North America

Arizona is famous for its big mule deer. But you don't have to wait for 25 years to draw a tag on the famed Arizona Strip or Kiabab Plateau. Archery permits can be purchased over the counter for many units around the state and some rifle permits can be drawn with only a few bonus points. This hunt occurs on those easy to acquire permit units.

Permits to hunt the archery seasons can be purchased over the counter whenever you are ready to go. For those wanting to take a buck in velvet, these seasons begin in the heat of August and September when the deer will be frequenting water sources. They then reopen in early December and run through January. This is a much more pleasant time to be in the field and the bucks may be chasing the does. The rifle seasons take place in October and November and do require that the tag be drawn, but many of these seasons can be drawn easily with only a couple points.

Tactics for the early archery season hunts will primarily be sitting water sources and planning ambush stalks. The later seasons will typically be a spot and stalk affair. Both tactics are very effective on the desert dwelling mule deer.

This hunt is all inclusive including your meals and lodging. You will be well fed and rested for each day in the field.