maddbomber Report post Posted August 8, 2009 looking for a water/ tank map for 6a. does anyone know if AZG&F put one out?? also has anyone had success with whitetail in this unit. i was one of the LUCKY ones to get drawn this year for whitetail. does anyone have any ideas of what the better areas are in this unit to scout for whitetail?? appreciate any help from fellow hunters that have experience in this unit. thx maddbomber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ac guy Report post Posted August 9, 2009 Whitetail deer in Unit 6A are somewhat restricted to the lower half of the unit. If you plan to hunt Unit 6A, it is recommend you hunt the lower elevation canyons that generally fall below the Stoneman Lake Road. The whitetail population in the unit seems to be stable, with many above average bucks being taken every year. Areas: Whitetail deer prefer dense chaparral cover and can be very difficult to locate. All the major drainages in the lower half of the unit contain whitetail. One must be careful to properly identify the species before shooting, as both types of deer occupy the area. Plan on spending many hours glassing. Quality optics are a must. Good spotting scopes and binoculars can save you many miles of walking. If you climb to a high point to glass, you need to spend several hours at that location looking for movement. If you intend to drive the roads waiting to see a whitetail, save your gas. This hunt requires a lot of pre-season scouting. Other Concerns: A Coconino National Forest map is helpful, you can obtain one at any Forest Service office or call (928) 774-1147. Plan for cold windy conditions; dress in warm, windproof camouflage type clothing. Fire starting materials are essential. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcoues Report post Posted August 9, 2009 there is no whitetail left in 6a they all moved to unit 21 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redman Report post Posted August 9, 2009 There is water EVERYWHERE in 6A.... Redman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azhuntergirl Report post Posted August 10, 2009 There are definitely whitetail in that unit, or G&F wouldn't have a hunt in the unit. And G&F puts out a waterhole book you can pick up at Map World or another map store. Problem is, that only shows the tanks created/maintained by G&F. 6a is kinda sparse in the G&F waterhole dept. but there are creeks and natural water spots all over (from what I've heard) Good luck on your hunt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buglethemin Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Shot this guy last year on opening morning, Nov hunt. First time hunting this unit and only scouted a few times. The buck scored 106 5/8 and I just got him back from the taxi, and put him in the game room. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZJR Report post Posted November 2, 2009 That is a terrific buck with real nice tine length! Do you have a photo of the mount? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
