Hunters discussing Arizona's Unit 20C emphasize the importance of understanding the region's unique terrain and utilizing this knowledge to improve hunting success. Several mention the area's challenging access points, recommending scouting trips before the season to familiarize oneself with the land. There's consensus that patience and thorough preparation can significantly enhance the chances of a successful hunt, especially given the variable game behavior during different seasons. Overall, experienced hunters advocate for careful planning and learning the draw odds to align expectations with the realities of the hunt in this unit.
Featuring the Weaver Mountains and the smaller Date Creek Mountains about 25 miles southwest of Prescott, this unit is largely state and federal public land, with good public access. Hunters enjoy good mule deer hunting with some mature bucks. Elk are scarce.
Mule deer hunting is good, especially in low desert terrain, but elk are few in number, which makes for difficult elk hunting. Hunter success is low. Elk tags are valid in several units that are better than Unit 20C.