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Arizona Unit 13A

Updated Sep 10, 2026

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Hunters discussing Arizona's Unit 13A highlight its challenging terrain but rewarding opportunities for those willing to put in the effort to scout and navigate. Reports suggest that late-season hunts offer a higher success rate, mainly due to deer moving down from higher elevations. It is recommended to thoroughly investigate water sources, as these can be strategic locations for tracking game. Overall, seasoned hunters advise dedicating time to understand the area's layout to improve odds of a successful and fulfilling hunt.

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At a Glance

1,940Square Miles

85.4%Public Land

1,650 - 8,000Elevation Range

Unit 13A makes up the eastern half of the area known as the Arizona Strip, home to some of the world’s largest mule deer as well as antelope and desert bighorn sheep. Situated in northern Arizona, this unit is more than 80% public land with great hiking and vehicle access. Drawing a tag to hunt in this unit is extremely difficult.

This unit has a low deer density, but every year produces big bucks. One of the most coveted units for mule deer in Arizona. Desert bighorn rams as well as antelope are of average quality.

Quick Tips

Stand hunting over water can be effective
Extremely low numbers of deer per square mile
Chukar partridges live near water along Kanab Creek
Merriam turkeys are hunted in Unit 13A
Bring extra fuel and spare tires
No services found within the unit

GOHUNT

Arizona Unit 13A

Updated Sep 10, 2026

See what hunters are saying

Hunters discussing Arizona's Unit 13A highlight its challenging terrain but rewarding opportunities for those willing to put in the effort to scout and navigate. Reports suggest that late-season hunts offer a higher success rate, mainly due to deer moving down from higher elevations. It is recommended to thoroughly investigate water sources, as these can be strategic locations for tracking game. Overall, seasoned hunters advise dedicating time to understand the area's layout to improve odds of a successful and fulfilling hunt.

This is an AI-generated summary from comments and user reviews, and won't always be correct.

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At a Glance

1,940Square Miles

85.4%Public Land

1,650 - 8,000Elevation Range

Unit 13A makes up the eastern half of the area known as the Arizona Strip, home to some of the world’s largest mule deer as well as antelope and desert bighorn sheep. Situated in northern Arizona, this unit is more than 80% public land with great hiking and vehicle access. Drawing a tag to hunt in this unit is extremely difficult.

This unit has a low deer density, but every year produces big bucks. One of the most coveted units for mule deer in Arizona. Desert bighorn rams as well as antelope are of average quality.

Quick Tips

Stand hunting over water can be effective
Extremely low numbers of deer per square mile
Chukar partridges live near water along Kanab Creek
Merriam turkeys are hunted in Unit 13A
Bring extra fuel and spare tires
No services found within the unit