Hunters have shared valuable experiences about Unit 44B in Arizona, noting its challenging terrain with a combination of rugged mountains and expansive desert plains. Success in this unit requires comprehensive scouting to understand the movement patterns of game influenced by water sources and hunting pressure. While draw odds can be competitive, persistent and strategic planning, especially around seasonality and weather changes, enhances the likelihood of a successful hunt. Overall, hunters recommend a mix of patience, adaptability, and extensive pre-season exploration to effectively navigate and capitalize on what Unit 44B has to offer.
This unit in southwestern Arizona is known for producing mature desert bighorn sheep and for having terrain that is not as difficult to hunt as other sheep areas. It is divided into southern and northern subunits. Access is good. Some places support a surprising number of mule deer.
Trophy sheep hunting is better in Unit 44BN than in 44BS. Rams have averaged over 170 inches over the last 3 years in the northern subunit and 164 inches in the southern subunit. Herd conditions are the best they have been in over 30 years. Mule deer hunting is difficult and numbers are low.