By 1970, fewer than 16,000 deer were taken and hunt success had fallen to 16 percent. Some extra scouting, and hiking into the more inaccessible areas, may help you take a larger buck. So please keep respect in mind while afield, because when access is lost, it most likely will never be regained again. Mule deer are located in all mountain ranges and lower valleys within the unit. Generally they prefer the more rugged country. Southern Arizona Mule deer and - whitetail. mule deer, white-tailed deer, desert bighorn sheep, elk, gould's turkey, sandhill crane, cottontail rabbit, dove, quail. Cottontails can be found in washes and desert vegetation off of any access roads in the unit. Mule Deer. Area: To get to the agriculture fields near Richland, Sunsites, Elfrida, and McNeal, take Highway 191 south of I-10. Only about 9,500 mule deer were reported harvested. 345, m.p. The October/November hunts in these units can be drawn with 0-3 bonus points and they are great units for desert mule deer. 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. See Access Information for details. Pion Canyon Maneuver Site Colo. unit 142, FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. Access from the Dragoon exit on I-10 is another option. Please read and obey the landowners requests, and obtain permission before going afield. Denied access in the Mule Mountains makes it extremely difficult to access these areas. For Archery-Only Nonpermit-Tag hunts, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. Overview: The quail populations (Gambel and Scaled) in the unit will respond to winter rainfall. The unit varies considerably in elevation and vegetation types. There is a lot of private lands and as of now I am focusing on doing some scouting around Dragoon Mountain. 191; southerly on U.S. Hwy. Sign up for a free account to see what they said. In the wild deer have a life span of about ten years. Visit www.blm.gov/visit/san-pedro.com to inquire about additional information. Javelina usually bed in drainages with adequate cover or near feeding areas on the mountain slopes. 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. Scores. See all stats but the last 2 years with a free account! 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. Contact us for any application or hunt questions. Javelina forage on the warmest slopes first during cold weather. When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers. In some cases, no signs are posted on the boundaries, however trespassing is enforced. Las Vegas, NV 89113. If you plan on hunting in higher elevation, as a rule of thumb, expect the tempture to decrease roughly 5 for every 1000' in elevation gain. When driving east on Hwy. Shane, From SHANE The Movie. Mule deer are not limited to any one type of terrain, being found from sparse, low deserts to high forested mountains. One thing to remember when you are in the Mule Mountains is the private land, most will be posted, so respect the ranchers wishes. During good years large populations can be found along the Davis Road, Gleason Road, and the Pearce Road. 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. Arizona State Land Department (520) 628-5480 There are several dirt roads leading out into the desert or to the river. Sportsmen access in unit 30B continues to be reduced. Complaints are received from landowners and lessees, because cattle have ingested them causing complications and it is littering, a revocable offense. At lower, drier elevations, drop time is synchronized more with summer rains that bring on new plant growth. Access is gained from Highway 80 at Mule Gulch, milepost 350, and the Warren Road (south of Highway 80, east of Bisbee). by arizonaelitefreak Sun Aug 09, 2009 7:19 pm, Post Topo-graphical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. 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. 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. Scores. Remember, when hunting units with whitetail and mule deer; both species can be found in the same habitat types within the unit. The west side of the Dragoon Mountains can be reached by taking Highway 80 south of I-10 at Benson. Javelina usually bed in drainages with adequate cover or near feeding areas on the mountain slopes. Unit Boundaries . In Arizona, predation on deer is mainly by coyotes, bobcats, and mountain lions. The Mule Tails are the hills south of the Mule Mountains. Beginning at U.S. Hwy 191 and the U.S.-Mexico border; west along the border to the San Pedro River; north along the San Pedro River to I-10; northeasterly on I-10 to U.S. Hwy 191; southerly on U.S. Hwy 191 to the U.S.-Mexico border. Rifle and archery mule deer hunts. Typical mule deer antler configuration has each side branching equally into two main beams, each may fork into two tines. Some areas of the river are closed to firearms hunting. Before crossing the railroad tracks turn right on E. Touchstone Trail which will access the south and east side of the mountain. One of the easiest ways to get into the Mule Mountains is to take Highway 80 south of I-10 at Benson. JavaScript is disabled. Recently, residential development in the Pearce/Sunsite area has increased, thus eliminating areas to hunt. The Old Ranch Road in Dragoon, AZ accesses Jordan Canyon. Mourning dove, and an occasional white wing dove, can be found at various livestock tanks in the unit, and along the San Pedro River. The Javelina often go into the populated areas causing problems for residents. Hiking across state land will access the upper parts of the canyons. See the Access Information for details. The eastern side of the Dragoon Mountains, Cochise, and Sunsites can be accessed from Highway 191 south of I-10. The Dragoon Mountain Ranch property boundary is posted No Trespassing. Access along the east side of the Mountain exists at the Golden Rule Road, off the Dragoon Road. 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. Continuing down Highway 80 to Middle March Road, which is only a couple of miles north of Tombstone. On private land, access can be revoked any time. 30B. Whitetail deer also exist in these areas so be sure of the species. 92, there are various dirt roads intersecting the highway from the north (m.p. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. Other areas of quail concentrations can be found in upper elevations along the mountain drainages, and stock tanks. Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off of Highway 92 between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. They have strategic holdings that block lots for both federal and state lands and, yes, they have pulled guns on people on public property claiming it was their own. Before hunting either of these species, consult to the Hunting Regulations Commission Order: 2 for distinguishing characteristics. Archery deer hunting was also beginning to provide a significant hunting opportunity. Overall, we are below average, however rain occurred throughout the winter/spring and created green-up and the quail may respond. Javelina can be found along the San Pedro River, but the thick vegetation can make it difficult to locate them. A fawn's spots will disappear in about two months and the young will stay with their mother until the following spring. Arizona Game and Fish Department, Region V (520) 628-5376 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. 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. Game Management Unit 30b; Game Management Unit 31; Game Management Unit 32; Game Management Unit 33; Game Management Unit 34a; . Any tips or information would be greatly appreciated. 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 general season is combined with Unit 4B. The antlers grow under a layer of skin called velvet. DRAW ODDS . . There are two dirt roads off of the High Lonesome that will access the eastern side of the Mules, and you can access whitetail habitat in the upper parts of a few canyons. Travel south to the town of Dragoon. Overall, the unit has approximately 125.5 square miles of whitetail deer habitat of medium to low density. Before hunting either of the two species, consult the Hunting Regulations: Commission Order 2 for distinguishing physical characteristics. Access into the Mule Mountains is very limited compared to the Dragoon Mountains. Access is gained from Highway 80 at Mule Gulch, milepost 350, and the Warren Road (south of Highway 80, east of Bisbee). Most of the private property within residential developments are posted No Hunting/Trespassing in the unit. 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. Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off Highway 92 between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. Toggle between terrain, satellite, and topographic views. 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). 8 miles to West Stronghold Canyon. 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). The main things to remember while hunting are; antler structure, size, tail size and color. Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off Highway 92 between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. As of April 1, 2022, all of the OTC deer seasons will now be enforced by harvest limits and hunters will be required to report their deer harvest 48 hours of taking their deer (details will be published in the 2022-2023 Arizona Hunting Regulations booklet and updated here when available). 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. Distribution: 90ft-10K ft, statewide except extreme southwest corner of state Ease of Drawing 62 62 Success 21 21 Trophy Potential . The Arizona Trail takes hikers to the base of Picketpost Mountain and down through part of the White Canyon Wilderness, right through the heart of bighorn sheep country. These populations are isolated to the Dragoon Mountains and the southern end of the Mule Mountains near Bisbee. Arizona mule deer hunting outfitter and guide service with Dieringer Outfitters LLC. Area: Cottontails can be found throughout the unit with little effort on the part of the hunter. Check your email for a confirmation message. 75. Scores. 6630 Arroyo Springs St., Suite 1200 Overview: Javelina can be found throughout Unit 30B. Please identify the deer before taking a shot as whitetail are expanding into mule deer habitat. The state has two distinct species, the mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) and the white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus). by MuleyMadness Sat Aug 08, 2009 11:33 pm, Post Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! Average # of general permits in past 5 years. Restricted access in the Mule Mountains makes it difficult to get to the Mearns habitat. Hiking from open areas will still get you into most of the Mule Mountains. Live Weight: M-200-225lbs. To register for a Hunter Education class, visit www.azgfd.gov/huntered or call 623-236-7239. Drew a 30B tag for November 15th to 21st. Access in unit 30B has been reduced over time due to the amount of private property in the area. Javelina, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Cottontail Rabbit, Dove, Quail. 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. GOHUNT is a registered trademark of GOHUNT, LLC. The hunt can be difficult and requires scouting the exceptional knowledge of the areas. Sportsmen must be aware that a large portion of the habitat in the Mule Mountains is inaccessible. More than 86 percent of these were mule deer and nearly 10,000 were antlerless animals. A large amount of the unit is private property (>40%). 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. 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. http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/hunting_units_30b.shtml#wt. Arizona has fantastic mule deer habitat, although from region to region it might look vastly different. Go through town and take the exit for Highway 80 to St. David. This road travels toward the mountain, to Henry Canyon, and eventually connects to the Middle-March Road pending passable road conditions. Take Forest Service Road 687 north along the west side of the mountain into the West Stronghold. Lizard Lane provides access on the north end of the Dragoons. Knowledge of land status relating to ownership is as important as hunting skills in this unit, since so much of mule deer habitat is on private land in the unit. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Unit 30B is located in the southeastern corner of Arizona, specifically in Cochise County. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. During good years large populations can be found along the Davis Road, Gleason Road, and the Pearce Road. Aug 30, 2021 I wanted to ask if anyone has experience or suggestions in hunting unit 30B. 30B, 21, 6A (last December hunt) - Second choice. In 1961, an all-time high of 91,120 deer hunters took 35,897 deer. Turn east on the Middle-March road and drive approximately 10 miles until you reach the Forest Service Boundary. Access across private property from Highway 80 and Curtis Flats Road junction, east across the Dragoon Mountain Ranch to the Coronado National Forest boundary has been lost to residential development. The success and quality of your hunt will likely increase with the distance from your vehicle and roads. Complaints are received from landowners and lessees, because cattle have ingested them causing complications and it is littering, a revocable offense. Please pick up spent shot-shells, complaints have been received because livestock have ingested them causing complications and it is littering, a revocable offense. This area is becoming developed so be aware of the residences in the area. I would welcome any suggestions or experiences for this unit, I am headed up the weekend of 9/11 for a scouting trip. Never hunted mule deer down there. Javelina forage on the warmest slopes first during cold weather. When driving east on Highway 92 to Bisbee, various dirt roads intersect the highway from the north ( MP. Since then, another series of droughts has occurred and deer hunting opportunity is again being curtailed. Overview: Javelina can be found throughout Unit 30B. One thing to remember when you are in the Mule Mountains, most of the private land will be posted and locked, so respect the ranchers wishes. 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. From the West: State Hwy 82, 90, 92, Charleston Rd Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tips, tricks, optics, gunsmithing, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! Also, accessible habitat within the Mule and Dragoon Mountains can be far from existing road and extremely rugged. Freeport- McMoRan owns large tracts of land in the southern end of the Mules, specifically in the Bisbee area and restricts hunting. The unit varies considerably in elevation and vegetation types. Toggle navigation. but not as widely known. There are 0 HuntScore members that have hunted this unit. These are things to be aware of and remember do not shoot within a quarter of a mile of a residence. Mule deer occur throughout the unit, with the majority being found on National Forest lands in the southern part of the unit. Coat color is reddish-brown in summer, turning to a blue-gray in winter. 80. The Sulphur Springs Valley is predominately private land, so obtain permission before going afield, and remember not to shoot within 1/4 of a mile of occupied buildings or residents. . Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. Continuing down Highway 80 to Middle March Road, which is only a couple of miles north of Tombstone. Moose, Caribou, Sheep, Goat Hunting etc. by arizonaelitefreak Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:16 pm, Post A series of years of poor fawn survival followed. 60. Overview: The quail populations (Gambel and Scaled) in the unit will respond to winter rainfall. Arizona OTC mule deer coues deer. Nov 11 - Nov 17 . 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. Remember that." AZGF hunting license can be purchase and you can apply for the AZ draw on online at www.azgfd.gov website. GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* Overall unit size: US Forest Service: 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 ). 375. There are 1 OTC hunts in this unit. 702.847.8747 6630 Arroyo Springs St., Suite 1200 Las Vegas, NV 89113 Contact Us Restricted access is posing a problem, particularly in the Mule Mountains. 2023 Photos & Text Copyright - Dieringer Outfitters LLC HuntScore members shared hunt tips & contact info (where applicable): The ability to filter OTC units by residency and manner/sex, 1st choice license applications and licenses drawn, Draw odds for resident and nonresident applicants, Harvest stats by hunt_code, manner, season, sex, type, Average # of days between precip or snow event, Probability of other weather events (thunder, hail, etc) by by month. After the burn the deer population increased because of better deer habitat. Topo-graphical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. If a dry summer is encountered, dove will be very dependent on the limited water sources found in the area. Pre-season scouting will improve your hunt success. Finding areas where plants have been rooted up, bedding sites, and by glassing over these areas will help you in locate Javelina. From the East: State Hwy 80, Davis Rd Other access points exist off the Pearce Road and Middle-March Road. Residential development has increased in the Pearce/Sunsites area, resulting in a loss of areas to hunt. One (1) deer per calendar year except as prescribed in R12-4-120. Lower elevations of both the Dragoon and Mule Mountains have mule deer habitat, but the rolling hills and flats also have a number of deer during the hunting season. Hiking across state land will access the upper parts of the canyons. The east side of the mountain is accessed off the Dragoon Road, Ironwood Road, and Middle-March Road. If you need your Hunter Education card before your hunt, get ahead of the game and register now. Antlers are composed of material similar to that of bone. Never hunted mule deer down there. Chihuahuan desertscrub vegetation grows in the valleys at lower elevations throughout the unit. 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! (Phone 520-439-6400). Please utilize phone apps, GPS or maps to determine the land status in the area and be aware of the land status where you are at all times. 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. Prospects in the near future are even more discouraging, but mule deer are "boom and bust" animals. 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