Just east of Phoenix, this unit comprises rugged desert canyons and mountains, including the Superstition Wilderness. The state issues permits for mule deer, Coues deer and desert bighorn sheep. Sheep seasons are held in three subunits.

This unit is known for big Coues deer and world class desert bighorn sheep. It also has some decent desert mule deer.

Lower elevations in the southwest part of unit are desert with rolling hills and mesas. Steep canyons and rugged mountains across much of the unit, in the middle and upper elevations.

Roughly 80% of this unit is federal land in the Tonto National Forest, where public access is good. The southwestern corner is state land and about one-third of the unit is in the Superstition Wilderness, where no vehicles are allowed.

Ponderosa pines grow in some high mountains, along with pinyon pines and junipers. Middle-elevation lands have cactus, chaparral, pinyon and juniper woods. Lower elevations are high Sonoran desert with cactus, desert scrub, palo verde trees and grasses.

Most hunters camp in the Tonto National Forest. Motels are in Apache Junction, Superior and the Globe/Miami area. Developed campgrounds include:

Undeveloped campgrounds include: