Quick Tips
- Excellent Coues deer hunting in three mountain ranges
- Use high-quality optics to see big Coues deer
- Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge allows hunting but has vehicle restrictions
- Javelina live across unit
- Gambel, scaled and Mearns quail hunting
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 130"-150" | 150"+ |
| Coues Deer | 80"-100" | 100"+ |
On The Ground
Stable numbers of Coues deer live in the high parts of three mountain ranges—Sierrita, Cerro Colorado and Las Guijas. Desert mule deer live in the low, rolling foothills and Sonoran desert flats and valleys. Illegal immigrants often travel through this unit, so make sure vehicles and campsites are secure.
This unit has both Coues deer and desert mule deer. Be prepared to encounter Border Patrol agents and illegal immigrants. There is good access despite a great deal of private land.
Terrain
Grasslands, ravines and Sonoran desert are below mild foothills, rocky hillsides and steep, rocky mountains,including the Sierrita, Cerro Colorado and Las Guijas mountains. High terrain is moderately steep to extremely steep.
Roughly 618 square miles
71.5% public land
Elevations from 2,500 near Three Points to 6,188-foot Keystone Peak
Vegetation
Sonoran desert scrub, cactus and grasslands at low elevations. Oak, chaparral and ocotillo cactus at high elevations.
Access
Considering the amount of private land, public access is good. Some roads are closed, so hunters must hike to reach some of good hunting areas. State trust land, limited BLM property and the Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge are open to big game hunters.
ATVs are helpful on rough, rocky and steep roads
Four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended
No quail and predators allowed on Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge
Camping and Lodging
Hunters may camp on Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge as well as state land and BLM property. Lodging is in Tucson, Green Valley, Amado, Arivaca and Three Points/Robles Junction. RV parks are in Tucson, Green Valley and Arivaca.
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