If a dry summer is encountered, dove will be very dependent on the limited water sources found in the area. See Access Information for details. Before hunting either of these species, consult to the Hunting Regulations Commission Order: 2 for distinguishing characteristics. Even this was deemed excessive by the state's sportsmen, and a public initiative in 1916 reduced the limit to one buck deer to be taken during the month of October. Advertise With Us. Take Forest Service Road 687 north along the west side of the mountain into the West Stronghold. State Route 191 runs through the valley and establishes the east boundary of the unit, and I-10 designates the north boundary. Number of Young: 2 375. No trespass/hunting signs have been posted on private property on the Christensen Ranch. We specialize in Arizona unit 12B mule deer hunts. ; F-110-125lbs. Cottontails can be found in washes and desert vegetation off of any access roads in the unit. but not as widely known. In addition to off season scouting, use of trail cameras on trails and water sources can be helpful. 60. Important plants in a mule deer's diet include mountain-mahogany, buckbrush, cliffrose, sagebrush, buckthorn, juniper, and oak. Bucks are polygamous and fight for a harem of does during the winter breeding season. Be aware of the recent residential development in the Tombstone Hills south of the Charleston Road. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! A fawn's spots will disappear in about two months and the young will stay with their mother until the following spring. 30B. There is a lot of private lands and as of now I am focusing on doing some scouting around Dragoon Mountain. Archery deer hunting was also beginning to provide a significant hunting opportunity. 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. In this Episode we head down to the dry desert hills of Arizona in search of a monster mule deer. Deer Hunting Seasons & Areas, Any valid hunting or combination license EXCEPT a Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice Hunting License. General Hunt: Any firearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. See Access Information for details. Mourning dove, and an occasional white wing dove, can be found at various livestock tanks in the unit, and along the San Pedro River. For Archery-Only Nonpermit-Tag hunts, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. 6630 Arroyo Springs St., Suite 1200
They will become sexually mature in a year and a half. 80. The size and number of 'points' is dependent on a combination of age, nutrition, and genetic background. The department will also have a section on its website dedicated to the status of these units. Advertise on HuntScore and reach hunters interested in this hunting unit! The most abundant deer in Arizona is the Rocky Mountain mule deer. 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). Focus on available waters and food sources for the spring hunt in the Unit. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. Weather can vary by elevation. They eat such items as twigs, bark, buds, leaves, and nuts. 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. Drive south on Warren Road towards Bisbee Junction. Habitat: Desert shrub, grasslands, pinon-juniper, pine, aspen-fir, and mountain meadows GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* Overall unit size: US Forest Service: It just takes more effort on the hunters part. Antlered mule deer. 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. 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. Javelina usually bed in drainages with adequate cover or near feeding areas on the mountain slopes. AZGF hunting license can be purchase and you can apply for the AZ draw on online at www.azgfd.gov website. Terms of Use | One (1) deer per calendar year except as prescribed in R12-4-120. Overall, we are below average, however rain occurred throughout the winter/spring and created green-up and the quail may respond. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. by azLT Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:29 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Copyright 2000 - 2019, MuleyMadness.com One thing to remember when you are in the Mule Mountains is the private land, most will be posted, so respect the ranchers wishes. Restricted access in the Mule Mountains makes it difficult to get to the Mearns habitat. The Dragoon Mountain Ranch property boundary is posted No Trespassing. A large amount of the unit is private property (>40%). The Javelina often go into the populated areas causing problems for residents. 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 As the populations rose, doe and "any-deer" hunts were authorized. The eastern side of the Dragoon Mountains, Cochise, and Sunsites can be accessed from Highway 191 south of I-10. 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. Whitetail can also be found along the San Pedro River. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Overview: The quail populations (Gambel and Scaled) in the unit will respond to winter rainfall. There is a lot of private lands and as of now I am focusing on doing some scouting around Dragoon Mountain. Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. This area is becoming developed so be aware of the residences in the area. 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. The Gunnison Mountains can be accessed off of Dragoon Road by turning onto Manzora Road east of Dragoon. Beginning at U.S. Hwy. Hiking from open areas will still get you into most of the Mule Mountains. Get a free account to view the details! There are also opportunities for viewing these magnificent animals while camping in the southern part of Box Canyon. 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. A large amount of the unit is private property (>40%). Archery deer nonpermit-tags are only valid for one calendar year and require mandatory harvest reporting. Access along the east side of the Mountain exists at the Golden Rule Road, off the Dragoon Road. Game Management Unit 30b; Game Management Unit 31; Game Management Unit 32; Game Management Unit 33; Game Management Unit 34a; . Today, mule deer comprise about 60 percent of the total deer harvested. When fully grown, the antlers harden, the velvet dries, and is rubbed off. Be cognizant that these areas are populated, so you need to be at least 1/4 of a mile from occupied buildings or residents. Our guide and outfitter service is available in AZ units 12b west, 12a west, 12a east, 13a, and 13b as well. 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. 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. 7 posts Page 1 of 1 Return to "Rifle Hunting - Big Game" Jump to The amount of localized rainfall will determine the dove distribution in the unit. There are 1 OTC hunts in this unit. Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off Highway 92 between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. It is a great hunt for giant bucks and we have focused our efforts there for many years. Javelina forage on the warmest slopes first during cold weather. Cochise Stronghold in Dragoon Mountains located west of Sunsites, Arizona. Read about advertising on huntscore here. Please read and obey the landowners requests, and obtain permission before going afield. Overall, the unit has approximately 125.5 square miles of whitetail deer habitat of medium to low density, in the Dragoon and Mule Mountains. Another access point for the Mule Tails is from the Paul Spur Road, this road intersects Highway 80 about halfway between Bisbee and Douglas. The west side of the Gunnisons are not accessible by vehicle. Also, parts of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area are closed to firearm hunting (Charleston Rd. Any tips or information would be greatly appreciated. The Juniper Flats Road travels northeast through private parcels of land to the radio towers and accesses the top of the Mule Mountains. Jim Heffelfinger, Arizona Game and Fish Department, 555 N Greasewood Road, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA. Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off Highway 92 between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. 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. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! To hunt deer in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a deer tag. Some extra scouting, and hiking into inaccessible areas may help you take a larger buck. Open Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities (except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed to hunting under A.R.S. Chihuahuan desertscrub vegetation grows in the valleys at lower elevations throughout the unit. If you are hunting whites try abbot canyon/Mule mountains, just outside of bisbee. From turkey hunting in the spring to chasing Elk and mule deer in the fall, this is as real as Hunting can get!Follow our Instagram as @Western_Obsessions_TVFollow Kurt on Instagram @kurt_belding ( https://www.instagram.com/kurt_beldin )https://www.westernobsessionstv.com/Book a Hunt with Kurt: https://www.huntingcolorado.co/Film Produced by: www.whiterabbitsyndicate.comWestern Obsessions TV: https://www.westernobsessionstv.com/Produced by: https://www.whiterabbitsyndicate.com/Sponsors:Crossfit OneBeat ( https://www.onebeatcrossfit.com/ )Body Rival Supplements ( https://www.bodyrival.com/ )Rocking NY Cattle CompanyFit Republic Nutrition Co. They were lost and half starved and also ate most of their food before the border patrol got there to take them. Be aware of past landowner changes along the Boarder Rd. The east side of the mountain is accessed off the Dragoon Road, Ironwood Road, and Middle-March Road. Oak woodlands grow on the steep, rugged Dragoon and Mule mountains at elevations of 5000' to 7000'. 1051. In this Episode we head down to the dry desert hills of Arizona in search of a monster mule deer. White Water Draw is a 1400-acre+ area that was purchased by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Past problems including littering, vandalism, off-road travel, trespass, and leaving gates open have created hardships with local landowners and have resulted in access closure. Mule deer are not limited to any one type of terrain, being found from sparse, low deserts to high forested mountains. 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. Predators: Mountain lion, coyote and eagle. 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. Other Pertinent Climate Information 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. These populations are isolated to the Dragoon Mountains and the southern end of the Mule Mountains near Bisbee. 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. Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tips, tricks, optics, gunsmithing, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! Deer permit numbers gradually increased after 1972, leveling off at around 70,000 per year between 1976 and 1982, when hunters took more than 12,000 mule deer, approximately 75 percent of the total deer harvest. This area offers various hunting opportunities including waterfowl, big game and small game. More than 86 percent of these were mule deer and nearly 10,000 were antlerless animals. When hunting the flats and agriculture fields in the valleys, obtain permission from landowners before going afield, and do not shoot within a 1/4 of a mile from occupied buildings or residents. There are 0 HuntScore members that have hunted this unit. Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off of Highway 92 (this highway is the southern-most highway between Sierra Vista and Bisbee). Review past weather conditions in area you are considering for a hunt. Bed sites are commonly used on a regular basis. 30B - YouTube AboutPressCopyrightContact usCreatorsAdvertiseDevelopersTermsPrivacyPolicy & SafetyHow YouTube worksTest new features 2022 Google. The Mule Mountains can be accessed off High Lonesome Road and Highway 80. Access along Highway 80 north of Bisbee along Banning Creek is denied through private land, although access on the Juniper Flats Road to the top of the mountain range exists just north of Mule Pass tunnel. 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. by arizonaelitefreak Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:11 pm, Post These hunts are before any of the adult rifle hunts and hunting pressure is light. 92, there are various dirt roads intersecting the highway from the north (m.p. 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. To hunt deer in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a deer tag. During good years large populations can be found along the Davis Road, Gleason Road, and the Pearce Road. After a gestation period of about 190 days, the does give birth to spotted fawns, often twins. West of the mountain ranges, the San Pedro River runs north from the Mexican border (south boundary of unit). Drive east on Hwy. Southern Arizona Mule deer and - whitetail. Aug 30, 2021 I wanted to ask if anyone has experience or suggestions in hunting unit 30B. The mule deer is the larger of Arizona's deer. The Dragoon Mountains are part of the Coronado National Forest and a forest service map will help you with the road system. The west side of the Dragoon Mountains can be reached by taking Highway 80 south of I-10 at Benson. One of the easiest ways to get into the Mule Mountains is to take Highway 80 south of I-10 at Benson. Arizona OTC mule deer coues deer. Denied access in the Mule Mountains makes it extremely difficult to access these areas. When driving east on Highway 92 to Bisbee, various dirt roads intersect the highway from the north ( MP. Good luck. There is limited habitat in the upper elevations of the Dragoon and Mule Mountains. A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for Youth-Only hunts. 30B is a hard unit. Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? See the Access Information for details. 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. Restricted access is posing a problem, particularly in the Mule Mountains. Topographical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. Complaints are received from landowners and lessees, because cattle have ingested them causing complications and it is littering, a revocable offense. Overview: Javelina can be found throughout Unit 30B. Arizona mule deer hunting outfitter and guide service with Dieringer Outfitters LLC. Residential development has increased in the Pearce/Sunsites area, resulting in a loss of areas to hunt. Overall, the unit has approximately 125.5 square miles of whitetail deer habitat of medium to low density. 1050. In the wild deer have a life span of about ten years. Please identify the deer before taking a shot as whitetail are expanding into mule deer habitat. 2022 GOHUNT, LLC. does anybody know anythink about hunting in unit 30b in arizona and where might be a good starting point for a mid november hunt? 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. . 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. Another access point for the Mule Tails is from the Paul Spur Road, this road intersects Highway 80 about halfway between Bisbee and Douglas. I had a Mule tag there last year and didnt see one. See Access Information for details. Deer feed on grasses and forbs in the spring and summer, however, they are primarily browsers. The October/November hunts in these units can be drawn with 0-3 bonus points and they are great units for desert mule deer. by MuleyMadness Sat Aug 08, 2009 11:33 pm, Post In Arizona, predation on deer is mainly by coyotes, bobcats, and mountain lions. I wanted to ask if anyone has experience or suggestions in hunting unit 30B. 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). We came close but ended up short. This road travels toward the mountain, to Henry Canyon, and eventually connects to the Middle-March Road pending passable road conditions. Post 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. Hiking from open areas will still get you into most of the Mule Mountains. 92 to Bisbee, there are various dirt roads intersecting the highway from the north (MP 345, MP 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). Continuing down Highway 80 to Middle March Road, which is only a couple of miles north of Tombstone. Remember, good landowner relations begin with you. Also the rolling hills and small mountain ranges and the foothill have mule deer. Its forehead is much darker than its face, while its throat, belly and inner leg are white. Scores. on the 47 Ranch access the mountain to Johnson, Abbott, Buck and Dry Canyon (look for the Access Signs). I can't help you out, but welcome to MuleyMadness. During years of above average summer rainfall and normal winter rainfall, Mearns can be found in many areas in and around the Dragoon and Mule Mountains and in isolated areas between the Gleason Rd. When driving east on Highway 92 from Sierra Vista to Bisbee. See Access Information for details. Antlered means having an antler fully erupted through the skin and capable of being shed as defined in R12-4-101. Generally they prefer the more rugged country. Coronado National Forest, Douglas Ranger District (520) 364-3468, http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/prog/blm_special_areas/ncarea/sprnca.html. Drive south on Warren Road towards Bisbee Junction. 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. These are things to be aware of and remember do not shoot within a quarter of a mile of a residence. Breeding Period: November-December GMU32. by m gardner Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:43 am, Post Rifle and archery mule deer hunts. Area: Cottontails can be found throughout the unit with little effort on the part of the hunter. Go through town and take the exit for Highway 80 to St. David. JavaScript is disabled. These populations are isolated to the Dragoon and Mule Mountains and the San Pedro River (SPRNCA). Arizona Game and Fish Department, Region V (520) 628-5376 The area is very rugged and steep and requires a lot of effort on the hunters part. Good luck. Ease of Drawing 62 62 Success 21 21 Trophy Potential . Overview: Unit 30B has a relatively small population of whitetail deer in relationship to nearby units. Each of these communities are just off of Highway 191. 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. Rifle: (willing to wait, but good chance to draw . Continue down Highway 80 past Tombstone. High desert grassland communities characterize elevations of 3500 to 5000 between the mountain ranges. 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. in the Christensen Canyon area. 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. . Overview: Both mourning dove and whitewing dove occurs, but the majority of the harvest and opportunities will be for mourning dove. 702.847.8747 Unit Boundaries . 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. Address 123 Main Street New York, NY 10001, Hours MondayFriday: 9:00AM5:00PM Saturday & Sunday: 11:00AM3:00PM. 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. Check your email for a confirmation message. by arizonaelitefreak Sun Aug 09, 2009 7:19 pm, Post Recently, residential development in the Pearce/Sunsite area has increased, thus eliminating areas to hunt. Larger herds can still be located, although hiking in or horseback are the only means of accessing such areas. Both species can be found in agricultural fields near Richland, Sunsites, Elfrida, McNeal, and St. David, as well as in the desert areas near water sources. 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. Another access point for the Mule Tails is from the Paul Spur Road, this road intersects Highway 80 about halfway between Bisbee and Douglas. 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. we couldnt turn around last year with out seeing them. However, they will also feed in the bottoms where the spring growth will first come up. Sportsmen need to look for, read and obey all signs posted throughout the unit. The east side of the Mules can be accessed off the High Lonesome Road from Davis Road or from Highway 80. Specializing in unit 12b for northern AZ mule deer, and units 27, 28, 31 and 32 in southern Arizona. On private land, access can be revoked any time. Talking to the locals in these areas might give an archery hunter some good tips on where to find the Javelina. by arizonaelitefreak Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:16 pm, Post 191; southerly on U.S. Hwy. The Double U Ranch or Telles Ranch, is completely locked and no longer allows hunting. Typical mule deer antler configuration has each side branching equally into two main beams, each may fork into two tines. This may be a good place to introduce yourself and your site or include some credits. Food Preference: Weeds, palo verde, aspen, mushrooms, yucca flowers, shrubs, oak, mesquite beans, janusia, cliffrose, sagebrush, juniper, coffeeberry, cacti fruit, and filaree in season Freeport- McMoRan owns large tracts of land in the southern end of the Mules, specifically in the Bisbee area and restricts hunting. The August and September seasons can be brutally hot, especially if you're coming from the Midwest. Be sure and have all the pertinent hunt regulations with you before you go hunting. Whitetail can also be found along the San Pedro River. The mule deer hunting is generally better in the units closer to the Mogollon Rim than down south by me as I understand (Coues deer are doing really well down here) but regardless I would caution you on the heat. 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