Hoss50 Report post Posted December 4, 2017 Hi All, I normally hunt 20A for Javalina, but I missed this years draw because of a family emergency. I went down to G&F today and picked up a couple left over tags in 17B which I have never hunted before. Is anyone willing to share some insight into the unit? Where to access the unit and camp, general hunt info, etc. I don't need any specifics unless you are willing to share them, but just some guidance and ideas. I have been thinking about accessing the unit off the 93 via the Bagdad turnoff. I live in NW Phoenix, so I can hit Grand Ave and be up that way fairly quickly. Is it better hunting off the skull valley side? Thank you. Harley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted December 4, 2017 I have never hunted it for Javelina but if it is anything like 16A I'd say get out and hike it before the hunts and you should be able to find them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzPlumber Report post Posted December 4, 2017 Yes, access via Bagdad then along the camp wood road Send me a PM if you want a more specific area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsotm Report post Posted December 5, 2017 Going to get out scouting the next couple of weekends, let me know if you're interested in comparing notes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted December 5, 2017 It is going to be a little while before I get notes, but when I do I will check in with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
208muley Report post Posted December 5, 2017 There are tons of pigs in this unit. Access anywhere from hillside to Baghdad and along the camp wood road. You can get to a bunch of country just north of skull valley. Find typical Javi habitat and you should do fine. There are tons of pigs in the juniper country but you have to work too hard to find em but the herds tend to be big due to no hunting pressure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted February 12, 2018 I finally was able to get a few boots on the ground this weekend in 17b near Bagdad. My next tip request is for some decent camp spots. Camping seemed much more spars then I was expecting. I am planNing on hunt near Bagdad for the rifle hunt in a couple weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr September Report post Posted February 13, 2018 So did you see any? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted February 14, 2018 We did not. We only had Saturday to hunt/scout on this go around due to a work issue with my buddy. We spent most of our time trying to figure out the area. We glassed for a few hours in what appears to be good country but didn't find any. We spent a little time teaching my 5 year more about gun safety and helping him get some target practice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
