Huntin AZ

BACKOUNTRY · May 19, 2004

Is anyone here putting in for the late whitetail hunts in Arizona?
If so what area and why?
Myself, unit 32, 1st choice, unit 33, 2nd choice.
Only 100 tags per choice. Last year I got permit number 99 out of 100!!!
Hope my luck keeps coming.
LC

cottonwoodbowhunter · May 19, 2004

Im putting in for 22 and 6a. Got four bonus points, so Im hoping!

couesbitten · May 19, 2004

I'm putting in for 36C. Have 3 points, drew this tag in 2000. Am hoping to draw. I live in WA, so I won't be able to do any scouting, but I can spend the first 10 days of season, or the last 5 days in the unit. What would you all recommend? Also, my Uncle is moving from WA to Rio Rico, AZ, so I am hoping to fly to Tucson and use his truck for the hunt if drawn.
Scott

wildcat97 · May 20, 2004

my brothers my dad and myself are going to put in exactly like you 1st-32 dec. 2nd-33 dec. last year we hunted 33 in nov. and pulled out to frokers and a 98 inch 3x3.we saw alot of deer and are definately going back.unit 32 will be our first time ever going but are looking foward to it.
cy

redrabbit · May 20, 2004

I am entertaining thoughts about units 21, 32, & 36. I'll probably need a three-sided coin on Tuesday, June 8.

redrabbit · May 20, 2004

Scott,
I would choose the 10 day period as it would give you more time to find a nice buck and/or be choosy. Granted, the rut starts about the end of Dec., and a few bucks may come out of hiding, but your periods to hunt are not separated by any days. A winter storm could cut into the 5 day hunt leaving fewer days to hunt than if it was during the first 10 days. If you can be flexible, keep an eye on the weather forecasts.
Good luck in the draw.

Doug/RedRabbit

Bura Nut · May 20, 2004

after all the pictures and stories of the monsters in NM, I have decided to quit hunting AZ and put in for NM......LOL...... Allen Taylor......

nmtaxi · May 20, 2004

Cool Allen. That should leave me a tag in AZ. I'll leave the gate here in NM unlocked for you.

Knifeboy · May 20, 2004

nmTaxi,
You were talkin in a previous post about nobody wanting to give up their hunting spots in 24B AZ. I have a picuture for you that you might just like, a nice little buck that I took in that area.
send me an email and I will send you the pic. I will even tell you where I shot him.
[email protected]

fisrtcoueswas80inches · May 26, 2004

36b december, november, october in that order. then a 6a cow hunt or a unit 1 cow hunt and a unit 1 antelope hunt
casey

Knifeboy · May 26, 2004

First choice 24A, Second choice 24B, Third choice 34B. Then I put in for 32 november hunt and 24B for november.

Now we have to see how lucky we are this year.

NSanchez · Sep 27, 2005

This year I drew unit 36B Dec which has been very good to us producing bucking in the 104 class. However, I live in Mammoth and should warn unit 32 hunters that Mercer Ranch is charging a $20 fee per permit holder for entering his privite property and limiting the amount of hunters. He has installed 3 gates which are all locked. I have know them for 30 plus years. The reason stems that people are throwing trash and stealing his well pumps which are not cheap and can not blame him. So, if you plan to hunt there it will be best you call them for permisson and place your name on the list. Good luck

Lorona24A · Sep 29, 2005

NSanchez,

I use to live in hayden-Kearny area but i was just wondering how that works if you do call him will he give you a key or will he meet you at a special time so he can let you in?I have a couple of friends that drew the 32 tag and went scouting up in mercer's a couple of times before they locked the gate but if you can let me know how that will work it would be appricaited.

Steelermadman2002 · Sep 29, 2005

Call them, I called yesterday and was barely able to make it on the list, the Oct hunt is all booked up. I totally understand and would like to ask the few who ruined it for all of us how they feel now.

Steelermadman

NSanchez · Sep 29, 2005

In Ref to Mercer Ranch access you must stop by the main ranch and pay your fee and get a key. But keep in mind that he'll take your name and Lic #. If you do not return the key back then you will not be allowed to return to the ranch. I plan to be there to assist them with what every they need. My Truck will be a Freshly painted Blue 79 Chevy Truck. They are very nice folks so please report any Violations to them.
Respectly
Nelo Sanchez
[email protected]

NSanchez · Sep 30, 2005

This morning 09/30/05 0900am spoke with Lori Mercer, she said that she has only 4 opening available for the Oct hunt. They are allowing only 25 hunters. If, you plan to hunt there better call ASAP. She allowed me to post here phone 520-487-2021. I'll be up this Saturday looking one of the two bears that I seen. Well, fellow hunters good luck to all you. Be safe and have fun.