Deer camp is known for great memories weather being from friends or family coming together spending time chasing Arizona desert mule deer. When hunting mule deer in Arizona the Strip and the Kiabab are very well known for producing bucks that will make seasoned hunters jaw drop. With both areas being known for producing 180''+ bucks this is not a easy area to get drawn for which leaves many hunters on the pursuit of harvesting a quality desert mule deer.
When talking about Arizona desert mule deer the Arizona desert is known for being a trophy deer hunting destination. Weather it be rifle, archery or muzzle loader the Arizona desert offers hunting opportunities that shouldn't be ignored. The best chances of chasing mule deer in the Arizona desert are October and November rifle hunts. Although these area easier to draw this doesn't mean that they don't have great hunting opportunities. Most units on average will yield 140''-160'' mule deer for hunters willing to put in the work.
If a hunter is willing play the long waiting game for their tag then December hunts are the way to go. These December hunts are very exciting due to being the prime rut for desert muleys; This is when the big boys come out of hiding. With this, December hunts are a very sought after and will typically take 10+ bonus points.
With desert mule deer they can be a challenge to locate due to the environments that they thrive in especially the desert flats. When it comes to locating deer in the flats good glass as well a vantage point is crucial. Within these flats you will find main washes, finger washes and ravines which all provide concealment, food, and water.
When it comes to glassing these areas finger washes are my favorite to focus my attention on, these finger washes are thin spit off washes that are connected to a main wash. These finger washes provide an enclosed space which is not being traveled by vehicles which makes a perfect feeding area as well a place where deer can bed down.
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