Newbie here…where find big bulls in AZ-27?

Sherlock · Mar 15, 2023

Just kidding!

Really just so dang excited that my son accidentally drew a late rifle tag that i put him in for just to get his point cuz his odds were so low and he was already too busy with other hunts. Fortunately, he deer hunted 27 last year and so we know the roads somewhat. And his uncle had this same hunt last year. Meant to be, I guess. We’ll report back the results in December.

Outdoordan · Mar 15, 2023

Good luck!

DidIDraw · Mar 15, 2023

Sherlock said:
Just kidding!

Really just so dang excited that my son accidentally drew a late rifle tag that i put him in for just to get his point cuz his odds were so low and he was already too busy with other hunts. Fortunately, he deer hunted 27 last year and so we know the roads somewhat. And his uncle had this same hunt last year. Meant to be, I guess. We’ll report back the results in December.

That is awesome! Great unit. Did you hunt mule deer or coues deer there?

Sherlock · Mar 16, 2023

Mule deer. Here’s the post I made of his mule deer in 27…

Video: Youth gets 2nd buck of week | Mule Deer

A few days ago, I posted pic of my older son’s archery cow elk and younger son’s NM youth hunt mule deer. Yesterday, the younger boy was able to harvest another buck during youth hunt in AZ. This one was caught on video. It’s his biggest buck and we’re both happy about his success. Note: You...

www.monstermuleys.info

twdjr · Mar 16, 2023

Best of luck!

Packsaddles · Mar 16, 2023

If he can stay off the trigger, 350+ bull opportunities. Bulls will have great bottoms this year with all the moisture this winter.

DonVathome · Mar 18, 2023

I hunted there early archery. WOW and I do mean WOW. It was the year after the fire, about 7 years ago. I saw over 30 bulls. 1 spike, 1 or 2 raghorns, everything else 280, most over 300. Unreal. No idea for late rifle but my guess is get away from roads.

marley · Mar 18, 2023

I had the late rifle a few years ago. I hunted with A3. I passed on 128 bulls (not exaggerating) in 6 days and never saw a single cow. It was an amazing hunt.

huntazido · Mar 19, 2023

Congratulations to your son for drawing a good hunt. As you already know unit 27 is one of Arizona more physically demanding units. Many people say unit 27 and 23 are the two toughest units in the state to hunt. The fire Don V is referring to is the Wallow fire that occurred in 2011. Like most fires, it created better habitat conditions for all the wildlife. Good Luck to your son and take lots of pictures.