GMU · Arizona Game and Fish Department
Unit 23
Arizona, United States
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About Unit 23
Unit 23 is a GMU in Arizona, United States, set by Arizona Game and Fish Department. It covers about 3,069 km² (1,185 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Star Valley, about 8.0 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Arizona Game and Fish Department's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- 23
- Area
- 3,069 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,185 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,011 km² of public or protected land inside it, 98% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 03 Southwestern | 3,010 | 98% |
| Arizona State Game and Fish Department | 0.4 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Arizona Game and Fish Department's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| American black bear | Oct 30, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | south part (23 South hunt unit) source |
| American black bear | Oct 30, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | north part (23 North hunt unit) source |
| Mule deer | Oct 30, 2026 to Nov 5, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| Bighorn sheep | Nov 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | males, draw, Unit 22: Rocky Mountain Hunt Area only (northern part); 28 north of US 70 only source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 13, 2026 to Nov 26, 2026 | antlerless, archery, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 13, 2026 to Nov 26, 2026 | antlered, archery, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 27, 2026 to Dec 3, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| Bighorn sheep | Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | males, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 4, 2026 to Dec 10, 2026 | antlerless, draw source |
| Mule deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 21, 2027 | archery, draw source |
| Mule deer | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | antlered, archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | antlered, archery source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Jan 22, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | draw source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Feb 5, 2027 to Feb 15, 2027 | archery, draw source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Feb 5, 2027 to Feb 15, 2027 | muzzleloader, draw source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Feb 5, 2027 to Feb 15, 2027 | handgun, draw source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Feb 19, 2027 to Feb 25, 2027 | draw source |
| American black bear | Mar 19, 2027 to Apr 22, 2027 | north part (23 North hunt unit) source |
| American black bear | Mar 19, 2027 to Apr 22, 2027 | south part (23 South hunt unit) source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 16, 2027 to Apr 22, 2027 | bearded, shotgun source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 23, 2027 to Apr 29, 2027 | bearded, shotgun, draw source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 30, 2027 to May 20, 2027 | bearded, shotgun, draw source |
| American black bear | May 7, 2027 to Aug 19, 2027 | archery, Naeglin Shadow Hunt Area source |
| Wild turkey | May 7, 2027 to May 20, 2027 | bearded, shotgun, draw source |
| Wild turkey | May 7, 2027 to May 20, 2027 | bearded, shotgun source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
What HuntGrid shows for Unit 23
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Unit 23 (GMU)?
About 3,069 km² (1,185 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Arizona Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Unit 23?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,011 km² of public or protected land, 98% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 03 Southwestern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Unit 23?
This page lists 30 seasons a person has checked against Arizona Game and Fish Department's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Unit 23?
In the same unit system: Unit 3C, Unit 4A, Unit 4B, Unit 5A, Unit 22, Unit 24A and Unit 24B.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Arizona Game and Fish Department. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Arizona Game and Fish Department. The official regulations and maps have the final word.