Best place for a new hunter to get lucky
6A (5)
25%
7 (1)
5%
23 (5)
25%
22 (3)
15%
3C (4)
20%
4B (2)
10%

If you were a person with little time to scout this season, but a tag in your hand were would you go??? Speaking of hands please lend a hand to a youngster. Thank you.

I voted for 23 only because you left out the 12 & 13's!
Lots of different terrain in 23.

I only left them out because I have never been in them and am not familar with them.  These units are ones that I have been in and around-plus these are open over the counter deer tag units, I have never been drawn before and want to know more about these units any info you have or are willing to share would be appreciated. (terrain, habitats, migrations or any info is awesome.) Or best place to buy maps that information would be helpful also. Thanks for posting.

I live in Pinedale 3C. I cant think of a single time I've gone out and not come across a deer in this area. I know other units have a lot of game as well. Unit 27 has a large amount of deer that I've seen but none come close to the amount in 3C...JMO

Unit 10 if you scout Much of the unit has been closed off due to land owners who stop access to public land. Game and Fish have done nothing to fight this land grab. I have taken five 30 plus inch bucks in this area in the past. Most of the area I hunted is off limits today due to no hunting signs blocking checkerboard public land . We need to do something about this. Ron

Tag in hand, in AZ, I would opt for Coues Deer on the border.
Lot of hunters that know the region opt to not hunt the border units due to the danger from drug trafficers. Thus there is less hunting pressure on the game, but increased danger from drug mules and bandits. It's like being in "Indian Country" back in the 1800's. I didn't vote because I think your best chances of filling a tag are on the border, but one has to consider the dangers of the area too.

guess i need to ask if you are a white tail hunter or a muley hunter- or an any antlered hunter

Haven't been to 3C but have hunted 6A. Having hunted in AZ for 22 years, I would have to say 6A was the best so far for a new person to the area. It's easy to navigate and relatively easy hiking compared to the high desert areas and rim area. Oh, and there seem to be plenty of muleys. I was hunting elk so take that information for what it's worth.

I've never hunted 6a before,but know a lot people who have.They've said it's also pretty good unit for deer and of course elk! Unit 7,I've hunted elk for several years and had 2 rifle deer tags in the unit and all ever see are a ton of does,very few bucks! But I think would have to go with units 22 and 23!I also just noticed that this post was back in June of 2010.Oh well!lol That's my 2 cents anyways!lol

I've seen a lot deer in 4A while hunting squirrel and elk.  I've hunted just north of Sasebe for years.  Ive talked to people who have had trouble with the illegals.  But, knock on wood.  I haven't had any trouble.  The problem I have run into is.  Becausse the traffic across the land has gotten so heavy.  They have chased the deer out.  You don't see the deer like you used to in there.  They have even caused the deer to changed their habits.  I used to know right where to find them without having to scout.  Now, even with scouting.  They are hard to find because of the foot traffic.  As far as the mules,and  they're so called snipers that are supposed to be close by.  I've only run across mules one time.  Five of them.  They thought we were border patrol and took off running. We helped one guy who twisted his ankle, and was left behind 2 days prior to us finding him.  I have talked to people who have lost food, money, and.  Go figure, beer to raids by illegals. Along with a guy who had to threaten to shoot when a bunch tried to approach his daughter.  As a matter of fact.  It was the same guy who lost the food and all.  Last year.  we didn't see any until there was only 2 days left to hunt.  A lot of fresh sign. They were crossing our tracks just minutes behind us. When we did see them.  They were really spooky because of the activity of illegals going thru there.

So, where did you hunt and how did you do AzBuck?

I say - whichever unit you actually get drawn for.

I ain't talkin'... LOL!

Actually, some would depend on the species of deer, type/style of hunting, and the weapon choice. I mix it up depending on what I want to do...

both mule and whitetails in 23

Bill, all y'all are way ahead of me.....don't even know what unit my Outfitter put me in for but with as many points as I have, I shud draw and come see you!