Arizona Unit 26M Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
Arizona Unit 26M
Updated May 29, 2026
At a Glance
2,087Square Miles
21%Public Land
1,000 - 4,000Elevation Range
Quick Tips
Javelina are numerous
Javelina tags are sold over the counter
Scout before the season to learn the unit
Hunters may use shotguns to hunt quail and doves
Locating public land that is in close proximity to farmland can be helpful
Hunting is not permitted without permission on the Gila Indian Reservation
This unit consists of urban, suburban and desert terrain that mostly surrounds Unit 25M, which includes most of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Farm land is common in the southern portion of the unit. Mule deer and javelina hunters are restricted to using archery gear and may not hunt near homes or buildings. The Gila Indian Reservation makes up a significant section of the central portion of this unit.
Rural unit found near greater Phoenix area. Hunters who know this unit will find a few mature desert mule deer and numerous javelina. Since this is technically a metro unit, be sure to consult the most recent regs to familiarize yourself with where it is both lawful and unlawful to hunt.
