Both the eastern and western subunits of Unit 44A offer trophy-size desert bighorn sheep and a few mule deer. Mountains rise steeply to elevations that are thousands of feet higher than the flat desert.

Subunits 44A East and 44A West provide excellent desert bighorn sheep hunting and fair mule deer hunting. It is also possible to find elk in this unit, which can be taken via the state's over-the-counter elk hunt.

Most sheep live in rough and rocky mountains that rise steeply high above desert flats. Large washes cut through lowlands. Some agricultural fields attract mule deer, but they are mostly found in the lower elevations of the various mountain ranges in the unit.

BLM and state lands are open to the public. Private land restricts access in parts of the unit. The Harcuvar Mountains have limited access. Parts of Havasu National Wildlife Refuge are open to hunting.

Riparian areas with some heavy vegetation are along the Colorado, Bill Williams, Big Sandy and Santa Maria rivers. Creosote flats, mesquite, palo verde, saguaros, grasses and chaparral grow at middle and high elevations.

Most hunters camp along dirt roads. Lodging and services are in Parker, Bouse, Salome, Wenden and Aguila. Developed campgrounds include:

Rawhide

Trigo

Harcuvar

Swansea

Gibraltar

Arrastra

East Cactus Plain (also closed to vehicles)