The Deer Guy Report post Posted August 16, 2018 Hey guys/gals, First time posting so here it goes. I’ve been planning a trip for AZ archery deer in September and I’ve finally narrowed it down to unit 23 (mainly because my buddy lives in Payson). I’ve been scouting the unit with On X maps and I’ve dropped pins on a bunch of water holes, glassing knobs, etc. I’ve never been to the area and I was just wondering if anyone has tips. I don’t expect people to give out their honey holes and I know the deer numbers are fairly low but any help would be appreciated. Just general information would be great like what elevation to look at, what vegetation to focus on, pretty much anything would be awesome. thanks, Josh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted August 16, 2018 Literally the whole unit holds deer so I would pick an elevation and hunt it. You can sit water or just off a trail and do well. if you are in the pines a pair of pocket sized 10x25's will serve you well and whether you are in pines, junipers or desert spot and stalk is a lot of fun. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ohthatguy Report post Posted August 16, 2018 Do you want a Mulie or Coues? So your buddy lives in Payson? He should be a wealth of knowledge. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Deer Guy Report post Posted August 16, 2018 Thanks for the intel guys! Prdatr, that’s good to hear that there are deer all over throughout the unit I’ll be hunting the pines but I’m hoping to find some places to put my glass to work. I’m mainly hunting for mulies but I’m definitely not going to pass any chance on a good coues. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Deer Guy Report post Posted August 16, 2018 Yeah my buddy lives there but he’s been too busy to get out scouting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted August 16, 2018 Just pick a spot on the map and jump on it. You will find deer 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maximus Report post Posted August 17, 2018 in 23 deer are pockety so you might glass and see nothing move 1 canyon over and they are there. the lion in my avatar is from 23. good luck 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted August 17, 2018 5 hours ago, Zeke-BE said: Just pick a spot on the map and jump on it. You will find deer I didn't see a single deer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roosevelt Mark Report post Posted August 17, 2018 Get in line and drive up and down Young Road like everyone else does. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Deer Guy Report post Posted August 17, 2018 16 hours ago, maximus said: in 23 deer are pockety so you might glass and see nothing move 1 canyon over and they are there. the lion in my avatar is from 23. good luck Thanks! I’ll keep that in mind. Lots of lions in 23? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maximus Report post Posted August 17, 2018 I think so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted August 17, 2018 5 hours ago, Roosevelt Mark said: Get in line and drive up and down Young Road like everyone else does. It’s posible to kill deer with a bow in 23 with out driving up and down any road. That’s all I’ll say 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest akaspecials Report post Posted August 17, 2018 1 hour ago, oz31p said: It’s posible to kill deer with a bow in 23 with out driving up and down any road. That’s all I’ll say Lies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted August 17, 2018 Concord rd, walk the pines of the right side after whispering hope ranch, I've chased tons of mulies in there, ya I never connected.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Sparky Report post Posted August 17, 2018 17 hours ago, CatfishKev said: I didn't see a single deer. You didn't see the two legged dear laying on the pool floaty in the back yard of that one house? Need to upgrade your optics. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
