A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for Youth-Only hunts. Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. Hiking from open areas will still get you into most of the Mule Mountains. Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. we couldnt turn around last year with out seeing them. No trespass/hunting signs have been posted on private property on the Christensen Ranch. Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off Highway 92 between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. Travel south a short distance and turn left on E. Touchstone Trail. Access is gained from Highway 80 at Mule Gulch, milepost 350, and the Warren Road (south of Highway 80, east of Bisbee). Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. Also the rolling hills and small mountain ranges and the foothill have mule deer. Overall, the unit has approximately 125.5 square miles of whitetail deer habitat of medium to low density. We came close but ended up short. 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. In 2016 the first bear season was offered in the unit. Several canyon roads in the Mules go through private land and are posted and locked, so respect the ranchers wishes. Bed sites are commonly used on a regular basis. Some areas of the river are closed to firearms hunting. This road travels toward the mountain, to Henry Canyon, and eventually connects to the Middle-March Road pending passable road conditions. When driving east on Hwy. Habitat: Desert shrub, grasslands, pinon-juniper, pine, aspen-fir, and mountain meadows Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! By 1970, fewer than 16,000 deer were taken and hunt success had fallen to 16 percent. 7 posts Page 1 of 1 Return to "Rifle Hunting - Big Game" Jump to Any tips or information would be greatly appreciated. Be aware of past landowner changes along the Boarder Rd. . Oak woodlands grow on the steep, rugged Dragoon and Mule mountains at elevations of 5000 to 7000. The Gunnison Mountains can be accessed off of Dragoon Road by turning onto Manzora Road east of Dragoon. Whitetail can also be found along the San Pedro River. Talking to the locals in these areas might give an archery hunter some good tips on where to find the Javelina. Please pick up spent shot-shells, complaints have been received because livestock have ingested them causing complications and it is littering, a revocable offense. Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off Highway 92 between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. Please identify the deer before taking a shot as whitetail are expanding into mule deer habitat. The Dragoon Mountains are part of the Coronado National Forest and a forest service map will help you with the road system. Take Forest Service Road 687 north along the west side of the mountain into the West Stronghold. 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. See Access Information for details. The state has two distinct species, the mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) and the white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus). 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 was our first trip to Arizona to hunt mule deer and we had our work cut out for us! The Mule Tails are the hills south of the Mule Mountains. Continuing down Highway 80 to Middle March Road, which is only a couple of miles north of Tombstone. The Juniper Flats Road travels northeast to the radio towers and provides access to the top of the mountain. Topographical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. Shane, From SHANE The Movie. 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. Southern Arizona Mule deer and - whitetail. It just takes more effort on the hunters part. 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. The amount of localized rainfall will determine the dove distribution in the unit. 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. Other areas of quail concentrations can be found in upper elevations along the mountain drainages, and stock tanks. From the East: State Hwy 80, Davis Rd 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. Remember that." Its forehead is much darker than its face, while its throat, belly and inner leg are white. 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. If you are hunting whites try abbot canyon/Mule mountains, just outside of bisbee. Overview: Cottontails are fairly abundant in the unit, although average rainfall has been lacking in the area during the year. 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. 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. Also a road south of the Dixie Canyon Ranch Road accesses Cintura Hill near Mexican Canyon. A fawn's spots will disappear in about two months and the young will stay with their mother until the following spring. See all stats but the last 2 years with a free account! Overview: Both mourning dove and whitewing dove occurs, but the majority of the harvest and opportunities will be for mourning dove. On private land, access can be revoked any time. Larger herds can still be located, although hiking in or horseback are the only means of accessing such areas. 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. Foot access and limited vehicular access is allowed into Dry and Abbott Canyons on the 47 Ranch. When driving east on Highway 92 to Bisbee, various dirt roads intersect the highway from the north ( MP. Pre-season scouting will improve your hunt success. Research the latest Arizona Mule Deer Draw Odds Results and Harvest Data. Do not leave spent shot-shells lying in the field and around water tanks. The only question is when. Thanks!! The antlers grow under a layer of skin called velvet. You are using an out of date browser. Over the course of the past two decades, it has been noticed the whitetail are occupying traditional mule deer habitat in lower elevations. Pre-season scouting will improve your hunt success. Today, mule deer comprise about 60 percent of the total deer harvested. Be sure and have all the pertinent hunt regulations with you before you go 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. 92, there are various dirt roads intersecting the highway from the north (m.p. Area: Gambels quail can be found in isolated areas in the unit. 30B is a hard unit. 30B - YouTube AboutPressCopyrightContact usCreatorsAdvertiseDevelopersTermsPrivacyPolicy & SafetyHow YouTube worksTest new features 2022 Google. The Mule Mountains offer good deer densities with the unit. The Charleston Hills and Three Brothers Hills can also be accessed at several points along the Charleston Road, or at milepost 65 on HWY. 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. Unit 30B is located in the southeastern corner of Arizona, specifically in Cochise County. Javelina usually bed in drainages with adequate cover or near feeding areas on the mountain slopes. 2022 GOHUNT, LLC. A popular area for quail hunting is now closed to all access; the Double U Ranch or Telles Ranch has been locked and no longer allows sportsmens access. Mule Deer. Media | Overview: Javelina can be found throughout Unit 30B. There are 1 OTC hunts in this unit. Four Canyon is inaccessible through private property at the Fourr Ranch Headquarters located at the end of Old Ranch Rd. Access along the east side of the Mountain exists at the Golden Rule Road, off the Dragoon Road. They are any antlered deer hunts with the possibility of taking a great mule deer or Coues whitetail deer. 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 San Pedro River can be accessed near Benson, St. David, HWY 82, Charleston Road, and HWY 92. 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. Go through town and take the exit for Highway 80 to St. David. Javelina forage on the warmest slopes first during cold weather. White Water Draw is a 1400-acre+ area that was purchased by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. A large amount of the unit is private property (>40%). Mearns quail can be found in the Dragoon Mountains and the Mule Mountains. Each year in the spring, after the breeding season has passed, antlers are shed. Are you an outfitter, hunting guide, game processor or local hotel? All pictures, images, & content are owned by MuleyMadness and cannot be used without permission 30B, 21, 6A (last December hunt) - Second choice. Never hunted mule deer down there. There is a lot of private lands and as of now I am focusing on doing some scouting around Dragoon Mountain. on the 47 Ranch access the mountain to Johnson, Abbott, Buck and Dry Canyon (look for the Access Signs). Drew a 30B tag for November 15th to 21st. Topo-graphical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. by azLT Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:29 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Copyright 2000 - 2019, MuleyMadness.com Each of these communities are just off of Highway 191. Typical mule deer antler configuration has each side branching equally into two main beams, each may fork into two tines. Fawns are 'dropped' about mid-summer. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. 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. To hunt deer in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a deer tag. Area: The Dragoon Mountains are part of the Coronado National Forest so a forest service map will help you with the road system. Aug 30, 2021 I wanted to ask if anyone has experience or suggestions in hunting unit 30B. Overall, the unit has approximately 125.5 square miles of whitetail deer habitat of medium to low density, in the Dragoon and Mule Mountains. Terms of Use | Antlered mule deer. Larger herds can still be located, although hiking may be the only means of accessing such areas. 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. Arizona One road form High Lonesome Rd. As the populations rose, doe and "any-deer" hunts were authorized. Mule deer can be found along the San Pedro River floodplain, but the thick vegetation makes it difficult to get a good clean shot at a buck. 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. There are two dirt roads off of the High Lonesome that will access the eastern side of the Mules. Las Vegas, NV 89113. 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. 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. Generally they prefer the more rugged country. Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. The Double U Ranch or Telles Ranch, is completely locked and no longer allows hunting. Visit www.blm.gov/visit/san-pedro.com to inquire about additional information. Aug 19 - Sep 8, 2022, Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2022, Jan 1 - Jan 31, 2023 . 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. About Us | Food Preference: Weeds, palo verde, aspen, mushrooms, yucca flowers, shrubs, oak, mesquite beans, janusia, cliffrose, sagebrush, juniper, coffeeberry, cacti fruit, and filaree in season 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. I wanted to ask if anyone has experience or suggestions in hunting unit 30B. Antlered mule deer. Hiking from open areas will still get you into most of the Mule Mountains, it just takes more effort on the hunters part. Mule deer are located in all mountain ranges and lower valleys within the unit. 30B. ; F-110-125lbs. This was a great adventure and an experience. The west side of the Gunnisons are not accessible by vehicle. 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. Area: Cottontails can be found throughout the unit with little effort on the part of the hunter. Lizard Lane provides access on the north end of the Dragoons. To access the San Pedro River and St. David, get off of I-10 at Benson. 1051. Areas: Access into the Mule Mountains is very limited compared to the Dragoon Mountains as most of the major canyons are inaccessible by vehicle. Denied access in the Mule Mountains makes it extremely difficult to access these areas. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. Complaints are received from landowners and lessees, because cattle have ingested them causing complications and it is littering, a revocable offense. . Camping is allowed on BLM and Forest Service administered public lands. The area between Davis Road, north to the Gleason Road can be accessed off of both the Gleason and Davis Roads at several locations. Continuing down Highway 80 to Middle March Road, which is only a couple of miles north of Tombstone. This area is becoming developed so be aware of the residences in the area. Turn east on the Middle-March road and drive approximately 10 miles until you reach the Forest Service Boundary. 345, MP 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). Jim Heffelfinger, Arizona Game and Fish Department, 555 N Greasewood Road, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA. GOHUNT is a registered trademark of GOHUNT, LLC. 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