Thanks for subscribing! Arizona Game and Fish Department, Region V - 520 628-5376 . There are two dirt roads off of the High Lonesome that will access the eastern side of the Mules. General Hunt: Any firearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. There are 1 HuntScore subscribers that have hunted this unit. Be sure and have all the pertinent hunt regulations with you before you go hunting. Several canyon roads in the Mules go through private land and are posted and locked, so respect the ranchers wishes. 30B is a hard unit. The west side of the Dragoon Mountains can be reached by taking Highway 80 south of I-10 at Benson. Scores. Review past weather conditions in area you are considering for a hunt. Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off Highway 92 between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. Within the unit are two major mountain ranges; the Mule and Dragoon Mountains. ; F-110-125lbs. 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. north approx. Please identify the deer before taking a shot as whitetail are expanding into mule deer habitat. The Arizona Trail takes hikers to the base of Picketpost Mountain and down through part of the White Canyon Wilderness, right through the heart of bighorn sheep country. 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. 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. Pion Canyon Maneuver Site Colo. unit 142, FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. If you are hunting whites try abbot canyon/Mule mountains, just outside of bisbee. There are also opportunities for viewing these magnificent animals while camping in the southern part of Box Canyon. About Us | Aug 19 - Sep 8, 2022, Dec 9 - Dec 31, 2022, Jan 1 - Jan 31, 2023 . Each of these communities are just off of Highway 191. Hiking from open areas across state land will get you in most of the Mule Mountains. Hunter Education classes fill up quickly. In the wild deer have a life span of about ten years. Be cognizant that these areas are populated, so you need to be at least 1/4 of a mile from occupied buildings or residents. 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. Pre-season scouting is a good idea in these areas. One road form High Lonesome Rd. They will become sexually mature in a year and a half. Javelina forage on the warmest slopes first during cold weather. Due to this, access in the unit continues to be a challenge for sportsmen to gain. 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 Mule Mountains have access roads locked going into Sandy Bob, Dixie, Mexican, Gadwell and Abrigo Canyons. Remember, good landowner relations begin with you. Also, accessible habitat within the Mule and Dragoon Mountains can be far from existing road and extremely rugged. 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. However, they will also feed in the bottoms where the spring growth will first come up. Create a free account to read the rest of this deer hunting note! 345, MP 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). In this Episode we head down to the dry desert hills of Arizona in search of a monster mule deer. When driving east on Hwy. The unit varies considerably in elevation and vegetation types. Having a copy of the dove hunting regulations with you is a good precaution. Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off of Highway 92 (this highway is the southern-most highway between Sierra Vista and Bisbee). Sportsmen must be aware that a large portion of the habitat in the Mule Mountains is inaccessible. The only question is when. Breeding Period: November-December From the South: Mexico-U.S. Border. 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. Over the course of the past two decades, it has been noticed the whitetail are occupying traditional mule deer habitat in lower elevations. Do not leave spent shot-shells lying in the field and around water tanks. 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. by m gardner Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:43 am, Post Also, accessible habitat within the Mule and Dragoon Mountains can be far from existing road and extremely rugged. During good years large populations can be found along the Davis Road, Gleason Road, and the Pearce Road. Some areas of the river are closed to firearms hunting. When the archery deer harvest limit for a particular unit and species has been reported the unit will be closed to further archery deer hunting at sundown the Wednesday immediately following. Whitetail can also be found along the San Pedro River. It just takes more effort on the hunters part. Overview: Cottontails are fairly abundant in the unit, although average rainfall has been lacking in the area during the year. Staying on the 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. Overall, we are below average, however rain occurred throughout the winter/spring and created green-up and the quail may respond. and Davis Road. These populations are isolated to the Dragoon Mountains and the southern end of the Mule Mountains near Bisbee. Archery deer nonpermit-tags are only valid for one calendar year and require mandatory harvest reporting. 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. Today, mule deer comprise about 60 percent of the total deer harvested. The Mule Tails are the hills south of the Mule Mountains. 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). 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. Also, access from the Paul Spur/Border Road on Highway 80, toward Douglas. Our guide and outfitter service is available in AZ units 12b west, 12a west, 12a east, 13a, and 13b as well. The San Pedro River can be accessed near Benson, St. David, HWY 82, Charleston Road, and HWY 92. Access along Highway 80 north of Bisbee along Banning Creek is denied through private land, although access on the Juniper Flats Road to the top of the mountain range exists just north of Mule Pass tunnel. "A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Visit www.blm.gov/visit/san-pedro.com to inquire about additional information. Access from the Dragoon exit on I-10 is another option. The west side of the Dragoon Mountains can be reached by taking Highway 80 south of I-10 at Benson. See Access Information for details. Bucks are polygamous and fight for a harem of does during the winter breeding season. Topographical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. 92 to Bisbee, there are various dirt roads intersecting the highway from the north (MP 345, MP 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). IMPORTANT the mule deer and white-tailed deer are found in the same habitat types in this unit. Turn east on the Middle-March road and drive approximately 10 miles until you reach the Forest Service Boundary. 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. The Javelina often go into the populated areas causing problems for residents. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* Overall unit size: US Forest Service: For Archery-Only Nonpermit-Tag hunts, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. The Mule Tails are the hills south of the Mule Mountains. Please read and obey the landowners requests, and obtain permission before going afield. Remember, when hunting units with whitetail and mule deer; both species can be found in the same habitat types within the unit. 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. The most numerous, widespread and popular of Arizona's big-game animals are deer. Mule Deer - Unit 30b. Plan your Arizona big game hunt with interactive unit boundary maps before you apply. There are two dirt roads off of the High Lonesome that will access the eastern side of the Mules. Antlers are composed of material similar to that of bone. The August and September seasons can be brutally hot, especially if you're coming from the Midwest. Contact Us | 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. 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 Charleston Hills and Three Brothers Hills can also be accessed at several points along the Charleston Road, or at milepost 65 on HWY. A fawn's spots will disappear in about two months and the young will stay with their mother until the following spring. JavaScript is disabled. Please identify the deer before taking a shot as whitetail mule deer occupy the same habitat. If you need your Hunter Education card before your hunt, get ahead of the game and register now. Unit 30B is located in the southeastern corner of Arizona, specifically in Cochise County. The Mule Mountains can be accessed off High Lonesome Road and Highway 80. 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. Arizona mule deer hunting outfitter and guide service with Dieringer Outfitters LLC. Terms of Use | Each year in the spring, after the breeding season has passed, antlers are shed. 30B - YouTube AboutPressCopyrightContact usCreatorsAdvertiseDevelopersTermsPrivacyPolicy & SafetyHow YouTube worksTest new features 2022 Google. Despite a serious overpopulation of deer on the North Kaibab in the 1920s, deer numbers appeared to decline in the rest of the state. The quail populations suffer from drought and respond favorably to average to above average rainfall. 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. 345, m.p. Sign up for a free account to see what they said. Contact us for any application or hunt questions. Predators: Mountain lion, coyote and eagle. EXCEPT for some Archery-Only deer, a hunt nonpermit-tag must be obtained from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. Take the Warren Road toward Bisbee Junction and on south, southeast to the Border Road where several access roads into the area exist. Overview: The quail populations (Gambel and Scaled) in the unit will respond to winter rainfall. 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. 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. 30B is a hard unit. Chihuahuan desertscrub vegetation grows in the valleys at lower elevations throughout the unit. The unit varies considerably in elevation and vegetation types. The success and quality of your hunt will likely increase with the distance from your vehicle and roads. Check your email for a confirmation message. The Mule Tails are the hills south of the Mule Mountains. Residential development has increased in the Pearce/Sunsites area, resulting in a loss of areas to hunt. This was a great adventure and an experience. Access is gained from Highway 80 at Mule Gulch, milepost 350, and the Warren Road (south of Highway 80, east of Bisbee). Range: 30-50 sq. 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. A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for Youth-Only hunts. These hunts are before any of the adult rifle hunts and hunting pressure is light. Lizard Lane provides access on the north end of the Dragoons. See Access Information for details. Live Weight: M-200-225lbs. After the burn the deer population increased because of better deer habitat. Area: Access into the Mule Mountains is very limited compared to the Dragoon Mountains. Access to Escabrosa Ridge, the southwest portion of the Mule Mountains, can be accessed off of Highway 92 between Bisbee at milepost 345. In addition to off season scouting, use of trail cameras on trails and water sources can be helpful. Research the latest Arizona Mule Deer Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 30b. Lower elevations in the desert flats around both the Dragoon and Mule Mountains is the best mule deer habitat, Agriculture fields adjacent to these habitats produce higher deer densities. 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. 92, there are various dirt roads intersecting the highway from the north (m.p. Preseason scouting, preparation for the environmental conditions, and physical conditioning are important factors. Please try again later. 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. There is a lot of private lands and as of now I am focusing on doing some scouting around Dragoon Mountain. but not as widely known. Beginning at U.S. Hwy. Respect of the land and the landowners wishes must be given full attention. Number of Young: 2 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. The hunt can be difficult and requires scouting the exceptional knowledge of the areas. Las Vegas, NV 89113. Does average 125 pounds. Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2022 (19) 30B. West of the mountain ranges, the San Pedro River runs north from the Mexican border (south boundary of unit). More than 86 percent of these were mule deer and nearly 10,000 were antlerless animals. Rifle: (willing to wait, but good chance to draw . Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Go through town and take the exit for Highway 80 to St. David. 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. To register for a Hunter Education class, visit www.azgfd.gov/huntered or call 623-236-7239. Thanks for any input. This area is being developed so be aware of the residences in the area. thanks for the welcome, thanks for the warning but I think well ake our chances. we couldnt turn around last year with out seeing them. See Access Information for details. Each of these communities are just off of Highway 191. Another access point for the Mule Tails is from the Paul Spur Road, this road intersects Highway 80 about halfway between Bisbee and Douglas. The most abundant deer in Arizona is the Rocky Mountain mule deer. 30B, 21, 6A (last December hunt) - Second choice. Pre-season scouting is a good idea in these areas. Javelina can be found along the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA), but the thick vegetation can make it difficult to locate them. Pre-season scouting will improve your hunt success. Apparently you've never had the pleasure of having one of them pull a gun on you. Area: To get to the agriculture fields near Richland, Sunsites, Elfrida, and McNeal, take Highway 191 south of I-10. One important thing to remember the mule deer and white-tailed deer can be found in the same areas in this unit. by arizonaelitefreak Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:11 pm, Post The eastern side of the Dragoon Mountains, Cochise, and Sunsites can be accessed from Highway 191 south of I-10. From the East: State Hwy 80, Davis Rd Most feeding is done at dawn and dusk, although human activity may cause a shift to more feeding at night. Area: Cottontails can be found throughout the unit with little effort on the part of the hunter. From the West: State Hwy 82, 90, 92, Charleston Rd Area: To get to the agriculture fields near Richland, Sunsites, Elfrida, and McNeal, take Highway 191 south of I-10. 702.847.8747 6630 Arroyo Springs St., Suite 1200 Las Vegas, NV 89113 Contact Us To hunt deer in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a deer tag. The Javelina often go into the populated areas causing problems for residents. If a dry summer is encountered, dove will be very dependent on the limited water sources found in the area. Cottontails can be found in washes and desert vegetation off of any access roads in the unit. See Access Information for details. 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. Coat color is reddish-brown in summer, turning to a blue-gray in winter. 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