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. Plan your Arizona big game hunt with an interactive unit boundary map. Larger herds can still be located, although hiking in or horseback are the only means of accessing such areas. Go Pro to see what they had to say! Other access points exist off the Pearce Road and Middle-March Road. Arizona has fantastic mule deer habitat, although from region to region it might look vastly different. 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. Near the Bisbee Airport, there are dirt roads that will take you into the Mule Tails. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Number of Young: 2 In 1961, an all-time high of 91,120 deer hunters took 35,897 deer. This may be a good place to introduce yourself and your site or include some credits. Be aware of the recent residential development in the Tombstone Hills south of the Charleston Road. we couldnt turn around last year with out seeing them. Denied access in the Mule Mountains makes it extremely difficult to access these areas. Access across private property from Highway 80 and Curtis Flats Road junction, east across the Dragoon Mountain Ranch to the Coronado National Forest boundary has been lost to residential development. They were lost and half starved and also ate most of their food before the border patrol got there to take them. Overview: Unit 30B has a relatively small population of whitetail deer in relationship to nearby units. Hunter Education classes fill up quickly. Also, accessible habitat within the Mule and Dragoon Mountains can be far from existing road and extremely rugged. 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. JavaScript is disabled. 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. A fawn's spots will disappear in about two months and the young will stay with their mother until the following spring. Javelina forage on the warmest slopes first during cold weather. Access to Escabrosa Ridge, the southwest portion of the Mule Mountains, can be accessed off of Highway 92 between Bisbee at milepost 345. Chihuahuan desertscrub vegetation grows in the valleys at lower elevations throughout the unit. Most feeding is done at dawn and dusk, although human activity may cause a shift to more feeding at night. For Archery-Only Nonpermit-Tag hunts, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. Read about advertising on huntscore here. The hunt can be difficult and requires scouting the exceptional knowledge of the areas. 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. The success and quality of your hunt will likely increase with the distance from your vehicle and roads. These are things to be aware of and remember do not shoot within a quarter of a mile of a residence. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tips, tricks, optics, gunsmithing, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! Only about 9,500 mule deer were reported harvested. One thing to remember when you are in the Mule Mountains is the private land, most will be posted, so respect the ranchers wishes. Mule Deer - Unit 30b. 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. See Access Information for details. 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. 30B. by arizonaelitefreak Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:16 pm, Post north approx. Topographical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. The antlers grow under a layer of skin called velvet. Also, several ranches have been developed also restricting hunting near and around them and access through the areas. 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. Area: Cottontails can be found throughout the unit with little effort on the part of the hunter. Complaints are received from landowners and lessees, because cattle have ingested them causing complications and it is littering, a revocable offense. Scores. High desert grassland communities characterize elevations of 3500 to 5000 between the mountain ranges. Areas: Access into the Mule Mountains is very limited compared to the Dragoon Mountains as most of the major canyons are inaccessible by vehicle. Access is gained from Highway 80 at Mule Gulch, milepost 350, and the Warren Road (south of Highway 80, east of Bisbee). Drew a 30B tag for November 15th to 21st. 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. Unit Boundaries . Denied access in the Mule Mountains makes it extremely difficult to access these areas. Advertise With Us. Deer Hunting in Arizona Game Management Unit 30A . 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. Live Weight: M-200-225lbs. From the East: State Hwy 80, Davis Rd Cottontails can be found in washes and desert vegetation off of any access roads in the unit. 191; southerly on U.S. Hwy. 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. 7 posts Page 1 of 1 Return to "Rifle Hunting - Big Game" Jump to The main things to remember while hunting are antler structure, size, tail size and color. Sportsmen must be aware that a large portion of the habitat in the Mule Mountains is inaccessible. Arizona The Double U Ranch or Telles Ranch, is completely locked and no longer allows hunting. The Mule Mountains have access roads locked going into Sandy Bob, Dixie, Mexican, Gadwell and Abrigo Canyons. Other areas of quail concentrations can be found in upper elevations along the mountain drainages, and stock tanks. 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. There is a lot of private lands and as of now I am focusing on doing some scouting around Dragoon Mountain. JavaScript is disabled. Residential development has increased in the Pearce/Sunsites area, resulting in a loss of areas to hunt. There is a lot of private lands and as of now I am focusing on doing some scouting around Dragoon Mountain. EXCEPT for some Archery-Only deer, a hunt nonpermit-tag must be obtained from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. Both mourning dove and white-wing dove occurs, but the majority of the harvest and opportunities will be for mourning dove. 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. Mule Deer. 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. For youth deer hunters, the youth-only hunts in unit 27 and units 28 29 30A 30B 31 32 are great. All pictures, images, & content are owned by MuleyMadness and cannot be used without permission The road crosses private property and is considered critical access and has sportsmen respect signs posted. 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. GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* Overall unit size: US Forest Service: 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. Continue down Highway 80 past Tombstone. Unit 30B is located in the southeastern corner of Arizona, specifically in Cochise County. Overall, the unit has approximately 125.5 square miles of whitetail deer habitat of medium to low density. It is recommended that sportsmen secure access into hunting areas prior to applying for a big game permits, or hunting in the unit. Mule deer are located in all mountain ranges and lower valleys within the unit. Within the unit are two major mountain ranges; the Mule and Dragoon Mountains. User Scores. 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. Despite a serious overpopulation of deer on the North Kaibab in the 1920s, deer numbers appeared to decline in the rest of the state. Scores. 75. 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. By 1970, fewer than 16,000 deer were taken and hunt success had fallen to 16 percent. Undoubtedly, the OTC archery hunts for Arizona mule deer and Coues deer have become some of the more publicized opportunity hunts in the west. See Access Information for details. Today, mule deer comprise about 60 percent of the total deer harvested. Mule deer have white rump patches and short, narrow, black-tipped white tails. So please keep respect in mind while afield, because when access is lost, it most likely will never be regained again. 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. Overview: Javelina can be found throughout Unit 30B. The Dragoon Mountain Ranch property boundary is posted No Trespassing. Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. 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. 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. Privacy Notice | Good luck. White-tailed Deer Overview: Unit 30B has a relatively small population of whitetail deer in relationship to nearby units. Recently, residential development in the Pearce/Sunsite area has increased, thus eliminating areas to hunt. Talking to the locals in these areas might give an archery hunter some good tips on where to find the Javelina. in the Christensen Canyon area. The main things to remember while hunting are; antler structure, size, tail size and color. Does average 125 pounds. Las Vegas, NV 89113. 345, m.p. They are any antlered deer hunts with the possibility of taking a great mule deer or Coues whitetail deer. Do not leave spent shot-shells lying in the field and around water tanks. Also, access from the Paul Spur/Border Road on Highway 80, toward Douglas. but not as widely known. Near the Bisbee Airport, there are dirt roads that will take you into the Mule Tails. Please identify the deer before taking a shot as whitetail are expanding into mule deer habitat. Bureau of Land Management, San Pedro Project (520) 258-7200 These populations are isolated to the Dragoon and Mule Mountains and the San Pedro River (SPRNCA). Access in unit 30B has been reduced over time due to the amount of private property in the area. Please identify the deer before taking a shot as whitetail are expanding into mule deer habitat. 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. Thanks!! Be Aware of the Species, more violations of taking the wrong species have occurred in this unit so please be patient and aware of the differences in the two species! The velvet supplies blood to the growing antlers, which are soft. Most of the private property within residential developments are posted No Hunting/Trespassing in the unit. Arizona also has good mule deer hunting in other areas of the state. Contact Us | The mule deer is the larger of Arizona's deer. 2022 GOHUNT, LLC. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. This road parallels I-10 and travels east toward the mountain. A forum community dedicated to hunting and fishing enthusiasts in the Arizona area. Generally they prefer the more rugged country. If a person is applying for a Youth-Only hunt and a regular hunt on the same application, the higher of the tag fees must be enclosed. 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 ). Drive south on Warren Road towards Bisbee Junction. Access is gained from Highway 80 at Mule Gulch, milepost 350, and the Warren Road (south of Highway 80, east of Bisbee). When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers. Javelina usually bed in drainages with adequate cover or near feeding areas on the mountain slopes. Other Pertinent Climate Information See all stats but the last 2 years with a free account! If a dry summer is encountered, dove will be very dependent on the limited water sources found in the area. IMPORTANT the mule deer and white-tailed deer are found in the same habitat types in this unit. In some cases, no signs are posted on the boundaries, however trespassing is enforced. I wanted to ask if anyone has experience or suggestions in hunting unit 30B. we couldnt turn around last year with out seeing them. 345, MP 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). There is limited habitat in the upper elevations of the Dragoon and Mule Mountains. State Route 191 runs through the valley and establishes the east boundary of the unit, and I-10 designates the north boundary. 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. 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. Be cognizant that these areas are populated, so you need to be at least 1/4 of a mile from occupied buildings or residents. However, dont expect to see an abundance of any quail species in the district this season. 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. West of the mountain ranges, the San Pedro River runs north from the Mexican border (south boundary of unit). Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. 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. Coat color is reddish-brown in summer, turning to a blue-gray in winter. Overview: The quail populations (Gambel and Scaled) in the unit will respond to winter rainfall. The Javelina often go into the populated areas causing problems for residents. Also the rolling hills and small mountain ranges and the foothill have mule deer. If you are hunting whites try abbot canyon/Mule mountains, just outside of bisbee. 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. Post Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off Highway 92 between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. We specialize in Arizona unit 12B mule deer hunts. Bucks are polygamous and fight for a harem of does during the winter breeding season. Access along the east side of the Mountain exists at the Golden Rule Road, off the Dragoon Road. Some areas of the river are closed to firearms hunting. There are two dirt roads off of the High Lonesome that will access the eastern side of the Mules. Access is open along the west side of the mountain, into Henry, Slavin, and the West Stronghold Canyon. 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. Arizona mule deer hunting outfitter and guide service with Dieringer Outfitters LLC. From the North: State Hwy 80, U.S. 191 . Higher elevations in the Dragoon and Mule Mountains experience occasional, short-term snow accumulations. Sportsmen access in unit 30B continues to be reduced. 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. Rifle and archery mule deer hunts. 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. Ease of Drawing 43 43 Success 21 21 Trophy Potential . Take the Warren Road toward Bisbee Junction and on south, southeast to the Border Road where several access roads into the area exist. Overall, the unit has approximately 125.5 square miles of whitetail deer habitat of medium to low density, in the Dragoon and Mule Mountains. For youth deer hunters, the youth-only hunts in unit 27 and units 28 29 30A 30B 31 32 are great. Any tips or information would be greatly appreciated. The most abundant deer in Arizona is the Rocky Mountain mule deer. Pre-season scouting is a good idea in these areas. Area: Access into the Mule Mountains is very limited compared to the Dragoon Mountains. Nov 11 - Nov 17 . The Redbird Mountains currently are inaccessible without landowner permission. Travel south a short distance and turn left on E. Touchstone Trail. I had a Mule tag there last year and didnt see one. Whitetail deer also exist in these areas so be sure of the species. No one under age 10 may hunt big game in Arizona. Javelina can be found along the San Pedro River, but the thick vegetation can make it difficult to locate them. The west side of the Gunnisons are not accessible by vehicle. Bed sites are commonly used on a regular basis. A large amount of the unit is private property (>40%). White Water Draw is a 1400-acre+ area that was purchased by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. 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. The amount of localized rainfall will determine the dove distribution in the unit. 6630 Arroyo Springs St., Suite 1200 by azLT Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:29 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Copyright 2000 - 2019, MuleyMadness.com Finding areas where plants have been rooted up, bedding sites, and by glassing over these areas will help you in locate Javelina. The area is very rugged and steep and requires a lot of effort on the hunters part. 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. Overview: The quail populations (Gambel and Scaled) in the unit will respond to winter rainfall. I can't help you out, but welcome to MuleyMadness. Each of these communities are just off of Highway 191. Javelina usually bed in drainages with adequate cover or near feeding areas on the mountain slopes. Javelina can be found on all habitat types and topography in this unit, from the flats where they are hard to spot, all the way up to the tops of the mountain ranges in the oak woodlands. See Access Information for details. Antlered mule deer. Deer Hunting Seasons & Areas, Any valid hunting or combination license EXCEPT a Short-term Combination Hunt and Fish and an Apprentice Hunting License. GMU32. Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. . Pre-season scouting will improve your hunt success. 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. One of the easiest ways to get into the Mule Mountains is to take Highway 80 south of I-10 at Benson. 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. Deer feed on grasses and forbs in the spring and summer, however, they are primarily browsers. 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. Research the latest Arizona Mule Deer Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 30b. Pre-season scouting will improve your hunt success. 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. During good years large populations can be found along the Davis Road, Gleason Road, and the Pearce Road. The San Pedro River can be accessed near Benson, St. David, HWY 82, Charleston Road, and HWY 92. 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. Area: Gambels quail can be found in isolated areas in the unit. Distribution: 90ft-10K ft, statewide except extreme southwest corner of state The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 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. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! 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