KYBoy

This is for the desert muley veterans. I am bow hunting desert mule deer for the first time this December. I have some ideas for how I am going to hunt the unit I'm in, but was wondering if any of you guys use mule deer decoys and which specific situations you use them in. Any experiences you've had with them are appreciated. Thanks!

Howdy, This is my first season hunting as a resident in Arizona. I am looking for inputs on places where I can put down some boot leather for a solitary bow hunting experience. I live in Tucson, but am willing to travel some. Right now I am looking at the Galiuro Wilderness. I am aware of some access issues there, but I will try it if it means I can see fewer hunters. I would rather hunt an area of lower deer density if it means fewer humans. I am willing to walk 10+ miles a day. I would shoot a coues or muley. I really have no preference as I am not picky when I'm using a bow. Thanks y'all!

Thank you all for chiming in. I actually drove an hour from my house last night into 33 and was surprised how easy it was to get into deer in somewhat remote territory. I guess I just always avoid anything near cities, but if it means more scouting and hunting time, I may stick with 33.

I appreciate the replies so far fellas. Any advice on how to access the wilderness areas coming from Tucson? I have heard it can be hard to get to. I am going to scout it, so I'll come up with an access plan then, but any advice helps. Cheers!

Man, these are some great words of wisdom and helpful info. So glad I joined this site. Thanks y'all!

Howdy, I am trying to bowhunt deer in the Northern half the Blue Range Primitive Area this September. I am new to Arizona hunting. Just moved here in 2017 and haven't hunted yet. I called Fish and Game, they said they haven't filled any tanks in 27 this year. Does anyone know of any places currently holding water in 27? I have done a lot of e scouting, but hard to tell where there will be any water with the drought this summer. I am thinking of hunting areas that burned in 2011. Many thanks in advance

Thanks matty. I was planning on glassing, having never been there. How crowded is this area with backpackers and other hunters in September? I looked at a few trails 1-2 miles away from where I want to hunt. USFS said their usage is 'medium'. That frightens me as I like to be away from people. I can always push deeper into the backcountry, I just don't know how popular the area is for other recreation.

Better deer hunting in your opinions. Bear Wallow or Blue Range?

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