The AZ Unit 15 muzzleloader hunts for mule deer are tough hunts. The country is parched and rugged. The deer densities are low and "monster bucks"-whatever that is- are few and far between. It is generally very dry and warm, if not down right hot, during the hunt. That being said, a good buck comes along ever so often so the hunt is a worthwhile effort. The Peacock's are a good place to hunt, as are the Music Mountains. The country around Chloride can produce a good buck on ocassion.
I saw a very good buck, heavy and in the 27" range, in 1999. The buck was just west of the Hackberry Road near the powerline crossing. The buck was headed for some rolling cedar/PJ/Juniper country along the foothills of the Peacocks. I've also laid eyes on three other 4X4 bucks in the mid 20"s not far from the Blake Ranch Road off of I-40 east of Kingman. One buck I saw was in the upper 20's and very tall with fairly heavy antlers of a nice dark color. A shooter for sure.
Good Luck
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