Whitetail deer blend in very well with their surroundings and can be difficult to spot; scouting and persistence in glassing are key factors to success. Normally between 12 and 16 herds are observed during post-hunt surveys with an average herd size of 8-10 animals. From the South: I-10. Overview: If you go to the ranch, on a map find water then study the area around it as there are restrictions to proximity to watering holes. Hunting activity should be concentrated at these peak hours of activity. Access to upper Teran Basin is granted to foot travel only. Access to private, state and public lands can only be maintained through the cooperation of landowners/lessees and outdoor recreationalists. Access to Powers Garden from Deer Creek involves approximately a 6 hour hike of 8-10 miles along a moderately difficult trail. The majority of this area has a higher vegetation density; therefore the hunter may have to glass a little harder and longer. Due to irresponsible behavior by a few, new areas of private land have been posted against Hunting. The most popular access is Deer Creek that has a primitive campsite with horse corrals. Hunters should look for stock tanks on the surrounding State lands. Overview: Unit 32 is included in an over-the-counter elk season. ARIZONA'S BEST OVER-THE-COUNTER MULE DEER UNITS One of the best ways for a hunter to dip their toes into the world of western hunting is to grab their bow, head to Arizona and buy an over-the-counter mule deer tag. A few Mearns quail can be found in the oak canyons in the higher elevations. There may be access restrictions onto the YLE Ranch and Tom Rhodes Ranch road. Look for mule deer in the higher elevations on the west side of the range and out in the flats on the east side of the range. Higher concentrations of bears may occur in the drainages on the eastside of the Galiuro Mountains during times of normal to above normal forage productions with high concentrations of bears occurring on the Westside during times of low to below normal forage production. Hunt success averages around 20 percent. Hunting cottontails provides an opportunity for a scouting trip for other big game species. A few Mearns quail can be found in the oak canyons in the higher elevations. Hunting activity should be concentrated at these peak hours of activity. Long Hollow and Rattlesnake Mesa are accessed from the Aravaipa-Klondyke Road between the Safford turnoff and the Klondyke Store. The Muleshoe Ranch provides some whitetail deer hunting opportunities. Klondyke They do not always stay next to their mother and may be nearby, hidden by vegetation. 4 Baths. Search. One is the Tres Alamos Wash, a 4wd road via the Pomerene road or off of the 3-Links Ranch Road. During the October and November hunts, whitetail activity is generally restricted to the early morning and late evening hours. We have hunted Javi's there lower elavation but never coues deer thanks Jul 9, 2020 #2 BowWalker Newbie Joined Jul 9, 2020 Messages 8 Location Overview: Dove populations are not as high in this Unit as they are around grain fields in other parts of the state. by tythur111386 Sun Jul 27, 2014 2:00 am. But that doesn't mean it's easy. A successful hunter will be in position to begin glassing before sunup and during the last minutes before sundown. On average 400 mule deer are observed during post-hunt surveys with a buck to doe ratio of 8-10 bucks for every 100 does. Hunt success averages around 20 percent. 4 Beds. Pack trips usually involve packing into Redfield or Rattlesnake canyons. Teran Basin and Ridge Fewer mule deer numbers are found in this area, but there will also be fewer hunters. This area generally has good densities of whitetail deer. . Access to all three of these roads is along River Road east of the San Pedro River. At first light the birds will leave their roost sites and go to feed. Access is limited and/or restricted into much of the desert sheep areas, if you are drawn for a desert bighorn sheep tag it is recommended you start securing access across private property as soon as possible. Preseason scouting and use of good optics will definitely improve a hunters changes of harvesting a mule deer buck. SPECIAL NOTICE: Popular camping sites along lower Deer Creek Road are now closed to camping due to private property. In 2018, the AGFD augmented 30 pronghorn to improve herd genetics and boast the population. There is a lot land in that area to hunt . Research the latest Arizona Elk Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 7e. San Pedro River Time spent scouting, looking at and comparing different antelope bucks will increase the chances of harvesting a good buck. Citations will be issued for trespassing on posted private land. Recommend contacting local landowners and obtaining a US Forest Service map of the Safford Ranger District or a BLM map from the Bureau of Land Management to familiarize yourself with the land status in this area. The unit has few paved roads, and the dirt roads can become very treacherous during snow and rainstorms. Areas: Sunset Loop The Ash Creek and High Creek areas are popular whitetail and mule deer hunting areas. Areas: Sulphur Springs Valley A moderate area is the upper portion of the Sulphur Springs Valley north of Willcox. 1055. On average 400 mule deer are observed during post-hunt surveys with a buck to doe ratio of 8-10 bucks for every 100 does. For the Willcox Playa, the closure is: bbeginning at Willcox; southeast on AZ Hwy 186 to the Kansas Settlement Road; south on the Kansas Settlement Road to Kimzey Road which runs west from K-S Store (formerly Browns store) and the cotton gin at the northeast corner of Section 11, Township 16 South, Range 25 East; west along this road alignment to AZ Hwy 191; north on AZ Hwy 191 to Interstate 10; northeast on Interstate 10 to Willcox (see Map). My sister-in-law on the first hunt and my daughter on the late hunt (same tag as you bigsky2). SOLD FEB 14, 2023. On the south rim, sheep are often found in Turkey Creek especially around the confluence of Oak Grove and Turkey Creek also in upper Turkey Creek around the pinnacles. Javelina activity is dictated more by temperature, wind and rain or snow than any other game animal. Access to all three of these roads is along River Road east of the San Pedro River. Prompt cooling of the carcass is a must for maintaining the quality of the meat. Upper Redfield and Cherry Spring Canyons do not have high densities of whitetail deer, but a few bucks can be located. Re: General Deer Hunt in Unit 7 Arizona. The Long Hollow Road accesses Fourmile Peak. In some areas, you will find all three! Research the latest Arizona Mule Deer Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 32. Hunters must RESPECT PRIVATE PROPERTY rights and always ask before entering private property. For youth deer hunters, the youth-only hunts in unit 27 and units 28 29 30A 30B 31 32 are great. Citations will be issued for trespassing on posted private land. Higher concentrations of bears may occur in the drainages on the eastside of the Galiuro Mountains during times of normal to above normal forage productions with high concentrations of bears occurring on the Westside during times of low to below normal forage production. On average around 100-125 animals are observed during annual surveys. Teran Basin Some good areas to locate mule deer include the Mesas, the lower elevations along Ash Creek and between High Creek and the Eureka Black Hills. Bonita Area This area can be access from Fort Grant road out of Willcox or SR 266 from SR 199 south of Safford. Upper Turkey Creek and South side of Aravaipa Canyon may also produce a few Javelina. Hunt success averages around 24 percent. Some Cranes will also roost on stock tanks after feeding and before returning to their night-roost sites so some hunters have found success in puddle jumping the tanks or setting on those tanks waiting for them to come in. SPECIAL NOTICE: There is no longer public access to State Trust or Forest Service lands through the Long Hollow or Rattlesnake Mesa access point. Huge mule deer buck, squadron of javelina with babies and a couple more goodies 12192022, Tucson, 14 replies The casita cam shows us coyote, mule deer and javelina plus a few of street encounters 06252022, Tucson, 3 replies Bobcat on the hunt, mule deer, javelina and several coyote visit the casita 06262022, Tucson, 0 replies Mule Deer - General; Archery/Bowhunting - Big Game; Rifle Hunting - Big Game; Muzzleloader Hunting - Big Game; Shooting, Reloading, etc. Areas to check would be Copper Creek Road, Bunker Hill Road (Mercer Road) and Rhodes Ranch Road. -32%: State Total: 293,950-10%: Region 1. . 266 south of Safford. Few people pack into these areas, therefore hunter densities are fairly low. Whitetail deer densities vary from canyon to canyon, but chances of locating a nice whitetail buck are good. To aid in identifying land status and landmarks, I recommend obtaining a Forest Service Map of the Coronado National Forests Safford Ranger District or a BLM Map from the Bureau of Land Management. Areas: Sunset Loop The Ash Creek and High Creek areas are popular mule deer and whitetail hunting areas. A few elk had been observed and harvested around the North and South Ash Creek area and around the Mesas between the Winchester and Galiuro Mountain Ranges in past years. A good pair of binoculars and long hours of glassing will improve the chances of a successful javelina hunt. Through the Sportsman/Landowner Access Program, the AGFD is actively working to minimize conflicts between private landowners and outdoor recreationalists in an attempt to keep many areas open to recreation. Limited opportunity exists for the whitetail hunter in the Mammoth area. There are very little to no elk in this unit. There is a BLM campground with restrooms in Klondyke. Javelina can be found in the Klondyke area, although not in the numbers that occurred 20 years ago. Overview: Javelina numbers in Unit 32 appear to be stable. Maverick Mountain and Rhodes Peak can be accessed through Rhodes Ranch Road (Schoenholzer Canyon). Home. NOTICE: Due to land ownership patterns, many access routes leading to public and State Trust Lands in Southeastern Arizona cross privately owned lands. Recommend glassing the side drainages along Rattlesnake, Squaw and Bottle Canyons. The areas between Caruthers and N-O Canyons have been productive in the past, but this area also receives high hunting pressure especially during the archery season. Overview: The Unit provides some opportunities for hunting of Sandhill Cranes. Such areas tend to provide the more open habitats that mule deer prefer. Access to Powers Garden from Powers Hill involves approximately a 3 hour hike of 4 miles up the Rattlesnake Canyon trail. These areas experience high hunter densities. REMEMBER, a successful hunt is sharing good times with friends and relatives, enjoying the outdoors and an opportunity to view wildlife. The east side of Hell Hole can be accessed without needing permission thru the Dry Camp Ranch. Areas: Cottontail rabbits are found throughout the unit. Nov 11 - Nov 17, 2022 . These areas can be accessed through the Muleshoe Road. Whitetail deer blend in very well with their surroundings and can be difficult to spot; scouting and persistence in glassing are key factors to success. To find an area with fewer hunters, you may have to settle with an area with lower deer numbers or be willing to hike a long ways. NOTICE: Due to land ownership patterns, many access routes leading to public and State Trust Lands in Southeastern Arizona cross privately owned lands. Don't miss it! Mule Deer Arizona Unit 20A Benjblt Jun 29, 2022 1 2 3 4 5 Next Jun 29, 2022 #1 B Benjblt Well Known Rokslider Joined Dec 1, 2016 Messages 969 Location Western Oregon I think I may have just drawn Arizona Unit 20A for mule deer in late October. Upper Hot Springs Canyon, Cherry Springs and Eureka Canyon are some excellent places to start. Region 5. . During high fruit years, try the prickly pear areas and canyons on the Westside of the Galiuro Mountains east of Mammoth. Unit 27; Units 34/35; Units 33/37; The Multi Unit Hunt in the Prescott area. Local Wildlife Managers do not keep a list of the landowners that provide access as these can change from year to year and it is the hunters responsibility to obtain landowner permission prior to hunting on private property. Bear activity during the fall is related to food supplies. Areas: North and South Ask Creek, High Creek, Paddys River, Upper Four-Mile Canyon, Upper Turkey Creek, Rattlesnake Canyon and Redfield Canyon. Hunting cottontails provides an opportunity for a scouting trip for other big game species. The most popular access is Deer Creek that has a primitive campsite with horse corrals. RESPECT the wishes of private landowners; obtain permission to hunt on private land. Gambels quail are by far the most common. Access into this area is via Gamez Road along the San Pedro River. NOTICE: The interior of the Galiuro Mountains contain excellent bear habitat and consequently supports a good number of bears. There is a BLM campground with restrooms in Klondyke. SOLD FEB 17, 2023. Mule deer numbers in Unit 22 continue to decline over the last ten years just like most of the state during this time of very little precipitation. Hunt success averages around 20 percent. Places to look for whitetail deer would be upper Copper Creek, Sombrero Butte-Mercer Ranch, Maverick Mountain and Rhodes Peak. This style may also provide hunters the opportunity to take other waterfowl. 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