At a Glance
The high, steep Chiricahua Mountains, which have produced several trophy-class Coues deer, are the dominant feature of this unit, which borders New Mexico and is close to Mexico. Desert mule deer, black bear and javelina also live here. This unit has diverse terrain features that allow hunters to use multiple hunting styles to tag a quality buck.
This is an excellent place to hunt Coues deer with most Coues deer located 4,000 feet above sea level. Mule deer numbers are down because of many years of drought, but those that are located in this unit can be found no higher than 5,400 feet. Much of the mule deer habitat in this unit is on private land.
Quick Tips
- Backpack in the Chiricahuas for great Coues deer hunting
- Visit Fort Bowie National Historic Site
- Javelina live in much of the unit
- Dove and quail hunting in fall and winter
- Quality hiking boots and optics are a must in this unit

