In general, as it is with the majority of hunts, whether you are hunting Midwestern whitetails or elk in the Rocky Mountains - the closer to the rut the better the hunting. Although the hunter success is low, the archery hunt in late December through the end of January offers over-the-counter tags and a hunt-of-a-lifetime. The muzzleloader hunt is one of the best opportunities at a trophy desert mule deer. Muzzleloader hunters draw a tag approximately 10 percent of the time with a success rate of 30 percent. In contrast, the muzzleloader hunt in December is more difficult to draw, but the success rate increases slightly. However, on average, less than 20 percent of those rifle hunters successfully harvest a buck. Approximately 70 percent of first- and second-choice applicants are successful, and draw a tag each year. Rifle hunts, which occur before the rut, can be the most challenging hunts for desert mule deer. Rifle hunts occur in mid-November, with hunt-permit tags issued through a draw process. Large bucks reside in the flats of the desert as well but are difficult to hunt.Īrizona deer hunters obtain tags to hunt the southwestern desert by application process and through over-the-counter, non-permit purchase. The Castle Dome Mountains also hold a huntable population of deer. Deer use washes and high ridges to navigate between feeding and bedding areas. The most likely areas to scout and explore are the interior areas of the Kofa Mountains. Unit 45 is sub-divided into three sub-units: 45A, 45B and 45C. Nonetheless, the Kofa still has a good population of deer and quality bucks. However, poor habitat conditions have resulted in a population decline over the past two decades. The Kofa has a reputation among deer hunters as having ample numbers of big bucks, similar to its northern counterpart, the Kaibab.
The majority of the unit lies within the boundary of the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. Hunters often overlook these areas because of the habitat. Even some of the sand dune areas north of the mountain range hold deer.
In 44B, concentrate on the Plomosa Mountains and the surrounding foothills. Another area to search is the Harquahala Mountains. Untains and the surrounding area have the highest deer densities within the GMU. Unit 44 is sub-divided into three sub-units, but huntable deer populations occur in just two: 44A and 44B. Two years of good precipitation have improved habitat conditions and the deer have responded positively. The Vulture Mountains are a popular area for rifle hunters, but deer can also be found in a few other mountain ranges including the Big Horn and Belmont mountains.Īfter a population decline caused by drought, deer populations are now stabilizing, according to the AZGFD.
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