Arizona Hunt Hunt 20B Hunting / Recreation Map [Map] Kevin J. Diaz

Hunt Unit 20B lies in the southern region of Arizona’s Bradshaw Mountains inside the heart of the Sonoran Desert. It maintains vast mountain ranges harboring lush pockets of life inside the riparian habitat supporting plants & wildlife found nowhere else in America. The Sonoran Desert is known for its unique cactus--& the majestic saguaro, living well over 200 years, is but 1 species found in this terrain. Other cacti species include the barrel, cholla, prickly pear, hedgehog, ocotillo, & many more. Its unique trees include the palo verde, ironwood, mesquite, & acacia, all of which help to support food & habitat for this Unit’s wildlife.

In 1863 the famed Bradshaw Mtns became the home to the AZ gold rush which helped develop AZ’s stature in the great Southwest. Since then, these magnificent mountains have yielded over 15 million ounces of gold! Shortly after the start of the gold boom, the word got out that AZ was rich, not just in gold, but in silver, copper, & much more. The enormous growth in the mining industry is what pushed AZ into becoming United States Territory which eventually led to its statehood in 1912. This Unit contains hundreds of abandoned mines as well as working mines that still produce large amounts of gold, silver, copper, & other precious minerals.

Hunting Unit 20B offers good opportunities for big game such as mule deer & mountain lion & is home to some of the best javelina populations in AZ. Not to be overlooked is the excellent variety of small game such as rabbit, fox, coyote, bobcat, & more. Bird hunting is also abundant with dove, quail, & various waterfowl that migrate to Lake Pleasant. Non-game animals are numerous as well as unique species of bats, birds, reptiles, & insects.

This popular unit also harbors Lake Pleasant which offers terrific fishing. These fish species include largemouth bass, striped bass, channel catfish, crappie, & other sunfish. Lake Pleasant harbors a large marina which is a magnet!