Unit 10 Arizona

[ShedHunter3]

I drew a deer tag in unit 10 this year and I have never hunted it before so I was wondering if anyone could tell me where the best spot to find the deer would be. Thanks.

 

[AZWALKER]

Unit 10 is a tough unit man. Alot of guys hunt the Aubrey cliffs area in the southwestern part of the unit. Thats supposed to be a pretty good area. I hunted this unit last year and didn't tag out. My cousin shot a little 3x3. If I drew that tag again I would spend all my time around the Cataract Canyon area. We spent a little time in there and it is great deer country. The reason we didn't spend the whole hunt there was because it was VERY muddy and we had a heck of a time getting in and out. Cataract canyon is up on the north eastern part of the unit. I've seen some 180 class bucks come out of there. Another area is down near Ashfork. Actually east of Ashfork. There is a rail line that runs through there, we hunted south of the rail line. Thats where my cousin shot his little buck. There is yet another area you might try that we saw last year. Little spot out on the flats called Ten Sleep. Its on all the topo's. Theres a little ridge south of there that doesn't hold alot of deer but the ones that are there should be good. Over all its a tough unit, lots of thick juniper/ceder country, pretty flat and VERY big. I hope this info helps. Also, I almost forgot, check out the Big Boquillas ranch. I've heard good things about that area but if it rains or snow they'll probably lock the gaits so have a backup spot if you plan on hunting there. Good lick and let me know if I can help with any more info.

Donnie

 

[ShedHunter3]

Hey thanks alot for the info. It will help alot.

 

[AZWALKER]

You might try coueswhitetail.com too. The guys on that forum are primarily AZ guys and I'm sure theres someone on there that knows more than I do about unit 10.

Donnie

 

[Blackknight]

I have seen some good dear taken from round mountain, also the biologist (tim pender) has taken his biggest buck in the cataract canyon area. Espee road is also a good area for deer and elk.

 

[redrabbit]

PM sent to ya, Shedhunter.