15ABCD Restricted access

3TOE · Jul 7, 2021

So I’m going to just assume that I drew 15 ABCD Early or Late until it is confirmed by AZGFD.
I have been doing a little research online & looking over the area on ON X. I see that a lot of the Peakock range is State trust land marked restricted access which is basically every other mile.
I get that those areas are off limits to hunting, but can you drive through a restricted access area to get to one that isn’t? I have only hunted AZ one other time & that area didn’t have restricted zones like Unit 15.

bigbull · Jul 7, 2021

If I'm not mistaken, restricted access doesn't mean you can't hunt on it or drive through it. It just means you have to either buy a permit to recreate or if you have a hunting license and are hunting that is your "permit" to be there. Other than that I believe it's pretty much like anywhere else. May not be able to camp on it but other than that you're good to go.

bigbull · Jul 7, 2021

Says right there exceptions are for legally licensed hunters and apparently you can camp on it for 14 days. For scouting just buy their $10 permit.

AZNATIVE98 · Jul 7, 2021

bigbull said:
Says right there exceptions are for legally licensed hunters and apparently you can camp on it for 14 days. For scouting just buy their $10 permit.

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Rabbits are year around season so when you're scouting you're actually rabbit hunting, no need to buy an extra permit.

3TOE · Jul 7, 2021

Thanks for the information guys. Like I said, AZ is still really new to me. I’m sure I will come up with some other questions. That helps tremendously though.

azbiggame · Jul 8, 2021

This draw hunt in the past was a muzzie deer hunt, ? Access issues in the Peacocks. I d look at Music's and Cerbats for best. A few very good bucks can be found with effort ... good Luck
Bruce & SilverGrand

3TOE · Jul 8, 2021

azbiggame said:
This draw hunt in the past was a muzzie deer hunt, ? Access issues in the Peacocks. I d look at Music's and Cerbats for best. A few very good bucks can be found with effort ... good Luck
Bruce & SilverGrand

Yes I applied for both early & late muzzleloader hunts for 15. Thank you for the intel. I found the same issue you mentioned with access into the Peacock mountains. A buddy told me to focus on the Cerbat range. It’s a bit closer to home & he has spent a good amount of time in there on the archery hunts.