Jim Heffelfinger, Arizona Game and Fish Department, 555 N Greasewood Road, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA. 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. Archery deer nonpermit-tags are only valid for one calendar year and require mandatory harvest reporting. Mule Deer - Unit 30b. Hunters will be responsible for checking the status of their desired unit online or by telephone before hunting. Within the unit are two major mountain ranges; the Mule and Dragoon Mountains. These units also have over the counter archery hunts available in August/September and December/January for an action packed spot and stalk desert mule deer hunt. This area is becoming developed so be aware of the residences in the area. Average # of general permits in past 5 years. Before hunting either of the two species, consult to the Hunting Regulations Commission Order: 2 for distinguishing characteristics. Young Appear: June-August Average 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. Cochise Stronghold in Dragoon Mountains located west of Sunsites, Arizona. Whitetail can also be found along the San Pedro River (SPRNCA), but the thick vegetation can make it difficult to get a good clean shot at a buck. A forum community dedicated to hunting and fishing enthusiasts in the Arizona area. Nov 11 - Nov 17 . Number of Young: 2 The Mule Tails are the hills south of the Mule Mountains. Seems state law says you can't refuse them water if they ask and they know that. See the Access Information for details. They eat such items as twigs, bark, buds, leaves, and nuts. GOHUNT is a registered trademark of GOHUNT, LLC. Current access is subject to change at any time. Some areas of the river are closed to firearms hunting. 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. Life History The mule deer gets its name from its large ears. 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. 1051. 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. Having a copy of the dove hunting regulations with you is a good precaution. Bed sites are commonly used on a regular basis. Overview: Unit 30B has a relatively small population of whitetail deer in relationship to nearby units. 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. No trespass/hunting signs have been posted on private property on the Christensen Ranch. The velvet supplies blood to the growing antlers, which are soft. Unit 30B is located in the southeastern corner of Arizona, specifically in Cochise County. In Arizona, predation on deer is mainly by coyotes, bobcats, and mountain lions. 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. by azLT Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:29 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Copyright 2000 - 2019, MuleyMadness.com Hiking across state land will access the upper parts of the canyons. Mule Deer. Pion Canyon Maneuver Site Colo. unit 142, FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. Residential development has increased in the Pearce/Sunsites area, resulting in a loss of areas to hunt. In addition to off season scouting, use of trail cameras on trails and water sources can be helpful. There are several dirt roads leading out into the desert or to the river. Don't miss it! 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. The Department offers Youth-Only designated hunts, in which persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday. Recently, residential development in the Pearce/Sunsite area has increased, thus eliminating areas to hunt. Cottontails can be found in washes and desert vegetation off of any access roads in the unit. It is in preparation for the rut that mule deer grow antlers. 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. No one under age 10 may hunt big game in Arizona. The west side of the Dragoon Mountains can be reached by taking Highway 80 south of I-10 at Benson. Review past weather conditions in area you are considering for a hunt. The Javelina often go into the populated areas causing problems for residents. but not as widely known. High desert grassland communities characterize elevations of 3500 to 5000 between the mountain ranges. we couldnt turn around last year with out seeing them. Overall, the bear population is considered low and limited to the upper elevations of the Dragoons and to a lesser extent, Mule Mountains. Over the course of the past two decades, it has been noticed the whitetail are occupying traditional mule deer habitat in lower elevations. Be cognizant that these areas are populated, so you need to be at least 1/4 of a mile from occupied buildings or residents. The quality of your hunt depends on you. White Water Draw is a 1400-acre+ area that was purchased by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The antlers grow under a layer of skin called velvet. Other areas of quail concentrations can be found in upper elevations along the mountain drainages, and stock tanks. The Dragoon Mountain Ranch property boundary is posted No Trespassing. Click for Terrain Detail. Sportsmen access in unit 30B continues to be reduced. Hiking from open areas will still get you into most of the Mule Mountains. These populations are isolated to the Dragoon and Mule Mountains and the San Pedro River (SPRNCA). Denied access in the Mule Mountains makes it extremely difficult to access these areas. In some cases, no signs are posted on the boundaries, however trespassing is enforced. Take the Warren Road toward Bisbee Junction and on south, southeast to the Border Road where several access roads into the area exist. . Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. 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 Exit 331; northeasterly on I-10 to U.S. Hwy. Javelina, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Cottontail Rabbit, Dove, Quail. 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. When driving east on Highway 92 to Bisbee, various dirt roads intersect the highway from the north ( MP. In this Episode we head down to the dry desert hills of Arizona in search of a monster mule deer. Ease of Drawing 62 62 Success 21 21 Trophy Potential . Area: Gambels quail can be found in isolated areas in the unit. 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). Pre-season scouting will improve your hunt success. 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. There are two dirt roads off of the High Lonesome that will access the eastern side of the Mules. As the populations rose, doe and "any-deer" hunts were authorized. One important thing to remember the mule deer and white-tailed deer can be found in the same areas in this unit. Major Cities and Towns in or Near Game Management Unit and Nearest Gas, Food, and Lodging For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Post One thing to remember when you are in the Mule Mountains is the private land, most will be posted, so respect the ranchers wishes. Another access point for the Mule Tails is from the Paul Spur Road, this road intersects Highway 80 about halfway between Bisbee and Douglas. These hunts are before . Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! Address 123 Main Street New York, NY 10001, Hours MondayFriday: 9:00AM5:00PM Saturday & Sunday: 11:00AM3:00PM. Sportsmen must be aware that a large portion of the habitat in the Mule Mountains is inaccessible. They were lost and half starved and also ate most of their food before the border patrol got there to take them. The Gunnison Mountains can be accessed off of Dragoon Road by turning onto Manzora Road east of Dragoon. We. 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. 92, there are various dirt roads intersecting the highway from the north (m.p. 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. They have strategic holdings that block lots for both federal and state lands and, yes, they have pulled guns on people on public property claiming it was their own. State Route 191 runs through the valley and establishes the east boundary of the unit, and I-10 designates the north boundary. Land around populated areas (Bisbee, Double Adobe, McNeal, Elfrida, Sunsites, Richland, Dragoon, St. David, and Tombstone) has Javelina populations. Hiking from open areas will still get you into most of the Mule Mountains. Hiking from open areas across state land will get you in most of the Mule Mountains. Pre-season scouting is a good idea in these areas. Turn east on the Middle-March road and drive approximately 10 miles until you reach the Forest Service Boundary. 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. Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. The Lucky Hills Ranch has sportsmen/landowner respect signs posted at all access points along the Charleston Road. Rifle: (willing to wait, but good chance to draw . miles Important plants in a mule deer's diet include mountain-mahogany, buckbrush, cliffrose, sagebrush, buckthorn, juniper, and oak. We also guide hunts for southern Arizona mule deer in units 27, 28, 30A, 31, and 32. The east side of the mountain is accessed off the Dragoon Road, Ironwood Road, and Middle-March Road. However, dont expect to see an abundance of any quail species in the district this season. Unit 3A/3C is a unit that improved greatly when most of it burned 2002. 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). 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. Deer feed on grasses and forbs in the spring and summer, however, they are primarily browsers. Within the unit are two major mountain ranges; the Mule and Dragoon Mountains. The Mule Mountains offer good deer densities with the unit. White-tailed Deer Overview: Unit 30B has a relatively small population of whitetail deer in relationship to nearby units. Mule deer occur throughout the unit, with the majority being found on National Forest lands in the southern part of the unit. Access is open along the west side of the mountain, into Henry, Slavin, and the West Stronghold Canyon. The October/November hunts in these units can be drawn with 0-3 bonus points and they are great units for desert mule deer. Chihuahuan desertscrub vegetation grows in the valleys at lower elevations throughout the unit. 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. Area: Access into the Mule Mountains is very limited compared to the Dragoon Mountains. Drew a 30B tag for November 15th to 21st. For youth deer hunters, the youth-only hunts in unit 27 and units 28 29 30A 30B 31 32 are great. Overall, we are below average, however rain occurred throughout the winter/spring and created green-up and the quail may respond. The river continues north past I-10 and establishes the westerly boundary of unit 30B. 30B is a hard unit. One (1) deer per calendar year except as prescribed in R12-4-120. It just takes more effort on the hunters part. Remember, when hunting units with whitetail and mule deer; both species can be found in the same habitat types within the unit. Please try again later. Another access point for the Mule Tails is from the Paul Spur Road, this road intersects Highway 80 about halfway between Bisbee and Douglas. 92, there are various dirt roads intersecting the highway from the north (m.p. Access is gained from Highway 80 at Mule Gulch, milepost 350, and the Warren Road (south of Highway 80, east of Bisbee). Sign up for a free account to see what they said. When driving east on Hwy. The area is very rugged and steep and requires a lot of effort on the hunters part. 375. The main things to remember while hunting are; antler structure, size, tail size and color. and Davis Road. One thing to remember when you are in the Mule Mountains is the private land, most will be posted, so respect the ranchers wishes. To the East of the mountain ranges, Sulphur Springs Valley runs from the Mexico Border, north to I-10. Please identify the deer before taking a shot as whitetail mule deer occupy the same habitat. 1050. Near the Bisbee Airport, there are dirt roads that will take you into the Mule Tails. If you wish to hunt on the San Pedro River National Conservation Area, you should pick up a copy of the Bureau of Land Managements regulations, (Phone. 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 ). Aug 19 - Sep 8, 2022, Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2022, Jan 1 - Jan 31, 2023 . 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. Live Weight: M-200-225lbs. Access along the east side of the Mountain exists at the Golden Rule Road, off the Dragoon Road. 2022 GOHUNT, LLC. Arizona also has good mule deer hunting in other areas of the state. Please read and obey the landowners requests, and obtain permission before going afield. User Scores. 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. From the West: State Hwy 82, 90, 92, Charleston Rd Complaints are received from landowners and lessees, because cattle have ingested them causing complications and it is littering, a revocable offense. 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. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Restricted access is posing a problem, particularly in the Mule Mountains. Javelina forage on the warmest slopes first during cold weather. 345, m.p. Aug 30, 2021 I wanted to ask if anyone has experience or suggestions in hunting unit 30B. Please identify the deer before taking a shot as whitetail are expanding into mule deer habitat. If a dry summer is encountered, dove will be very dependent on the limited water sources found in the area. 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. Ease of Drawing 43 43 Success 21 21 Trophy Potential . From the North: State Hwy 80, U.S. 191 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. Toggle between terrain, satellite, and topographic views. 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. 30B, 21, 6A (last December hunt) - Second choice. 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. The most numerous, widespread and popular of Arizona's big-game animals are deer. Any tips or information would be greatly appreciated. Drew a 30B tag for November 15th to 21st. You are using an out of date browser. The amount of localized rainfall will determine the dove distribution in the unit. thanks for the welcome, thanks for the warning but I think well ake our chances. Read about advertising on huntscore here. Javelina usually bed in drainages with adequate cover or near feeding areas on the mountain slopes. 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. In 1961, an all-time high of 91,120 deer hunters took 35,897 deer. There are two dirt roads off of the High Lonesome that will access the eastern side of the Mules. The Mule Tails are the hills south of the Mule Mountains. By 1970, fewer than 16,000 deer were taken and hunt success had fallen to 16 percent. 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. 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. Larger herds can still be located, although hiking may be the only means of accessing such areas. Rifle and archery mule deer hunts. The Dragoon Mountains are part of the Coronado National Forest and a forest service map will help you with the road system. User Scores. Area: To get to the agriculture fields near Richland, Sunsites, Elfrida, and McNeal, take Highway 191 south of I-10. See Access Information for details. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. During good years large populations can be found along the Davis Road, Gleason Road, and the Pearce Road. They are any antlered deer hunts with the possibility of taking a great mule deer or Coues whitetail deer. When driving east on Hwy. 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