When driving east on Hwy. The Dragoon Mountain Ranch property boundary is posted No Trespassing. Take Forest Service Road 687 north along the west side of the mountain into the West Stronghold. Mule deer are located in all mountain ranges and lower valleys within the unit. 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. These populations are isolated to the Dragoon Mountains and the southern end of the Mule Mountains near Bisbee. mule deer, white-tailed deer, desert bighorn sheep, elk, gould's turkey, sandhill crane, cottontail rabbit, dove, quail. Unit Boundaries . Toggle navigation. General Hunt: Any firearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. This was a great adventure and an experience. See Access Information for details. Cottontails can be found in washes and desert vegetation off of any access roads in the unit. 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. I spoke with a ranger for that area and that is what he suggested to start. Also a road south of the Dixie Canyon Ranch Road accesses Cintura Hill near Mexican Canyon. This area is being developed so be aware of the residence in the area. Javelina forage on the warmest slopes first during cold weather. At higher elevations, the fawns are born early after the last spring storms to allow the young to grow large enough to withstand the winter storms. Whitetail can also be found along the San Pedro River. Remember that." Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? For youth deer hunters, the youth-only hunts in unit 27 and units 28 29 30A 30B 31 32 are great. Sierra Vista, Tombstone, Bisbee, Benson, Major Highways and Roads Leading To 30B. Deer Hunting in Arizona Game Management Unit 30A . Ease of Drawing 62 62 Success 21 21 Trophy Potential . Coronado National Forest, Douglas Ranger District (520) 364-3468, http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/prog/blm_special_areas/ncarea/sprnca.html. Also, accessible habitat within the Mule and Dragoon Mountains can be far from existing road and extremely rugged. However, they will also feed in the bottoms where the spring growth will first come up. All pictures, images, & content are owned by MuleyMadness and cannot be used without permission The San Pedro River can be accessed near Benson, St. David, HWY 82, Charleston Road, and HWY 92. Be sure and have all the pertinent hunt regulations with you before you go hunting. Overview: Unit 4A has both general firearms deer and archery deer hunting opportunities. 92, there are various dirt roads intersecting the highway from the north (m.p. When fully grown, the antlers harden, the velvet dries, and is rubbed off. Have a great time.Muleys are hard to find down south.Coues are more abundant,but they call them the desert ghost for a reason.You are hunting an area with thousands of ATVs and OHVs.Go deep,and go far.I hunt or USED TO hunt around Picketpost Mtn.Now its all snowbirds on Jeep tours.Lots of good folks on Eastmans Forum.Ask for JimP. Overall, the unit has approximately 125.5 square miles of whitetail deer habitat of medium to low density, in the Dragoon and Mule Mountains. Hunter Education classes fill up quickly. Javelina can be found on all habitat types and topography in this unit, from the flats where they are hard to spot, all the way up to the tops of the mountain ranges in the oak woodlands. This was our first trip to Arizona to hunt mule deer and we had our work cut out for us! The quail populations have suffered from the past drought years, but due to current condition, the desert quail in the area are trying to respond favorably. The west side of the Gunnisons are not accessible by vehicle. Access to Escabrosa Ridge, the southwest portion of the Mule Mountains, can be accessed off of Highway 92 between Bisbee at milepost 345. Mule deer are not limited to any one type of terrain, being found from sparse, low deserts to high forested mountains. To reduce the frustration, it is a good idea to scout the unit and secure access into a desired area before applying for a whitetail permit in the unit. Talking to the locals in these areas might give an archery hunter some good tips on where to find the Javelina. Then, a series of wet winters resulted in an increase in fawn survival rates, and hunter numbers and the numbers of deer bagged increased accordingly until 1986, when nearly 86,000 hunters took 25,566 deer, of which 77 percent were mule deer. All Rights Reserved. The general season is combined with Unit 4B. When the archery deer harvest limit for a particular unit and species has been reported the unit will be closed to further archery deer hunting at sundown the Wednesday immediately following. The Dragoon Mountain Ranch does not allow access on the ranch/housing development, which covers the majority of the west slope of the Dragoons down to S.R. Nov 11 - Nov 17 . Please identify the deer before taking a shot as whitetail are expanding into mule deer habitat. AZGF hunting license can be purchase and you can apply for the AZ draw on online at www.azgfd.gov website. The eastern side of the Dragoon Mountains, Cochise, and Sunsites can be accessed from Highway 191 south of I-10. Access along the east side of the Mountain exists at the Golden Rule Road, off the Dragoon Road. 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. No one under age 10 may hunt big game in Arizona. The east side of the mountain is accessed off the Dragoon Road, Ironwood Road, and Middle-March Road. Antlers are composed of material similar to that of bone. Area: The Dragoon Mountains are part of the Coronado National Forest so a forest service map will help you with the road system. Visit www.blm.gov/visit/san-pedro.com to inquire about additional information. These populations are isolated to the Dragoon and Mule Mountains and the San Pedro River (SPRNCA). Topo-graphical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. 345, m.p. Mearns quail can be found in the Dragoon Mountains and the Mule Mountains. Scaled quail can be found throughout the unit in high desert grassland communities. Homes have been built at the mouth of Moore and Bolsa Canyons, affecting access to those areas, and several homes have been constructed and roads posted/ locked in the Abrigo Canyon/Red Mountain area. Javelina can be found on all habitat types and topography in this unit, from the flats where they are hard to spot, all the way up to the tops of the mountain ranges in the oak woodlands. Important plants in a mule deer's diet include mountain-mahogany, buckbrush, cliffrose, sagebrush, buckthorn, juniper, and oak. There is limited habitat in the upper elevations of the Dragoon and Mule Mountains. 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. There are two dirt roads off of the High Lonesome that will access the eastern side of the Mules. Contact us for any application or hunt questions. Habitat: Desert shrub, grasslands, pinon-juniper, pine, aspen-fir, and mountain meadows Four Canyon is inaccessible through private property at the Fourr Ranch Headquarters located at the end of Old Ranch Rd. 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. Near the Bisbee Airport, there are dirt roads that will take you into the Mule Tails. During good years large populations can be found along the Davis Road, Gleason Road, and the Pearce Road. Ease of Drawing 43 43 Success 21 21 Trophy Potential . Then, for reasons that are still unclear, deer populations began to increase. Along the west side of the Dragoon, access on the FS-687 road will travel from Middle March Rd. 520-439-6400 or http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/prog/blm_special_areas/ncarea/sprnca.html) since some areas of the San Pedro are closed to firearm hunting. There are 0 HuntScore members that have hunted this unit. Drive east on Hwy. GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* Overall unit size: US Forest Service: When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers. Muzzleloader Hunt: Muzzleloader weapons as prescribed in R12-4-101 and R12-4-318, crossbow or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. Despite a serious overpopulation of deer on the North Kaibab in the 1920s, deer numbers appeared to decline in the rest of the state. Weather can vary by elevation. See Access Information for details. To hunt deer in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a deer tag. The mule deer gets its name from its large ears. Media | Unit 30B is located in the southeastern corner of Arizona, specifically in Cochise County. In the past few years, the state has made some major changes to these seasons in response to increasing complaints of hunting pressure and increasing drought conditions throughout the west. 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. At lower, drier elevations, drop time is synchronized more with summer rains that bring on new plant growth. Other areas of quail concentrations can be found in upper elevations along the mountain drainages, and stock tanks. Distribution: 90ft-10K ft, statewide except extreme southwest corner of state Javelina can be found along the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA), but the thick vegetation can make it difficult to locate them. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! by arizonaelitefreak Sun Aug 09, 2009 7:19 pm, Post 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. Hunting Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off Highway 92 between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. The October/November hunts in these units can be drawn with 0-3 bonus points and they are great units for desert mule deer. Mourning dove, and an occasional white wing dove, can be found at various livestock tanks in the unit, and along the San Pedro River. Foot access into areas is granted on State and public land. This road parallels I-10 and travels east toward the mountain. More than 86 percent of these were mule deer and nearly 10,000 were antlerless animals. Chihuahuan desertscrub vegetation grows in the valleys at lower elevations throughout the unit. Terms of Use | Also, several ranches have been developed also restricting hunting near and around them and access through the areas. Coat color is reddish-brown in summer, turning to a blue-gray in winter. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Another access point for the Mule Tails is from the Paul Spur Road, this road intersects Highway 80 about halfway between Bisbee and Douglas. Having a copy of the dove hunting regulations with you is a good precaution. The success and quality of your hunt will likely increase with the distance from your vehicle and roads. Fawns are 'dropped' about mid-summer. The area is very rugged and steep and requires a lot of effort on the hunters part. 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. Do not leave spent shot-shells lying in the field and around water tanks. For 2022, the state is making some interesting changes, and anyone interested in hunting the Grand Canyon State will want to be versed in these prior to heading out for their trip. 60. This area is being developed so be aware of the residences in the area. An area where greater concentrations exist is along the San Pedro River (Call 520-439-6400 or see http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/prog/blm_special_areas/ncarea/sprnca.html ). Young Appear: June-August Average The amount of localized rainfall will determine the dove distribution in the unit. 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. Hiking from open areas will still get you into most of the Mule Mountains. See the Access Information for details. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Generally they prefer the more rugged country. These hunts are before any of the adult rifle hunts and hunting pressure is light. 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 terrain note! I can't help you out, but welcome to MuleyMadness. There are several dirt roads leading out into the desert or to the river. The west side of the Dragoon Mountains can be reached by taking Highway 80 south of I-10 at Benson. White Water Draw is a 1400-acre+ area that was purchased by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. 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. I had a Mule tag there last year and didnt see one. Sportsmen access in unit 30B continues to be reduced. Some areas of the river are closed to firearms hunting. Continue down Highway 80 past Tombstone. Most of the private property within residential developments are posted No Hunting/Trespassing in the unit. One of the ranchers around Douglas got into trouble this spring for roughing 2 of them up a bit and has to pay $78,000 in civil penalties for causing mental anguish so don't kick any. 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 can be accessed off High Lonesome Road and Highway 80. by arizonaelitefreak Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:16 pm, Post Another access point for the Mule Tails is from the Paul Spur Road, this road intersects Highway 80 about halfway between Bisbee and Douglas. Restricted access is posing a problem, particularly in the Mule Mountains. After the burn the deer population increased because of better deer habitat. It is not a hunt where you will see a lot of deer, but there are always some great bucks there and we know how to find them. Residential development has increased in the Pearce/Sunsites area, resulting in a loss of areas to hunt. Undoubtedly, the OTC archery hunts for Arizona mule deer and Coues deer have become some of the more publicized opportunity hunts in the west. Another access point for the Mule Tails is from the Paul Spur Road, this road intersects Highway 80 about halfway between Bisbee and Douglas. 80. Go through town and take the exit for Highway 80 to St. David. Adult bucks may weigh in excess of 200 pounds and stand up to 42 inches at the shoulder. Restricted access in the Mule Mountains makes it difficult to get to the Mearns habitat. Denied access in the Mule Mountains makes it extremely difficult to access these areas. 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! Also, accessible habitat within the Mule and Dragoon Mountains can be far from existing road and extremely rugged. by azLT Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:29 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Copyright 2000 - 2019, MuleyMadness.com Whitetail can also be found along the San Pedro River. The Mule Mountains offer good deer densities with the unit. The Mule Tails are the hills south of the Mule Mountains. The Mule Deer Working Group (MDWG) was established by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies' (WAFWA) president and directors in 1997 to address concerns about a long-term decline in mule deer numbers at the time. Javelina forage on the warmest slopes first during cold weather. Camping is allowed on BLM and Forest Service administered public lands. The Department offers Youth-Only designated hunts, in which persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday. The amount of localized rainfall will determine the dove distribution in the unit. Never hunted mule deer down there. The only question is when. A map of the area can be obtained at a Forest Service Office or map store. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! 82, and the Schieffelin Monument area west of Tombstone. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Its forehead is much darker than its face, while its throat, belly and inner leg are white. During this past winter, the area received adequate rainfall and as a result, rabbit numbers are up, and provide an increased small game hunting opportunity. 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. Arizona OTC mule deer coues deer. Unit 3A/3C is a unit that improved greatly when most of it burned 2002. Hunt Permit-tag obtained only through application and draw process as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. These hunts are before . Address 123 Main Street New York, NY 10001, Hours MondayFriday: 9:00AM5:00PM Saturday & Sunday: 11:00AM3:00PM. on the 47 Ranch access the mountain to Johnson, Abbott, Buck and Dry Canyon (look for the Access Signs). Topographical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. Within the unit are two major mountain ranges; the Mule and Dragoon Mountains. Most feeding is done at dawn and dusk, although human activity may cause a shift to more feeding at night. Area: To get to the agriculture fields near Richland, Sunsites, Elfrida, and McNeal, take Highway 191 south of I-10. Bed sites are commonly used on a regular basis. 8 miles to West Stronghold Canyon. Other access points exist off the Pearce Road and Middle-March Road. The Mule Mountains can be accessed off High Lonesome Road and Highway 80. With the advent of better than average winter rains, mule deer populations will once again improve. Turn east on the Middle-March road and drive approximately 10 miles until you reach the Forest Service Boundary. Arizona has fantastic mule deer habitat, although from region to region it might look vastly different. An area where greater concentrations exist is along the San Pedro River (Call 520-439-6400 or see http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/prog/blm_special_areas/ncarea/sprnca.html ). 191 to the U.S.- Mexico border. Drive south on Warren Road towards Bisbee Junction. During this past winter, the area received adequate rainfall and as a result, rabbit numbers are up, and provide an increased small game hunting opportunity. Sparse densities of deer do occur north of the Forest. "A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. For youth deer hunters, the youth-only hunts in unit 27 and units 28 29 30A 30B 31 32 are great. 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. Average # of general permits in past 5 years. Privacy Notice | Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. Thanks!! Sportsmen must be aware that a large portion of the habitat in the Mule Mountains is inaccessible. The Gunnison Mountains can be accessed off of Dragoon Road by turning onto Manzora Road east of Dragoon. in the Christensen Canyon area. Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. White-tailed Deer Overview: Unit 30B has a relatively small population of whitetail deer in relationship to nearby units. Our guide and outfitter service is available in AZ units 12b west, 12a west, 12a east, 13a, and 13b as well. 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. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. The quail populations suffer from drought and respond favorably to average to above average rainfall. 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. To access the San Pedro River and St. David, get off of I-10 at Benson. See Access Information for details. 375. Create a free account to read the rest of this deer hunting note! Sportsmen access in unit 30B continues to be reduced. Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off Highway 92 between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. We also guide hunts for southern Arizona mule deer in units 27, 28, 30A, 31, and 32. we couldnt turn around last year with out seeing them. Approximately 2.5 miles south of Tombstone take Davis Road east to High Lonesome Road and south to access the east side of the mountain. A forum community dedicated to hunting and fishing enthusiasts in the Arizona area. The Dragoon Mountains are part of the Coronado National Forest and can be accessed from the north at Dragoon. Overall, the unit has approximately 125.5 square miles of whitetail deer habitat of medium to low density. A large amount of the unit is private property (>40%). 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. The Mule Tails are the hills south of the Mule Mountains. Some ranches require personal contact to gain access, written permission, require sportsmen to sign in/sign out and use of Ranch Passes while on the property. 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 biological productivity of unit 30B relies upon winter, and to a greater extent, the summer rainfall for a combined yearly average of approximately 15 inches. Beginning at U.S. Hwy. Javelina can be found along the San Pedro River, but the thick vegetation can make it difficult to locate them. Pre-season scouting is a good idea in these areas. http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/hunting_units_30b.shtml#wt. 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). 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). A fawn's spots will disappear in about two months and the young will stay with their mother until the following spring. Before hunting on agricultural fields, obtain permission from landowners in the farming areas. Pre-season scouting will improve your hunt success. Typical mule deer antler configuration has each side branching equally into two main beams, each may fork into two tines. 92, there are various dirt roads intersecting the highway from the north (m.p. Before hunting either of the two species, consult to the Hunting Regulations Commission Order: 2 for distinguishing characteristics. Does average 125 pounds. Toggle between terrain, satellite, and topographic views. Moose, Caribou, Sheep, Goat Hunting etc. It is in preparation for the rut that mule deer grow antlers. Plan your Arizona big game hunt with interactive unit boundary maps before you apply. Generally they prefer the more rugged country. Also, access from the Paul Spur/Border Road on Highway 80, toward Douglas. White-tailed Deer Overview: Unit 30B has a relatively small population of whitetail deer in relationship to nearby units. Any tips or information would be greatly appreciated. Research the latest Arizona Mule Deer Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 30b. Click for Terrain Detail. 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. Create a free account to read the rest of this deer hunting note! The Dragoon Mountains are part of the Coronado National Forest and a forest service map will help you with the road system. 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