Unit 35 B ?????

[novice]

This will be (hopefully) the first year deer hunting for me south of Phoenix. Can anybody tell me anything about 35B? Going with a buddy & our sons.

[Diamondbackaz]

The Patagonia Mountains are very popular, but deer can be also found in the rolling hills and flats on both sides of the range. There are lots of roads into the area and I would suggest getting a map and explore the area before the season. I have a "South Patagonia Off Highway vehicle Guide" that shows a lot of the roads. I can mail it to you if you email me your address.

[CritterGitter]

I've hunted this unit a few times, both in the patagonia mtns and the northern part of the canelo hills. There are some good bucks in both mountain ranges. If you can get down for a weekend to scout it would be helpful. Water availability seems to be most important based on my experience. Normally the big tanks are dry in the hills but depending on where the ranchers are running cattle, they may fill some of them. Check out a forest service map and check the troughs connected to the windmills. Some spots to try are around Duquesne in the patagonias and red rock west of the canelos. Red rock seems to get considerable pressure down low, so get in as far away from the roads as you can. Good Luck,

 

Gungho Coues Nut

[vml]

Hello,

I have hunted 34A for the last few, few years and this will be our first time hunting 35B..looking for info for 35B..I have 4x4 and willing to hike alittle I'm not asking for anyone's sweetspot..but we like to be away from the pressure....What are the popular spots to maybe stay away from...thx ahead time...good luck to all...vml..

[vml]

Do IA's trek thru this unit?..thx..vml

[Diamondbackaz]

Lots of them!!!,

[HillBilly_Al]

Actually if you can get them to wait until sunup, you might be able to get them to form a drive.

[azcouesandelk]

35b is full nice couse bucks. My dad found a shed in that unit in some steep canyons while hunting mearns. The shed was a 9 point and had great mass. A couple of the tines have broken off over the last couple of years, but it is still a trophy in my mind.

[vml]

Thx Younghunter I guess I will camp amongst the other hunters to stay fairly safe at night if there are alot IA's and then find some nice canyons to hike into during the day..its going to take me a few days to get familiar with the area since it's my first time hunting this area (I will scout one weekend)...its nice to see your e-mail about alot of bucks being in that area. It.s not a large area which might make it interesting..I have ten days to get one...vml

[m1280]

35 b huh? on your scoutin trip take your bow and keep an eye out for some monster mulies. there were no rifle hunts last year for mulies in that area and if ya bag a keeper pass that whitail tag on to your son or daughter if they are able to hunt and get a 2 for 1 if ya know what i mean good luck

[novice]

My son & I just spent last weekend in 35B getting our feet wet & getting accustomed to the area. Having never been down there before I was pleasantly surprised. Could not believe how beautiful the area is. Due to the decent rains the area has been receiving lately, water is not a problem. Washes have water & penty of tracks along the washes. Did not see any deer, but plenty of sign.

 

Plan on going down again next weekend. Can't wait.