doogan Report post Posted September 10, 2011 My brother in laws and I drew our first coues tags in 36c, none of us have hunted that unit and are looking for any info that anyone would be willing to give us. I have heard around the Elkhorn ranch is a good area, and also the bottom third of the unit. We will be scouting in about two weeks, and continue till the hunt starts. Anyone have any other ideas on where to start? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZbowhunter629 Report post Posted September 11, 2011 My wife had the tag last year in November. Be prepared to do a lot of hiking up the mountains. High in the mountains was where most of the hunters were tagging bigger bucks, and where most of the deer were seen. Some nice ones up there if you can do some steep hiking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThomC Report post Posted September 11, 2011 Very good area but the best rifle is an AR. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted September 12, 2011 First post, and already trolling for spots... Hike, hike, and glass, you'll figure it out, and it will mean more to you after the hard work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doogan Report post Posted September 12, 2011 First post, and already trolling for spots... Hike, hike, and glass, you'll figure it out, and it will mean more to you after the hard work. Hahaha, not asking for gps coordinates, just a decent place to start looking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rclouse79 Report post Posted September 14, 2011 If I have my way there will be one less buck in the unit by the time you start your hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doogan Report post Posted September 16, 2011 If I have my way there will be one less buck in the unit by the time you start your hunt. I hope so too! Git 'R Done! then tell me where his Grandaddy is! hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGB 500 Report post Posted October 1, 2011 For the last couple years we have had tags in 36b and 32. As time has been limited we have not had much time to scout. We have had luck locating them with a good glass close to water. Scan he hill sides under the ocotillo. I know this sound elementary but I think tactic over specific location all day long as deer can be very mobile not to mention you have a later hunt and you can bet nothing is going to be in pattern. Good luck BG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGB 500 Report post Posted October 1, 2011 Oh and Newbies are were it is at. AZlance obviously forgot at one point we was one as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesfanatic Report post Posted October 2, 2011 Posted Yesterday, 03:40 PM Oh and Newbies are were it is at. AZlance obviously forgot at one point we was one as well. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superdave Report post Posted October 9, 2011 If I have my way there will be one less buck in the unit by the time you start your hunt. +1 for me, and +1 for ruffcountry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesFanatic Report post Posted October 9, 2011 +1 for Lance. It means much more to yourself when you worked for it. Besides, spots change some from year to year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Week'nd WaRRior Report post Posted October 10, 2011 My advice too you is to get away from the roads. Elkhorn ranch is ok for a base camp but an absolute zoo with tons of hunters and campers. I've hunted this unit for 24 years now, and it's just as good now as in the old days. Find some nice country where you can hike into and start from there. Again no roads. Kings Anvil is a large ranch with ample areas. The only thing is no OTVs and no wood cutting allowed. We have the Thanksgiving hunt and we started scouting two weeks ago. As far as an AR for a rifle. 10-5 years ago it was loaded with UDAs. But have'nt seen em there in 5 years. No trash just bottles every now and then. Does'nt mean there not there, but we feel safe. Last year we had the opener hunt and I'll never hunt it again. We killed rattlers every morning and afternoon, so if it's hot watch out. The grass is'nt as high as last year but stepping on sponge and hearing rattles in high grass is not for us. Like I said, Get away from the roads, and you'll love this unit. Hint(ocotillo slopes). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZwest16 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 My advice too you is to get away from the roads. Elkhorn ranch is ok for a base camp but an absolute zoo with tons of hunters and campers. I've hunted this unit for 24 years now, and it's just as good now as in the old days. Find some nice country where you can hike into and start from there. Again no roads. Kings Anvil is a large ranch with ample areas. The only thing is no OTVs and no wood cutting allowed. We have the Thanksgiving hunt and we started scouting two weeks ago. As far as an AR for a rifle. 10-5 years ago it was loaded with UDAs. But have'nt seen em there in 5 years. No trash just bottles every now and then. Does'nt mean there not there, but we feel safe. Last year we had the opener hunt and I'll never hunt it again. We killed rattlers every morning and afternoon, so if it's hot watch out. The grass is'nt as high as last year but stepping on sponge and hearing rattles in high grass is not for us. Like I said, Get away from the roads, and you'll love this unit. Hint(ocotillo slopes). +1 Get a topo map and find an area that you can hike a mile or two in the dark and get set up. Fortunately there are UDA trail's in every canyon so you should be able to move quick and quietly. Good luck and the further you get away from roads down south the bigger the bucks get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
