Access into the Mule Mountains is very limited compared to the Dragoon Mountains. DRAW ODDS . Arizona also has good mule deer hunting in other areas of the state. Sparse densities of deer do occur north of the Forest. Predators: Mountain lion, coyote and eagle. Number of Young: 2 The unit varies considerably in elevation and vegetation types. The Dragoon Mountains are part of the Coronado National Forest and a forest service map will help you with the road system. 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. Overview: Javelina can be found throughout Unit 30B. To register for a Hunter Education class, visit www.azgfd.gov/huntered or call 623-236-7239. Talking to the locals in these areas might give an archery hunter some good tips on where to find the Javelina. Oak woodlands grow on the steep, rugged Dragoon and Mule mountains at elevations of 5000 to 7000. See Access Information for details. As the populations rose, doe and "any-deer" hunts were authorized. Mule deer have white rump patches and short, narrow, black-tipped white tails. Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off Highway 92 between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. The eastern side of the Dragoon Mountains, Cochise, and Sunsites can be accessed from Highway 191 south of I-10. 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. This area is being developed so be aware of the residences in the area. To hunt deer in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a deer tag. 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. ; F-110-125lbs. by MuleyMadness Sat Aug 08, 2009 11:33 pm, Post Life History The mule deer gets its name from its large ears. 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. 702.847.8747 Mearns quail are harder to find because of the nature of the quail and because they are found in much smaller concentrations in this unit. The 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. The Old Ranch Road in Dragoon, AZ accesses Jordan Canyon. 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. 92, there are various dirt roads intersecting the highway from the north (m.p. Topographical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. Four Canyon is inaccessible through private property at the Fourr Ranch Headquarters located at the end of Old Ranch Rd. 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). Near the Bisbee Airport, there are dirt roads that will take you into the Mule Tails. Remember, when hunting units with whitetail and mule deer; both species can be found in the same habitat types within the unit. If you are hunting whites try abbot canyon/Mule mountains, just outside of bisbee. Mule deer are not limited to any one type of terrain, being found from sparse, low deserts to high forested mountains. Are you an outfitter, hunting guide, game processor or local hotel? Aug 19 - Sep 8, 2022, Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2022, Jan 1 - Jan 31, 2023 . This may be a good place to introduce yourself and your site or include some credits. Ease of Drawing 62 62 Success 21 21 Trophy Potential . The Charleston Hills and Three Brothers Hills can also be accessed at several points along the Charleston Road, or at milepost 65 on HWY. Unit Boundaries . Seems state law says you can't refuse them water if they ask and they know that. The area is very rugged and steep and requires a lot of effort on the hunters part. Area: The Dragoon Mountains are part of the Coronado National Forest so a forest service map will help you with the road system. Mourning dove, and an occasional white wing dove, can be found at various livestock tanks in the unit, and along the San Pedro River. White-tailed Deer Overview: Unit 30B has a relatively small population of whitetail deer in relationship to nearby units. Topographical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. Post and Davis Road. The west side of the Dragoon Mountains can be reached by taking Highway 80 south of I-10 at Benson. It is in preparation for the rut that mule deer grow antlers. by arizonaelitefreak Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:16 pm, Post On private land, access can be revoked any time. Some of the hunts have very low harvest quotas and these could potentially close during the August OTC seasons, essentially closing the later December and January hunts. There are two dirt roads off of the High Lonesome that will access the eastern side of the Mules. There is a lot of private lands and as of now I am focusing on doing some scouting around Dragoon Mountain. For youth deer hunters, the youth-only hunts in unit 27 and units 28 29 30A 30B 31 32 are great. Sportsmen must be aware that a large portion of the habitat in the Mule Mountains is inaccessible. Specializing in unit 12b for northern AZ mule deer, and units 27, 28, 31 and 32 in southern Arizona. Preseason scouting, preparation for the environmental conditions, and physical conditioning are important factors. by m gardner Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:43 am, Post Some extra scouting, and hiking into the more inaccessible areas, may help you take a larger buck. Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. 702.847.8747 6630 Arroyo Springs St., Suite 1200 Las Vegas, NV 89113 Contact Us 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. On private land, access can be revoked any time. The amount of localized rainfall will determine the dove distribution in the unit. Mule deer are located in all mountain ranges and lower valleys within the unit. Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. 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. One of the easiest ways to get into the Mule Mountains is to take Highway 80 south of I-10 at Benson. The Mule Tails are the hills south of the Mule Mountains. Be cognizant that these areas are populated, so you need to be at least 1/4 of a mile from occupied buildings or residents. 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. One (1) deer per calendar year except as prescribed in R12-4-120. 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. Shane, From SHANE The Movie. The Juniper Flats Road travels northeast through private parcels of land to the radio towers and accesses the top of the Mule Mountains. Overview: Unit 30B has a relatively small population of whitetail deer in relationship to nearby units. Another access point for the Mule Tails is from the Paul Spur Road, this road intersects Highway 80 about halfway between Bisbee and Douglas. Several canyon roads in the Mules go through private land and are posted and locked, so respect the ranchers wishes. Research the latest Arizona Mule Deer Draw Odds Results and Harvest Data. It just takes more effort on the hunters part. Other areas of quail concentrations can be found in upper elevations along the mountain drainages, and stock tanks. 30B, 21, 6A (last December hunt) - Second choice. 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. 1051. There are two dirt roads off of the High Lonesome that will access the eastern side of the Mules. From the East: State Hwy 80, Davis Rd General Hunt: Any firearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. Take Forest Service Road 687 north along the west side of the mountain into the West Stronghold. Javelina can be found along the San Pedro River, but the thick vegetation can make it difficult to locate them. 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. However, dont expect to see an abundance of any quail species in the district this season. I can't help you out, but welcome to MuleyMadness. 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. To access the San Pedro River and St. David, get off of I-10 at Benson. These are things to be aware of and remember do not shoot within a quarter of a mile of a residence. No one under age 10 may hunt big game in Arizona. 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. The Double U Ranch or Telles Ranch, is completely locked and no longer allows hunting. 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. 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. 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. The mule deer is the larger of Arizona's deer. The Gunnison Mountains can be accessed off of Dragoon Road by turning onto Manzora Road east of Dragoon. The area between Davis Road, north to the Gleason Road can be accessed off of both the Gleason and Davis Roads at several locations. When driving east on Highway 92 to Bisbee, various dirt roads intersect the highway from the north ( MP. Overall, the bear population is considered low and limited to the upper elevations of the Dragoons and to a lesser extent, Mule Mountains. Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off Highway 92 between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. Don't miss it! 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. 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. 92, there are various dirt roads intersecting the highway from the north (m.p. to SR. 92) so getting the Bureau of Land Managements regulations is a must. The hunt can be difficult and requires scouting the exceptional knowledge of the areas. Also the rolling hills and small mountain ranges and the foothill have mule deer. JavaScript is disabled. Most of the private property within residential developments are posted No Hunting/Trespassing in the unit. 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. Each of these communities are just off of Highway 191. Our guide and outfitter service is available in AZ units 12b west, 12a west, 12a east, 13a, and 13b as well. There are 0 HuntScore members that have hunted this unit. Its forehead is much darker than its face, while its throat, belly and inner leg are white. See all stats but the last 2 years with a free account! It may not display this or other websites correctly. Antlered mule 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. See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. Each year in the spring, after the breeding season has passed, antlers are shed. 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. Weather can vary by elevation. 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. Over the course of the past two decades, it has been noticed the whitetail are occupying traditional mule deer habitat in lower elevations. The Dragoon Mountain Ranch property boundary is posted No Trespassing. Mule Deer - Unit 30b. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! 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. Live Weight: M-200-225lbs. The antlers grow under a layer of skin called velvet. There is a lot of private lands and as of now I am focusing on doing some scouting around Dragoon Mountain. . 30B. Please identify the deer before taking a shot as whitetail are expanding into mule deer habitat. It just takes more effort on the hunters part. 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. We specialize in Arizona unit 12B mule deer hunts. 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. To the East of the mountain ranges, Sulphur Springs Valley runs from the Mexico Border, north to I-10. Create a free account to read the rest of this deer hunting note! When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers. 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. Other areas of quail concentrations can be found in upper elevations along the mountain drainages, and stock tanks. The size and number of 'points' is dependent on a combination of age, nutrition, and genetic background. Before hunting either of these species, consult to the Hunting Regulations Commission Order: 2 for distinguishing characteristics. Sportsmen must be aware that a large portion of the habitat in the Mule Mountains is inaccessible. Breeding Period: November-December in the Christensen Canyon area. Today, mule deer comprise about 60 percent of the total deer harvested. Toggle navigation. The mule deer gets its name from its large ears. These hunts are before any of the adult rifle hunts and hunting pressure is light. 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. Javelina forage on the warmest slopes first during cold weather. Javelina usually bed in drainages with adequate cover or near feeding areas on the mountain slopes. 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. Javelina can be found along the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA), but the thick vegetation can make it difficult to locate them. State Route 191 runs through the valley and establishes the east boundary of the unit, and I-10 designates the north boundary. Area: Gambels quail can be found in isolated areas in the unit. 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). Area: Cottontails can be found throughout the unit with little effort on the part of the hunter. Area: Access into the Mule Mountains is very limited compared to the Dragoon Mountains. To reduce the frustration, it is a good idea to scout the unit and secure access into a desired area before applying for a whitetail permit in the unit. Hunt Permit-tag obtained only through application and draw process as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. The main things to remember while hunting are antler structure, size, tail size and color. 1050. Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2022 (19) 30B. Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. The state has two distinct species, the mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) and the white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus). They are any antlered deer hunts with the possibility of taking a great mule deer or Coues whitetail deer. One road form High Lonesome Rd. does anybody know anythink about hunting in unit 30b in arizona and where might be a good starting point for a mid november hunt? north approx. The velvet supplies blood to the growing antlers, which are soft. 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. Also, several ranches have been developed also restricting hunting near and around them and access through the areas. thanks for the welcome, thanks for the warning but I think well ake our chances. Mule deer occur throughout the unit, with the majority being found on National Forest lands in the southern part of the unit. Overview: Cottontails are fairly abundant in the unit, although average rainfall has been lacking in the area during the year. Deer Hunting Seasons & Areas, Any valid hunting or combination license EXCEPT a Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice Hunting License. There are two dirt roads off of the High Lonesome that will access the eastern side of the Mules. To the East of the mountain ranges, Sulphur Springs Valley runs from the Mexico Border, north to I-10. Drive south on Warren Road towards Bisbee Junction. Overall, the unit has approximately 125.5 square miles of whitetail deer habitat of medium to low density, in the Dragoon and Mule Mountains. The Dragoon Mountains are part of the Coronado National Forest and can be accessed from the north at Dragoon. Game Management Unit 30b; Game Management Unit 31; Game Management Unit 32; Game Management Unit 33; Game Management Unit 34a; . 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 ). Please read and obey the landowners requests, and obtain permission before going afield. The department will also have a section on its website dedicated to the status of these units. 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. 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. Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. 92 to Bisbee, there are various dirt roads intersecting the highway from the north (MP 345, MP 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). When fully grown, the antlers harden, the velvet dries, and is rubbed off. 2022 GOHUNT, LLC. 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. Hiking across state land will access the upper parts of the canyons. Rifle and archery mule deer hunts. Also, parts of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area are closed to firearm hunting (Charleston Rd. To access the San Pedro River and St. David, get off of I-10 at Benson. Area: Access into the Mule Mountains is very limited compared to the Dragoon Mountains. Overview: Cottontails are fairly abundant in the unit, although average rainfall has been lacking in the area during the year. Go through town and take the exit for Highway 80 to St. David. Go Pro to see what they had to say! 345, m.p. Scores. 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. Deer feed on grasses and forbs in the spring and summer, however, they are primarily browsers. 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. With the advent of better than average winter rains, mule deer populations will once again improve. Click for Terrain Detail. Visit www.blm.gov/visit/san-pedro.com to inquire about additional information. Pre-season scouting is a good idea in these areas. GOHUNT is a registered trademark of GOHUNT, LLC. 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. Having a copy of the dove hunting regulations with you is a good precaution. 82, and the Schieffelin Monument area west of Tombstone. The San Pedro River can be accessed near Benson, St. David, HWY 82, Charleston Road, and HWY 92. GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* Overall unit size: US Forest Service: With the institution of permit-only deer hunting the following year, hunter numbers dropped from more than 97,000 to fewer than 68,000. Arizona Game and Fish Department, Region V - 520 628-5376 . 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. 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. 30B. Thanks for any input. Also, access from the Paul Spur/Border Road on Highway 80, toward Douglas. Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off Highway 92 between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. Overview: Unit 4A has both general firearms deer and archery deer hunting opportunities. The October/November hunts in these units can be drawn with 0-3 bonus points and they are great units for desert mule deer. on the 47 Ranch access the mountain to Johnson, Abbott, Buck and Dry Canyon (look for the Access Signs). Recently, residential development in the Pearce/Sunsite area has increased, thus eliminating areas to hunt. 30B is a hard unit. 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. Despite a serious overpopulation of deer on the North Kaibab in the 1920s, deer numbers appeared to decline in the rest of the state. 75. Get Hunting Updates. Media | In addition to off season scouting, use of trail cameras on trails and water sources can be helpful. Toggle between terrain, satellite, and topographic views. . Never hunted mule deer down there. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! Mourning dove, and an occasional white wing dove, can be found at various livestock tanks in the unit, and along the San Pedro River. Area: Gambels quail can be found in isolated areas in the unit. Remember, good landowner relations begin with you. Both Gambel and Scaled quail can be found in the unit, and fair populations of scaled quail can be found in the Tombstone, Gleason, Pearce, Cochise, Elfrida, Sunsites, and along the Mexican Border in desert scrub and transitional areas into semi-desert grasslands. 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 Restricted access is posing a problem, particularly in the Mule Mountains. Hunters will be responsible for checking the status of their desired unit online or by telephone before hunting. I had a Mule tag there last year and didnt see one. Good luck. Bucks are polygamous and fight for a harem of does during the winter breeding season. 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. One of the easiest ways to get into the Mule Mountains is to take Highway 80 south of I-10 at Benson. Other access points exist off the Pearce Road and Middle-March Road. It is recommended that sportsmen secure access into hunting areas prior to applying for a big game permits, or hunting in the unit. Cottontails can be found in washes and desert vegetation off of any access roads in the unit. The general season is combined with Unit 4B. Pre-season scouting will improve your hunt success. Arizona has fantastic mule deer habitat, although from region to region it might look vastly different. 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. Recently, residential development in the Pearce/Sunsite area has increased, thus eliminating areas to hunt. Sportsmen access in unit 30B continues to be reduced. Prospects in the near future are even more discouraging, but mule deer are "boom and bust" animals. 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. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Arizona State Land Department (520) 628-5480 Overview: Javelina can be found throughout Unit 30B. Do not leave spent shot-shells lying in the field and around water tanks. 191 to the U.S.- Mexico border. 375. Most feeding is done at dawn and dusk, although human activity may cause a shift to more feeding at night. The quality of your hunt depends on you. In 1961, an all-time high of 91,120 deer hunters took 35,897 deer. 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. 30B is a hard unit. I spoke with a ranger for that area and that is what he suggested to start. This was a great adventure and an experience. Various dirt roads intersect the highway from the north (MP 345, MP 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). Area: Cottontails can be found throughout the unit with little effort on the part of the hunter. Larger herds can still be located, although hiking in or horseback are the only means of accessing such areas. Not all weather elements are available within the unit. In 2016 the first bear season was offered in the unit. Finding areas where plants have been rooted up, bedding sites, and by glassing over these areas will help you in locate Javelina. Antlered means having an antler fully erupted through the skin and capable of being shed as defined in R12-4-101. These areas are considered critical access with extensive time being devoted to secure sportsmen access in the area, which has benefited many mule deer, javelina, quail, and dove hunters in the past. Both mourning dove and white-wing dove occurs, but the majority of the harvest and opportunities will be for mourning dove. Larger herds can still be located, although hiking may be the only means of accessing such areas. If you need your Hunter Education card before your hunt, get ahead of the game and register now. 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. but not as widely known. Turn east on the Middle-March road and drive approximately 10 miles until you reach the Forest Service Boundary. We came close but ended up short. Thanks!! Arizona Game and Fish Department, Region V (520) 628-5376 Undoubtedly, the OTC archery hunts for Arizona mule deer and Coues deer have become some of the more publicized opportunity hunts in the west. The amount of localized rainfall will determine the dove distribution in the unit. Within the unit are two major mountain ranges; the Mule and Dragoon Mountains. The Lucky Hills Ranch has sportsmen/landowner respect signs posted at all access points along the Charleston Road. Since then, another series of droughts has occurred and deer hunting opportunity is again being curtailed. Read about advertising on huntscore here. 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. White-tailed Deer Overview: Unit 30B has a relatively small population of whitetail deer in relationship to nearby units. Denied access in the Mule Mountains makes it extremely difficult to access these areas. Overall, we are below average, however rain occurred throughout the winter/spring and created green-up and the quail may respond. A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for Youth-Only hunts. Suggested to start hunting opportunities or combination license and a Forest service map help... 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