DCMHunter Report post Posted January 14, 2013 What unit would you put in for if you had max bonus points and why? DCM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Umpqua Report post Posted January 14, 2013 I have 23 points and I was seriously looking at applying this year in 5B. It has been in the top 2 or 3 units and it has a large cut in tags for 2013. I have decided to hold off one or two years and look at it again. The 2011 AZF&G Pronghorn Management Plan says the following concerning Unit 10: "In 2010, 31 fawns per 100 does were surveyed and in 2011, 53 fawns per 100 does were surveyed. This increase in fawn survival is due to predator control practices being implemented in Unit 10. Since May 2010 approximately 494 coyotes were removed by aerial gunning and trapping within 15 months." Due to the coyote control, there should be a good crop of mature bucks coming up for the 2014 and 2015 seasons on Unit 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZkiller Report post Posted January 14, 2013 32 is awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Umpqua Report post Posted January 14, 2013 32 is awesome! One problem for a max point holder in Unit 32, there has been only one tag in the last five years issued to a max point applicant in the 20% pass draw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted January 14, 2013 I would seriously consider waiting for Unit 10 and 9! Great Bucks in those unit's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues&Bass Report post Posted January 14, 2013 2B has some good bucks but you can only hunt with muzzleloader or bow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim Report post Posted January 16, 2013 There are some really nice bucks in that 2B hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6ANut Report post Posted January 16, 2013 Any thoughts on 4b? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCMHunter Report post Posted January 18, 2013 Thanks Its been 30 years since I was last in unit 9 & 10, I hear there are some access issues in those areas. Are there any maps showing private land and those public lands that are blocked by private? I had unit 2 a couple of years ago for a dear hunt and saw very few big bucks in unit 2B and some access issues on the northend of the unit. It was nothing like when I had my muzzy tag out there 20 + years ago. There was one respecable buck out behind the SRP power plant on private land, if he is still alive he my be worth spending time to try and catch him on state land. What do you all think about unit 1 did the fire affect any of them? DCM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Umpqua Report post Posted January 19, 2013 With max points don't even consider any other units but Unit 10, 9, and 5B if you are after a top level trophy antelope. If you just want a nice antelope there are probably plenty of units to consider. If you want your very best chance at a huge buck hire Pronghorn Guide Service. They also do scouting packages if you are on a budget. I am a non resident and have only actually hunted Unit 9 for elk, but everything I have heard there is ample public land, you just need to know where the private is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted January 19, 2013 The one you can draw a tag for is the best antelop unit! I apply for 36c and 45c every year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
