Yes, that is correct. Sorry for any confusion. I referred to it as a mule deer tag only because that's what I'll be going for (as opposed to a coues deer).
My apologies for how I described my tag - yes, I have an archery unit tag I purchased for the 2023 season. It's just a deer tag; not solely mule deer. I hunted southern AZ in Jan. but didn't fill the tag so I'm going back to try and fill it in Aug/Sep.
Any advice or suggestions on what to expect for the unit in late August/early September? I'll be going for mule deer and possibly black bear during that timeframe this year. It'll be my first time in the unit.
That’s what I want to hear. I’ll be hunting the unit for both mule deer and bear in august/September. Looking forward to exploring the unit. Hopefully it’s not too hot.
I take it you were successful in your hunt? Always nice to have good friends who live near great hunting units! My friend from Jackson accompanied me, which is the only reason I was able to hunt wilderness.
It does seem like it would be a tough area for archery. I could have used you on my hunt! Did you have access to horses when you hunted the unit? I hiked in and it took about 4-5 hours and I went up about 2,000+ ft of elevation. Would've been a brutal hike out if I had been successful!
100% agree not worth hunting without being able to hunt wilderness. Not a lot of information out there on Unit 96 and the local outfitter was all booked up and hesitant to share much information (not that I blame them) so I did it 100% DIY. One day I'll go back and hunt that unit and be so much...
I'm hunting 37b this January from Jan. 15 - 19th. From what I've heard the temperature can range quite a bit but do you have any thoughts in particular on what I should be able to expect? Other than almost no chance of rain...
I realize your post is over a year old but just curious as to how your hunt went. I actually hunted Unit 96 last year as well. I was there from about Oct. 1 -5th. It was my first elk hunt. I was unsuccessful, but learned a hell of a lot. Amazing country and amazing experience all around. Based...