At a Glance
646Square Miles
66.8%Public Land
4,200 - 9,466Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Climb to vantage points and use high-quality optics
- Javelina are numerous
- Good hunting for several species of quail
- Waterfowl hunting can be good on ponds
Unit 35A in Arizona offers a challenging yet rewarding hunting experience, with diverse terrain that demands good physical condition and strategic planning. Hunters emphasize the importance of scouting, as the area's varied landscape can make locating game, like Coues deer, more complex. Many recommend exploring during off-peak times for better chances and suggest focusing on water sources and food plots given the region's arid climate. The sentiment is generally positive, with a shared appreciation for the unit's beauty and the potential for encountering quality game.
Known for Fort Huachuca and the Huachuca Mountains that rise in its center, this unit borders Mexico and is just west of Tombstone. Desert mule deer hunters are restricted to archery gear and muzzleloaders, while Coues deer hunters may select between archery and four rifle seasons.
Coues deer enthusiasts know the Huachuca Mountains as a great place to hunt big Coues deer. Part of the range is in Fort Huachuca, where only military personnel may hunt. There is no rifle mule deer season; there is only archery and muzzleloader. No antelope tags have been issued outside the military base in recent years.