At a Glance
500Square Miles
76.5%Public Land
2,500 - 7,700Elevation Range
About 25 miles north of Mexico and 25 miles southeast of Tucson, this unit is known for trophy-size Coues whitetail deer and also has mule deer and antelope. Though most land is public, hunters have a hard time reaching much of it because landowners with lowland properties block access.
Coues deer grow big here in mountains that are hard to reach because few public access roads exist. Packing into the Whetstone Mountains for Coues deer can be productive. Antelope tags are not issued every year.
Quick Tips
- Some great Coues deer hunting in hard-to-access public areas
- Mule deer at lower elevations
- Look for antelope on the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area
- Javelina live across the unit
- Enjoy quail hunting for several species