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Arizona Unit 13B — Mule Deer Hunting
Free hunting map and unit guide for Arizona Unit 13B in the Arizona Strip region.
Why hunters search for Unit 13B
- •Sister unit to 13A with the same older-age-class management and trophy reputation
- •Part of the legendary Arizona Strip mule deer country hunters spend a lifetime trying to draw
- •Low hunter density by design — you will not be sharing the country with many people
Draw odds & tags
Limited-entry on the Arizona bonus point draw. Extremely difficult to draw; research seasons and access before burning points.
Draw odds change yearly — check the Arizona wildlife agency for current statistics before applying.
How to e-scout Unit 13B
Open Arizona Unit 13B on the HuntTrack map and work it in layers. Start with public vs. private land so every glassing knob and stalk route you mark is on ground you can actually hunt, then add land cover to find habitat edges — timber meeting meadow, shrubland meeting ag — where mule deer feed at first and last light.
For mule deer, migration corridor and winter range data show where deer travel and yard up; pair that with land cover to find the bitterbrush and mountain mahogany slopes bucks favor. Wetlands and stream layers mark water in dry country. Drop pins on every candidate spot — they sync when you sign in, and they export as GPX for your GPS.
When to hunt Unit 13B
Archery seasons typically run late August through September. Rifle seasons generally fall in October, and the November rut — when mature bucks move in daylight — is the highest-odds window in most western states. Exact dates, weapon restrictions, and antler-point rules are set by Arizona each year, so confirm them with the state wildlife agency before you apply or hunt.
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