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. Area: Cottontails can be found throughout the unit with little effort on the part of the hunter. Arizona OTC mule deer coues deer. Please read and obey the landowners requests, and obtain permission before going afield. Overview: Javelina can be found throughout Unit 30B. Lizard Lane provides access on the north end of the Dragoons. Freeport- McMoRan owns large tracts of land in the southern end of the Mules, specifically in the Bisbee area and restricts hunting. The Old Ranch Road in Dragoon, AZ accesses Jordan Canyon. A forum community dedicated to hunting and fishing enthusiasts in the Arizona 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. 30B is a hard unit. Mule deer occur throughout the unit, with the majority being found on National Forest lands in the southern part of the unit. Continuing down Highway 80 to Middle March Road, which is only a couple of miles north of Tombstone. The road crosses private property and is considered critical access and has sportsmen respect signs posted. Area: Access into the Mule Mountains is very limited compared to the Dragoon Mountains. 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. There is a lot of private lands and as of now I am focusing on doing some scouting around Dragoon Mountain. 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. Along the west side of the Dragoon, access on the FS-687 road will travel from Middle March Rd. We came close but ended up short. 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. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! Having a copy of the dove hunting regulations with you is a good precaution. A fawn's spots will disappear in about two months and the young will stay with their mother until the following spring. Contact us for any application or hunt questions. 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. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. This area is becoming developed so be aware of the residences in the area. Recently, residential development in the Pearce/Sunsite area has increased, thus eliminating areas to hunt. Turn east on the Middle-March road and drive approximately 10 miles until you reach the Forest Service Boundary. Drive south on Warren Road towards Bisbee Junction. The unit varies considerably in elevation and vegetation types. The San Pedro River can be accessed near Benson, St. David, HWY 82, Charleston Road, and HWY 92. They will become sexually mature in a year and a half. 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. Breeding Period: November-December 7 posts Page 1 of 1 Return to "Rifle Hunting - Big Game" Jump to Cochise Stronghold in Dragoon Mountains located west of Sunsites, Arizona. Overall, the unit has approximately 125.5 square miles of whitetail deer habitat of medium to low density, in the Dragoon and Mule Mountains. Overall, the bear population is considered low and limited to the upper elevations of the Dragoons and to a lesser extent, Mule Mountains. To the East of the mountain ranges, Sulphur Springs Valley runs from the Mexico Border, north to I-10. I would welcome any suggestions or experiences for this unit, I am headed up the weekend of 9/11 for a scouting trip. we couldnt turn around last year with out seeing them. To the East of the mountain ranges, Sulphur Springs Valley runs from the Mexico Border, north to I-10. The south and east side of the mountain can be accessed off the Dragoon Road at Manzora Road and the railroad trestle at the double green gates. Area: Gambels quail can be found in isolated areas in the unit. The Mule Mountains have access roads locked going into Sandy Bob, Dixie, Mexican, Gadwell and Abrigo Canyons. See Access Information for details. Deer Hunting in Arizona Game Management Unit 30A . Recently, residential development in the Pearce/Sunsite area has increased, thus eliminating areas to hunt. 30B is a hard unit. Javelina can be found along the San Pedro River, but the thick vegetation can make it difficult to locate them. 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 Charleston Hills and Three Brothers Hills can also be accessed at several points along the Charleston Road, or at milepost 65 on HWY. 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. Interested hunters can contact the Tucson office or stop in at the ranch headquarters, located 1.5 miles south of Davis Road on Coffman Road and request information on the area. User Scores. In 2016 the first bear season was offered in the unit. These are things to be aware of and remember do not shoot within a quarter of a mile of a residence. 702.847.8747 See Access Information for details. Antlered mule deer. This was our first trip to Arizona to hunt mule deer and we had our work cut out for us! Deer feed on grasses and forbs in the spring and summer, however, they are primarily browsers. Topographical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. Mule deer are not limited to any one type of terrain, being found from sparse, low deserts to high forested mountains. This road parallels I-10 and travels east toward the mountain. http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/hunting_units_30b.shtml#wt. Be sure and have all the pertinent hunt regulations with you before you go hunting. 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. Our guide and outfitter service is available in AZ units 12b west, 12a west, 12a east, 13a, and 13b as well. Jim Heffelfinger, Arizona Game and Fish Department, 555 N Greasewood Road, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA. General Hunt: Any firearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. I can't help you out, but welcome to MuleyMadness. 75. The only question is when. These hunts are before . 191 to the U.S.- Mexico border. Habitat: Desert shrub, grasslands, pinon-juniper, pine, aspen-fir, and mountain meadows Respect of the land and the landowners wishes must be given full attention. These populations are isolated to the Dragoon and Mule Mountains and the San Pedro River (SPRNCA). 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. In this Episode we head down to the dry desert hills of Arizona in search of a monster mule deer. One (1) deer per calendar year except as prescribed in R12-4-120. Area: Gambels quail can be found in isolated areas in the unit. The antlers grow under a layer of skin called velvet. Hiking from open areas will still get you into most of the Mule Mountains, it just takes more effort on the hunters part. Oak woodlands grow on the steep, rugged Dragoon and Mule mountains at elevations of 5000' to 7000'. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! does anybody know anythink about hunting in unit 30b in arizona and where might be a good starting point for a mid november hunt? Important plants in a mule deer's diet include mountain-mahogany, buckbrush, cliffrose, sagebrush, buckthorn, juniper, and oak. This was a great adventure and an experience. 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. More than 86 percent of these were mule deer and nearly 10,000 were antlerless animals. Within the unit are two major mountain ranges; the Mule and Dragoon Mountains. During good years large populations can be found along the Davis Road, Gleason Road, and the Pearce Road. Contact Us | 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. The amount of localized rainfall will determine the dove distribution in the unit. Do not leave spent shot-shells lying in the field and around water tanks. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tips, tricks, optics, gunsmithing, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! The size and number of 'points' is dependent on a combination of age, nutrition, and genetic background. See Access Information for details. To access the San Pedro River and St. David, get off of I-10 at Benson. GMU32. If a dry summer is encountered, dove will be very dependent on the limited water sources found in the area. Get Hunting Updates. Access is open along the west side of the mountain, into Henry, Slavin, and the West Stronghold Canyon. Young Appear: June-August Average Restricted access is posing a problem, particularly in the Mule Mountains. Review past weather conditions in area you are considering for a hunt. Overview: Cottontails are fairly abundant in the unit, although average rainfall has been lacking in the area during the year. The mule deer gets its name from its large ears. Whitetail deer also exist in these areas so be sure of the species. We also guide hunts for southern Arizona mule deer in units 27, 28, 30A, 31, and 32. We specialize in Arizona unit 12B mule deer hunts. Hunter Education classes fill up quickly. Area: To get to the agriculture fields near Richland, Sunsites, Elfrida, and McNeal, take Highway 191 south of I-10. 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. The Mule Tails are the hills south of the Mule Mountains. Arizona Game and Fish Department, Region V - 520 628-5376 . Most feeding is done at dawn and dusk, although human activity may cause a shift to more feeding at night. Only about 9,500 mule deer were reported harvested. Take the Warren Road toward Bisbee Junction and on south, southeast to the Border Road where several access roads into the area exist. Access in unit 30B has been reduced over time due to the amount of private property in the area. To hunt deer in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a deer tag. by azLT Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:29 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Copyright 2000 - 2019, MuleyMadness.com Some extra scouting, and hiking into inaccessible areas may help you take a larger buck. 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. Access is gained from Highway 80 at Mule Gulch, milepost 350, and the Warren Road (south of Highway 80, east of Bisbee). The Mule Mountains can be accessed off High Lonesome Road and Highway 80. Overall, we are below average, however rain occurred throughout the winter/spring and created green-up and the quail may respond. Arizona has fantastic mule deer habitat, although from region to region it might look vastly different. It is generally advised that if you looking to hunt any of these OTC seasons to have several backup units with spots marked and ready to go. 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. Be sure and have all the pertinent hunt regulations with you before you go hunting. Overview: The quail populations (Gambel and Scaled) in the unit will respond to winter rainfall. Arizona Game and Fish Department, Region V (520) 628-5376 One road form High Lonesome Rd. As befits Arizona's principal game animal, deer received some protection as early as 1887 when a four-month season of October 1 through January 31 was established by the territorial legislature. 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. 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. West of the mountain ranges, the San Pedro River runs north from the Mexican border (south boundary of unit). Bed sites are commonly used on a regular basis. OTC Advertise With Us. Continuing down Highway 80 to Middle March Road, which is only a couple of miles north of Tombstone. The most numerous, widespread and popular of Arizona's big-game animals are deer. Restricted access is posing a problem, particularly in the Mule Mountains. Do not leave spent shot-shells lying in the field and around water tanks. A large amount of the unit is private property (>40%). For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. Go through town and take the exit for Highway 80 to St. David. 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. However, dont expect to see an abundance of any quail species in the district this season. Create a free account to read the rest of this deer hunting note! Drive south on Warren Road towards Bisbee Junction. Whitetail can also be found along the San Pedro River. The success and quality of your hunt will likely increase with the distance from your vehicle and roads. 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. Denied access in the Mule Mountains makes it extremely difficult to access these areas. No one under age 10 may hunt big game in Arizona. Mule Deer. When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers. Las Vegas, NV 89113. by arizonaelitefreak Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:11 pm, Post Pre-season scouting will improve your hunt success. Some areas of the river are closed to firearms hunting. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The east side of the mountain is accessed off the Dragoon Road, Ironwood Road, and Middle-March Road. 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). I was talking after church this morning and mentioned unit 30 and one guy was saying they had some illegals turn themselves in to them while hunting there a few years ago. Archery deer hunting was also beginning to provide a significant hunting opportunity. 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. 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. 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. Drive south on Warren Road towards Bisbee Junction. 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. The most abundant deer in Arizona is the Rocky Mountain mule deer. 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. If you need your Hunter Education card before your hunt, get ahead of the game and register now. In this Episode we head down to the dry desert hills of Arizona in search of a monster mule deer. The west side of the Dragoon Mountains can be reached by taking Highway 80 south of I-10 at Benson. Finding areas where plants have been rooted up, bedding sites, and by glassing over these areas will help you in locate Javelina. 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. All Rights Reserved. Research the latest Arizona Mule Deer Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 30b. One thing to remember when you are in the Mule Mountains is the private land, most will be posted, so respect the ranchers wishes. Talking to the locals in these areas might give an archery hunter some good tips on where to find the Javelina. From the East: State Hwy 80, Davis Rd Near the Bisbee Airport, there are dirt roads that will take you into the Mule Tails. 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. coues deer. There are 1 OTC hunts in this unit. Weather can vary by elevation. The Lucky Hills Ranch has sportsmen/landowner respect signs posted at all access points along the Charleston Road. 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. Typical mule deer antler configuration has each side branching equally into two main beams, each may fork into two tines. Lower elevations in the desert flats around both the Dragoon and Mule Mountains is the best mule deer habitat, Agriculture fields adjacent to these habitats produce higher deer densities. Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? Turn east on the Middle-March road and drive approximately 10 miles until you reach the Forest Service Boundary. There are several dirt roads leading out into the desert or to the river. The Mule Tails are the hills south of the Mule Mountains. Toggle between terrain, satellite, and topographic views. Take Forest Service Road 687 north along the west side of the mountain into the West Stronghold. 1050. Also, several ranches have been developed also restricting hunting near and around them and access through the areas. White Water Draw is a 1400-acre+ area that was purchased by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Access into the Mule Mountains is very limited compared to the Dragoon Mountains. User Scores. The mule deer is the larger of Arizona's deer. The main things to remember while hunting are antler structure, size, tail size and color. 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. Javelina, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Cottontail Rabbit, Dove, Quail. . In the wild deer have a life span of about ten years. The Department offers Youth-Only designated hunts, in which persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday. Antlered mule deer. Mule deer are not limited to any one type of terrain, being found from sparse, low deserts to high forested mountains. Also, accessible habitat within the Mule and Dragoon Mountains can be far from existing road and extremely rugged. This area is being developed so be aware of the residences in the area. Any tips or information would be greatly appreciated. Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). mule deer Also, parts of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area are closed to firearm hunting so getting the Bureau of Land Managements regulations is a must. High desert grassland communities characterize elevations of 3500 to 5000 between the mountain ranges. Overview: Both mourning dove and whitewing dove occurs, but the majority of the harvest and opportunities will be for mourning dove. Foot access into areas is granted on State and public land. 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. Bureau of Land Management, San Pedro Project (520) 258-7200 Not all weather elements are available within the unit. The eastern side of the Dragoon Mountains, Cochise, and Sunsites can be accessed from Highway 191 south of I-10. 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. 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. In some cases, no signs are posted on the boundaries, however trespassing is enforced. Shane, From SHANE The Movie. The east side of the Mules can be accessed off the High Lonesome Road from Davis Road or from Highway 80. 60. Then, for reasons that are still unclear, deer populations began to increase. Topographical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. There are 0 HuntScore members that have hunted this unit. The main things to remember while hunting are; antler structure, size, tail size and color. The west side of the Dragoon Mountains can be reached by taking Highway 80 south of I-10 at Benson. Adult bucks may weigh in excess of 200 pounds and stand up to 42 inches at the shoulder. Mourning dove, and an occasional white wing dove, can be found at various livestock tanks in the unit, and along the San Pedro River. JavaScript is disabled. Never hunted mule deer down there. 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. Its forehead is much darker than its face, while its throat, belly and inner leg are white. It is in preparation for the rut that mule deer grow antlers. One thing to remember when you are in the Mule Mountains is the private land, most will be posted, so respect the ranchers wishes. 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. Unit 30B is located in the southeastern corner of Arizona, specifically in Cochise County. . The area between Davis Road, north to the Gleason Road can be accessed off of both the Gleason and Davis Roads at several locations. 92, there are various dirt roads intersecting the highway from the north (m.p. 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