication PDF Revised. Any one have a recommendation for a Outfitter in unit 12 AW for mule deer rifle hunt. Geez, look at the whole state....not a whole lot of deer anywhere. I believe they now issue about 400 permits, but I remember when it was 2000! I believe they now issue about 400 permits, but I remember when it was 2000! The doe was pregnant with two fawns. Survey data suggests that the fawn numbers are on the rise in Unit 16A. I cant understand why they dont manage that unit better for deer anymore. If you think the kiabab is over rated just where do you consider good deer hunting? Unit 9 Black Bear: Unit 9 has a few black bears in it but numbers are very low and bears can be very difficult to find here. Hunt success has consistently been on the low-end of Hunt Guidelines for the past several years. Get above 4500' or so and you'll get into them. Guides and Outfitters for Arizonas’ Unit 9: Yavapai Outfitters LLC has many years of highly successful trophy big game guiding and outfitting experience in Arizona Unit 9. Joined Sep 2, 2018 Messages 21. Thanks in advance for any help out there. It is ideal mule deer habitat. Arizona Guided Hunts also offers hunting packages for desert Mule Deer in southern Arizona. I agree, the mule deer habitat is terrific. Finally, a deer tag for 2014. Unit 9 Elk Hunting: Unit 9 is one of the top producing premier trophy elk units in the state of Arizona if not the world. That place should be crawling with deer. it is a popular unit due to its proximity to PHX. In Arizona specifically, desert mule deer inhabit the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts south of the Mogollon Rim. Jul 13, 2018 #1 My buddy and I got drawn for 19A in Arizona this year, which is in my backyard. Combine these low mule deer numbers with a unit that doesn’t lend itself to glassing and you have got the makings for what could be a very frustrating and difficult mule deer hunt. On average a client can expect to save anywhere from $1000-$2000 off the base price of their hunt with this option. Fawn crops have remained average over the past several years indicating a stable population. Look elsewhere if you want to experience high quality Arizona Black Bear Hunting. Excellent chances to draw. Unit 9 Mule Deer Hunting: Unit 9 is home to some giant mule deer bucks that can rival the Arizona Strip and Kaibab Plateau in trophy quality but mule deer numbers in Unit 9 are low and giant mule deer bucks are very few and far between. Mule Deer Hunting ; unit 9 deer Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; Youtube; Sign in to follow this . Growing up my family hunted 9 every year and killed some BIG bucks. Recommended Posts. Followers 0. It is ideal mule deer habitat. Its a waste of great deer habitat if you ask me. By marko, August 18, 2014 in Mule Deer Hunting. Arizona Strip Guides LLC and our team of Arizona mule deer hunting professionals feels that this Unit 13B archery hunt is one of the best archery mule deer hunts in the world today. Prev; 1; 2; Next; Page 1 of 2 . These changes include motorized big game retrieval, road closures and camping … Oct 27, 2019 #4 Hambone79 New member. There is a lot land in that area to hunt . This is my nephew's first hunt and I would like it to be memorable. Unit 9 can be very difficult to hunt during the late season hunts due to most of this unit being very flat and totally covered in some of the thickest pinyon juniper and ponderosa pine country in the entire state of Arizona. These early season Unit 9 rut hunts for elk should be the only Unit 9 elk hunts that any interested trophy elk hunters should be applying for if you are trying to harvest a world class trophy bull elk in this unit. Unit 9 Javelina: The Javelina population is small  in unit 9 but hunters are seeing an increase in pigs. An Arizona Unit Map displaying color-coded high, medium, and low summer and winter concentration areas for mule deer. It ranks as one of the highest producing trophy hunts for mule deer. Huge areas where there the deer are extremely scarce and should be common. Below are the units we believe will offer a DIY hunter the best chance of tagging a mule deer buck in an Arizona OTC deer unit. Apr 23, 2019 #3 A. Alex pullum Junior Member. It is starting to come back. Apr 23, 2019 #4 RoJo … We choose Arizona over the counter archery deer hunting because it afforded us the ability to hunt mule deer without a big game lottery. I cant understand why they dont manage that unit better for deer anymore. Kevin, I don't want to give away my prime spot, but it has better hunting than the N. Kaibab. 1; 2; Next. In cases like this, I'm sorry to say, hunting is really hurting the resource. An Arizona Unit Map displaying color-coded high, medium, and low summer and winter concentration areas for mule deer. Growing up my family hunted 9 every year and killed some BIG bucks. 1 on 1 Guided Mule Deer Hunts: 5 Day Hunt = $6,000 Per Hunter. I'm not looking for which stump to sit on but rather general areas to explore. Mule deer hunt Arizona 19A. Next Last. dan . As hunters, we like to defend the line that hunting is necessary. As a general rule, the mule deer fawning period is later as you travel south. Mule/White tail tag. ... Arizona HuntData LLC. November Mule Deer tags for Residents of Arizona in 2019 took from 4-9 Bonus Points to secure. Something has to give. I was up in unit 9 the last few days. I drew a tag after 18 years of … so Im going up their in late Aug for some scouting and try to get one with my bow. The Arizona late season rifle bull elk hunts and late season archery bull elk hunts in unit 9 don’t have as high potential for trophy bull elk as the early season elk hunts but, you still have the chance of harvesting a great bull elk on these late season elk hunts in Unit 9. Arizona Elk Outfitters and Arizona Mule Deer Outfitters, The best choice in Arizona Elk Guides and Arizona Mule Deer Guides. Gebhart will engage directly with MDF’s chapters in Arizona to support their fundraising and on-the-ground conservation efforts. Unit 27 Arizona for Archery Mule Deer in January. 1-4 bonus points can draw great deer hunt in Nevada. Joined Oct 27, 2019 Messages 4. Yavapai Outfitters will help you to fully maximize the incredible trophy big game potential that your unit 9 tag offers you and provide you with a world class professional trophy hunt that is without equal. Primary Category: Recreation. Recommended Posts. 2014 Hunt Arizona: 212-page publication PDF. The S. Kaibab just doesn't have the deer population. That place should be crawling with deer. Gebhart will engage directly with MDF’s chapters in Arizona to support their fundraising and on-the-ground conservation efforts. For Non-Residents it took1-4 Bonus Points to draw the unit 23 hunt and at 0 points odds were 18.3%. AZGFD offers reward in poaching of mule deer doe, unborn fawns Posted July 21, 2020 . 2012 Hunt Arizona: 198-page publication PDF. Mule Deer Hunting ; AZ Unit 9? Sniper’s Hide Forward Operating Base. Unit 9 used to have great deer hunting. If you are looking to harvest a giant bull elk and don’t mind waiting many years to draw a tag, Arizona unit 9 is definitely the place to apply for your trophy Arizona elk hunts. Unit 9 Antelope tags are very difficult to draw, as are all Arizona antelope tags, but the lucky hunters who draw a tag here are going to experience a world class trophy antelope hunt for Boone and Crockett and Pope and Young antelope bucks. Our most productive methods of hunting these muley bucks is by glassing and stalking with an emphasis on glassing. For this package you provide your own camp and meals we provide the guides and expertise. Unit 9 consistently produces Boone and Crockett and Pope and Young record book elk every single year and will usually produce at least one giant Arizona bull elk that scores over 400 inches every hunting season. Or more specifically, the efficiency of rifle hunting. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Mule Deer Foundation recently brought on John Gebhart as the regional director for the state of Arizona. The unit we have been looking at is 7 south of Williams. Good coues in 22 also. This archery mule deer hunt generally begins on the second weekend of December and runs all the way until the end of January. For Non-Residents it took1-4 Bonus Points to draw the unit 23 hunt and at 0 points odds were 18.3%. The S. Kaibab should be just as famous as the N.Kaibab for it's deer quality (even though I happen to think the N. Kaibab is very over rated).. David, just wondering what part of 9 you were in? 7 Day Hunt = $7,000 Per Hunter. Most of the bull elk in Unit 9, depending on the weather conditions in Unit 9 for that particular year, are going to be in the full rut during these early season rut hunts and the trophy bull elk will be at their most vulnerable and visible to hunters. Also, I don't buy the theory that because the unit is managed for elk that therefore it can't have good mule deer hunting. The unit 12B archery mule deer hunt is combined with Kaibab units 12A west and 12A east. Any suggestions for my scouting trips in late September. Mule Deer: Trophy Rocky Mountain (forest) mule deer bucks range in size between 150 inches and 250 inches and average about 170 inches. I usually hunt in the Klondike area , but around Mammoth and basically anywhere on the river road along the San Pedro you can find Mule Deer. DIY Packages Scouting Packages Public Land: 1 Hunter = $1,500 Per Unit . Dream destinations include the Arizona Strip (units 13A and 13B) or Kaibab Plateau (units 12A East, 12A West, and 12B), but the drawing odds are long, sometimes in the low single digits, Ornoski said. Prev. Click the small map ICON on the left to view a sample Arizona Units The largest bucks are … Reactions: bowuntr, jseide and uh60Crewchief. The Arizona OTC Archery Mule Deer Hunt is the most over looked hunt in the west with opportunity at trophy caliber bucks with an average 160-180 class bucks with annually bucks exceeding 180+. I've never hunted Mule deer in the rut so I was curious as to tactics. Its a waste of great deer habitat if you ask me. Arizona mountain lion tags are available over the counter and it is a good idea to have one in your pocket just in case you see a mountain lion while you are hunting big game in unit 9. 7 Day Hunt = $5,500 Per Hunter. Geographically The Strip encompasses 5,074 square miles of northwestern Arizona. Mule Deer. Deer Hunting in Arizona Game Management Unit 7. Reactions: DesertJoe and uh60Crewchief. There are some very good mature bucks in this area. You also won’t see any other hunters either due to only one desert sheep tag being issued in unit 9 and 10. Look elsewhere in the state if you want to experience high quality Arizona Mule Deer Hunting. Water is limited in the area so it would benefit the hunter to locate them, as mule deer must use them. We also charge $500 per additional hunter. Plan Your Trip. Subtracting 205 days would suggest that the average peak rut for these extreme southern desert mule deer would take place the week of January 14. Updated: Jun 8. Thread starter koupe1447; Start date Oct 6, 2020; Oct 6, 2020 #1 K. koupe1447 Newbie. If you're looking for an adventure-filled mule deer hunt on your own, Arizona is the place to go. Me and my Brother are heading to Arizona in December the week before Christmas. AZ Unit 10 Mule Deer Concentration Map ... and low mule deer concentrations during the summer and winter. These late season elk hunts in unit 9 also offer the non-resident elk hunter much better tag drawing odds. Numbers are still limited compared to other units but sportsmen can have a successful Javelina hunt in unit 9 with a lot of scouting. Last year we killed a 201 gross typical and a 223 non typical buck. There are some giant antelope bucks in unit 9 that receive very little hunting pressure. Joined Aug 8, 2019 Messages 16. It's time AZG&F did this for unit 9. I would like some pointers on where to start. I don't know much about the unit besides the things I have found out through e-scouting and research. Sniper's Hide Hunting & Fishing. Thread starter cherokees; Start date Jul 6, 2020; Help Support Long Range Hunting : Join the LRH Team or . © 2020 Arizona Elk Outfitters and Arizona Mule Deer Outfitters | Log in. Unit 9 Big Game Hunts. AZ Unit 10 Mule Deer Concentration Map ... and low mule deer concentrations during the summer and winter. Unit 19A Mule Deer Arizona Unit 27 Mule Deer. Desert mule deer are partially nomadic and meander through the desert to find the most plentiful … LRH Team Member. Archery Mule Deer Success . Oct 12, 2007 212 2 32 Prescott, Arizona. Exampleis if you buy unit 10 $1500 you have a second hunter $500 total $2000. Unit 9 used to have great deer hunting. Was up there a few weeks ago and it was extremely dry west of 64. Go. Unit 32 is a good area for Mule Deer and one of the best for whitetail. However, I tend to target bucks that are 160 inches or larger. Log on to www.ArizonaStripGuides.com and www.ArizonaElkOutfitters.com for more pictures and information on our two new Arizona Big Game Outfitting companies. Guided Deer Hunt 1235. There are deep canyons that you can walk along to get a good view. I live close enough to do lots of scouting. To hunt Unit 13A you must now obtain a permt-tag through the big game draw process. Home Deer Unit 19A Mule Deer. Like Utah, Arizona is famous for producing record-book mule deer. AZ Unit 9? Arizona - Unit 12A (East and West) The North Kaibab stirs the soul of every dedicated mule deer hunter - it is one of the most sought after hunting permits in the West. Big Game species found in Arizona Hunt Unit 9: Unit 9 Elk Hunting: Unit 9 is one of the top producing premier trophy elk units in the state of Arizona if not the world. Jul 6, 2020 #1 C. cherokees Active Member. It would still probably take a decade before something resembling a quality deer population would be able to reestablish itself. The early season rut hunts in Unit 9 can also be a real challenge on dry years when the elk are not bugling and rutting intensely. The upside to this hunt is that some very good rams can be found here and you have a season that is 3 months long. Scores. bigshooter750 Fawn Posts: 2 Joined: Tue Jul 28, 2009 8:42 pm Arizona Unit 9. Arizona Unit 12AW mule deer outfitter. These arid environments reach extreme temperatures in the summer and sub-freezing temperatures in the winter. This part of the unit can get lots of hunting pressure on opening weekend, but tapers off towards the end of the hunt. Unit 9 Arizona Elk: Unit 9 is one of the premier trophy elk units in the state of Arizona if not the world.Arizona Hunt Unit 9 consistently produces Boone and Crockett and Pope and Young record book elk every single year and will usually produce at least one or 2 giant bulls that score over 400 inches nearly every single year. November Mule Deer tags for Residents of Arizona in 2019 took from 4-9 Bonus Points to secure. 2010 Hunt Arizona: 192-page publication PDF. Unit 22 great for mule deer.Get up high and glass.Good luck. There are several management units within Arizona that produce extremely large Rocky Mountain mule deer and most of those management units offer good chances to draw a mule deer permit. Best Units for an Early Season Velvet Hunt. I need some insight on hunting unit 7 in Arizona. Any one have a recommendation for a Outfitter in unit 12 AW for mule deer rifle hunt. Arizona Hunt Unit 9 consistently produces Boone and Crockett and Pope and Young record book elk every single year and will usually produce at least one or 2 giant bulls that score over 400 inches nearly every single year. Private land access is $2,000 Per Hunter. A mature Arizona desert mule deer buck could have a rack sporting a spread of 18-27 inches and have 3 to 5 points per side. Unit 9 Desert Bighorn Sheep: The Arizona unit 9 desert bighorn sheep hunt is combined with the Arizona Hunt Unit 10 desert bighorn sheep hunt and is one of the most difficult big game hunts in the state of Arizona. E.g. Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; Youtube; Sign in to follow this . Finally, a deer tag for 2014. Joined Nov 6, 2019 Messages 7. I live close enough to do lots of scouting. Mule Deer: Trophy Rocky Mountain (forest) mule deer bucks range in size between 150 inches and 250 inches and average about 170 inches. Thread starter Apothus; Start date Jul 13, 2018; Forums . Followers 0. unit 9 deer. On a dry year though, this can be some of the toughest elk hunting in the world. The desert mule deer of Sonora and southern Arizona generally have a peak fawning period of around August 7. Unit 9 Antelope Hunting: Unit 9 is one of the better trophy Antelope units in the state of Arizona. That place should be crawling with deer. 2009 Hunt Arizona: 184-page publication PDF However, I tend to target bucks that are 160 inches or larger. Minuteman. 3A3C mule deer hunt Discussion in 'Big Game' started by HAC, Oct 30, 2020. The resource has largely been wasted, IMHO. Mule Deer Foundation’s Arizona Regional Director John Gebhart . UNIT 9 ARIZONA ELK OUTFITTERS. 2011 Hunt Arizona: 198-page publication PDF. I cant understand why they dont manage that unit better for deer anymore. Arizona Mule Deer unit 8 in Dec. Thread starter Ramsey445; Start date Oct 26, 2020; Oct 26, 2020 #1 R. Ramsey445 Junior Member. As a Master Guide licence holder,you can apply with Me in the Nv. This last week I drove the west unit and saw very few tracks and saw no deer although I don't road hunt. Any one have a recommendation for a Outfitter in unit 12 AW for mule deer rifle hunt. It’s a 7 day hunt and we had 4 days to get it done with our work schedules. I believe they have a muzzleloading and archery season. Crime was committed in Game Management Unit 39 BUCKEYE, Ariz. — The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is seeking information about the recent poaching of a mule deer doe in Game Management Unit 39 in the Buckeye Hills south of Buckeye. Can you hunt them similar to whitetails back east (rattle, call, scents). Check out units 1, 27, 28, 29, 30a and 30b . Tanks were dry but we've had some rain since. Rarely exceeding 120 lbs, with most bucks around … Species within this unit: Antelope, Elk, Mule Deer, Merriam’s Turkey, Tree Squirrel, Javelina . Few places in the West rival the mule deer producing power of Arizona’s units 13A & 13B. Huge areas with very few tracks in the snow. Mule deer occur throughout the unit except in the low elevation, wide-open grasslands. Arizona - Unit 33 Coues Deer 2020 Update! This desert bighorn sheep hunt is best suited for individuals who are in extremely good physical condition and have lots of experience hunting in remote and primitive pack in only hunting conditions. Arizona Unit 27 Mule DeerGPS Way Points, GPX File, Google Earth links Unit description.Map Images. Hunt starts on 10/31. Tracks or the absence of them when there is snow is reliable. cherokees said: Any one have a recommendation for a Outfitter in unit 12 AW for mule deer … I did glass 2 big deer but they were on the reservation side of the unit. But hey, there are a zillion gun permits and lots of hunter opportunity! Contact us right away if you drew an Arizona Unit 9 hunt tag this year. Arizona Unit 9 is not a very glassing friendly unit which can make for some very difficult late season elk hunts here. G&F should be sued. Mike. We have been located only 70 minutes away from this Arizona hunt unit since 1985. I drew a tag after 18 years of applying and want to make the most of it. OTC Guided Mule Deer Packages. It is that simple! And in the end, the deer population is hurt; quality is largely diminished, and the hunter ends up with what? Unit 12B can be a very tough mule deer unit to hunt but it does produce some giant mule deer bucks on an annual basis and has the trophy genetics to continue to put out monster Arizona mule deer bucks for many years to come. Lots of good ground to look … New Mexico G&F closed their unit 15 to general firearms some years ago. Southern Arizona mule deer bucks do not typically have much record book potential, but they can offer a unique and exciting desert hunting experience. Strip ” amongst most muley enthusiasts on to www.ArizonaStripGuides.com and www.ArizonaElkOutfitters.com for more pictures and information on two! 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