Hunters commenting on Arizona's Unit 32 highlight its challenging yet rewarding terrain that offers varied opportunities for both seasoned and novice hunters. The unit's diverse landscape requires diligent scouting, with many recommending pre-season visits to understand animal movement patterns and identify potential hunting spots. Reports indicate that mule deer and Coues deer are prevalent, with optimal success coming for those who are patient and adaptable to changing conditions. Overall, hunters stress the importance of preparation and suggest leveraging past experiences and insights from others to successfully navigate this unit's unique environment.
Running almost 70 miles from Aravaipa Canyon in the north to Benson in the south, this unit has low deserts and rugged, steep and high roadless mountains. Coues deer, mule deer and desert bighorn sheep are mainly found on public land.
Often called the Aravaipa for the wilderness area at its north end, this unit is known for having produced several big desert bighorn sheep and trophy class Coues deer. Hunters also take mature mule deer and antelope bucks. Coues bucks are typically found in high mountains.