At a Glance
755Square Miles
88.5%Public Land
1,400 - 7,000Elevation Range
Steep and rough desert country in central Arizona. This unit has limited road access and includes part of the Weaver Mountains and three wilderness areas. Public access is good. Mule deer numbers are fairly stable, but are decreasing slightly.
The state holds no elk or antelope hunting seasons in this unit. Expect to see people in the southern half because it's close to Phoenix. Bowhunters can hunt bucks during the rut in the late season. Hunters should be in good shape because much of the area is remote and rugged. A youth rifle season in October is uncrowded because the state issues few tags.
Quick Tips
- Some steep, rough terrain is conducive to glassing
- Much of the terrain is rugged
- Hunters should be in good shape
- Quail inhabit lowlands
- Waterfowl hunting in the north part of Lake Pleasant
- Javelina live in much of the unit