June 2, 2012 by CouesWhitetail in Hunting with 0 Comments. You can use these maps along with the draw odds and hunt stats that I have also posted to help you determine where you want to hunt. So much effort is put into just getting a shot opportunity. For hunters who want to really home in on antlers, though, the higher magnifications are going to be favorable. Hunting the Coues whitetail entails owning a quality pair of optics and knowing how to use them. Arizona Hunt Unit Maps. Up until this point, we had been backpack-hunting in various areas across Arizona in search of mule deer, javelina, but with an emphasis on Coues deer. Thread starter RidgeRebel; Start date Jul 10, 2018; Jul 10, 2018 #1 R. RidgeRebel Active member. If you play your cards right, you could be walking out into the desert with two tags rather than just one. However, there were quite a few juniper trees blocking my view of the entire hillside. My primer supply is low and I’m looking for Federal 210 (not 210M) so if you have a couple hundred and are willing to part with them I’d be willing to pay more than you paid for them. There he was pestering his does as they tried their hardest to enjoy dinner. On your way, don’t forget to soak up what’s around you. The buck wasn’t where my brother last saw him, either. As the words left my mouth, a Coues doe popped out in the open 200 yards below us. It was the doe. Species within this unit: Black Bear, Bighorn Sheep, Elk, Javelina, Mountain Lion , Mule Deer, Merriam’s Turkey, White-tailed Deer, Blue Grouse, Dove, Quail, Tree Squirrel. Coues country is steep and rocky, and trekking poles are a great tool for keeping upright. By Field & Stream Online Editors. Simply free-handing a bino can be frustrating. Pair that with misses, blown stalks and, in this case, a marginal hit? It was as if she knew what I was saying and wanted to prove me wrong. ... CouesWhitetail.com is the leading Internet resource for information on Coues whitetail deer. Coues whitetail deer live in nearly every portion of it, form the Saguaro covered hills just north of Roosevelt Lake to the dark timber of the Sierra Ancha and Mogollon Rim. With its head held low and lazy-like steps, the deer gave me the impression it had a rough night out on the town, which is often the case during the rut. About 40 yards later, my suspicion was confirmed. Completely unaware of my presence, the buck jumped as my arrow connected with his body. We had been glassing from the point for about an hour without a trace of a deer. For the next week, we hiked all over the desert glassing from sunup to sundown. I practice so much in the off season so that these things wouldn’t happen, but sometimes they can still creep up on you. “I think we should move, bud. These units allow you to hunt our Coues deer without the need to accrue decades worth of costly points. If you're looking for an adventure-filled mule deer hunt on your own, Arizona is the place to go. Yes, it rains in Arizona, and even snows at times. Arizona is home to the best Coues deer hunting on the face of the planet. Arizona Unit 32 Coues. And the tag is available over the counter. Units 1-4 and 27. Most of the Southern Arizona Coues Whitetail units offer large tag numbers and high draw odd percentages for every season.100% draw Coues Whitetail Tags are available every year for many undersubscribed units. For more information, contact the appropriate tribe directly. Arizona Coues Deer Guides and Outfitters. The best Coues deer range is south of Tucson to the border with Mexico. Luckily, that wasn’t the case here. The Coues whitetail (pronounced “cows”) is the only species of whitetail in Arizona. , Ft Huachuca. The author's brother arrowed a javelina during the pair's Coues adventure. This time I would cross the drainage and come in over the top of the buck with hopes of catching him off-guard as he pushed his does around. During this late hunt, we don’t have to worry about stepping on rattlesnakes as we close the distance on game, there is usually water available, and most importantly, the deer are rutting. Once the fog lifted, my brother guided me into where he last saw the buck bed. Arizona is unique in the fact that the deer breed later than most of the country. Rarely exceeding 120 lbs, with most bucks around 95-105 lbs, the Coues has become sort of a cult like creature among die hard southwestern deer hunters who These maps were scanned from the 2002-2003 Arizona hunt regulations. Bowhunting takes me on some wild rides filled with more ups and downs than the scariest roller coaster. I found the first bed he used and was stunned. not looking for anyone's secret spot but a general area would be appreciated. Unit Boundaries. Additionally, each individual tribe controls hunting, if allowed, on the respective Reservation. Archery javelina seasons coincide with the deer hunt during the month of January. On top of that, they are pretty good eating, too, despite what you might have heard. Southeastern Arizona. We had smiles from ear to ear and enjoyed every second of it. Feel free to download these images if you would like. Antlers started appearing. Phoenix, Payson, Roosevelt, Globe, Winkelman. Classification data for Coues Whitetail in Arizona, Coues deer from the San Carlos Apache Reservation, Draw odds and hunt success for general hunts in Arizona 2001, Hunt data for Juniors-only hunts in Arizona from 1992-2001, Joe and Marisa Cerreta Coues Deer Gallery, Muzzleloader harvest data for deer in Arizona during 1984-2002, Top 5 Non-typical Coues deer in the Boone and Crocket Recordbook, Top 5 Typical Coues deer in the Boone and Crockett Recordbook, “THE LEGEND” Danny Pusher Jr April 2012 WMAT pickup. If you want to be successful, spend more time sitting and glassing than walking. If drawn, not only can you be glassing for mule deer and Coues deer, but also for these fun little critters as well. Potentially, one could shoot a buck in the month of December, buy another tag in January, and shoot a second buck within just a few days of each other. Units 16B, 20C, 39, 40, 42-46. I quickly backed out, thinking it was all over. Never had I seen this amount of blood from anything I’d shot in the past. January 1, 2000 Coues Deer Hunts. I call this the bowl of “Coues-Coues.” Our second stop was another special place, one where I killed my first archery deer. North of Grand Canyon and Flagstaff area. 2018 Arizona Coues Deer Hunting. More stiff-legged and filled out. At times, I felt like I was hunting sheep — shale rock and hanging on for dear life just about sums it up. Hunting. If you wish to use an image, obtain permission by emailing amanda@coueswhitetail.com. XBowHtr shot this giant coues with his bow. Our pack out back to the truck was a prime example of this. For finding Coues deer, it’s a must. It was the first place he and I had ever backpacked into on a hunt. You can't hunt them like typical whitetails — coues country is too big and too wide-open. The author utilizes trekking poles while hunting Coues deer. Arizona Coues' Deer. It just so happened that the buck moved up the hill and onto a small bench. The problem was, he was working them away from me. The Coues Deer is considered one of the most prized and most challenging deer species for North American trophy hunters. Better break out the Advil and make sure you’re wearing your seat belt, cause it’s going be a bumpy ride. This can be done with either a bleat call, grunt or rattling. Leaving my brother to stay up above and watch the show through his binocular, I quickly mumbled, “It’s time. Their eyesight is poor, so as long as you have the wind in your favor, you should be able to get in pretty close. Glassing long hours will greatly benefit in finding a small bodied Coues deer or an old mule deer in desert terrain. Joined Jan 16, 2017 Messages 100 Location Utah. Arizona Coues Deer Hunting. Trophy Coues Deer Hunting in Arizona This outfitter has exceptional, high success, trophy quality coues Deer hunts, even with archery. White-tailed deer are found south of Flagstaff, through Central Arizona, all the way to the Mexico border. They are most abundant in areas of predictable summer precipitation. There he laid dead underneath a juniper. We saw a great deal of mature bucks and even saw some fighting. Graham. Whats up guys, I am going to be hunting in Arizona January 24-31. From the Mexican border to the mountains of the central and eastern parts of the state, giant Coues bucks roam widely across Arizona. Our third stop was one that was newer to us, but equally as productive as the others in terms of deer numbers. Deer Hunting in Arizona Game Management Unit 36B Trophy bucks can be found throughout the unit and are most susceptible during the rut, which occurs in late December. Coues deer are tiny, desert-dwelling siblings of the common whitetail. It was time to find greener pastures. Mt. They are published annually in the hunting regulations. Warm up to a winter bowhunt in the Sonoran Desert in pursuit of the wily Coues whitetail. We had a total of eight consecutive days dedicated to chasing deer around the Arizona desert, bows in hand. These tiny deer inhabit most of central and southern Arizona between elevations of 3,500 and 6,000 ft. Archery harvest data for deer in Arizona from 1952-2000. Whether you’re hunting for a tender spike to fill the freezer, or looking for a GMU 35B buck, you’ll need patience to harvest one of these elusive deer. The combo is just enough magnification for me to confirm if I want to go after a buck or not. Game Management Unit 27. Attention Sportsman: The Malay Gap road is currently closed to vehicle access. Several times I tried to get another arrow into the buck after he bedded not 20 yards from where I shot him, but to no avail. Overview of entire state. I’m not really into this spot,” I whispered to my brother. It makes me feel like I am on top of the world one moment and less than zero the next. My brother had drawn an archery tag for the unit we were hunting deer. The next morning we were greeted with fog so thick we couldn’t see 50 yards. I have been looking at unit 36c because I was told on another forum that was a good area, what are your opinions on that? With around 45 minutes of light left, I decided to make another run at him. Which brings us right back to the beginning of this tale. I’ve gotta go.” I headed out on a stalk. I also had a decent-size 3x3 mule deer right below me within bow range, but it just got too dark for me to see. Of the Central Arizona units, 23 is perhaps the most coveted of all for Coues deer … Kingman and Prescott areas. If trophy coues deer hunting is on your bucket list, this is your guy! It is very common to see coues whitetail deer in mule deer habitat, ... Arizona Game and Fish Department, Region V – 520-628-5376 Hunters that choose to hunt Coues Deer in Arizona are in for a real treat.Don’t be fooled just because you are hunting Coues Deer in the states, we have some awesome ranches that consistently produce trophy Coues Deer.Our firearms success rate On Coues Deer is 100% with most animals scoring 95 inches or better. Coues Deer Hunts. To boot, the blood contained bubbles. Glassing with a tripod will up your game-spotting skills. What units would I have the best luck in to kill a buck. Arizona has a thriving population of Coues Whitetailed Deer. There is no cure! The maps and information provided are for reference only. As fate would have it, the buck just so happened to get up and start rutting his does. My plan was to get down to the bottom of the drainage and hopefully shoot across it. White-tailed Deer. Our first stop was one that was especially special to my brother and me. Deer Hunting in Arizona Game Management Unit 36A This unit supports a fair number of desert mule deer. I made tacos out of my brother’s javelina that were downright delicious. Please enable JavaScript to view the comments. Hunting any unit east or west of the I-19 is good. My brother and I drew coues deer tags for unit 32 for the Nov 30-Dec 9 hunt. Unit 23 is a vast and variable unit. 0:11. Javelina are the perfect adversary for honing your stalking skills in preparation for that big buck you’re going to chase around later. I’m glad I was wrong, I thought to myself. Coues deer are most common in Arizona's southeastern mountains, but range up on to the Mogollon Rim and into the White Mountains. Comments on this site are submitted by users and are not endorsed by nor do they reflect the views or opinions of COLE Publishing, Inc. These maps are provided courtesy of the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Rather than mule deer being found throughout the unit, populations are located in areas where typical mule deer habitat is located. Not two minutes later, another deer appeared. Hunters have the most success finding the mule deer in the foothills and the lower hills throughout the unit as well as the deeper ravines and canyons in the central portion of the unit. Until then, the “grey ghost” will haunt my dreams. Units 28-37. Area covered is north of the Mogollon rim around Holbrook and down to Clifton. Our first stop was one that was especially special to my brother and me. I can’t stress that enough. I’ve almost been run over a time or two doing this! With patience and persistence though, you’ll get to the end of the road. Only time would tell, after a long and sleepless night filled with pouring rain showers. We had a total of eight consecutive days dedicated to chasing deer around the Arizona desert, bows in hand. A3 Trophy Hunts has specialized in big Coues forever and our results speak for themselves. Our camp sits at the top of a mesa and overlooks a large basin filled with Coues deer. For this reason, some hunters prefer to get to a certain point and then setting up and calling in order to try and bring the deer to them. Properly, they are simply a subspecies, Odocoileus virginianus couesi, but their habits and the landscape in which they live set them apart. As I looked for sign, my brother kept glass on the wounded deer until dark. Units 20B- 24, 39 and 42. The weather is fantastic (highs of 60s and lows of 30s, normally) with the occasional thunderstorm here and there. In general, traversing desert terrain is pretty loud; there are lots of rocks and dry vegetation that doesn’t aid in the art of being sneaky. Units 10, 15-20. About the Coues Whitetail Deer. Arizona offers over-the-counter (OTC) archery mule deer and Coues deer hunts during prime hunting times in prime hunting units. With several units to choose from, over fifty days to hunt and moderate temperatures, the late archery season in Arizona is a great place to harvest a record book Coues or mule deer buck. Now, the only issue I had was knowing I had to wait a whole year to pursue these magnificent animals again. Of course, there was no blood from all of the rain we had during the night. He said that once I passed it, the deer should be right below me. CouesWhitetail.com is the leading Internet resource for information on Coues whitetail deer. On the fifth morning of our hunt, I spotted a herd of javelina. Arizona's other deer, the Coues, is a subspecies of the white-tailed deer. These things can be called in as well by either “woofing” at them, or using a javelina or predator call. When I made my way to the other side of the red ditch, I started ranging various distances below me. Chiricahua Mountains. Join other outdoor enthusiasts who already get great content delivered right to their inbox. A few minutes later, I saw movement below. Also, any tips on what to pack and be ready for would be helpful. Home / Hunting / Arizona Hunt Unit Maps. Mule deer are found just about everywhere in Arizona. My guess was the buck tucked up underneath a juniper to get out of the rain. To lower your Advil bill and up your Coues spotting skills, get the best optics that you can afford and mount them on a tripod. Parker, Yuma, Gila Bend areas. This is by far one of my favorite times to backpack hunt. My brother was able to arrow a javelina at 40 yards about halfway through the trip (see sidebar at end of article). Safford. There just wasn’t any way for me to catch up to them given my current position. Additionally, the tag is not species specific either, so you can absolutely pursue both mule deer and Coues deer with the same tag. © 2020 Grand View Outdoors All Rights Reserved The author with his spot-and-stalk Arizona archery Coues buck. Another chapter closed. I dont care about getting a monster buck but would rather get a small one than nothing. For me though, I prefer trying to be sneaky. I couldn’t believe it. I have put in a good bit of research and decided on Mule Deer in Arizona. coues Obtaining a Coues deer tag Arizona utilizes a point system for their in-demand permits, and several points in the bank will aid in drawing a great unit during the rut. Best Units for an Early Season Velvet Hunt. We put in for the unit intending to go on our first wilderness backpack hunt. The first thing I think of when someone asks what gear to bring on a Coues deer hunt is good optics. This will be my first time going over the counter in arizona for Mule deer. Below are the units we believe will offer a DIY hunter the best chance of tagging a mule deer buck in an Arizona OTC deer unit. These tiny deer inhabit most of Arizona between, Flagstaff and the Mexican border at elevations of 3,500 and 6,000 ft. If you’re a bowhunter and live in Arizona, you’re well aware of how special the month of January is. Anchored in, I focused my aim. Units 5-9, 12-13. The doe was moving from right to left and coming out from behind the dead tree. Overview: Unit 36C offers good whitetail deer hunting opportunities but is at the western edge of the whitetail range. However, don’t be discouraged, MANY hunts in MANY great units offer very good draw odds for both resident as well as non-resident applicants with few, to … Bucks usually start rutting mid- to late-December and will often carry on into February. When I was a kid, I remember carrying around a cheap binocular that made my head hurt if I looked through them too long. A solid system that has worked for me though is a pair of 10x42 binos and an 11x33 spotting scope. Arizona Guided Hunts is pleased to offer quality hunting trips for the Coues Whitetailed Deer in southern Arizona near Tucson. Deer Hunting in Arizona Game Management Unit 35B. There are several management units within Arizona that produce extremely large Rocky Mountain mule deer and most of those management units offer good chances to draw a mule deer permit. So often when stalking Coues deer, they can play Houdini on you, vanishing into thin air. Coues deer can be incredibly hard to spot, and when you do, you are going to want to be able to lock your tripod and glass in place. This is what I love about it, though. There is nothing like successfully closing the distance on game with a bow in your hand. 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