reece_mess16 Report post Posted January 20, 2017 I'm planning my first coues rifle hunt next year and I'm trying to figure out which unit to apply for for the time frame in the subject line. Any advice on a good unit? I like to back pack in... Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted January 20, 2017 if the deer hunting calendar follows the elk hunting calendar that hunt will be Dec 1 - 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reece_mess16 Report post Posted January 20, 2017 I'm still good with those dates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cohntr6 Report post Posted January 26, 2017 Just about any unit you can find hiking trails will get you away from the crowds. I backpack hunt a unit close to home, maybe try that so you can spend more time scouting. Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carpcody Report post Posted January 26, 2017 I'm planning my first coues rifle hunt next year and I'm trying to figure out which unit to apply for for the time frame in the subject line. Any advice on a good unit? I like to back pack in... Thanks! If I were you I'd hunt 33. There's big deer all over the place and they're easy to hunt there. All the other units around have bad genetics and only grow small deer that are hard to hunt. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaffer62 Report post Posted January 26, 2017 Where do you live? Are you going to be hunting by yourself? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reece_mess16 Report post Posted January 26, 2017 I will be hunting solo. Which I'm good with. I'm stationed in 29 Palms CA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reece_mess16 Report post Posted January 26, 2017 I've looked hard at both 34b and 33. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted January 28, 2017 Those are primo hunts. If you want to hunt next year put in for a early or mid season rifle hunt in a southern unit. You will likely be drawn, it's beautiful country down here and there still good bucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OpticNerd Report post Posted January 28, 2017 If your in the military I would seriously consider putting in for Ft. Hauchuca if I were you. Only problem is I'm pretty sure they don't allow you pack in overnight I could be wrong though. Great place to hunt even if you can't pack in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted January 29, 2017 What he said. I wish I could hunt on post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaffer62 Report post Posted January 29, 2017 What he said. I wish I could hunt on post. She Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaffer62 Report post Posted January 29, 2017 I would stay above I10 if you are solo. 33, 32 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reece_mess16 Report post Posted January 29, 2017 I am military and don't like all the rules required to hunt on base. That said if its worth it I'd consider it. I would stay above I10 if you are solo. 33, 32 Is this due to immigration and other nefarious activity? I'm considering 32. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaffer62 Report post Posted January 31, 2017 Yes. Safety is my number one concern. I have hunted boarder units before but never back packed alone. If you decide to go that route just be careful and keep a sidearm. If you draw 36a or b. Let me know and I will try to point you in the right direction. Same goes for 33. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
