GMU · Arizona Game and Fish Department
Unit 36C
Arizona, United States
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About Unit 36C
Unit 36C is a GMU in Arizona, United States, set by Arizona Game and Fish Department. It covers about 816 km² (315 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is South Tucson, about 35 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
- 36C
- Area
- 816 km²
- Area (miles)
- 315 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 672 km² of public or protected land inside it, 82% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 551 | 67% |
| Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge | 71 | 9% |
| BUENOS AIRES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 70 | 9% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 41 | 5% |
| Pima County | 10 | 1% |
| Arizona State Game and Fish Department | 0.0 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 0.0 | 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 |
| Mule deer | Oct 30, 2026 to Nov 5, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| Mule deer | Nov 13, 2026 to Nov 19, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| Mule deer | Nov 20, 2026 to Nov 26, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 20, 2026 to Nov 26, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 27, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | antlered, 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, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, archery 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) | Jan 22, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | draw source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Feb 5, 2027 to Feb 15, 2027 | handgun, 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 | archery, draw source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Feb 19, 2027 to Feb 25, 2027 | draw 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 36C
- 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 36C (GMU)?
About 816 km² (315 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Arizona Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Unit 36C?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 672 km² of public or protected land, 82% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Unknown. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Unit 36C?
This page lists 19 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 36C?
In the same unit system: Unit 36A, Unit 36B and Unit 37A.
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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.