“But that’s not good for ungulates.”. Included is: 12'x14' wall tent, wood stove, axe, shovel, scabbard(s), and lantern with propane. Mon - Fri, 8:00-4:30 CST. While The Spokesman-Review won’t be helping you convince your uncle’s sister’s high school boyfriend’s brother to let you hunt on his 20 acres next to the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, we do have detailed information on where to hunt for what throughout northeast Washington. Wednesday, September 27, 2017 9:09pm “I’m afraid it’s all downhill from here,” he joked. Rocky Mountain Elk were introduced into the Cle Elum area in the 1920's from the Yellowstone herd in Wyoming. Pheasant populations, on the other hand, seem to be “status quo,” he said. Mule deer populations in eastern Washington exhibit a variety of seasonal movement patterns, with migratory herds moving up to 50 straight line miles between summer and winter ranges to resident animals with annual home ranges similar in size to resident white-tail populations. Deer. The mule deer rifle hunts are spot and stalk from 4WD vehicles on large private ranches. Few hunters specifically target black bears in District 1, instead hunting the bruins if they happen to come across them. The mule deer population has stayed relatively stable, although it’s still recovering from several harder winters and droughts, Atamian said. That’s why many savvy deer hunters with trophy blacktails in their sights are leasing available properties up and down the I-5 corridor, as well as in the Coast Range, but leases can become available at any time. Area 87: This is a great hunt for a 170 class buck. Droptine Buck Photo Contest Let's see some Droptine Buck Photos .... from any year. Fife, a teacher at Naches Valley High School, killed this buck during the 2017 archery season in Central Washington. The most productive whitetail units were 139 (Steptoe) and 127 (Mica Peak). Mule Deer Hunting . Jan 1, 2018 22 3. “Turkey hunting is always good,” Prince said. “Success is as much about having the permission on the right place at the same time as the elk being there.”. This is almost too close to call. Smokey-Bennett Unit 44 Holding steady on the charts, this is one of the best nonresident opportunities. Bull tags haven’t been reduced for the 2019 season, but hunters should expect reduced opportunity in 2020. Even though it's an open country hunt, the deer here are very good at hiding in the open and in the breaks. The most recent aerial flights estimate there are around 13,000 mule deer in the Washtucna area and 11,000 in the Odessa area. Plan a Trip. 6 Day General and Limited Quota, Trophy Mule Deer Hunts Oct. 1 - 14, $6,550.00, 2 on 1 guide (2 to 4 preference points required) Oct. 1 - 14, $7,950.00 Hard-Core Hunt, 1 on 1 guide (2 to 4 preference points required). Like always, scouting and a willingness to get away from roads are the biggest predictors of a successful hunt. Photo courtesy National Park Service Gray wolves and deer were collared and monitored as part of the University of Washington study on deer behavior patterns. Utah. 2019 was the first year that we are hunting the ranch and due to timing we are hunting it after this brochure goes to the printer. Hunting mule deer in Nevada provides hunters with the opportunity to enjoy the deserts of Nevada during October. “We’re still looking at lower whitetail population-wise.”. Get away from the crowds and get a chance to actually hunt for game with limited pressure from other hunters. What to Bring. He expects this to be a good year for fawn recruitment, perhaps leading to a full recovery. We hunt for mature deer, generally 24-26″ wide 4×4 mule deer. If you want to hunt elk, think of Cle Elum! Old Mexico Mule Deer Hunts. The hard winter of 2015-16 reduced deer and elk populations. A lot of Nice bucks on this unit during the hunt. .story-text [id^="galleria"].galleria { There are whitetail and mule deer throughout the district. Hunter effort stayed consistent between 2018 and 2017 at about 82 days per kill. Hunt is in one of the quality units in the state. Each of these areas has a specific hunt number associated with the weapon used; please call if you have questions on what to put in for, © 2014 by Three Peaks Outfitters; created with. Mulies can be found in the southern and western portions of the district where the drier climate of the channeled scablands starts. “We have found numerous winter kill in the 2016-17 winter,” he said. As for which GMUs to try, 121 (Huckleberry) and 108 (Douglas) led the pack with three-year average success rates of 34.4% and 33.8%, respectively. The Best Mule Deer Hunts Thanks to better management, range improvement and predator control Utah’s deer herd has continued to impress the Nation. Overshadowed by elk in recent years, regulars grew up hunting the West when muley numbers were high and elk numbers not nearly what they are today. For reference, in 2016, the estimated population was 5,717. The buck-to-doe ratio is “exactly the same” as it was last year (32 bucks per 100 does), District wildlife biologist Annemarie Prince said. The Badlands mule deer population made it through last year’s relatively mild winter fine, with spring survey numbers 22% above the long-term average. But the area with the highest mule deer population is Unit 73, which begins in the Arbon Valley region and extends past Malad toward the Utah border. These units also happen to be mostly private land. Both figures vary widely depending on the GMU. I am in the early stages of scouting and I've yet to decide on a Unit. .story-text [id^="galleria"] .galleria-container { Our mule deer hunting area is about 500,000 acres of farm land, fringe, and the deep woods. Hunting News. Pre-1990 Photo Contest Let's see some Pre-1990 Success Photos. The Tag: Arizona Strip 13a Mule Deer. Washington Bow Hunts SEP 1 - SEP 25 / MULE DEER - OTC / GMU: 101, 136, 142, 149, 204, 272, 284 / EASTERN, WA / DIY $2000 OR GUIDED $3995 The Wyoming hunts will take place in October, while the Montana hunts take place in late October and November during the rut. Even though there was heavier snow later, it never got too crusty and everything “greened up really quickly.” Graduate students working on Washington’s ongoing predator-prey study have “got a ton of pictures of whitetails running through GMU 117” and others, she said. Estimates of statewide mule deer buck harvest remained relatively stable between 2004 and 2014, averaging around 8,000 bucks. July 14, 2020. “This year there are not going to be a lot of spikes on the landscape.”, Other species: “Chukars look good,” Wik said. Sticky; Muzzleloader Mule Deer Hunt Film Premiere. The average success rate on our mule deer hunt is 95-100% with more than 100% opportunity. For full District 1 prospects visit: wdfw.wa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/02103/district_1_hunting_prospects_2019.pdf. Elk, mule deer, and pronghorn are three iconic species among the big-game animals hunters pursue throughout the western United States. Cliff has been involved in the harvest of dozens of deer over 185″, many over 200″ and has spent years researching areas that can produce top quality bucks. Area 119: This hunt also catches the Mule Deer rut. Hunters who are targeting buck mule deer should expect some of the best antler growth they have ever seen. margin: 10px 14px 10px; Founded in the epicenter of monster mule deer country, True Hunts is a foremost expert on opportunities to harvest big mountain deer. min. 6 Day General and Limited Quota, Trophy Mule Deer Hunts Oct. 1 - 14, $6,550.00, 2 on 1 guide (2 to 4 preference points required) Oct. 1 - 14, $7,950.00 Hard-Core Hunt, 1 on 1 guide (2 to 4 preference points required). While most of those are for deer and bird hunting, there are some open to elk hunters. Mule deer Mule deer are present across most of eastern Washington. Since 2018, all black bear hunters are required to take an online bear identification course (wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/requirements/bear-identification-testing). Spokane), making it the most crowded area. Game Management Unit 24B Mule deer can be found throughout much of Unit 24B in areas that are generally below 4,500 feet in elevation. For archery hunters, GMUs 124 and 127 provide the best terrain, whereas the terrain in … General Season:yes Point System:bonus point system Application Fee/Terms:non-float state; $15/species application fee + $160 hunt/fish combo license (nonrefundable); $315 for deer permit if drawn Application Deadline:early June Results Posted:early August Arizona continually makes headlines with giant muley bucks harvested in the Arizona Strip and the Kaibab Plateau. The mule deer is plentiful in many western states and larger than its whitetail counterpart - meaning more venison in your freezer this winter. 2019 Hunt Dates Coming Soon. This is a total camp out with meals, accommodations and trophy preparation of your animal. This year’s survey documented 23.8 calves per 100 cows. If interested, please call for more details and information regarding this hunting option. I'm looking at a rifle hunt in September in Colorado next year. Overall hunter success for both species averaged 29% in 2018, a decline of 13 percent from the previous 10-year average. Hunters who have that access will likely find success. Elk: Don’t expect much. This was Fife’s first animal killed with a bow. } Fifty cougars were killed in District 1 in 2019, the same number as 2018. Other species: In 2018, turkey hunters spent about nine days in the field and harvested 2,966 birds, an 11% increase in harvest over 2017. Jay Inslee Doing a Good Job? Like all hunting in the district, private land access is key. Here are the best states to find them for your upcoming hunt. Replies 44 Views 1K. Historically these ranches have consistently produced very high opportunity and harvest on mule deer in the 170”-190” class, with deer over 200” not unusual. Our deer hunting season starts with the High Buck hunt in mid-September in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. Just looking to southeast Colorado first and foremost coming from Texas. By Chuck Smock. The mild start to the 2018-19 winter, followed by heavier snow later, didn’t seem to impact overall deer populations, she said. I have 12 NR deer points. In the past few years, however, GMUs 136 and 139 have improved. In 2018, elk hunters took 204 animals, a 7% decrease in harvest from 2017. The best opportunities to harvest a mule deer occur in GMUs 136, 139 and 142. An estimated 330,000 deer in 2015. “There is probably no place for elk that is going to be really good,” he said. Rut Mule Deer – Unit 27. Wyoming offers various hunting opportunities for mule deer. Top rated units in which I asked about in my OP are from secrets not because of loose lips, but because they are the cream of the cream of mule deer units in the WORLD. Are you tired of hunting the front country and only dreaming of getting to where the game really is? (HUNTING PHOTO CONTEST) A difficult winter for mule deer fawns took its toll on herds for the … Such areas tend to provide the more open habitats that mule deer … Some of these deer hunts can be combined with pronghorn and elk depending on the season you choose to hunt. In 2018, hunters put in 24 days of effort for a deer, five more days than in 2017. Replies 32 Views 2K. Each fall, hunters from all over the country, and around the world, set their sights on the mountains, valleys, and wide-open spaces of the West in search of adventure, camaraderie, a world-class trophy, and the opportunity to fill the freezer with lean protein. That’s the message from Wik when it comes to elk in 2019. Some years the harvest rate for certain GMUs will hit 20% and other years drop to 5%. It’s a similar story for whitetails, with the population still recovering from a 2015 blue tongue outbreak, Atamian said, followed by several tougher-than-normal winters and a small outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease in northwest Spokane County. Mar 29, 2019 Messages 263. Our deer hunting season starts with the High Buck hunt in mid-September in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. It has some of the best public and private land hunting for this handsome deer species in the Lower 48, and some giant ones to boot. “I associate that with the private land factor we have out here,” he said. Not trophy hunting..looking for just a good western experience hunt..want to camp as well. “Deer hunting should be good in Western Washington during the fall of 2019.” His district is the most productive west of the Cascade Crest, at least in terms of harvest, accounting for nearly 28 percent of all the blacktail bucks killed by general season riflemen in 2018, some 1,873 animals. East of the Mississippi, whitetail leases are common, too. Elk: District 1 is not known for its elk hunting, and 2019 is no different, Prince said. The bright spot is, deer numbers seem to be stable. … For year 2019, deer hunting is set for October 12th through October 22nd in the Okanogan Highlands . It is now the record non-typical archery mule deer record for Washington state. The late rifle mule deer hunts in Unit 12B can be one of the best mule deer hunts in the state Arizona and it recently produced a trophy mule deer buck that scored in excess of 270 Boone & Crockett points. “I think people should go to the traditional places they like and enjoy the hunt.”. The majority of pheasant hunting occurs in Whitman County, which has about three times the harvest and about two times more hunters than Lincoln or Spokane counties. 6 Best Mule Deer Hunting Tips and Tactics That You Must Know. “I thought last year would be a better hunting season than it was,” she said. M.R.S. width: auto !important; 2019 Hunts. Plateau, Boulder/Kaiparowits Mule deer unit 2019. Five day guide only two-on-one hunt $2,500 plus state license, one-on-one $3,500 plus state license. Hunters in that unit were successful 42% of the time, with on average, two hunters per square mile. VOTE NOW: Is Washington Gov. Jan 8, 2019 #1 Hoping this is the year that I pull a general deer tag for the Boulder area. Looking at rifle, muzzle, and archery. Nov 23, 2019 #1 Anyone have any experience with Unit 82 deer in Wyoming? They are predominantly found along the breaks of the Snake River, where terrain is steep and rocky with limited public access from above. Tag allocations are high, harvest success is top-notch and 4-point or better is up there as well. The basic unit for managing mule deer harvest in eastern Washington is the Game Management Unit (GMU). The mountains and valleys of District 1 (Game Management Units 101 through 121) offer the best whitetail hunting in Eastern Washington. Would you suggest a third season or go on the early hunt? It’s been a great year for deer. For full District 2 prospects visit: wdfw.wa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/02103/district_2_hunting_prospects_2019.pdf. }. There are bigger bucks around, hunt hard, you’ll find a nice one. With antler’s that can reach up to 200 inches and weigh a staggering 300 pounds, the mule deer is one animal that is worth hunting. } Plenty of us will be happy to see 2020 in our rear-view window come Jan. 1. The most productive units were GMUs 136 (Harrington), 142 (Almota) and 139 (Steptoe). No mule deer does will be harvested. Thread starter 3855WIN; Start date Sep 3, 2018; Sep 3, 2018 #1 3855WIN Well-known member. The terrain where you’ll find mule deer ranges from dry, high-desert foothills to the rugged, mountainous, alpine zone. Archery Over the past 10 years, harvest has averaged 1,791 birds a year. Nevada Mule Deer Hunts. Cost....................................... 1 hunter................... $6,000. .galleria-container { z-index: 0; } } Sorry to mess up your plans of hunting these units every other year. Wyoming's unit 90 is a great low-density open country desert mule deer hunt. Sticky; Alberta Mule Deer Hunt, By Viktor Arzethauser. “They’ve found where the elk are,” she said. March 18, 2019 by Ann McCreary. Mule Deer and Elk Hunting ... Three Peaks Outfitters takes great pride in providing quality gear and support so our hunters can make their best effort at harvesting a quality animal. It took him 10 days before he was in a position to get a shot. For example, 2014 and 2015 were relatively dry, drought years, which can be particularly hard on mule deer. Our guided mule deer hunts are done off of horseback. Not looking to get a record hunt but first time in Colorado, wanted to see what those areas were like for elk and mule deer...thank for your help and the suggestions. As the quality of our deer herd continues to improve our clients are harvesting more giant mule deer every year. Mule Deer Hunting . Hunter success has averaged 12% over the past decade and effort (days/kill) has averaged 41 days/kill. In 2018, 181 black bears were killed. According to a WDFW analysis that considered hunter density, success and public access the No.1 GMU was 178. Washington Whitetail Season 2019: October 17 -27, we hunt 4-day cycles, Oct. 17 to Oct. 20, or October 24 to October 27. Rattlesnake Slope Unit Plentiful numbers of chucker, deer, and elk hide among these 3,366 acres. .galleria-theme-azur .galleria-info-description{ The ranch has been hunted before with outstanding success on quality deer. Colorado High Country Mule Deer Units Year to Year. Long, hard winters and dry summers have likely lead to a decline in the elk numbers in the district, district wildlife biologist Paul Wik said. “We didn’t get any reports of people finding any dead deer or anything like that,” she said. Trouble is, drawing a tag in these coveted areas ranges fro… With 37% of the land public, there’s plenty of opportunity for the enterprising hunter. Maybe grandpa or dad with a trophy buck hanging out the back of the truck, etc. Media. Vote on the Best Mule Deer Photo, sponsored by Kryptek. For full District 3 prospects visit: wdfw.wa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/02103/district_3_hunting_prospects_2019.pdf. As the quality of our deer herd continues to improve our clients are harvesting more giant mule deer every year. “Definitely a lot of chukar broods out there right now.”. We could easily go with either an elk tag from units 9 and 10, or a mule deer 13B tag. Horseback mule deer hunts are the ultimate western hunting experience. As always, there are plenty of turkeys. Last year’s deer population estimate was about 18,000, which was similar to the 2017 estimate. The Best Mule Deer Hunts Thanks to better management, range improvement and predator control Utah’s deer herd has continued to impress the Nation. “The whitetail populations it’s going to come back. In October we switch gears and move into muzzleloader and modern firearm seasons. 5. According to Travis Mcclendon, of Arizona Strip Guides, the average buck in the area reaches 200 inches by age four and has the best trophy potential in the country. It’s been a great year for deer. 2019 Washington Blacktail & Mule Deer Season Dates. Archery season runs in September and most rifle seasons occur during October, with some exceptions. Early season scouting and hunting is the best time to use your glass as deer are more apt to stand up and switch their beds during the heat of the day. In 2019, hunters harvested 1,189 bucks, an increase over 2019 but still 15% lower than the 10-year average. “A very high percentage of our deer are in that agricultural grassland interface area.”. Unit 41 hunt dates are October 24-28 and October 31-Nov 4th. A lot of private land, access can be obtained from a … robby denning; Oct 17, 2020 ; 2 3. Justin Crossley; Feb 25, 2020; 2. Not that an elk can’t be taken in District 1 – it’s just hard to do. A dry and hot opening weekend followed by an unusually warm and dry late October may have reduced overall hunter success in 2018. Yeah for the last couple months of watching application strategy videos mostly for elk or even a big game overview from 2018 and thinking that CO had an OTC opportunity for mule deer in the 2nd and 3rd rifle I watched the HUSHIN one strictly on applying for mule deer he said that you have to apply for drawing a tag there was not OTC for mule deer. The five year average is 220. "New Mexico has a very stable mule deer population that doesn't seem to change much from season to season." The unit is not huge and there are hunters crawling all over it. More forage and less snow at lower elevations means that there shouldn’t be an “overly noticeable” difference for hunters from last year. The Best Units for Hunting Elk, Mule Deer & Antelope. Jan 8, 2019 2 0. Our deer hunting season starts with the High Buck hunt in mid-September in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. Our limited quota, early October mule deer hunts take place on large, private ranches in the high-country of South Central Wyoming, and area well known for producing monster mulies! Wyoming’s mule deer continue to have a very rough and tough go. Three-year study finds white-tailed deer not affected. The older the better!! 1.800.344.2577. Washington High Buck Hunts. Mule deer numbers are on a general decline in the West and elk numbers holding steady. Henry Mountains: Henry Mountains is the best Mule Deer hunt in the nation. Overall pheasant harvest has declined over the past decade, but harvest has gone up in the past two years, according to WDFW. That covers White-Tailed Deer hunting for our area including game management Unit 203 through 284. THE BEST ARIZONA MULE DEER UNITS. The five-year harvest average is 5,882 deer. Washington Deer Population: About 280,000 deer in 2019, up from 270,000 in 2018 and 250,000 in 2017 based on harvest data. Pierce County I plan on driving out and camping. “We did have numerous elk dying of starvation this year as well.”. Cost...................................... 2-3 hunters....... $1,200 each, Prices do not include sales tax - Visa and MasterCard accepted, 30% down to reserve dates (non-refundable), Maximum rider weight: 240 lbs. robby denning; Dec 23, 2020; Replies 5 Views 898. Mule-deer hunters lease lands east of the Cascades. The mountains and valleys of District 1 (Game Management Units 101 through 121) offer the best whitetail hunting in Eastern Washington. The Arizona strip, however, still offers one of the best chances to harvest a 200+ inch mule deer. Looks to have good success rate...would anyone recommend taking a family hunt in this unit with my 16 & 18 year old sons? With a longer season in 2019, a bigger bag limit, harvest could increase in 2019. All of our Mule Deer areas are a 3 point minimum. Hunter pressure is the major drawback here. If there’s good news from Washington’s best mule deer country, it might be that a relatively strong 19 bucks per 100 does were counted on the winter range coming out of last year’s hunt. A tougher 2018 winter led to some reports of winter kill, “If you’re a skier, you enjoyed (it) because you were skiing into April,” Atamian said. I live in WI and have hunted AZ for mule deer but not Utah. width: auto; Both boasted 40% success rates with about 1.5 hunters per square mile. Nearly one-third of all elk hunters in District 2 head to GMU 124 (Mt. In District 2, there are more than 100 private properties enrolled in WDFW’s private land hunting program. This map source includes coverage for all 129 management units in Wyoming and is based on the official boundaries published by the Wyoming Game & Fish Dept.. Do the units change every year? That was a 7% decrease from 2017 when 5,034 deer were harvested. Elk, mule deer, and pronghorn are three iconic species among the big-game animals hunters pursue throughout the western United States. It is now the record non-typical archery mule deer record for Washington state. Montana The mule deer grow quite large, and it is not uncommon for a deer to exceed 325 pounds in weight fully dressed out. Unit 102 has been a desirable hunter destination for trophy mule deer in Wyoming over the past two decades. While not known for its waterfowl hunting, some hunters find success in perennial waterbodies or during high-precipitation years when shallow, seasonal lakes stick around and fields flood creating “duck and goose hot spots.”. Idaho deer and elk hunters should see good to excellent hunting for elk and white-tailed deer, and average mule deer hunting in 2019, but that’s likely to vary by location across the state. Mule deer remain the symbol of western big game hunting. sara mcclendon of tillamook harvested this dandy 24-inch-wide mule deer from oregon’s chesnimnus hunting unit in early october 2018. it took sara five years to draw the tag for the wallowa county unit, and her 433-yard one-shot-kill was due to her having practiced long-range-shooting many times. But not this year. The following are summaries for a modern firearm, archery, and muzzleloader deer seasons in Washington. Mule Deer. Thread starter anthonyjanicki; Start date Jan 8, 2019; Forums. Hello all, I am driving from the midwest to try my hand at stalking some mule deer with my bow in late August (2019). ... Units: 373d, 379d, 381 Mule Deer Oct. 12 – 22 – 3 pt. The logical side of … Sign In. 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Three Peaks Outfitters takes great pride in providing quality gear and support so our hunters can make their best effort at harvesting a quality animal. “I’m afraid it’s all downhill from here,” he joked. Jake Fife from Selah, Wash., notched his name into the record book with his 229 inch non-typical mule deer. Stop dreaming and call today! The best mule deer numbers are found southeast of the Panhandle region of Idaho. With the general hunting season opener for most of Washington about a month out, now is the time for the unprepared hunter to panic. The best mule deer buck that Gruben has mounted from public lands was a non-typical buck, scoring 260 inches. By those metrics, GMUs 121 and 108 remain at the top of the heap. Exceed Your Expectations. Baker, Alan Liere's fishing-hunting report for Jan. 7 …, 'Face the cat! In October we switch gears and move into muzzleloader and modern firearm seasons. z-index: 0 !important; Mule Deer. Huffaker Mountain Huffaker Mountain and the rolling slopes directly surrounding it are wonderful spots to find black-tailed deer, white-tailed deer, and elk. It came down to numbers and opportunities, however. Testimonials. Hunter effort decreased in all GMUs except 124 and 130 which saw increases. Get the day’s top sports headlines and breaking news delivered to your inbox by subscribing here. Hunt Dates. References/Info. Deer: While a series of harder winters have hurt the elk population in District 3, deer seem to be doing OK, Wik said. Like deer, elk numbers don’t seem negatively impacted by the 2018-19 winter. Mule deer remain the symbol of western big game hunting. Fall forage didn’t green and elk weren’t able to fatten up in preparation for the winter. Since 2016, District 3’s elk population has decreased 25%, according to WDFW’s most recent survey which was completed early this year. For more information, see the Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations pamphlet. That’s the key to success in District 2, district wildlife biologist Michael Atamian said. Last year, 4,668 deer (of both species) were harvested in District 1. In District 2, any elk are fair game for hunters in an effort to keep the large ungulates from destroying agricultural land. This is a very challenging hunt with the classic high terrain big bucks like to live in. The Best Spots for Trophy Mule Deer Hunting This mule deer hunter hunted private land in Colorado to take this 4x4 scoring over 180 B&C points. “They still haven’t recovered from that,” he said of the 2015 disease outbreak. Beyond Mule Deer and Elk Fantastic photos to see in this thread! For more information, visit geodataservices.wdfw.wa.gov/huntregs/. Baldy Ranch - Yakima River Canyon, WA ; Red's Fly Shop has exclusive access to over 50,000 acres of prime Eastern Washington mule deer habitat. Without, it becomes much harder. “It seems like our elk don’t move very much.”. Ideally, Wix said, that ratio would be 30 calves per 100 cows. 5th Choice – Kaibab Unit 12A East: Unit 12A east, or the east side of the Kaibab, is the Arizona Strip Guides Team’s 5th ranking pick on our list of the best Arizona mule deer units. There are few chukar in District 2. Elk seem to be expanding their range into GMUs 139 (Steptoe) and 142 (Almota) with harvest numbers increasing there the past five years. “What’s the exact rhyme or reason for why that’s happening, I couldn’t give you a good reason for that,” Atamian said. Private Ranch Mule Deer Hunt. Deer: Consistency is the name of the game in District 1, at least when it comes to deer density and hunter strategy. 2019 Washington Blacktail & Mule Deer Season Dates. Pick up a copy of Sunday’s outdoors section to catch up on the Panhandle’s 2019 hunting prospects. Overall elk numbers remained consistent between 2018 and 2019. 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