Hatchet Jack Report post Posted July 27, 2016 Looks like I got the leftover of the leftovers. Better than sittin home shuckin my nubbin I guess, and it's kinda close to home. Anybody else headed down for this hunt? I'll be goin solo, wouldn't mind camping with somebody just to ease my fears of getting shanked in my sleep. Pending wife approval I'm heading down in the next couple weekends to check out the access situation, or lack thereof. I need something to get me pumped for this hunt. From what I've searched it sounds like doom and gloom, but I'm gonna give it a go anyhow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metau Report post Posted July 27, 2016 It's actually had decent success rates the last few years. There's not a ton of deer, but the core ranges are much smaller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zackcarp Report post Posted July 28, 2016 30A seems to turn into a circus with everyone hunting the same spots, good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colablanca13 Report post Posted July 28, 2016 Same here. I drew this as a leftover tag. Never hunted here before so I am trying to get as much info as possible. My instinct tells me the small area in the Peloncillo Mountains by the NM/AZ state border might have less hunter traffic, but who knows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbyhcp Report post Posted July 29, 2016 I have hinted that section befor ther was a camp under every tree Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beerhugger Report post Posted July 29, 2016 My friend and I missed the initial draw and were unsuccessful in leftovers. Kicking around the idea of this hunt. I got a tag a couple years ago and didn't go. His idea was to take his crappy old explorer as far in as we can get (legally) and then hike it in. Last time I had thought about checking out the south end of the Dos Cabezas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zackcarp Report post Posted July 30, 2016 Rough roads are not really the problem. Its the locked gates, and due to all the border activities over the years most ranchers lock up tight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hatchet Jack Report post Posted July 30, 2016 from what i've studied so far, the lack of access doesn't seem that big of a deal if you are willing to walk 6 or 8 miles. there are a handful of access points that give you a number of options to backpack in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outdoorlife602 Report post Posted August 27, 2016 Hatchet- I've got a 30a late Nov tag and am new to the Unit as well. Let me know if you want an extra set of eyes, I'd join you on your hunt to help glass and scout for my trip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnnygeturgun Report post Posted October 19, 2016 Im headed down to 30A this morning. I had asked a question about the unit as I am a novice hunter. Cannot find my question to see if I got any replies. I am frustrated trying to navigate this site. I too am hunting solo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbyhcp Report post Posted October 19, 2016 Game and fish website and PRE hunt scouting when will people catch on that u have to put in the work for it to pay off 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mpriest Report post Posted October 20, 2016 Im headed down for the first hunt as well with a left over tag. Got help through Sunday but would be looking for someone to camp with after that if I'm still out there. Shoot me a PM if your interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted October 25, 2016 How did you guys do? I know 30A can be a challenge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colablanca13 Report post Posted October 27, 2016 Friday morning at 8:20am. After only hiking about 2 miles we found this 8 pointer, a fork. and two does together. Two shots at an easy 350 yards with my 7MM SAUM. Not big, but a buck that I was not going to pass on in this unit. Didn't see squat for the next three days that we were trying to fill my buddy's tag. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tikka Report post Posted October 28, 2016 I thinks its a great buck for a leftover tag... congrats to you... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
