GMU · Arizona Game and Fish Department
Unit 35A
Arizona, United States
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About Unit 35A
Unit 35A is a GMU in Arizona, United States, set by Arizona Game and Fish Department. It covers about 1,674 km² (646 mi²). The town of Sierra Vista is inside it.
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
- 35A
- Area
- 1,674 km²
- Area (miles)
- 646 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 824 km² of public or protected land inside it, 49% 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 | 517 | 31% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 119 | 7% |
| Unknown | 118 | 7% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 24 | 1% |
| National Park Service | 19 | 1% |
| Arizona State Parks | 12 | under 1% |
| Non-Governmental Organization | 6.0 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 4.4 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 4.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American black bear | Oct 2, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026 | archery, excluding Fort Huachuca source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026 | antlered, draw, Unit 35A excludes Fort Huachuca source |
| American black bear | Oct 30, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | excluding Fort Huachuca source |
| Mule deer | Oct 30, 2026 to Nov 5, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, draw, Unit 35A excludes Fort Huachuca source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 30, 2026 to Nov 5, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, draw, Unit 35A excludes Fort Huachuca source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026 | antlered, draw, Unit 35A excludes Fort Huachuca source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Nov 20, 2026 to Nov 26, 2026 | draw, Unit 35A excludes Fort Huachuca source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 27, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | antlered, draw, Unit 35A excludes Fort Huachuca source |
| Mule deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, archery, excluding Fort Huachuca source |
| Mule deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, draw, Unit 35A excludes Fort Huachuca source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, archery, excluding Fort Huachuca source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, draw, Unit 35A excludes Fort Huachuca source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, draw, Unit 35A excludes Fort Huachuca source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 21, 2027 | archery, draw, Unit 35A excludes Fort Huachuca source |
| Mule deer | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | antlered, archery, excluding Fort Huachuca source |
| Mule deer | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | antlered, archery, Fort Huachuca only source |
| White-tailed deer | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | antlered, archery, excluding Fort Huachuca source |
| White-tailed deer | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | antlered, archery, Fort Huachuca only source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Jan 22, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | draw, Unit 35A excludes Fort Huachuca source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Feb 5, 2027 to Feb 15, 2027 | archery, draw, Unit 35A excludes Fort Huachuca source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Feb 5, 2027 to Feb 15, 2027 | muzzleloader, draw, Unit 35A excludes Fort Huachuca source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Feb 5, 2027 to Feb 15, 2027 | handgun, draw, Unit 35A excludes Fort Huachuca source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Feb 19, 2027 to Feb 25, 2027 | draw, Unit 35A excludes Fort Huachuca source |
| American black bear | Mar 19, 2027 to Apr 22, 2027 | excluding Fort Huachuca source |
| American black bear | Mar 19, 2027 to Apr 22, 2027 | Fort Huachuca only source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 16, 2027 to Apr 22, 2027 | bearded, shotgun, draw, Unit 35A excludes Fort Huachuca source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 30, 2027 to May 6, 2027 | bearded, shotgun, draw, Unit 35A excludes Fort Huachuca source |
| Wild turkey | May 7, 2027 to May 27, 2027 | bearded, shotgun, draw, Unit 35A excludes Fort Huachuca source |
| Wild turkey | May 14, 2027 to May 27, 2027 | bearded, shotgun, draw, Unit 35A excludes Fort Huachuca source |
| Wild turkey | May 14, 2027 to May 27, 2027 | bearded, shotgun, draw, Unit 35A excludes Fort Huachuca source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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Next to it in the same unit system
What HuntGrid shows for Unit 35A
- 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 35A (GMU)?
About 1,674 km² (646 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Arizona Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Unit 35A?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 824 km² of public or protected land, 49% 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 35A?
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 35A?
In the same unit system: Unit 30B, Unit 34B and Unit 35B.
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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.