San Simon River Drainage: exit Interstate 10 at the Portal or Cavot junctions and go south a few miles to the San Simon River bottom. Scouting and heavy-duty glassing are the methods to find big bucks. The goal of these hunts is to teach good hunter ethics and accountability. Presuming Wyoming but Colorado also has a unit 10 deer hunt. We have them dialed in as well. A hunter should walk the rim of the canyon and look down. Arizona Hunting 2023. Hunters should realize that while this is a new opportunity, it will not be like other crane hunts in the Sulphur Spring Valley. A forum community dedicated to hunting and fishing enthusiasts in the Arizona area. I dont care about getting a monster buck but would rather get a small one than nothing. Overview: Female quotas set for marginal population areas, as in unit 29 have been instituted with hopes of minimizing the sow harvest from the population. Primary Game Species/ Hunting Month(s) White-Tailed Deer October-December Mule Deer October/November Javelina February-March Secondary Game Species/Hunting Month(s) Quail October-February, Average # permits in past 5 years White-Tailed Deer 900 Mule Deer 500 Javelina 300, Month Avg. Do I have a decent chance of drawing those hunts? From the West: I-40, State Hwy 66 I feel like you'll see more than a couple bucks. Someone elses hunt of a lifetime hangs in the balance. A true 160" buck in 20A would be considered a big buck for that unit. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I think I'm going to put in for some of the harder places to get drawn and fall back on OTC archery if I don't get drawn. Overview: Black bears are not common in Unit 10, but they do either live here or travel through on a regular basis. "Most of The Strip is accessible by 4-wd trucks or ATVs," McClendon noted. More bear sign is observed during or immediately following severe drought periods. Cataract Lake and Kaibab Lake campgrounds, near Williams, managed by the U.S. Forest Service (928-635-2633). No single area in Unit 10 should be overlooked. My dad hunted unit 10 for late cow last year. The USFS map of the Chiricahua Mountains, Coronado National Forest is available from US Forest Service Offices. Location. Download professionally curated digital maps on the Avenza Map Store from the best-renowned publishers. Hell, if I got drawn for that hunt and unit I'd be on it like a duck on a June bug. Any idea of the quality of the mule deer in unit 10 ? It is not terribly uncommon to find a bear track at or near water from late spring through the fall hunting seasons. Ive been looking at hunting the north side of the unit but open for discussion. Population densities range from low-to-medium with the higher densities generally occurring in the Williams corner and the Aubrey Cliffs areas. Replies 99 . Antelope densities fluctuate from year-to-year based on climatic conditions and the amount of predation exerted upon the herd by the plentiful number of coyotes. Several of the hunters checked scouted prior to the hunt by driving around and checking for tracks at many of the waterholes. I wouldn't put in for 10 unless I lived in Williams or Seligman myself. Arizona Game and Fish mentions that Edwards Park, just south of Mt. The central part of Unit 10 from Mount Floyd north to Long Point, the Bishop Lake Plateau, the Aubrey Cliffs, Robbers Roost, and Cataract Canyon all hold huntable populations and trophy bulls. Public access here is best at Cottonwood, Pridam and Stanford south of West Turkey Creek and through Tex Canyon in the southwest part of the unit. ImBillT; Jan 14, 2023; Deer; 3 4 5. It is a tough hunt. Glad to get back West and see some of Gods country. These changes include implementation by the ranch operator and land owner of new Ranch Rules that govern allowable hunter activities and a recreational impact fee for most adults. It offers a chance at a trophy mule deer buck. during late archery season. I think that unit is probably ok--though probably no monsters there, and reported success rates are not what I would call high. Sheep do use the entire canyon area and have been observed all the way south to the Box K area. Dont shoot the first bull you see, unless it is a real monster. More bear sign is observed during or immediately following severe drought periods. I then learned that you can get otc archery in Arizona, so if I dont draw a rifle, I could still hunt. Driftwood Canyon, Disquiba Canyon, and the main stem of Cataract Canyon itself as far south as the area around the Carlson Pothole catchment are the best locations. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tips, tricks, optics, gunsmithing, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! Chihuahuan Desert to spruce/fir forest. If they are on the middle bench, the hunt becomes more difficult, but they are still huntable. I've not hunted there but I have next door, for Coues though. Other areas with huntable populations are: West Cottonwood Canyon just south of West Turkey Creek; Pridham, John Long, and Rucker Canyons. Glassing from high points or stalking brings results for hunters. I was in a party of 5 and each one of us had an opportunity. Located in the F. No single area in Unit 10 should be overlooked. Areas: The Kaibab National Forest portion of Unit 10 is a good location to hunt elk. Unit 12A West occupies the area north of highway 89 and west of the Grand Canyon highway 67, north of the National Park boundary to the Kanab Creek drainage, along the creek to the Kaibab National forest boundary, crossing 67, back to it intersection with highway 89. Scouting Services Details. It is big country. Advertise With Us. More. Just keep looking and dont pull the trigger too soon. email alerts about weather, fire, drought and information from around the web impacting Deer hunting in Game Management Unit 10 in Arizona. Thread starter Madmike8659; Start date Jan 23, 2023; M. Madmike8659 Member. When the archery deer harvest limit for a . All pictures, images, & content are owned by MuleyMadness and cannot be used without permission Hunt the pine stringers and cliffrose hillsides nearby. JavaScript is disabled. Eastmans is a three generation media based hunting company whose goal is to promote the pursuit of elk hunting, deer hunting and all western big game. Access to the west side areas can be gained by using the Willcox exits on I-10 for Highway 186 and then 181. You must log in or register to reply here. West side access can be gained through Willcox south on highway 186. by GUTPYLZ Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:53 pm, Post Any idea of the quality of the mule deer in unit 10 ? Several ranches in Unit 10 are already closed to public access. Plan on working the mesquite flats and washes below the 4500 elevation, except on the westside. Overview: Since whitetail populations are well distributed throughout the forest, hunters will be equally successful in just about any location in the unit above 4000 elevation. I think you all have me talked into it. Most sportsmen use a combination of the two methods. Please make sure your youth hunter is sure of their target, knows the appropriate place to take a clear shot at the vitals, waits the appropriate amount of time to determine if the animal is wounded, and takes follow-up shots, if needed. I drew a tag after 18 years of applying and want. These are almost all resident deer. The best time to hunt lions is on fresh snow, but hunters with good dogs can work lions on dry ground as well. Toggle navigation. The National Forest MVUM only says the roads are subject to relocation due to mining activities. Archery hunting is good in the same areas as discussed for general-season hunts. Areas: Javelina are not easy to locate in Unit 10. I was hoping that someone here could help me out with a starting point for my scouting/archery hunt. IDK why so few. My dad hunted unit 10 for late cow last year and said he saw very few deer but said it looked pretty good. Too hot in the late august-sept hunt. But I'm not trying to dissuade you from your spot, I love southern Arizona in late fall. I have the Dec cow this yr--how did your Dad do? from I-10. On the south: Price, Shake, Jack Wood, and Horseshoe Canyons. There are also juniors-only limited weapon-shotgun shooting hunts for both seasons, too. Very easy to escape pressure in 20A. The Coronado National Forest map will show most of the authorized access areas. Some scouting may find areas that have adult holdovers from last year. Conformation differences between sexes are rather slight but nonetheless discernible. Granted, I was in one corner of the unit, but it sure seemed like something was up. The Coconino Plateau holds a good population of elk right out in the open antelope country far from the trees. Vary your use of different calls and calling sounds to keep the elk on edge. Any hunt is what you make of it. Scouting for the early bull hunt during the archery hunt should be as unobtrusive as possible. Blind jumping, similar to claim jumping with miners has become a problem in recent years. This success story has allowed hunters the ability to harvest a Goulds turkey without having to travel south of the Mexican border. Now like bohntr eluded to, finding a 160" is gonna be a tall task. Should a guy take the plung and go after a unit like 42 that has a 200 inch mule deer in it with . Rifle hunters have more of an advantage, but one still needs to get close enough for a good shot before the elk feed into cover. They are most numerous in the mesquite flats close to the foothills and near all agricultural areas on the north and east sides of the unit. These are available at Forest Service Offices. There exists a multitude of secondary access routes on either side of the unit. Refer to the USFS map of the Chiricahua Mountains for detailed access information. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. There are several herds that use the Aubrey Cliffs, mostly around Chino Point and Rhodes Canyon. The USFS map of the Chiricahua Mountains, Coronado National Forest is highly recommended to all hunters. Coronado National Forest maps of the Chiricahua Mountains will be a great help in locating lesser access roads. My expectation would be that I'd go for a 5-7 days and see 4 or 5 bucks. Access No cross-country travel, no littering, no leaving gates open, no camping too close to waters, and respect all private ranching operations. All youth-only deer tags are $25 for nonresidents and residents alike. Rainfall Avg. Feb 24, 2012. The youth cost of a 365-day hunting license is just $5. Vary your use of different calls and calling sounds to keep the elk on edge. One Rifle to do it all Or a rifle for each occasion? No quads or side by sides and a $65 fee keep some people away. DRAW ODDS . Three of the members hunted around camp and the other two hunted different areas of the area. The Arizona Game and Fish Department has created a Game Management Unit 10 map to help hunters navigate the unit. All you have to do is draw a permit, work hard, and be lucky. The areas between Emigrant Canyon and Woods Canyon are good areas. Get the best value for your money with Apartment Finder. Most of what I did see was from the truck- driving to new areas. Taking time to observe a bear before shooting enhances the chance of it being a boar, and at the same time helping keep female harvest down. When I worked for the Kaibab NF in Williams, we would see very respectable deep forked mulies quite often up in 10. The story I heard from my buddy, who is twice the hunter I am, is that he hunted in a unit adjacent and they saw almost nothing at all. If a concentration of tracks is found, it is likely there may be a kill nearby. When a bull is worked up, almost any call will get his attention. Area: Bear activity during spring hunts is not related to food supplies as much as the fall seasons. Other areas in Unit 10 also hold mule deer, but population densities are generally low and hunting will be more difficult. This information along with water tank identification help you move your hunt from where can I hunt to where should I hunt. so Im going up their in late Aug for some scouting and try to get one with my bow. I'm kind of discouraged and think I may have just wasted my money. There is a small permanent population of desert bighorn in the Cataract Canyon area. Hunting dogs are a great help in locating birds and retrieving them in dense vegetation. "I had heard a rumor of a big buck," said Warren, "but you never know if you should take rumors seriously.". The north end of the unit has muleys above this level while the east and west side populations are below this mark. The Outdoors, Hunting, Guiding, Getting Bloody, Spending time outdoors with my Bride. Im doing otc archery deer there in August so I hope so. This long window should offer the option of hunting the pre, peak and post rut. Concentrations exist at moderate elevations of 4000 to 5200. So I might go ahead and plan for an OTC archery tag. Please respect other hunters hunting blinds and just dont plan on using one you didnt put up. . Media | Arizona. Location: Tonto Basin, Arizona; Interests: God, Country, Family<br />Ministry, worship music & Christian rock. About Us | Temp Avg. Notice: The fall hunting season is a limited weapon shotgun-shooting shot season only. Success on this hunt will be dependent on hunters scouting the farm fields to locate where birds are feeding and gaining permission from landowners to hunt those fields. Please make sure your youth hunter is sure of their target, knows the appropriate place to take a clear shot at the vitals, waits the appropriate amount of time to determine if the animal is wounded, and takes follow-up shots, if needed. Mule deer in Unit 10 do not appear to be migratory. If your interested, I have some friends that live and breath that area, and they also guide when they arent hunting, so if you would like, I can put you in touch with them, Hunter by choice-Republican by the grace of God. Don't waste your time . Good luck! Good place to stay also. . The casita cam shows us coyote, mule deer and javelina plus a few of street encounters 06252022, Tucson, 3 replies Bobcat on the hunt, mule deer, javelina and several coyote visit the casita 06262022, Tucson, 0 replies Casita trail cam video for January 2022 Green Valley AZ Coyote, javelina, mule deer, skunk, rabbit, Tucson, 2 replies Area: Access to javelina habitat may be gained from I-10 at exits at Willcox, Bowie, San Simon and Cavot Rd. 3 Bd, 2 Ba, 1720 Sqft. Any thoughts? The USFS map of the Chiricahua Mountains, Coronado National Forest and Bureau of Land Management maps are highly recommended to all hunters. 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