tpierce Report post Posted October 4, 2013 hi new to site looking for some advice, my 2 boys have unit 23 jr deer tags next weekend any help would be appreciated on where we could find some coues deer? thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted October 4, 2013 JUST a thought but mine didn't get drawn for their deer hunts this year but I am still going scouting for next year. Im sure the guys that have the answer to this question arent going to give up their hard work that easily. If you cant scout then work your butt off durring the hunt or fork out the cash for a guide. best of luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coues clips Report post Posted October 4, 2013 Copied from the G&F website. This should be plenty of info to get you into some deer. Good luck! White-tailed Deer Overview: White-tail deer numbers in unit 23 are static to improving. The long-term drought we have been experiencing over the past several years has had an effect on them but they seem to thrive in unit 23 regardless. How well the fawns survive due to the dry spring and summer rains is a good indication of the condition of the total populations the following year. Look forward to better populations on years with increased rainfall.White-tailed deer can be found in all habitats from the semi-desert grassland areas up through through mixed-conifer forests. They are primarily found in a band of elevation from 3,500 feet to 6,000 feet. White-tailed deer prefer areas that do not experience heavy livestock densities. Required equipment for a successful hunt is a GOOD pair of binoculars and a tripod to mount them on and/or a spotting scope. There are areas in the unit where a good glasser can glass 20 to 30 deer from one vantage point. This can't be done unless you have the proper equipment.Areas: Popular areas holding high densities of white-tailed deer are between Cherry Creek and Tonto Creek at an elevation between 3,500 to 6,000 feet. All major drainages that run off of the Sierra Ancha Mountains hold white-tailed deer. For an undisturbed hunt, packing into one of the wilderness areas is a good plan. These are Salome, Hells Gate and Sierra Ancha. The north half of the unit also produces good hunt opportunities for white-tailed deer.Tips: Pre-season scouting is very important. Locate an area away from roads and glass the area to locate deer. Use a Tonto National Forest map to help you locate areas in which to search. White-tailed deer are very localized and can be found in the same canyon or hillside several times. The December hunt is a rut hunt and the bucks are usually actively seeking out does. Continue to glass with an honest effort and you should be able to locate a mature buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave King Report post Posted October 4, 2013 The Mule Deer Foundation in conjunction with Game and Fish host a camp just out of Punkin Center. It's a great camp with great people who are willing to help out in every way. Free food as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
