Overview
Ward’s Outfitters pursues desert mule deer across Arizona and Mexico on 550,000+ acres of private managed ranch ground. Arizona bucks run from the 130s to the 170s depending on location and season, with eight to 10 mature bucks a day visible during glassing. Mexico ranches in Sonora and Chihuahua produce 165 to 200-inch-class animals, with spot-and-stalk and waterhole hunts both available. Archery seasons run August through September; firearms seasons vary by state and unit. Contact The Elite Compass for current pricing and date availability.
What’s Included
- Guided mule deer hunt on private Arizona or Mexico ranch ground
- Experienced guide with high-quality optics
- Access to food plots and water holes where applicable
- Transportation during the hunt
Not Included
- Arizona or Mexico hunting license and tags
- Mexico firearm permit (contact for options)
- Lodging and meals (contact outfitter — varies by location)
- Transportation to Willcox, Arizona or border crossing
- Trophy shipping and processing
- Guide gratuities
THE EXPERIENCE
Itinerary
Arrive Willcox or border crossing; meet guide and orient to property and glassing strategy.
Spot-and-stalk or waterhole hunting for desert mule deer on managed private ranch ground in Arizona or Mexico.
Last hunt day; trophy care and depart.
Best Time to Go
August – September (archery; bucks still in velvet or early rut); October – January (firearms seasons; rut peaks November–December in Mexico)
This package can be customized — contact The Elite Compass to adjust dates, group size, or add-ons.