Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area: hunting rules and access
Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area is 84,125 acres, measured from AZGFD's boundary, in game management units 38M and 37A, Pima County, AZGFD Region 5. AZGFD's rule for hunting here: "Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except those portions posted as closed. Archery deer and archery javelina hunters must check in with the Arizona Game and Fish Tucson Regional Office prior to going afield."
Data updated October 2026. Rules: AZGFD's wildlife area layer. Boundary: AZGFD. Hunts: AZGFD's 2026 booklets.
National forestBLMState trust landAZGFD landBureau of ReclamationNational park or monument (no hunting)Military (closed or by permit)Tribal land (tribal permit)City, county and otherTucson Mountain Wildlife AreaUnit lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 84,125 acres (measured from AZGFD's boundary) |
|---|---|
| Units | Unit 38M, Unit 37A |
| AZGFD region | Region 5, Tucson |
| County | Pima |
| Hunting | Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except those portions posted as closed. Archery deer and archery javelina hunters must check in with the Arizona Game and Fish Tucson Regional Office prior to going afield. |
| Firearms | Closed to the discharge of all firearms. |
| Nearest towns | Valencia West (next to it), Picture Rocks (2 mi) and Flowing Wells (2 mi) |
What are the rules on Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area?
AZGFD lists 3 rules for the area:
- Closed to the discharge of all firearms.
- Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except those portions posted as closed.
- Archery deer and archery javelina hunters must check in with the Arizona Game and Fish Tucson Regional Office prior to going afield.
From AZGFD's wildlife area layer. R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, named in the rules, are the Commission's rules on lawful methods and seasons. Posted signs on the ground and AZGFD's current regulations come first.
Which hunts include Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area's units?
Unit 38M and Unit 37A: AZGFD's 2026 lists have 0 elk hunts, 2 deer hunts and 0 pronghorn hunts that include them, each for the whole hunt area, not the wildlife area alone.
| Unit | Area acres in the unit | Elk hunts | Deer hunts | Pronghorn hunts | Public land in the unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 38M | 81,257 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.5% |
| Unit 37A | 2,868 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 67.6% |
How do you get to Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area?
Highways within 8 miles: I-10, AZ 86, AZ 77, I-19 and AZ 210. Nearest towns: Valencia West (next to it), Picture Rocks (2 miles), Flowing Wells (2 miles) and Drexel Heights (2 miles). AZGFD names Marana as the nearby city.
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area?
Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, except those portions posted as closed. Archery deer and archery javelina hunters must check in with the Arizona Game and Fish Tucson Regional Office prior to going afield. That is AZGFD's rule for the area; seasons and permits follow the regulations for Units 38M and 37A.
Can you camp on Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area?
AZGFD's rules for Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area say nothing about camping.
Which unit is Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area in?
Unit 38M (81,257 acres) and Unit 37A (2,868 acres), by AZGFD's boundaries.
What town is near Tucson Mountain Wildlife Area?
Valencia West (next to it), Picture Rocks (2 miles) and Flowing Wells (2 miles), by straight-line distance from the area's boundary.
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Where these facts come from
- Rules and boundary: AZGFD wildlife areas; description and nearby city: AZGFD wildlife area details (2016).
- Hunts: AZGFD's 2026 booklets. Surrounding public land: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (fee managers).
- Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, places.
FilledTag is not part of the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Numbers are copied from AZGFD's published reports or measured from AZGFD and USGS maps; nothing here is estimated by FilledTag. AZGFD's regulations are the final word on every rule.