Hunters discussing Unit 45A in Arizona emphasize the area's rugged terrain and the need for physical preparation, highlighting the unit's challenges but also its rewards for those willing to put in the effort. Many recommend scouting trips prior to the season opener to familiarize with game patterns, and suggest focusing on water sources as potential hotspots given the unit's arid climate. There is a consensus that understanding the movement of herds through the canyons and flatlands is crucial, with several expressing success during the early and late hunting seasons when game is more active. Overall, Unit 45A is portrayed as a demanding yet potentially fruitful area for prepared and dedicated hunters.
This unit is north and west of units 45B and 45C. All three comprise Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, which is open to hunting but subject to regulations about firearms in vehicles.
Sheep in this unit had reached an all-time low back in 2009, but numbers have rebounded and sheep numbers are more than double what they were a decade ago. Mule deer herds have not bounced back, however, and hunter success is low.