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Arizona Monster Muley Archery Hunt, 1x1, Guiding But No Lodging, OTC Tags
Arizona is known for its monster muleys. Not only does the Arizona Strip and the Kaibab hold monster mule deer but the high country and vast southern desert bucks hold some records too. The most abundant deer in Arizona is the Rocky Mountain Mule Deer. Mule deer are found on all terrains from the low southern deserts to high forested northern and eastern mountains. Generally these mule deer prefer the more rugged Arizona high country and southeastern areas.
A western archery mule deer hunt during the peak of the rut is a bow hunter's dream. When the mule deer come into rut, generally in mid December and January in the lower elevations, it's exciting to hunt them with your bow because their sense of awareness is only concentrated on their doe. Either in the high country forest or the high/low desert terrain your shots will range from 40 out to 70 yards. With precision and accuracy, you will have a higher chance of a successful harvest. If you are ready for a challenge this trip is for you.
The OTC tags & licenses for our Arizona mule deer trips are purchased over the counter and do not need to be drawn. 6-day hunt.
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Arizona
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Mule Deer
3575
Raging Point Outfitters
Fair Chase
Unspecified
Housing Not Provided
No
N/A
N/A
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
3575
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5-Day Archery Deer Hunt in Arizona
Arizona Guided Hunts also offers hunting options for the desert mule deer, primarily in southern Arizona. Mule deer hunting in Southern Arizona can provide a great opportunity for the first-time mule deer hunter or the hunter wanting a true desert mule deer to complete their slam. If you need your desert mule deer for the slam, this is a very unique and exciting hunting experience amongst desert terrain.
Although there is potential to harvest bucks with larger racks, the mature Arizona desert mule deer bucks that we typically harvest in our hunt areas have racks from 18 to 25 inches wide and have 3 to 5 points per side. Considering this is the desert, deer densities cannot be high in such a dry environment. But, our guides have mastered the techniques and have done their scouting homework so that our hunters can see a significant number of deer, again, considering it is the desert.
Our hunting style is the spot and stalk method. We hike to a good vantage point where a couple square miles can be seen at one time. Most of our mule deer hunting is done with our eyes through tripod-mounted optics. Once a good mule deer buck is spotted, we make our move from the vantage point for the final stalk. The terrain is very open, therefore rifle shots are usually over 300 yards and archery shots might exceed 50 yards. There may be a great deal of hiking involved, so hunters are encouraged to condition themselves to the best of their ability before arriving. Opportunities have been 100% for rifle desert mule deer hunts with an extremely high success! Opportunities to release arrows on archery mule deer hunts is extremely high!
Arizona
Mule Deer
4000
Arizona Guided Hunts
Fair Chase
Unspecified
Tent
Yes
Unspecified
Cot
Meals Provided
Unspecified
4000
Arizona Mule Deer - 7 Days, Food & Lodging Included, OTC Archery
All hunts are between $5450 and $5950 per week for 7 full days of hunting. Mogollon Rim Outfitters includes camp trailers, wall tents or hotel accommodations, depending on the area and or hunter preference. Food, cooking, skinning, packing and transportation to and from the nearest airport are included in this fee. All you need is your personal gear. All hunts are done using trucks or quads to get into hunting areas and then hiking while spotting and stalking. Call today to book the hunt of a lifetime.
Arizona
Mule Deer
5450
Mogollon Rim Outfitters
Fair Chase
Public
Tent
Yes
Unspecified
Cot
Meals Provided
Unspecified
5450
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Summary & Terrain
Arizona offers some of the most diverse mule deer hunting in the West, ranging from true desert mule deer in the southern lowlands to Rocky Mountain mule deer in higher forested country. Desert hunts often take place among rugged washes, mesquite flats, and rocky ridges where buck densities are lower but mature bucks still sport respectable racks. In contrast, northern and eastern high–elevation hunts unfold on pinyon–juniper benches, ponderosa pine slopes, and along dramatic rim-country breakdown. Overall, terrain can be very open with long sight-lines or heavily broken with downed logs and brush, requiring adaptability to shifting landscapes.
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Difficulty & Strategy
Most Arizona mule deer hunts employ a spot-and-stalk approach: glassing from strategic vantage points to locate deer across several square miles, then carefully moving in for a final stalk. Optics—tripods, binoculars, spotting scopes—are essential, and rifle shots frequently exceed 300 yards (sometimes reaching 600–800 yards). Archery hunts demand similar patience and precision, with shots between 40 and 70 yards. Hunters should be prepared for significant hiking over uneven ground and to carry gear for long days in remote country. Despite the challenges, success rates are high when working with experienced guides who know deer patterns and water sources.
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Amenities
Mule deer hunts in Arizona typically operate from simple field camps or mobile RV units. Most outfitters set up tent camps close to hunting areas, where hunters sleep on cots and rely on natural ventilation or bring personal camping gear for warmth. In some cases, RV accommodations with beds and modern climate control are available for those seeking added comfort. A few packages leave lodging arrangements to the client, allowing experienced hunters to use their own vehicles or local accommodations. Overall, sleeping setups range from basic cots in tents to furnished RVs, with climate control provided only in the RV options and tent camps depending on outdoor conditions.
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Season & Additional Info
Arizona’s mule deer seasons generally run from October through December for rifle hunts, with archery opportunities extending into mid-January during the rut. Many areas are managed under over-the-counter tag systems, eliminating draw uncertainties and making mule deer accessible to both residents and non-residents. Typical guided packages span six to seven days and include lodging (wall tents, cabins, or camp trailers), meals, field dressing, and transportation from the nearest airport. Hunters are advised to arrive in good physical condition, bring long-range shooting equipment, and take advantage of pre-season practice to ensure the best possible experience in Arizona’s varied mule deer habitat.
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Pricing
Mule deer hunts in Arizona typically average around $4,400. Prices depend on hunt duration, guide ratio, and lodging choices. Entry-level packages often feature 2–3 day group hunts out of basic tent camps. Mid-range options generally include 4–5 day guided outings, private or small-group hunts, and optional RV accommodations. Premium offerings may provide one-on-one guiding, guaranteed high-success units, and furnished RVs or local cabin stays. Most quotes cover guiding, ground transport, field dressing and basic trophy care; state tags, license fees and meat processing are usually additional expenses.
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2x1 Desert Mule Deer Hunt, 4-Day
Arizona Guided Hunts also offers hunting options for the desert mule deer, primarily in southern Arizona. Mule deer hunting in Southern Arizona can provide a great opportunity for the first-time mule deer hunter or the hunter wanting a true desert mule deer to complete their slam. If you need your desert mule deer for the slam, this is a very unique and exciting hunting experience amongst desert terrain.
Although there is potential to harvest bucks with larger racks, the mature Arizona desert mule deer bucks that we typically harvest in our hunt areas have racks from 18 to 25 inches wide and have 3 to 5 points per side. Considering this is the desert, deer densities cannot be high in such a dry environment. But, our guides have mastered the techniques and have done their scouting homework so that our hunters can see a significant number of deer, again, considering it is the desert. Our hunting style is the spot and stalk method.
We hike to a good vantage point where a couple square miles can be seen at one time. Most of our mule deer hunting is done with our eyes through tripod-mounted optics. Once a good mule deer buck is spotted, we make our move from the vantage point for the final stalk. The terrain is very open, therefore rifle shots are usually over 300 yards and archery shots might exceed 50 yards. There may be a great deal of hiking involved, so hunters are encouraged to condition themselves to the best of their ability before arriving. Opportunities have been 100% for rifle desert mule deer hunts with an extremely high success! Opportunities to release arrows on archery mule deer hunts is extremely high!
Arizona
Mule Deer
3000
Arizona Guided Hunts
Fair Chase
Unspecified
Tent
Yes
Unspecified
Cot
Meals Provided
Unspecified
3000
Arizona Mule Deer - 7 Days, Food & Lodging Included, OTC Archery
All hunts are between $5450 and $5950 per week for 7 full days of hunting. Mogollon Rim Outfitters includes camp trailers, wall tents or hotel accommodations, depending on the area and or hunter preference. Food, cooking, skinning, packing and transportation to and from the nearest airport are included in this fee. All you need is your personal gear. All hunts are done using trucks or quads to get into hunting areas and then hiking while spotting and stalking. Call today to book the hunt of a lifetime.
Arizona
Mule Deer
5450
Mogollon Rim Outfitters
Fair Chase
Public
Tent
Yes
Unspecified
Cot
Meals Provided
Unspecified
5450
Arizona Monster Muley Archery Hunt, 1x1, All-Inclusive, OTC Tag
Arizona is known for its monster muleys. Not only does the Arizona Strip and the Kaibab hold monster mule deer, but the high country and vast southern desert bucks hold some records too. The most abundant deer in Arizona is the Rocky Mountain Mule Deer. Mule deer are found on all terrains, from the low southern deserts to high forested northern and eastern mountains. Generally, these mule deer prefer the more rugged Arizona high country and southeastern areas.
A western archery mule deer hunt during the peak of the rut is a bow hunter's dream. When the mule deer come into rut, generally in mid-December and January in the lower elevations, it's exciting to hunt them with your bow because their sense of awareness is only concentrated on their doe. Either in the high country forest or the high/low desert terrain, your shots will range from 40 out to 70 yards. With precision and accuracy, you will have a higher chance of a successful harvest. If you are ready for a challenge, this trip is for you.
The OTC tags & licenses for our Arizona mule deer trips are purchased over the counter and do not need to be drawn.
6-day hunt
Arizona
Mule Deer
5075
Raging Point Outfitters
Fair Chase
Unspecified
RV
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
5075
Arizona Monster Muley Rifle Hunt, 1x1, All-Inclusive
Arizona is known for its monster muleys. Not only does the Arizona Strip and the Kaibab hold monster mule deer but the high country and vast southern desert bucks hold some records too. The most abundant deer in Arizona is the Rocky Mountain Mule Deer. Mule deer are found on all terrains from the low southern deserts to high forested northern and eastern mountains. Generally these mule deer prefer the more rugged Arizona high country and southeastern areas.
Rifle seasons takes place in October, November, and December. In late November through December these bucks will be busy in pre rut and rut mode, chasing other bucks away from their doe and will make the trip even more rememberable. The rifle season will be cool to cold temperatures and the bucks can be up and about all day. Shots can be as close as 300 yards out to 800 yards. Knowing this, the hunter must start practicing long shooting distance before the season starts. It would be wise to shoot with a bi-pod or shooting sticks in different positions— you never know where that huge back will appear and you must be ready.
6-day hunt
Arizona
Mule Deer
5075
Raging Point Outfitters
Fair Chase
Unspecified
RV
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
5075
5-Day Archery Deer Hunt in Arizona
Arizona Guided Hunts also offers hunting options for the desert mule deer, primarily in southern Arizona. Mule deer hunting in Southern Arizona can provide a great opportunity for the first-time mule deer hunter or the hunter wanting a true desert mule deer to complete their slam. If you need your desert mule deer for the slam, this is a very unique and exciting hunting experience amongst desert terrain.
Although there is potential to harvest bucks with larger racks, the mature Arizona desert mule deer bucks that we typically harvest in our hunt areas have racks from 18 to 25 inches wide and have 3 to 5 points per side. Considering this is the desert, deer densities cannot be high in such a dry environment. But, our guides have mastered the techniques and have done their scouting homework so that our hunters can see a significant number of deer, again, considering it is the desert.
Our hunting style is the spot and stalk method. We hike to a good vantage point where a couple square miles can be seen at one time. Most of our mule deer hunting is done with our eyes through tripod-mounted optics. Once a good mule deer buck is spotted, we make our move from the vantage point for the final stalk. The terrain is very open, therefore rifle shots are usually over 300 yards and archery shots might exceed 50 yards. There may be a great deal of hiking involved, so hunters are encouraged to condition themselves to the best of their ability before arriving. Opportunities have been 100% for rifle desert mule deer hunts with an extremely high success! Opportunities to release arrows on archery mule deer hunts is extremely high!
Arizona
Mule Deer
4000
Arizona Guided Hunts
Fair Chase
Unspecified
Tent
Yes
Unspecified
Cot
Meals Provided
Unspecified
4000
Arizona Monster Muley Archery Hunt, 1x1, Guiding But No Lodging, OTC Tags
Arizona is known for its monster muleys. Not only does the Arizona Strip and the Kaibab hold monster mule deer but the high country and vast southern desert bucks hold some records too. The most abundant deer in Arizona is the Rocky Mountain Mule Deer. Mule deer are found on all terrains from the low southern deserts to high forested northern and eastern mountains. Generally these mule deer prefer the more rugged Arizona high country and southeastern areas.
A western archery mule deer hunt during the peak of the rut is a bow hunter's dream. When the mule deer come into rut, generally in mid December and January in the lower elevations, it's exciting to hunt them with your bow because their sense of awareness is only concentrated on their doe. Either in the high country forest or the high/low desert terrain your shots will range from 40 out to 70 yards. With precision and accuracy, you will have a higher chance of a successful harvest. If you are ready for a challenge this trip is for you.
The OTC tags & licenses for our Arizona mule deer trips are purchased over the counter and do not need to be drawn. 6-day hunt.
Arizona
Mule Deer
3575
Raging Point Outfitters
Fair Chase
Unspecified
Housing Not Provided
No
N/A
N/A
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
3575
Arizona Mule Deer - 7 Days, Food & Lodging Included, Draw Tag
All hunts are between $5450 and $5950 per week for 7 full days of hunting. Mogollon Rim Outfitters includes camp trailers, wall tents or hotel accommodations, depending on the area and or hunter preference. Food, cooking, skinning, packing and transportation to and from the nearest airport are included in this fee. All you need is your personal gear. All hunts are done using trucks or quads to get into hunting areas and then hiking while spotting and stalking. Call today to book the hunt of a lifetime.
Arizona
Mule Deer
5450
Mogollon Rim Outfitters
Fair Chase
Public
Tent
Yes
Unspecified
Cot
Meals Provided
Unspecified
5450
1x1 Desert Mule Deer Hunt, 4-Day
Arizona Guided Hunts also offers hunting options for the desert mule deer, primarily in southern Arizona. Mule deer hunting in Southern Arizona can provide a great opportunity for the first-time mule deer hunter or the hunter wanting a true desert mule deer to complete their slam. If you need your desert mule deer for the slam, this is a very unique and exciting hunting experience amongst desert terrain.
Although there is potential to harvest bucks with larger racks, the mature Arizona desert mule deer bucks that we typically harvest in our hunt areas have racks from 18 to 25 inches wide and have 3 to 5 points per side. Considering this is the desert, deer densities cannot be high in such a dry environment. But, our guides have mastered the techniques and have done their scouting homework so that our hunters can see a significant number of deer, again, considering it is the desert. Our hunting style is the spot and stalk method.
We hike to a good vantage point where a couple square miles can be seen at one time. Most of our mule deer hunting is done with our eyes through tripod-mounted optics. Once a good mule deer buck is spotted, we make our move from the vantage point for the final stalk. The terrain is very open, therefore rifle shots are usually over 300 yards and archery shots might exceed 50 yards. There may be a great deal of hiking involved, so hunters are encouraged to condition themselves to the best of their ability before arriving. Opportunities have been 100% for rifle desert mule deer hunts with an extremely high success! Opportunities to release arrows on archery mule deer hunts is extremely high!
Arizona
Mule Deer
4000
Arizona Guided Hunts
Fair Chase
Unspecified
Tent
Yes
Unspecified
Cot
Meals Provided
Unspecified
4000
Arizona Monster Muley Rifle Hunt, 1x1, Guiding But No Lodging
Arizona is known for its monster muleys. Not only does the Arizona Strip and the Kaibab hold monster mule deer but the high country and vast southern desert bucks hold some records too.
The most abundant deer in Arizona is the Rocky Mountain Mule Deer. Mule deer are found on all terrains from the low southern deserts to high forested northern and eastern mountains. Generally, these mule deer prefer the more rugged Arizona high country and southeastern areas.
Rifle seasons take place in October, November, and December. In late November through December, these bucks will be busy in pre-rut and rut mode, chasing other bucks away from their doe and will make the trip even more memorable. The rifle season will be cool to cold temperatures and the bucks can be up and about all day. Shots can be as close as 300 yards out to 800 yards. Knowing this, the hunter must start practicing long shooting distance before the season starts. It would be wise to shoot with a bi-pod or shooting sticks in different positions— you never know where that huge buck will appear and you must be ready.
6-day hunt
Arizona
Mule Deer
3575
Raging Point Outfitters
Fair Chase
Unspecified
Housing Not Provided
No
N/A
N/A
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
3575
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