by m gardner Sun Aug 09, 2009 1:42 pm, Post 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. However, dont expect to see an abundance of any quail species in the district this season. Foot access and limited vehicular access is allowed into Dry and Abbott Canyons on the 47 Ranch. Near the Bisbee Airport, there are dirt roads that will take you into the Mule Tails. It is recommended that sportsmen secure access into hunting areas prior to applying for a big game permits, or hunting in the unit. Media | They will become sexually mature in a year and a half. Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. Continue down Highway 80 past Tombstone. There are 1 HuntScore subscribers that have hunted this unit. When driving east on Highway 92 from Sierra Vista to Bisbee. A forum community dedicated to hunting and fishing enthusiasts in the Arizona area. Rifle: (willing to wait, but good chance to draw . These populations are isolated to the Dragoon Mountains and the southern end of the Mule Mountains near Bisbee. Finding areas where plants have been rooted up, bedding sites, and by glassing over these areas will help you in locate Javelina. Pre-season scouting will improve your hunt success. Overview: Unit 30B has a relatively small population of whitetail deer in relationship to nearby units. 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. All Rights Reserved. It is generally advised that if you looking to hunt any of these OTC seasons to have several backup units with spots marked and ready to go. Pre-season scouting is a good idea in these areas. We. The east side of the mountain is accessed off the Dragoon Road, Ironwood Road, and Middle-March Road. The west side of the Gunnisons are not accessible by vehicle. Plan your Arizona big game hunt with an interactive unit boundary map. Bed sites are commonly used on a regular basis. The Old Ranch Road in Dragoon, AZ accesses Jordan Canyon. 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. Land around populated areas (Bisbee, Double Adobe, McNeal, Elfrida, Sunsites, Richland, Dragoon, St. David, and Tombstone) has Javelina populations. The velvet supplies blood to the growing antlers, which are soft. Before hunting on agricultural fields, obtain permission from landowners in the farming areas. Mule Deer - Unit 30b. Also, parts of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area are closed to firearm hunting (Charleston Rd. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Please read and obey the landowners requests, and obtain permission before going afield. AZGF hunting license can be purchase and you can apply for the AZ draw on online at www.azgfd.gov website. Past problems including littering, vandalism, off-road travel, trespass, and leaving gates open have created hardships with local landowners and have resulted in access closure. Before hunting on agricultural fields, obtain permission from landowners in the farming areas. 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. Whitetail can also be found along the San Pedro River, but the thick vegetation can make it difficult to get a good clean shot at a buck. Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off Highway 92 between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. Please read and obey the landowners requests, and obtain permission before going afield. 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. 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. Research the latest Arizona Mule Deer Draw Odds Results and Harvest Data. Scores. Topographical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. Focus on available waters and food sources for the spring hunt in the Unit. Antlered mule deer. Restricted access is posing a problem, particularly in the Mule Mountains. Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off Highway 92 between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. Overall, the unit has approximately 125.5 square miles of whitetail deer habitat of medium to low density, in the Dragoon and Mule Mountains. Since then, another series of droughts has occurred and deer hunting opportunity is again being curtailed. Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. 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. Homes have been built at the mouth of Moore and Bolsa Canyons, affecting access to those areas, and several homes have been constructed and roads posted/ locked in the Abrigo Canyon/Red Mountain area. Each of these communities are just off of Highway 191. Hiking across state land will access the upper parts of the canyons. Restricted access in the Mule Mountains makes it difficult to get to the Mearns habitat. Never hunted mule deer down there. The portion of the Mule Mountains south of Highway 80 between Bisbee and Douglas, called the Mule Tails, has access points along Highway 80 in Mule Gulch, milepost 350, and the Warren Road east of Bisbee. The Dragoon Mountains are part of the Coronado National Forest and a forest service map will help you with the road system. Life History The mule deer gets its name from its large ears. Antlered mule deer. This area offers various hunting opportunities including waterfowl, big game and small game. I would welcome any suggestions or experiences for this unit, I am headed up the weekend of 9/11 for a scouting trip. Deer Hunting in Arizona Game Management Unit 30A . JavaScript is disabled. Bucks are polygamous and fight for a harem of does during the winter breeding season. Apparently you've never had the pleasure of having one of them pull a gun on you. Major Cities and Towns in or Near Game Management Unit and Nearest Gas, Food, and Lodging User Scores. 75. we couldnt turn around last year with out seeing them. 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. does anybody know anythink about hunting in unit 30b in arizona and where might be a good starting point for a mid november hunt? From the North: State Hwy 80, U.S. 191 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 Also, access from the Paul Spur/Border Road on Highway 80, toward Douglas. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! Resident Draw -Tag ($58) Non -Resident Draw -Tag ($315) Guided Hunt ($3,575) The Arizona trophy mule deer draw takes place in May, the next draw deadline is June 13th, 2023. 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. Access is gained from Highway 80 at Mule Gulch, milepost 350, and the Warren Road (south of Highway 80, east of Bisbee). The Javelina often go into the populated areas causing problems for residents. Mule deer occur throughout the unit, with the majority being found on National Forest lands in the southern part of the unit. Also, accessible habitat within the Mule and Dragoon Mountains can be far from existing road and extremely rugged. Go through town and take the exit for Highway 80 to St. David. by m gardner Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:43 am, Post Read about advertising on huntscore here. West of the mountain ranges, the San Pedro River runs north from the Mexican border (south boundary of unit). by MuleyMadness Sat Aug 08, 2009 11:33 pm, Post There are two dirt roads off of the High Lonesome that will access the eastern side of the Mules. I wanted to ask if anyone has experience or suggestions in hunting unit 30B. The Juniper Flats Road travels northeast through private parcels of land to the radio towers and accesses the top of the Mule Mountains. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! 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. JavaScript is disabled. by azLT Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:29 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Copyright 2000 - 2019, MuleyMadness.com 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. Several canyon roads in the Mules go through private land and are posted and locked, so respect the ranchers wishes. Distribution: 90ft-10K ft, statewide except extreme southwest corner of state Scores. I can't help you out, but welcome to MuleyMadness. Talking to the locals in these areas might give an archery hunter some good tips on where to find the Javelina. From the East: State Hwy 80, Davis Rd The main things to remember while hunting are; antler structure, size, tail size and color. The west side of the Dragoon Mountains can be reached by taking Highway 80 south of I-10 at Benson. 191; southerly on U.S. Hwy. 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. Check your email for a confirmation message. Remember, good landowner relations begin with you. on the 47 Ranch access the mountain to Johnson, Abbott, Buck and Dry Canyon (look for the Access Signs). Please identify the deer before taking a shot as whitetail are expanding into mule deer habitat. Scores. Other access points exist off the Pearce Road and Middle-March Road. I had a Mule tag there last year and didnt see one. 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. 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 ). . Arizona Game and Fish Department, Region V (520) 628-5376 Archery deer hunting was also beginning to provide a significant hunting opportunity. Remember, when hunting units with whitetail and mule deer; both species can be found in the same habitat types within the unit. Also the rolling hills and small mountain ranges and the foothill have mule deer. Continuing down Highway 80 to Middle March Road, which is only a couple of miles north of Tombstone. During good years large populations can be found along the Davis Road, Gleason Road, and the Pearce Road. Complaints are received from landowners and lessees, because cattle have ingested them causing complications and it is littering, a revocable offense. 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. To the East of the mountain ranges, Sulphur Springs Valley runs from the Mexico Border, north to I-10. Larger herds can still be located, although hiking in or horseback are the only means of accessing such areas. 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 ). Specializing in unit 12b for northern AZ mule deer, and units 27, 28, 31 and 32 in southern Arizona. No trespass/hunting signs have been posted on private property on the Christensen Ranch. 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 October/November hunts in these units can be drawn with 0-3 bonus points and they are great units for desert mule deer. As of April 1, 2022, all of the OTC deer seasons will now be enforced by harvest limits and hunters will be required to report their deer harvest 48 hours of taking their deer (details will be published in the 2022-2023 Arizona Hunting Regulations booklet and updated here when available). Arizona Arizona Game and Fish Department, Region V - 520 628-5376 . See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. Cochise Stronghold in Dragoon Mountains located west of Sunsites, Arizona. 30B. The amount of localized rainfall will determine the dove distribution in the unit. The road crosses private property and is considered critical access and has sportsmen respect signs posted. Shane, From SHANE The Movie. Other areas of quail concentrations can be found in upper elevations along the mountain drainages, and stock tanks. Rifle and archery mule deer hunts. 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. Sportsmen need to look for, read and obey all signs posted throughout the unit. This area is being developed so be aware of the residences in the area. This may be a good place to introduce yourself and your site or include some credits. On private land, access can be revoked any time. When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers. To hunt deer in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a deer tag. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! During good years large populations can be found along the Davis Road, Gleason Road, and the Pearce Road. Good luck. Visit www.blm.gov/visit/san-pedro.com to inquire about additional information. Ease of Drawing 43 43 Success 21 21 Trophy Potential . The unit varies considerably in elevation and vegetation types. Other Pertinent Climate Information Unit 30B is located in the southeastern corner of Arizona, specifically in Cochise County. Drive south on Warren Road towards Bisbee Junction. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Typical mule deer antler configuration has each side branching equally into two main beams, each may fork into two tines. by arizonaelitefreak Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:16 pm, Post The Javelina often go into the populated areas causing problems for residents. Javelina usually bed in drainages with adequate cover or near feeding areas on the mountain slopes. Turn east on the Middle-March road and drive approximately 10 miles until you reach the Forest Service Boundary. The size and number of 'points' is dependent on a combination of age, nutrition, and genetic background. Be cognizant that these areas are populated, so you need to be at least 1/4 of a mile from occupied buildings or residents. Lizard Lane provides access on the north end of the Dragoons. 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. GMU32. 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. In 2016 the first bear season was offered in the unit. One (1) deer per calendar year except as prescribed in R12-4-120. Overview: Unit 30B has a relatively small population of whitetail deer in relationship to nearby units. Thanks for any input. Area: Gambels quail can be found in isolated areas in the unit. I spoke with a ranger for that area and that is what he suggested to start. GOHUNT is a registered trademark of GOHUNT, LLC. 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. Pre-season scouting will improve your hunt success. From the West: State Hwy 82, 90, 92, Charleston Rd Area: Access into the Mule Mountains is very limited compared to the Dragoon Mountains. There is limited habitat in the upper elevations of the Dragoon and Mule Mountains. Due to this, access in the unit continues to be a challenge for sportsmen to gain. Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. north approx. 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. Four Canyon is inaccessible through private property at the Fourr Ranch Headquarters located at the end of Old Ranch Rd. One thing to remember when you are in the Mule Mountains is the private land, most will be posted, so respect the ranchers wishes. Review past weather conditions in area you are considering for a hunt. Higher elevations in the Dragoon and Mule Mountains experience occasional, short-term snow accumulations. Go through town and take the exit for Highway 80 to St. David. OTC 1050. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Arizona has fantastic mule deer habitat, although from region to region it might look vastly different. Javelina can be found along the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA), but the thick vegetation can make it difficult to locate them. 1051. 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. At lower, drier elevations, drop time is synchronized more with summer rains that bring on new plant growth. Area: To get to the agriculture fields near Richland, Sunsites, Elfrida, and McNeal, take Highway 191 south of I-10. Also, several ranches have been developed also restricting hunting near and around them and access through the areas. Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? Arizona OTC mule deer coues deer. The main things to remember while hunting are antler structure, size, tail size and color. A youth hunter, whose 18th birthday occurs after opening day of a Youth-Only designated hunt for which the hunter has a valid permit or tag, may continue to participate for the duration of the Youth-Only designated hunt. 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. Deer feed on grasses and forbs in the spring and summer, however, they are primarily browsers. miles 2023 Photos & Text Copyright - Dieringer Outfitters LLC Go Pro to see what they had to say! Some extra scouting, and hiking into the more inaccessible areas, may help you take a larger buck. 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 Mule Mountains offer good deer densities with the unit. Drew a 30B tag for November 15th to 21st. Hiking from open areas will still get you into most of the Mule Mountains. 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 mule deer gets its name from its large ears. Young Appear: June-August Average In the wild deer have a life span of about ten years. Moose, Caribou, Sheep, Goat Hunting etc. Create a free account to read the rest of this deer hunting note! These hunts are before any of the adult rifle hunts and hunting pressure is light. Toggle navigation. With the advent of better than average winter rains, mule deer populations will once again improve. DRAW ODDS . mule deer More than 86 percent of these were mule deer and nearly 10,000 were antlerless animals. All pictures, images, & content are owned by MuleyMadness and cannot be used without permission Area: Cottontails can be found throughout the unit with little effort on the part of the hunter. 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. Unit 30B is located in the southeastern corner of Arizona, specifically in Cochise County. For youth deer hunters, the youth-only hunts in unit 27 and units 28 29 30A 30B 31 32 are great. Travel south a short distance and turn left on E. Touchstone Trail. At higher elevations, the fawns are born early after the last spring storms to allow the young to grow large enough to withstand the winter storms. There are two dirt roads off of the High Lonesome that will access the eastern side of the Mules. These hunts are before . Please try again later. The only question is when. Whitetail can also be found along the San Pedro River. GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* Overall unit size: US Forest Service: Respect of the land and the landowners wishes must be given full attention. 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. Sign up for a free account to see what they said. Be sure and have all the pertinent hunt regulations with you before you go hunting. Some areas of the river are closed to firearms hunting. Access into the Mule Mountains is very limited compared to the Dragoon Mountains. Most of the private property within residential developments are posted No Hunting/Trespassing in the unit. 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