Scores. Areas: Mohave Mountains: This range lies just east of Lake Havasu City. Hunt success dropped the past couple of years, so the amount of tags has been decreased. During your hunt you can observe the wide variety of other wildlife that Arizona is home to, and enjoy the scenery. Hunters might want to start looking in the Mississippi Springs and Tinajas Dos Pecos areas. HAC. Look for tracks in washes and signs of rooting on the hills and in canyons. Methods vary from incidental take in conjunction to other hunting activities to predator calling, glassing likely locations, and hunting with hounds. When it is cold out, lions sun themselves on the rocks and as the weather warms they can hide out in shaded crevices. Please pick up your empty shells and respect ranch property. A number of elk reside within Mohave County Park lands where they cannot be hunted. There are numerous water developments in the range that should be scouted prior to the hunt. This information along with water tank identification help you move your hunt from where can I hunt to where should I hunt. There are still some roads that lead east of Alamo Road at the northern end that will give access to the foothills of the Hualapai Mountains where good quail populations exist. Southern Arizona mule deer bucks do not typically have much record book potential, but they can offer a unique and exciting desert hunting experience. Unit 16A is not traditionally known for producing exceptionally large sheep. Because this area is drier, hunters should key on water sources. Hunt success in 16A, especially for archers, depends greatly on the timing and intensity of the rut. Cedar Wash and Blue Tank Wash are also good places to look. Look for tracks in washes and signs of rooting on the hills and in canyons. Arizona Unit 27 Mule DeerGPS Way Points, GPX File, Google Earth links Unit description.Map Images. Skull Mountain: This complex is located north of the Little Black Mountains. The areas that combine scrub oak and open prickly pear slopes are the best place to start. Access improves below Planet Ranch Road. More than 2,500 square miles with elevation ranging from 1,000′ at Bill Williams River to 8,417′ at Hualapai Mountains. Hunters should plan on several scouting trips to cover all of the possible hunting areas. Most well known are the giants of the Arizona Strip and Kaibab Plateau, however trophy desert mule deer live throughout much of the rest of the state as well. The eastern slope has large washes that run out toward Dutch Flat that are home to several coveys. Access is directly across from the park entrance or via two access roads which come off Blake Ranch Road on the east side of the mountains. This can be costly, and you will need to set up a FedEx or UPS account, which is very easy to do on-line. Over-the-counter non-permit tag holders for the Alamo Lake Hunt Area: Alamo Lake Hunt Area- That portion of Unit 16A south and east of the following: beginning at Bill Williams River and Planet Ranch Road, north on Planet Ranch Road to the Yucca-Alamo Road, southeast along the Yucca-Alamo Road to Chicken Springs Ranch Road, northeast of the Chicken Springs Ranch Road to US Highway 93; and that portion of Unit 44A north of the Alamo-Wickenburg/US Highway 93 and west of US Highway 93. A great tool for your hunt! Mule Deer: Trophy Rocky Mountain (forest) mule deer bucks range in size between 150 inches and 250 inches and average about 170 inches. Alamo Road: The northern end of Alamo Road has been subdivided and many new homes have been built in the area. There are also trails that drop off to the east toward Yellow Pine Spring. Rawhide Mountains: This range lies north and west of Alamo Lake. One is to take the meat to an Arizona butcher, and after it is processed (usually about two weeks) you can have it shipped next day air. Mohave Mountains: This range east of Lake Havasu City can be accessed from Franconia Road off I-40. Farther south, the area between Cedar Mine Road and Chicken Springs Road has a good number of javelina. Park maps and boundaries can be obtained from the ranger station on Hualapai Mountain Road in the park or by calling (928) 757-3859. It can be found directly across from the junction of Highway 93 and Highway 97 and leads to the Arrastra Mountain Wilderness Area about three miles in. The Arizona trophy mule deer draw takes place annually on the second Tuesday in June, the next draw deadline is June 8th, 2021. Joined Nov 6, 2019 Messages 7. Since there are no agricultural areas in the unit, the best place to find concentrations of birds is around water sources, especially in the morning and evening. Water sources are good place to start when looking for deer. Since 2016 we have been able to harvest 15 Bucks over the magical 200 inch mark, many eclipsing 215 inches and two bucks … The southeastern portion of the unit consists of large canyons and rolling hills covered in prickly pear, classic javelina country with a healthy population. Heading south from there, Flag Mine Road gives access to many good areas from Moss Basin to Wabayuma Peak. Hunt success dropped the past couple of years, so the amount of tags has been decreased. Dove numbers fluctuate annually depending on the current year’s recruitment rate and other factors. A few elk have been removed from the herd, but it persists. Skull Mountain: This complex is located north of the Little Black Mountains. Access is directly across from the park entrance or via two access roads which come off Blake Ranch Road on the east side of the mountains. Areas: Hualapai Mountains: The Hualapai Mountains and surrounding areas contain the highest density of mule deer in the unit and therefore generally see the greatest hunting pressure. In the Hualapai Mountains check out Dean’s Peak and Wheeler Wash at the northern end. Access is via People’s Canyon Road or any of the smaller roads that lead west of Highway 93 between Santa Maria River and 17-Mile Road. For predator callers, be prepared to spend at least an hour calling from the same location. The areas above are just starting points. Cedar Wash and Blue Tank Wash are also good places to look. Hunters should note a shotgun shell is litter. Both are extremely special places to hunt mule deer and areas that we have an intimate knowledge with. Methods vary from incidental take in conjunction to other hunting activities to predator calling, glassing likely locations, and hunting with hounds. Package price $ 3,250 for 5 days ... You will have one of two choices. There are still some roads that lead east of Alamo Road at the northern end that will give access to the foothills of the Hualapai Mountains where good quail populations exist. Some older age class bucks have been surveyed throughout the range. There is a water development in this range that is frequented by sheep in the hotter months. There are numerous water developments in the range that should be scouted prior to the hunt. Lions prefer deer, so focus on areas with good deer populations. The enormous area that is the Arizona Strip is not overflowing with mule deer and hunters who are not familiar with this unit can be very disappointed during their hunt here. Areas: Lions can be found in just about every mountain range in 16A. Javelina do not have large home ranges, so once good sign is located, have patience and cover the area well; the javelina will still be in the vicinity. Beginning at Kingman exit 48 on I-40; south and west on I-40 to AZ Hwy 95 (Exit 9); southerly on AZ Hwy 95 to the Bill Williams River; easterly along the Bill Williams and Santa Maria rivers to U.S. Hwy 93; north and west on U.S. Hwy 93 to I-40; west along I-40 to Kingman exit 48. Heading south from there, Flag Mine Road gives access to many good areas from Moss Basin to Wabayuma Peak. Access can be obtained from Alamo Road and Gem Acres Pipeline Road. Southwest: The Mohave Mountains and Mohave Wash area can be accessed from Standard Wash on the west side or Planet Ranch Road on the east. Mule Deer. Some older age class bucks have been surveyed throughout the range. Does average about 125 pounds. The Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge is at the southern end of this range. There are two water developments in the range, one at the east end and one at the west end. AZ Unit 16A Mule Deer Concentration Map ... and low mule deer concentrations during the summer and winter. Overview: This unit can be difficult to hunt due to the disjunct sheep habitat. Mule Deer Foundation’s Arizona Regional Director John Gebhart Salt Lake City, Utah: The Mule Deer Foundation recently brought on John Gebhart as the regional director for the state of Arizona. Ponderosa pine, gambel oak, Douglas fir, white fir, and aspen communities at upper elevations. Dean’s Peak: This is actually a series of peaks just north of the county park. N/A Public Access 80 80 Ease of Terrain 0. These elk can be difficult to locate. This is a large range with limited access. The main access into this area is via Planet Ranch Road, but access can also be gained by taking Standard Wash to Mohave Wash. When it is cold out, lions sun themselves on the rocks and as the weather warms they can hide out in shaded crevices. Average annual precipitation is 9.79 inches. These sheep cross Highway 93 between Unit 16A South and Unit 18B from Kaiser Spring south to the Santa Maria River. 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