See Access Information for details. During good years large populations can be found along the Davis Road, Gleason Road, and the Pearce Road. Before hunting on agricultural fields, obtain permission from landowners in the farming areas. Overall, the bear population is considered low and limited to the upper elevations of the Dragoons and to a lesser extent, Mule Mountains. See Access Information for details. The Dragoon Mountains are part of the Coronado National Forest and a forest service map will help you with the road system. Turn east on the Middle-March road and drive approximately 10 miles until you reach the Forest Service Boundary. 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). but not as widely known. User Scores. Arizona State Land Department (520) 628-5480 Please pick up spent shot-shells, complaints have been received because livestock have ingested them causing complications and it is littering, a revocable offense. 30B, 21, 6A (last December hunt) - Second choice. 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. Drive south on Warren Road towards Bisbee Junction. Some areas of the river are closed to firearms hunting. Cochise Stronghold in Dragoon Mountains located west of Sunsites, Arizona. The portion of the Mule Mountains south of Highway 80 between Bisbee and Douglas, called the Mule Tails, has access points along Highway 80 in Mule Gulch, milepost 350, and the Warren Road east of Bisbee. Go through town and take the exit for Highway 80 to St. David. The hunt can be difficult and requires scouting the exceptional knowledge of the areas. Before hunting on agricultural fields, obtain permission from landowners in the farming areas. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. 375. 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. 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. See Access Information for details. 1050. This area is being developed so be aware of the residences in the area. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The Lucky Hills Ranch has sportsmen/landowner respect signs posted at all access points along the Charleston Road. 2022 GOHUNT, LLC. Restricted access is posing a problem, particularly in the Mule Mountains. Its forehead is much darker than its face, while its throat, belly and inner leg are white. Mourning dove, and an occasional white wing dove, can be found at various livestock tanks in the unit, and along the San Pedro River. If you are hunting whites try abbot canyon/Mule mountains, just outside of bisbee. 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. Each of these communities are just off of Highway 191. There are several dirt roads leading out into the desert or to the river. We also guide hunts for southern Arizona mule deer in units 27, 28, 30A, 31, and 32. Freeport- McMoRan owns large tracts of land in the southern end of the Mules, specifically in the Bisbee area and restricts hunting. The general season is combined with Unit 4B. The west side of the Dragoon Mountains can be reached by taking Highway 80 south of I-10 at Benson. Arizona Game and Fish Department, Region V - 520 628-5376 . by arizonaelitefreak Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:11 pm, Post Please identify the deer before taking a shot as whitetail are expanding into mule deer habitat. Specializing in unit 12b for northern AZ mule deer, and units 27, 28, 31 and 32 in southern Arizona. See Access Information for details. Area: To get to the agriculture fields near Richland, Sunsites, Elfrida, and McNeal, take Highway 191 south of I-10. Typical mule deer antler configuration has each side branching equally into two main beams, each may fork into two tines. Camping is allowed on BLM and Forest Service administered public lands. The east side of the Mules can be accessed off the High Lonesome Road from Davis Road or from Highway 80. Unit 3A/3C is a unit that improved greatly when most of it burned 2002. Archery deer hunting was also beginning to provide a significant hunting opportunity. 75. No trespass/hunting signs have been posted on private property on the Christensen Ranch. 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. White-tailed Deer Overview: Unit 30B has a relatively small population of whitetail deer in relationship to nearby units. Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. Unit 30B is located in the southeastern corner of Arizona, specifically in Cochise County. The main things to remember while hunting are; antler structure, size, tail size and color. The amount of localized rainfall will determine the dove distribution in the unit. Area: To get to the agriculture fields near Richland, Sunsites, Elfrida, and McNeal, take Highway 191 south of I-10. A map of the area can be obtained at a Forest Service Office or map store. Topo-graphical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. 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. Before crossing the railroad tracks turn right on E. Touchstone Trail which will access the south and east side of the mountain. Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? Antlered mule deer. Average # of general permits in past 5 years. Please identify the deer before taking a shot as whitetail are expanding into mule deer habitat. However, they will also feed in the bottoms where the spring growth will first come up. They eat such items as twigs, bark, buds, leaves, and nuts. The unit varies considerably in elevation and vegetation types. Hiking from open areas will still get you into most of the Mule Mountains, it just takes more effort on the hunters part. JavaScript is disabled. If you need your Hunter Education card before your hunt, get ahead of the game and register now. Coat color is reddish-brown in summer, turning to a blue-gray in winter. Arizona Game and Fish Department, Region V (520) 628-5376 Las Vegas, NV 89113. Also, accessible habitat within the Mule and Dragoon Mountains can be far from existing road and extremely rugged. Other areas of quail concentrations can be found in upper elevations along the mountain drainages, and stock tanks. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! If a dry summer is encountered, dove will be very dependent on the limited water sources found in the area. We specialize in Arizona unit 12B mule deer hunts. Javelina, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Cottontail Rabbit, Dove, Quail. More than 86 percent of these were mule deer and nearly 10,000 were antlerless animals. After a gestation period of about 190 days, the does give birth to spotted fawns, often twins. Over the course of the past two decades, it has been noticed the whitetail are occupying traditional mule deer habitat in lower elevations. 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. Life History The mule deer gets its name from its large ears. Please try again later. The river continues north past I-10 and establishes the westerly boundary of unit 30B. The Old Ranch Road in Dragoon, AZ accesses Jordan Canyon. Preseason scouting, preparation for the environmental conditions, and physical conditioning are important factors. 82, and the Schieffelin Monument area west of Tombstone. Complaints are received from landowners and lessees, because cattle have ingested them causing complications and it is littering, a revocable offense. See Access Information for details. Access along the east side of the Mountain exists at the Golden Rule Road, off the Dragoon Road. Hunt Permit-tag obtained only through application and draw process as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. miles Outfitter Web Design by 3plains. 80. Denied access in the Mule Mountains makes it extremely difficult to access these areas. Ease of Drawing 62 62 Success 21 21 Trophy Potential . 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. Cottontails can be found in washes and desert vegetation off of any access roads in the unit. Archery deer nonpermit-tags are only valid for one calendar year and require mandatory harvest reporting. 30B - YouTube AboutPressCopyrightContact usCreatorsAdvertiseDevelopersTermsPrivacyPolicy & SafetyHow YouTube worksTest new features 2022 Google. Javelina usually bed in drainages with adequate cover or near feeding areas on the mountain slopes. One important thing to remember the mule deer and white-tailed deer can be found in the same areas in this unit. The success and quality of your hunt will likely increase with the distance from your vehicle and roads. Sportsmen access in unit 30B continues to be reduced. Our guide and outfitter service is available in AZ units 12b west, 12a west, 12a east, 13a, and 13b as well. Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. I can't help you out, but welcome to MuleyMadness. From the North: State Hwy 80, U.S. 191 Coronado National Forest, Douglas Ranger District (520) 364-3468, http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/prog/blm_special_areas/ncarea/sprnca.html. The eastern side of the Dragoon Mountains, Cochise, and Sunsites can be accessed from Highway 191 south of I-10. Overview: Unit 30B has a relatively small population of whitetail deer in relationship to nearby units. 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. Drive east on Hwy. 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. Also, several ranches have been developed also restricting hunting near and around them and access through the areas. 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. However, they will also feed in the bottoms where the spring growth will first come up. After the burn the deer population increased because of better deer habitat. The mule deer gets its name from its large ears. Check your email for a confirmation message. There is a lot of private lands and as of now I am focusing on doing some scouting around Dragoon Mountain. Also, parts of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area are closed to firearm hunting (Charleston Rd. Most of the private property within residential developments are posted No Hunting/Trespassing in the unit. Continue down Highway 80 past Tombstone. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! 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. Overview: The quail populations (Gambel and Scaled) in the unit will respond to winter rainfall. Near the Bisbee Airport, there are dirt roads that will take you into the Mule Tails. Some extra scouting, and hiking into the more inaccessible areas, may help you take a larger buck. Overview: Cottontails are fairly abundant in the unit, although average rainfall has been lacking in the area during the year. The Juniper Flats Road travels northeast through private parcels of land to the radio towers and accesses the top of the Mule Mountains. Area: Access into the Mule Mountains is very limited compared to the Dragoon Mountains. The road crosses private property and is considered critical access and has sportsmen respect signs posted. This was our first trip to Arizona to hunt mule deer and we had our work cut out for us! Along the west side of the Dragoon, access on the FS-687 road will travel from Middle March Rd. Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off Highway 92 between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. 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. Be cognizant that these areas are populated, so you need to be at least 1/4 of a mile from occupied buildings or residents. 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. Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off of Highway 92 between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. Overall, we are below average, however rain occurred throughout the winter/spring and created green-up and the quail may respond. I had a Mule tag there last year and didnt see one. 30B. 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. Before hunting either of these species, consult to the Hunting Regulations Commission Order: 2 for distinguishing characteristics. Rifle: (willing to wait, but good chance to draw . The mountain on east of I-10 and south of the Dragoon Road at Texas Canyon can be accessed by exiting I-10 at Stuckys east of Benson. 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. To hunt deer in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a deer tag. Other areas include the Gunnison Hills, Government Mountain, Tombstone Hills, Redbird Hills, the area between Davis Road and Middle-March Road, and the Pearce area. Arizona mule deer hunting outfitter and guide service with Dieringer Outfitters LLC. I wanted to ask if anyone has experience or suggestions in hunting unit 30B. The most numerous, widespread and popular of Arizona's big-game animals are deer. 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. by m gardner Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:43 am, Post Advertise With Us. Staying on the 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. They are any antlered deer hunts with the possibility of taking a great mule deer or Coues whitetail deer. In this Episode we head down to the dry desert hills of Arizona in search of a monster mule deer. Sierra Vista, Tombstone, Bisbee, Benson, Major Highways and Roads Leading To During good years large populations can be found along the Davis Road, Gleason Road, and the Pearce Road. The amount of localized rainfall will determine the dove distribution in the unit. Number of Young: 2 Access to Escabrosa Ridge, the southwest portion of the Mule Mountains, can be accessed off of Highway 92 between Bisbee at milepost 345. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Apparently you've never had the pleasure of having one of them pull a gun on you. Read about advertising on huntscore here. 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. This was a great adventure and an experience. mule deer, white-tailed deer, desert bighorn sheep, elk, gould's turkey, sandhill crane, cottontail rabbit, dove, quail. Hiking across state land will access the upper parts of the canyons. The antlers grow under a layer of skin called velvet. 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). They will become sexually mature in a year and a half. Breeding Period: November-December For Archery-Only Nonpermit-Tag hunts, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. Within the unit are two major mountain ranges; the Mule and Dragoon Mountains. From the West: State Hwy 82, 90, 92, Charleston 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. Despite a serious overpopulation of deer on the North Kaibab in the 1920s, deer numbers appeared to decline in the rest of the state. does anybody know anythink about hunting in unit 30b in arizona and where might be a good starting point for a mid november hunt? Toggle navigation. From the East: State Hwy 80, Davis Rd The Mule Tails are the hills south of the Mule Mountains. 30B. Also a road south of the Dixie Canyon Ranch Road accesses Cintura Hill near Mexican Canyon. Topo-graphical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. Before hunting either of the two species, consult the Hunting Regulations: Commission Order 2 for distinguishing physical characteristics. Toggle between terrain, satellite, and topographic views. Oak woodlands grow on the steep, rugged Dragoon and Mule mountains at elevations of 5000 to 7000. Weather can vary by elevation. Does average 125 pounds. Within the unit are two major mountain ranges; the Mule and Dragoon Mountains. 702.847.8747 6630 Arroyo Springs St., Suite 1200 Las Vegas, NV 89113 Contact Us 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. Overview: Unit 30B has a relatively small population of whitetail deer in relationship to nearby units. They were lost and half starved and also ate most of their food before the border patrol got there to take them. Access from the Dragoon exit on I-10 is another option. Drew a 30B tag for November 15th to 21st. Whitetail deer also exist in these areas so be sure of the species. There is limited habitat in the upper elevations of the Dragoon and Mule Mountains. 191; southerly on U.S. Hwy. Pre-season scouting is a good idea in these areas. High desert grassland communities characterize elevations of 3500 to 5000 between the mountain ranges. Thanks for any input. Overall, the unit has approximately 125.5 square miles of whitetail deer habitat of medium to low density, in the Dragoon and Mule Mountains. Other Pertinent Climate Information 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). 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. 92, there are various dirt roads intersecting the highway from the north (m.p. Overview: Both mourning dove and whitewing dove occurs, but the majority of the harvest and opportunities will be for mourning dove. Be sure and have all the pertinent hunt regulations with you before you go hunting. Travel south to the town of Dragoon. Please read and obey the landowners requests, and obtain permission before going afield. Turn east on the Middle-March road and drive approximately 10 miles until you reach the Forest Service Boundary. To register for a Hunter Education class, visit www.azgfd.gov/huntered or call 623-236-7239. 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. To access the San Pedro River and St. David, get off of I-10 at Benson. Undoubtedly, the OTC archery hunts for Arizona mule deer and Coues deer have become some of the more publicized opportunity hunts in the west. Overview: The quail populations (Gambel and Scaled) in the unit will respond to winter rainfall. 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). Current access is subject to change at any time. Hiking from open areas will still get you into most of the Mule Mountains. These hunts are before . The Mule Mountains can be accessed off High Lonesome Road and Highway 80. Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. 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 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. on the 47 Ranch access the mountain to Johnson, Abbott, Buck and Dry Canyon (look for the Access Signs). One thing to remember when you are in the Mule Mountains is the private land, most will be posted, so respect the ranchers wishes. When driving east on Highway 92 from Sierra Vista to Bisbee. 345, m.p. The Dragoon Mountain Ranch property boundary is posted No Trespassing. Jim Heffelfinger, Arizona Game and Fish Department, 555 N Greasewood Road, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA. 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. 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. Both mourning dove and white-wing dove occurs, but the majority of the harvest and opportunities will be for mourning dove. Get Hunting Updates. It just takes more effort on the hunters part. . (Phone 520-439-6400). There are 1 OTC hunts in this unit. Before hunting either of the two species, consult to the Hunting Regulations Commission Order: 2 for distinguishing characteristics. 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. Sportsmen must be aware that a large portion of the habitat in the Mule Mountains is inaccessible. Area: The Dragoon Mountains are part of the Coronado National Forest so a forest service map will help you with the road system. Create a free account to read the rest of this deer hunting note! Hiking from open areas across state land will get you in most of the Mule Mountains. Area: Access into the Mule Mountains is very limited compared to the Dragoon Mountains. This area offers various hunting opportunities including waterfowl, big game and small game. 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. Bucks are polygamous and fight for a harem of does during the winter breeding season. To the East of the mountain ranges, Sulphur Springs Valley runs from the Mexico Border, north to I-10. mule deer to SR. 92) so getting the Bureau of Land Managements regulations is a must. "A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. White-tailed Deer Overview: Unit 30B has a relatively small population of whitetail deer in relationship to nearby units. Southern Arizona Mule deer and - whitetail. we couldnt turn around last year with out seeing them. The Department offers Youth-Only designated hunts, in which persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday. Having a copy of the dove hunting regulations with you is a good precaution. http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/hunting_units_30b.shtml#wt. Scaled quail can be found throughout the unit in high desert grassland communities. Scores. 702.847.8747 Drive south on Warren Road towards Bisbee Junction. Topographical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. OTC The Charleston Hills and Three Brothers Hills can also be accessed at several points along the Charleston Road, or at milepost 65 on HWY. 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. 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. Some extra scouting, and hiking into inaccessible areas may help you take a larger buck. 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. No one under age 10 may hunt big game in Arizona. Remember, when hunting units with whitetail and mule deer; both species can be found in the same habitat types within the unit. Mule Deer. One thing to remember when you are in the Mule Mountains is the private land, most will be posted, so respect the ranchers wishes. Sign up for a free account to see what they said. The Double U Ranch or Telles Ranch, is completely locked and no longer allows hunting. The Javelina often go into the populated areas causing problems for residents. Deer Hunting in Arizona Game Management Unit 30A . One road form High Lonesome Rd. It is a great hunt for giant bucks and we have focused our efforts there for many years. Javelina can be found along the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA), but the thick vegetation can make it difficult to locate them. On private land, access can be revoked any time. One (1) deer per calendar year except as prescribed in R12-4-120. coues deer. 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. Due to this, access in the unit continues to be a challenge for sportsmen to gain. 191 to the U.S.- Mexico border. Travel south a short distance and turn left on E. Touchstone Trail. GOHUNT is a registered trademark of GOHUNT, LLC. Some extra scouting, and hiking into the more inaccessible areas, may help you take a larger buck. 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). Fawns are 'dropped' about mid-summer. You must log in or register to reply here. Whitetail can also be found along the San Pedro River, but the thick vegetation can make it difficult to get a good clean shot at a buck. Topographical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. 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 ). The most abundant deer in Arizona is the Rocky Mountain mule deer. 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