AZ RANGER Report post Posted November 25, 2015 I am taking my son and a couple of his friends down to hunt 36c over the weekend. This is our first time hunting the unit other than 1 archery trip. We have made 5 trips down scouting so far. I have a good feel for the area and know where I want to go. We are pretty excited to hit the hills. I like that all of the mountains are mostly accessible by foot only. But "mostly" is the key word. I have a couple spots that I plan on glassing from that are 1-2 miles in behind different ranches. But when I look on maps and google earth I see roads all over the place that are only accessible through private property. I'm worried that I am going to hike 2 miles in to hunt country that is away from the crowds only to find vehicles driving down these roads that have special access from the rancher. Am i over thinking this or does this happen a lot down there? What has been your experiences for those that hunt the unit a lot? Thanks Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthonyrmatthews Report post Posted November 25, 2015 Exactly what you are thinking will probably happen.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bwp22 Report post Posted November 25, 2015 I spend A LOT of time in 36c. I have never seen hunters vehicles in the more popular walk in areas (Joe King, Santa Margarita, Schaffer, etc). The ranches towards the southern portion of the unit are less tolerant of hunters than the ranches farther north (Kings Anvil, Elk Horn). You will see vehicles in these walk in areas, but they will be ranchers or Border Patrol. Good luck on your hunt! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arizona Griz Report post Posted November 26, 2015 Good luck on your hunt. I am right across the highway in 36B and it has been windy all day. Supposed to be windy the next two days also. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ RANGER Report post Posted November 26, 2015 Thanks for help guys. Bwp22 your comments set me at ease thanks. Cant wait to get out there. Hopefully at least a couple of these boys will tag out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthonyrmatthews Report post Posted November 26, 2015 Maybe it was rare then, but I have seen trucks drive through the gates to hunt. I watched them too. They were hunters... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bwp22 Report post Posted November 26, 2015 Maybe it was rare then, but I have seen trucks drive through the gates to hunt. I watched them too. They were hunters... Yea, I dont doubt it happens occasionally, but it is not a regular occurance. I am mostly talking about the locked gates that generally only have a ranch lock, BP lock and sometimes a utility company lock on them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antlerdog Report post Posted November 26, 2015 Border patrol ABUSES access to some of these areas. If you see anyone behind a locked gate. Please report to Game and Fush. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antlerdog Report post Posted November 26, 2015 Border patrol ABUSES access to some of these areas. If you see anyone behind a locked gate. Please report to Game and Fush. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
520HUNT Report post Posted November 26, 2015 I have a key Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnie blaze Report post Posted November 26, 2015 Jim has a key :-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
