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All Hunting in Arizona Game Management Unit 23

The elevation in this area ranges from approximately 2,200' at Roosevelt Lake to 7,700' on Aztec Peak in the Sierra Anchas. Terrain is characterized by flat desert plains cut by washes at lower elevations and steep, rocky mountains and deep canyons at th

Game Management Unit 23

Scores

Scores
User Scores
Ease of Drawing
20
 
20
Success
31
 
31
Trophy Potential
0
N/A
Public Access
98
 
98
Ease of Terrain
78
 
78
Room to Breathe
66
 
66
Opportunity
19
 
19
Convenience
25
 
25
Ease of Effort
62
 
62
64
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Beginning at the confluence of Tonto Creek and the Salt River; northerly along Tonto Creek to the spring box, north of the Tonto Creek Hatchery, on Tonto Creek; northeasterly along the east fork of Tonto Creek to the Tonto-Sitgreaves National Forest boundary along the Mogollon Rim; east along this boundary to the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation boundary; southerly along the reservation boundary to the Salt River; westerly along the Salt River to Tonto Creek.

Access is widely available via State Routes 260 and 288 and the complex of Forest Service roads. Some Forest service road closures in the northern part of the Unit exist during December through Mar... Create a free account to read the rest of this access note!

County

Gila

Size

1,185 Square Miles (758,157 Acres)

Land Ownership

2% Private, 98% Public, 98% USFS, 10% Wilderness

Latitude/Longitude

33.9697, -111.0098

Wildfires

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Amenities

There are 0 hospitals, 1 hotels, 19 campgrounds, and 0 grocery stores within a 20 mile radius.

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HuntScore Tip

As with most big game hunting, peak mule deer activity periods are early morning and late evening. Be in your hunting area during these times. Hunters who get out and work the areas on foot are usually more successful than those hunters who stay close to roads. Utilize your binoculars and cover hillsides carefully before moving on.

State Agency Website

Visit Arizona Game and Fish Department

Other Species in Unit

Black Bear, Deer, Elk, Javelina, Mountain Lion, Turkey, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep,

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The elevation in this area ranges from approximately 2,200' at Roosevelt Lake to 7,700' on Aztec Peak in the Sierra Anchas. Terrain is characterized by flat desert plains cut by washes at lower el... Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note!

All Drawing Stats (2022)

Total Quota
3,260
Licenses Drawn
3,110
Licenses Surplus
150
Resident Quota
3,260
Nonresident Quota
1,584
Landowner Quota
0
Youth Quota
0
12%
Overall Unit
1st Choice Draw Odds
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Stats Apply For Sex Manner Season Type Draw Odds HuntScore Notes
3061
F
ALL
G
LL
17.7%
82 2022 Hunt Code: 3058
1088
E
ALL
G
LL
5.6%
69 2022 Hunt Code: 1088
1087
E
ALL
G
LL
33%
76 2022 Hunt Code: 1087
1086
E
ALL
G
LL
25.8%
71 2022 Hunt Code: 1086
23_D_1_E_ALL_G_LL_NA
E
ALL
G
LL
16%
67 2022 Hunt Code: 1037
23_D_2_E_ALL_G_LL_NA
E
ALL
G
LL
0.9%
63 2022 Hunt Code: 1038
3198
F
A
A
LL
53.8%
78 2022 Hunt Code: 3206
3179
M
A
A
LL
27.9%
83 2022 Hunt Code: 3187
3162
M
A
A
LL
2.7%
63 2022 Hunt Code: 3170
3161
M
A
A
LL
1.4%
68 2022 Hunt Code: 3169
23_E_1_F_ALL_G_Y
F
ALL
G
Y
25.9%
79 2022 Hunt Code: 3069
5089
E
A
S
LL
74.8%
80 2022 Hunt Code: 5089
3060
F
ALL
G
LL
10.4%
74 2022 Hunt Code: 3057
3030
M
ALL
G
LL
3.3%
73 2022 Hunt Code: 3028
3010
M
ALL
G
LL
0.6%
69 2022 Hunt Code: 3008
3009
M
ALL
G
LL
0.5%
71 2022 Hunt Code: 3007
NULL
E
A
S
LL
19.1%
0 2022 Hunt Code: 8006
5062
E
HAM
S
LL
61.5%
82 2022 Hunt Code: 5062
5040
E
ALL
S
Y
35.6%
71 2022 Hunt Code: 5041
4038
M
SG
S
LL
14.5%
70 2022 Hunt Code: 4038
4039
M
SG
S
LL
22.5%
79 2022 Hunt Code: 4039
4062
M
SG
S
Y
63.6%
82 2022 Hunt Code: 4062
5013
E
ALL
S
LL
39.7%
78 2022 Hunt Code: 5013
1161
E
ALL
Y
Y
-0%
78 2022 Hunt Code: 1161
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All Harvest Stats (2021)

Total Hunters
1,279
Total Harvest
41
Harvest Male
0
Harvest Female
0
3.2%
Average Success
Manner Season Type Sex Hunters Harvest Male Female Youth
A
S
LL
E
256 0
0
0
0
ALL
S
LL
E
314 0
0
0
0
ALL
S
Y
E
87 0
0
0
0
HAM
S
LL
E
234 0
0
0
0
SG
S
LL
M
163 11
0
0
0
SG
S
LL
M
125 13
0
0
0
SG
S
Y
M
100 17
0
0
0
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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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