It will take several years of above average rainfall to get deer numbers back to previous levels. Areas … Look for a brown sign with white letters directing you to Fortuna Pond. Flatter Terrain With Open Cover: Coyotes and badger. turn east or west. Dove Season: Sept. 1 -15, 2020 and Late Dove Season: Nov. 20 - Jan. 3, 2021 Young hunters under 10 years old do not need a license if accompanied by a licensed adult. Coyotes can be hunted year around, but other furbearers can only be hunted between August 1 and March 31. Bureau of Land Management, Tucson Field Office – (520) 258-7200. Access from the Red Rock Exit on I-10 and go west about 5 miles. Be sure to check with landowners and farmers before hunting in their fields. There is an abundance of public lands surrounding the farms. Here are some tips for areas that traditionally have higher numbers. Be especially observant around heavily vegetated areas or brush piles. It's where we started, where we live, train, and scout the most. That is all that stands between wing shooters and opening day of the 2020 mourning dove hunting season, which gets underway Tuesday, Sept. 1, in Nevada and the neighboring states of Arizona… For Arizona javelina hunters, the strongest attitudes motivating their interest in these highly valued areas were: It will turn into a dirt road called “Hank’s Highway” by locals providing access to Fortuna Wash. From the East- Highway 95 turn West along the Wellton-Mohwak canal (just south of the Gila River and Highway 95) OR From Highway 95 west along a dirt road just on the south side of the Gila River. Be sure to respect residential areas and observe all postings. Dove Hunting Arizona | Phoenix Dove Hunting Club - Seasonal Suizo and Durham Hills in the Palo Verde and Ironwood habitat between Highway 79 and I-10 between Florence and Tucson. Major Cities and Towns in or Near Game Management Unit and Nearest Gas, Food, and Lodging Do not park close to the tanks and pick up your hulls and shell boxes. South County/Mesa – The Mesa and South Mesa areas South of Yuma are best characterized as the land lying between County 5E to the East, Ave A to the West, County 12th Street to the North, and County 22nd to the South. Photo courtesy of George Andrejko AZGFD The 2020-2021 Dove Hunting Season kicks off on Tuesday September 1st at 1/2 hour before sunrise and runs through Tuesday September 15th at … There are 6 wildlife water catchments distributed around the base of Newman Peak and every catchment receives a lot of javelina use. The County. A youth combination hunt/fish license is only $5 and includes an Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp. Areas: Agricultural Fields located south of Arizona City may provide some good hunting opportunities. (Old Hwy 80) west about 3 miles and you’ll see a citrus orchard between 39E Ave and 38E Ave. Quigley Wildlife Area - The Quigley Wildlife Area is a 612-acre property managed by the Arizona Game and Fish Dept. Look for deer in large washes close to the main mountain ranges. When a covey is broken, observe their directions taken. And the best deal ever: Young hunters ages 10 - 17 can purchase a Hunt/Fish Combo License for only $5.00 which includes the migratory bird stamp. Here are five of the best hunting spots in Arizona, all easily accessible from the Phoenix metro area. Gila Valley - The huntable portions of the Gila Valley are located in the large Valley north of the Yuma area,  roughly lying East of the Colorado River, North of Interstate 8, West of Highway 95 and South of Mittry Lake and the Laguna Mountains. Predator calling has been successful in the past with some hunters. primarily comprises of agricultural fields used for growing produce such as lettuce and other leafy greens. Remember that these tanks are constructed for cattle use and your hunting should not keep cattle from water. junction turn east on County 3rd St.  You’ll see the Muggins Mountain range (primarily BLM) immediate east of Dome Valley. The majority of lions are harvested by hunters pursuing other game such as deer and javelina. Additionally there is a ‘Drain’ system that moves water away from the fields that is heavily grown with brush that provides food, water, and cover for migratory birds. Also dirt roads going south off Park Links Road will lead to the Tortolitas. Areas: Arizona is our bread and butter. There will also be plenty of room on Baseline road to park and walk in. If you travel east or west along the Gila River levee road, observe farm postings and homes. From SR.95, travel about 8 miles north from the Fortuna Rd.