Hunters discussing Unit 15BE in Arizona emphasize its challenging terrain, with tough access and rugged landscapes requiring thorough preparation and scouting. Many highlight the importance of understanding the draw odds due to the unit's popularity, suggesting early application is key. Reports indicate deer behavior is heavily influenced by seasonal changes and water availability, making water sources an ideal focus for spotting game. Advice from experienced hunters includes leveraging elevation for better visibility and remaining patient, as persistence often yields successful outcomes.
Desert lowlands, rocky canyons and barren hills below 4,000 feet in elevation comprise most of this unit, which runs about 60 miles from Lake Mead south to Kingman and includes some rugged mountains that are mostly 6,000 to 7,000 feet above sea level. Hunters find very few elk, low numbers of mule deer, moderate populations of pronghorns, and so few desert bighorns that officials temporarily cancelled the sheep season in 2013.
Elk hunting is a challenge because numbers are so low, but there are some big bulls. Hunters who scout and hunt hard have a reasonable chance of taking trophy class deer, pronghorns and rams. There have been declining numbers of sheep. Only muzzleloader and archery seasons for antelope and deer. This unit is certainly not an easy hunt, but it can be a rewarding one.