Any tips or information would be greatly appreciated. Go Pro to see what they had to say! Area: Access into the Mule Mountains is very limited compared to the Dragoon Mountains. The Mule Tails are the hills south of the Mule Mountains. Before hunting on agricultural fields, obtain permission from landowners in the farming areas. You are using an out of date browser. To access the San Pedro River and St. David, get off of I-10 at Benson. Mule Deer - Unit 30b. See Access Information for details. 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. 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. The mule deer hunting is generally better in the units closer to the Mogollon Rim than down south by me as I understand (Coues deer are doing really well down here) but regardless I would caution you on the heat. 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. Please read and obey the landowners requests, and obtain permission before going afield. 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. 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. . Both mourning dove and white-wing dove occurs, but the majority of the harvest and opportunities will be for mourning dove. Thanks for subscribing! Sportsmen access in unit 30B continues to be reduced. 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. 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. Contact Us | 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. Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? 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. Its forehead is much darker than its face, while its throat, belly and inner leg are white. Media | From the North: State Hwy 80, U.S. 191 I can't help you out, but welcome to MuleyMadness. Mearns quail can be found in the Dragoon Mountains and the Mule Mountains. The Department offers Youth-Only designated hunts, in which persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday. There are 1 HuntScore subscribers that have hunted this unit. 30B. These hunts are before any of the adult rifle hunts and hunting pressure is light. Area: Gambels quail can be found in isolated areas in the unit. 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. This road parallels I-10 and travels east toward the mountain. Drive south on Warren Road towards Bisbee Junction. Another access point for the Mule Tails is from the Paul Spur Road, this road intersects Highway 80 about halfway between Bisbee and Douglas. Unit 30B is located in the southeastern corner of Arizona, specifically in Cochise County. Land around populated areas (Bisbee, Double Adobe, McNeal, Elfrida, Sunsites, Richland, Dragoon, St. David, and Tombstone) has Javelina populations. Denied access in the Mule Mountains makes it extremely difficult to access these areas. Unit Boundaries . The road crosses private property and is considered critical access and has sportsmen respect signs posted. Our guide and outfitter service is available in AZ units 12b west, 12a west, 12a east, 13a, and 13b as well. 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. Weather can vary by elevation. The Old Ranch Road in Dragoon, AZ accesses Jordan Canyon. 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 only question is when. Due to the climate and elevation, the habitat types vary from oak woodlands in the highest elevations of the mountains, down to semi- desert grasslands, and Chihuahuan desert scrub in the valleys. Continue down Highway 80 past Tombstone. I had a Mule tag there last year and didnt see one. Topographical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. Over the course of the past two decades, it has been noticed the whitetail are occupying traditional mule deer habitat in lower elevations. Due to this, access in the unit continues to be a challenge for sportsmen to gain. Area: Gambels quail can be found in isolated areas in the unit. by m gardner Sun Aug 09, 2009 1:42 pm, Post This road travels south along the east side of the mountain to Cochise Stronghold Road. Deer feed on grasses and forbs in the spring and summer, however, they are primarily browsers. Oak woodlands grow on the steep, rugged Dragoon and Mule mountains at elevations of 5000 to 7000. 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. The amount of localized rainfall will determine the dove distribution in the unit. Having a copy of the dove hunting regulations with you is a good precaution. The mule deer gets its name from its large ears. Go through town and take the exit for Highway 80 to St. David. If a dry summer is encountered, dove will be very dependent on the limited water sources found in the area. The size and number of 'points' is dependent on a combination of age, nutrition, and genetic background. Mourning dove, and an occasional white wing dove, can be found at various livestock tanks in the unit, and along the San Pedro River. General Hunt: Any firearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. The Dragoon Mountains are part of the Coronado National Forest and a forest service map will help you with the road system. The Mule Tails are the hills south of the Mule Mountains. The east side of the mountain is accessed off the Dragoon Road, Ironwood Road, and Middle-March Road. 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 ). If a dry summer is encountered, dove will be very dependent on the limited water sources found in the area. Most feeding is done at dawn and dusk, although human activity may cause a shift to more feeding at night. "A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Scaled quail can be found throughout the unit in high desert grassland communities. Be aware of the recent residential development in the Tombstone Hills south of the Charleston Road. Other access points exist off the Pearce Road and Middle-March Road. Finding areas where plants have been rooted up, bedding sites, and by glassing over these areas will help you in locate Javelina. 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. . by MuleyMadness Sat Aug 08, 2009 11:33 pm, Post Turn east on the Middle-March road and drive approximately 10 miles until you reach the Forest Service Boundary. When driving east on Hwy. See Access Information for details. 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. These hunts are before . I would welcome any suggestions or experiences for this unit, I am headed up the weekend of 9/11 for a scouting trip. Nov 11 - Nov 17 . Fawns are 'dropped' about mid-summer. 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. Deer Hunting in Arizona Game Management Unit 29 . Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! Antlers are composed of material similar to that of bone. Thanks for any input. The Dragoon Mountains are part of the Coronado National Forest and a forest service map will help you with the road system. User Scores. 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. on the 47 Ranch access the mountain to Johnson, Abbott, Buck and Dry Canyon (look for the Access Signs). This was our first trip to Arizona to hunt mule deer and we had our work cut out for us! coues deer. Remember, when hunting units with whitetail and mule deer; both species can be found in the same habitat types within the unit. The San Pedro River can be accessed near Benson, St. David, HWY 82, Charleston Road, and HWY 92. Various dirt roads intersect the highway from the north (MP 345, MP 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). 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. The Javelina often go into the populated areas causing problems for residents. Any tips or information would be greatly appreciated. Despite a serious overpopulation of deer on the North Kaibab in the 1920s, deer numbers appeared to decline in the rest of the state. Several canyon roads in the Mules go through private land and are posted and locked, so respect the ranchers wishes. Check your email for a confirmation message. Take the Warren Road toward Bisbee Junction and on south, southeast to the Border Road where several access roads into the area exist. Antlered mule deer. 92 to Bisbee, there are various dirt roads intersecting the highway from the north (MP 345, MP 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). Contact us for any application or hunt questions. White Water Draw is a 1400-acre+ area that was purchased by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. About Us | 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 area between Davis Road, north to the Gleason Road can be accessed off of both the Gleason and Davis Roads at several locations. In 1961, an all-time high of 91,120 deer hunters took 35,897 deer. 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. The Double U Ranch or Telles Ranch, is completely locked and no longer allows hunting. JavaScript is disabled. 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. However, dont expect to see an abundance of any quail species in the district this season. Some extra scouting, and hiking into the more inaccessible areas, may help you take a larger buck. does anybody know anythink about hunting in unit 30b in arizona and where might be a good starting point for a mid november hunt? Please identify the deer before taking a shot as whitetail mule deer occupy the same habitat. Mule Deer. Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2022 (19) 30B. The general season is combined with Unit 4B. 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). Generally they prefer the more rugged country. Also, several ranches have been developed also restricting hunting near and around them and access through the areas. . 30B is a hard unit. The quail populations suffer from drought and respond favorably to average to above average rainfall. We specialize in Arizona unit 12B mule deer hunts. Area: Cottontails can be found throughout the unit with little effort on the part of the hunter. The Dragoon Mountain Ranch property boundary is posted No Trespassing. Overview: Cottontails are fairly abundant in the unit, although average rainfall has been lacking in the area during the year. A series of years of poor fawn survival followed. Predators: Mountain lion, coyote and eagle. Important plants in a mule deer's diet include mountain-mahogany, buckbrush, cliffrose, sagebrush, buckthorn, juniper, and oak. The antlers grow under a layer of skin called velvet. They are any antlered deer hunts with the possibility of taking a great mule deer or Coues whitetail deer. Complaints are received from landowners and lessees, because cattle have ingested them causing complications and it is littering, a revocable offense. 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. One thing to remember when you are in the Mule Mountains is the private land, most will be posted, so respect the ranchers wishes. Scores. 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. Plan your Arizona big game hunt with interactive unit boundary maps before you apply. For youth deer hunters, the youth-only hunts in unit 27 and units 28 29 30A 30B 31 32 are great. The hunt can be difficult and requires scouting the exceptional knowledge of the areas. 7 posts Page 1 of 1 Return to "Rifle Hunting - Big Game" Jump to The Mule Mountains offer good deer densities with the unit. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tips, tricks, optics, gunsmithing, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! Pion Canyon Maneuver Site Colo. unit 142, FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. Overview: Both mourning dove and whitewing dove occurs, but the majority of the harvest and opportunities will be for mourning dove. Visit www.blm.gov/visit/san-pedro.com to inquire about additional information. Access from the Dragoon exit on I-10 is another option. When driving east on Highway 92 to Bisbee, various dirt roads intersect the highway from the north ( MP. Sierra Vista, Tombstone, Bisbee, Benson, Major Highways and Roads Leading To More than 86 percent of these were mule deer and nearly 10,000 were antlerless animals. Area: To get to the agriculture fields near Richland, Sunsites, Elfrida, and McNeal, take Highway 191 south of I-10. 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. Not all weather elements are available within the unit. Seems state law says you can't refuse them water if they ask and they know that. GMU32. When driving east on Hwy. Near the Bisbee Airport, there are dirt roads that will take you into the Mule Tails. Four Canyon is inaccessible through private property at the Fourr Ranch Headquarters located at the end of Old Ranch Rd. The August and September seasons can be brutally hot, especially if you're coming from the Midwest. GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* Overall unit size: US Forest Service: 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. 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. Review past weather conditions in area you are considering for a hunt. Within the unit are two major mountain ranges; the Mule and Dragoon Mountains. Deer Hunting in Arizona Game Management Unit 30A . Overview: Unit 30B has a relatively small population of whitetail deer in relationship to nearby units. Respect of the land and the landowners wishes must be given full attention. 191 to the U.S.- Mexico border. 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. Residential development has increased in the Pearce/Sunsites area, resulting in a loss of areas to hunt. 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. mule deer, white-tailed deer, desert bighorn sheep, elk, gould's turkey, sandhill crane, cottontail rabbit, dove, quail. 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. Coat color is reddish-brown in summer, turning to a blue-gray in winter. by azLT Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:29 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Copyright 2000 - 2019, MuleyMadness.com The Arizona Game and Fish Department continues to make efforts to improve access into areas through our Stewardship Programs in attempt to maintain current access and in some cases re-establish lost access. The most abundant deer in Arizona is the Rocky Mountain mule deer. 82, and the Schieffelin Monument area west of Tombstone. We came close but ended up short. One thing to remember when you are in the Mule Mountains is the private land, most will be posted, so respect the ranchers wishes. Antlered mule deer. . Create a free account to read the rest of this deer hunting note! Scaled quail can be found throughout the unit in high desert grassland communities. Toggle between terrain, satellite, and topographic views. Bed sites are commonly used on a regular basis. Current access is subject to change at any time. 702.847.8747 Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! Overview: Unit 30B has a relatively small population of whitetail deer in relationship to nearby units. Sparse densities of deer do occur north of the Forest. Hiking from open areas will still get you into most of the Mule Mountains. 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. However, they will also feed in the bottoms where the spring growth will first come up. Overview: Cottontails are fairly abundant in the unit, although average rainfall has been lacking in the area during the year. Javelina can be found along the San Pedro River, but the thick vegetation can make it difficult to locate them. Continue down Highway 80 past Tombstone. Sportsmen must be aware that a large portion of the habitat in the Mule Mountains is inaccessible. 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. 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. Distribution: 90ft-10K ft, statewide except extreme southwest corner of state Sections 17-303 and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801, R12-4-802 and R12-4-803. 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. Ease of Drawing 62 62 Success 21 21 Trophy Potential . Several canyon roads in the Mules go through private land and are posted and locked, so respect the ranchers wishes. Javelina, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Cottontail Rabbit, Dove, Quail. These populations are isolated to the Dragoon Mountains and the southern end of the Mule Mountains near Bisbee. The Mule Mountains have access roads locked going into Sandy Bob, Dixie, Mexican, Gadwell and Abrigo Canyons. Number of Young: 2 Bureau of Land Management, San Pedro Project (520) 258-7200 Javelina forage on the warmest slopes first during cold weather. For Archery-Only Nonpermit-Tag hunts, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. With the institution of permit-only deer hunting the following year, hunter numbers dropped from more than 97,000 to fewer than 68,000. See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. With the advent of better than average winter rains, mule deer populations will once again improve. There are 0 HuntScore members that have hunted this unit. Cochise Stronghold in Dragoon Mountains located west of Sunsites, Arizona. Mule deer are not limited to any one type of terrain, being found from sparse, low deserts to high forested mountains. in the Christensen Canyon area. Only about 9,500 mule deer were reported harvested. In Arizona, predation on deer is mainly by coyotes, bobcats, and mountain lions. One of the easiest ways to get into the Mule Mountains is to take Highway 80 south of I-10 at Benson. The October/November hunts in these units can be drawn with 0-3 bonus points and they are great units for desert mule deer. Near the Bisbee Airport, there are dirt roads that will take you into the Mule Tails. JavaScript is disabled. Javelina usually bed in drainages with adequate cover or near feeding areas on the mountain slopes. Some extra scouting, and hiking into the more inaccessible areas, may help you take a larger buck. Southern Arizona Mule deer and - whitetail. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. It just takes more effort on the hunters part. Higher elevations in the Dragoon and Mule Mountains experience occasional, short-term snow accumulations. This area is being developed so be aware of the residences in the area. To access the San Pedro River and St. David, get off of I-10 at Benson. Sportsmen must be aware that a large portion of the habitat in the Mule Mountains is inaccessible. Before hunting either of the two species, consult the Hunting Regulations: Commission Order 2 for distinguishing physical characteristics. Research the latest Arizona Mule Deer Draw Odds Results and Harvest Data. There are two dirt roads off of the High Lonesome that will access the eastern side of the Mules. Most of the private property within residential developments are posted No Hunting/Trespassing in the unit. 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. Mule deer are not limited to any one type of terrain, being found from sparse, low deserts to high forested mountains. 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. Do not leave spent shot-shells lying in the field and around water tanks. Restricted access is posing a problem, particularly in the Mule Mountains. The Mule Mountains can be accessed off High Lonesome Road and Highway 80. Mule deer occur throughout the unit, with the majority being found on National Forest lands in the southern part of the unit. Rifle: (willing to wait, but good chance to draw . In the wild deer have a life span of about ten years. Please pick up spent shot-shells, complaints have been received because livestock have ingested them causing complications and it is littering, a revocable offense. Never hunted mule deer down there. Please pick up spent shot-shells, complaints have been received because livestock have ingested them causing complications and it is littering, a revocable offense. The San Pedro River can be accessed near Benson, St. David, HWY 82, Charleston Road, and HWY 92. These populations are isolated to the Dragoon and Mule Mountains and the San Pedro River (SPRNCA). 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. Las Vegas, NV 89113. Continuing down Highway 80 to Middle March Road, which is only a couple of miles north of Tombstone. Before crossing the railroad tracks turn right on E. Touchstone Trail which will access the south and east side of the mountain. Research the latest Arizona Mule Deer Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 30b. When fully grown, the antlers harden, the velvet dries, and is rubbed off. The Mule Mountains can be accessed off High Lonesome Road and Highway 80. 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. 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 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. 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