Unit 36A is not the unit that gets the most ink in Coues deer conversation. That distinction typically goes to the trophy sky island units further east — the Chiricahuas, the Huachucas, the Santa Ritas in adjacent units. But what 36A offers that most of those units do not is a genuinely accessible entry pointContinue reading “Hunting Coues Deer in Arizona GMU 36A: Complete Guide to the Sierrita Mountains and Altar Valley 2026”
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Hunting Mule Deer on the Kaibab Plateau: Arizona GMU 12A and 12B Complete Guide 2026
If the Arizona Strip is the most famous mule deer address in the world then the Kaibab Plateau runs a very close second. Units 12A and 12B sit on the North Kaibab Plateau north of the Grand Canyon and have produced more Boone and Crockett mule deer than almost any other unit in the AmericanContinue reading “Hunting Mule Deer on the Kaibab Plateau: Arizona GMU 12A and 12B Complete Guide 2026”
Hunting Mule Deer on the Arizona Strip: GMU 13A and 13B Complete Guide 2026
There are deer tags and then there are Strip tags. The Arizona Strip — units 13A and 13B in the northwestern corner of the state — occupies a category of its own in the world of mule deer hunting. Bucks over 200 inches Boone and Crockett are taken here every single year. Not occasionally. EveryContinue reading “Hunting Mule Deer on the Arizona Strip: GMU 13A and 13B Complete Guide 2026”
Hunting Coues Deer in Arizona GMU 24B: A Complete Guide from Someone Who Knows the Ground
I have hunted unit 24B more times than I can count. It is close to home, I know the terrain well, and every time I go in I come out with a deeper respect for what a Coues deer actually is. The grey ghost reputation is not marketing. These animals are genuinely one of theContinue reading “Hunting Coues Deer in Arizona GMU 24B: A Complete Guide from Someone Who Knows the Ground”
Best Gear for Utah Hunting: A Complete Guide for Every Season and Species
Utah hunting covers more terrain variety than almost any other state in the West. In a single day you can go from glassing canyon country Rio Grande turkeys at 4,000 feet to chasing Merriam’s turkeys in ponderosa pine at 8,500 feet. Fall elk and deer seasons push into high alpine country above 10,000 feet whileContinue reading “Best Gear for Utah Hunting: A Complete Guide for Every Season and Species”
Arizona Deer Draw 2026: What to Do While You Wait (Scouting and Gear Prep)
The Arizona deer draw deadline for 2026 falls around June 9th and draw results come out in late June or early July. If you have already submitted your application you are in the waiting game right now and there is nothing you can do about the draw itself. But there is plenty you can doContinue reading “Arizona Deer Draw 2026: What to Do While You Wait (Scouting and Gear Prep)”
Arizona Coues Deer for Beginners: What Nobody Tells You
Here’s the full article ready to paste into WordPress: Arizona Coues Deer for Beginners: What Nobody Tells You If you have never hunted Coues deer before, let me save you some frustration right up front. These are not whitetail deer that happen to live in the Southwest. They are a completely different animal in termsContinue reading “Arizona Coues Deer for Beginners: What Nobody Tells You”
Arizona Hunting License and Draw Points Strategy for Beginners (2026)
If you are new to hunting in Arizona or just moved here from another state, the licensing and draw system can feel overwhelming at first. There are multiple deadlines spread across the year, different species in different draw cycles, bonus points that carry over, and rules that will wipe everything out if you miss anContinue reading “Arizona Hunting License and Draw Points Strategy for Beginners (2026)”
Understanding the Arizona Elk Draw: A Complete Guide for Residents and Non-Residents
Got everything I need. Here’s the full article ready to paste into WordPress: Understanding the Arizona Elk Draw: A Complete Guide for Residents and Non-Residents Arizona is widely considered one of the best elk hunting states in the country. The state’s elk herds, particularly in units like 9, 10, and 27, produce some of theContinue reading “Understanding the Arizona Elk Draw: A Complete Guide for Residents and Non-Residents”
Understanding the Arizona Deer Draw: A Complete Guide for Residents and Non-Residents
If you’re new to hunting in Arizona or just tired of being confused every time draw season rolls around, this article is for you. Arizona’s big game draw system is one of the better ones in the West once you understand how it works, but it has enough moving parts that a lot of huntersContinue reading “Understanding the Arizona Deer Draw: A Complete Guide for Residents and Non-Residents”