hempland Report post Posted July 25, 2017 I am looking for some help with general areas to start with in unit 37b. Not familiar with the unit and will be taking my wife on her first hunt. Any help would be appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZHunter1 Report post Posted July 25, 2017 Your pretty close to Florence -Kelvin Hwy give that a look. Always see them passing through there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redman Report post Posted July 25, 2017 the game and fish website gives multiple good starting areas, you can find a specific area from there.. its not a difficult unit to find a place - plenty of country. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hempland Report post Posted July 28, 2017 Thank you for the advice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
300RUM Report post Posted July 28, 2017 I would suggest going for a drive through the unit. Take the Florence Kelvin Hwy to the Barkerville road. Turn right on the Barkerville road and follow it to Dudleyville. You have to ford the San Pedro to get to Hwy 77 but it is generally not bad, I do it in a semi tractor. Look at a map before you go so you know you can find one of the fords. Take 77 then 177 north about 20 miles, through Kearny, and look for a left turn by a railroad crossing. This is the other end of the Florence kelvin Highway. Take it back to Florence. This loop will give you a good overlook of the unit. The variety of terrain and vegetation. Watch for deer and look for an area that looks interesting to you. Plenty of good spots to choose from. I have seen deer all over the unit. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azbow Report post Posted July 30, 2017 Is the Kelvin hwy paved? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted July 30, 2017 Is the Kelvin hwy paved? Yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted July 30, 2017 As 300rum suggested just take a drive! Im from gilbert too and it takes me 1 hour and 25 mins to get to Black Mountain and that is central of the unit. Its a big unit and low numbers of mule deer. But every time I go out quail hunting I see a buck on the way in or out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted July 31, 2017 Is the Kelvin hwy paved? Yes Partly paved. But it is a 'highway', so the dirt part is easily passable. A little wash-boardy here and there..... S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hempland Report post Posted July 31, 2017 300rum I will try that drive and see what's there. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyC Report post Posted July 31, 2017 Great info here! Good luck my friend. Can't wait to hear the story and how it went with your wife. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duarte64 Report post Posted July 31, 2017 Like Hunting west of Kearny, they had some fires in there, there will be new growth for the deers to feed. Good area to start scouting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ_SAWBUCK Report post Posted July 31, 2017 +1 on checking the G&F website on "Where to Hunt" ............+ boots on the ground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
