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All Hunting in Arizona Game Management Unit 21

When hunting on BLM Land, glass and hunt all drainages that lead into the Agua Fria River system. White-tailed deer utilize these drainages along with mule deer, so species identification is very important. Look for mule deer at the head of drainage cuts.

Game Management Unit 21

Scores

Scores
User Scores
Ease of Drawing
22
 
22
Success
27
 
27
Trophy Potential
0
N/A
Public Access
93
 
93
Ease of Terrain
90
 
90
Room to Breathe
79
 
79
Opportunity
6
 
6
Convenience
26
 
26
Ease of Effort
60
 
60
64
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Beginning on I-17 at the Verde River; southerly on the southbound lane of I-17 to the New River Road (Exit 232); east on New River Road to Fig Springs Road; northeasterly on Fig Springs Road to the Tonto National Forest boundary; southeasterly along this boundary to the Verde River; north along the Verde River to I-17.

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Size

1,095 Square Miles (700,843 Acres)

Land Ownership

7% Private, 93% Public, 78% USFS, 11% BLM, 7% Wilderness

Latitude/Longitude

34.1433, -111.8948

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Amenities

There are 0 hospitals, 2 hotels, 12 campgrounds, and 1 grocery stores within a 20 mile radius.

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HuntScore Tip

Quality binoculars mounted on a tripod used systematically to glass whitetail habitat is the most effective method used to locate the elusive Coues deer.

State Agency Website

Visit Arizona Game and Fish Department

Other Species in Unit

Pronghorn, Black Bear, Deer, Elk, Javelina, Turkey,

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Bounded on the north and east by the Verde River and on the west by I-17. Varied terrain ranging from desert plains and low rocky mountains in the south, to extensive mesas in the west, the steep m... Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note!

All Drawing Stats (2023)

Total Quota
1,229
Licenses Drawn
1,229
Licenses Surplus
0
Resident Quota
1,229
Nonresident Quota
1,227
Landowner Quota
0
Youth Quota
0
62.8%
Overall Unit
1st Choice Draw Odds
Choose a hunt below to take a deeper dive into quotas, drawing odds, drawing trends, and harvest data. Arizona hunt codes change annually but don't fret! HuntScore makes AZ draw codes easy to read. Read our article on HuntScore AZ draw codes here
Stats Apply For Sex Manner Season Type Draw Odds HuntScore Notes
21_J_1_E_A_S_LL
E
A
S
LL
82.5%
0 2023 Hunt Code: 5087
21_J_1_E_HAM_S_LL
E
HAM
S
LL
73.7%
0 2023 Hunt Code: 5060
21_J_1_E_ALL_S_Y
E
ALL
S
Y
70.6%
0 2023 Hunt Code: 5038
21_J_1_E_ALL_S_LL
E
ALL
S
LL
52.5%
0 2023 Hunt Code: 5011
21_T_2_M_SG_S_LL
M
SG
S
LL
0%
0 2023 Hunt Code: 4035
21_T_1_M_SG_S_LL
M
SG
S
LL
4%
0 2023 Hunt Code: 4034
HuntScore Tip: Scouting for the earlier hunts should begin soon after being drawn. Scouting for the later hunts should wait until elk begin their seasonal shifts, which occur after the weather changes and things cool down significantly. There will be areas where elk are common in September, but are absent in December. Also, later hunts have seen an increase in the use of aircraft for scouting.

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All Harvest Stats (2021)

Total Hunters
977
Total Harvest
0
Harvest Male
0
Harvest Female
0
0%
Average Success
Manner Season Type Sex Hunters Harvest Male Female Youth
A
S
LL
E
287 0
0
0
0
ALL
S
LL
E
423 0
0
0
0
ALL
S
Y
E
89 0
0
0
0
HAM
S
LL
E
174 0
0
0
0
SG
S
LL
M
2 0
0
0
0
SG
S
LL
M
2 0
0
0
0
HuntScore Tip: Ever hunt a unit with a 100% success rate and not see any animals? If you're nodding your head to any of these scenarios then you're one of the people who knows that statistics are a good guide, but they aren't a guarantee.

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Weather Insights

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Average Temps

Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. If you plan on hunting in higher elevation, as a rule of thumb, expect the tempture to decrease roughly 5° for every 1000' in elevation gain.

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