What Az otc unit to hunt with rental vehicle.

[Falro]

So me and my brother are wanting to chase some coues this winter with the bow in southern Az. But with it being a 35+ hour drive we’re looking into flying and renting a vehicle. My question is how practical is taking a rental vehicle into some of these units or should we just deal with it and drive out? We’re not after big deer, as long as we have numbers of deer to hunt and not crazy amounts of people we’ll be having a blast. We have some experience in 31 but wanting something new and looking into units like (36a,b) (34s) (35s) but open to suggestions. Mostly concerned with road conditions and being able to get away from people. We’re not afraid to hike. Not wanting anyone’s honey holes but insight on how the roads are in these areas would be appreciated Thanks, Cam

 

[Pirogue]

Are you considering illegals in that “crazy amount of people”?

 

[Falro]

Are you considering illegals in that “crazy amount of people

Obviously I’d rather not run into illegals but I know that’s part of the game. I haven’t heard how bad it was the last year or two. I assume it’s still wild?

 

[1989Cohunter]

Sounds like a fun hunt! I think it could be do able with a rental car.

 

[arwhntr]

It's certainly doable with a rental vehicle in many units. Make sure to get a pickup or suv and be just be cognizant of which roads you drive. Remarkably easy to pop 4-ply tires.

 

[3TOE]

It’s definitely doable with a rental, especially if you are willing to do some hiking.

 

[fullcry]

Agreed in Fact,
you can DIY Alaska doing the same thing.
Last year I saw a Home Depo” Rent me truck”
Go by with 3 bloody caribou in the back

 

[Falro]

Thanks guy I’ll probably give it a whirl

 

[CFMuley]

Don’t be gentle, it’s a rental!

 

[AzTagSoup]

I personally like the 36's. The roads in AZ are always rocky so I would not attempt in a rental car. A rental truck as long as there is a spare you will be fine. There are a couple lakes that the hunting is good at but you will always see people legal or.. Just leave water on the table at camp for them to take.

 

[Huntinman]

So me and my brother are wanting to chase some coues this winter with the bow in southern Az. But with it being a 35+ hour drive we’re looking into flying and renting a vehicle. My question is how practical is taking a rental vehicle into some of these units or should we just deal with it and drive out? We’re not after big deer, as long as we have numbers of deer to hunt and not crazy amounts of people we’ll be having a blast. We have some experience in 31 but wanting something new and looking into units like (36a,b) (34s) (35s) but open to suggestions. Mostly concerned with road conditions and being able to get away from people. We’re not afraid to hike. Not wanting anyone’s honey holes but insight on how the roads are in these areas would be appreciated Thanks, Cam

All rental vehicles are four-wheel-drive at least that’s the way you’re supposed to drive them just don’t show them the damage when you bring it back. Yes I live in Arizona and you can hunt almost any unit and a 2 Wheel Dr. four-wheel-drive is always nice if it rains and it depends on if you plan on hunting,in December January or a early hunt as far as units go Arizona has great bucks in every unit Spend some money on some good glass and be ready to spend some time behind it. If you end up coming to Arizona direct message me and I will point you the right direction.

 

[elkwalker4]

Bring lots a black garbage bags and a side piece to protect camp. We’ve had all our water & food stolen on numerous occasions.

 

[Pirogue]

Leaving water at camp for them to take? What a Democrat philosophy that has ruined what used to be. Build the wall.

 

[arwhntr]

Leaving water at camp for them to take? What a Democrat philosophy that has ruined what used to be. Build the wall.

Better to leave water sitting out then have them smashed your truck windows or destroy camp looking for it.

 

[AZGuy]

Absolutely the rental can work.

 

[AZhunter4077]

A 2 wheel drive rental truck/suv will be fine on 90% of roads in southern AZ as long as it's not raining. The 36s have tons of deer and tons of public land to hunt. Other units are good too. Just depends on what you're really wanting to see and do. You only have to worry about illegals if you camp within 5 miles or so of the border. You can safely camp in a border unit if you camp 30 minutes north of it. It's safe to hunt closer in daytime. You'll see lots of border patrol agents in the southern part of border units. I know you want to get away from people, but camping by other camps can add safety as illegals will stay away. It's not hard to get away from people in the field when you're hunting. Send me a message if you decide to come and want me info.