GMU · Arizona Game and Fish Department
Unit 38M
Arizona, United States
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About Unit 38M
Unit 38M is a GMU in Arizona, United States, set by Arizona Game and Fish Department. It covers about 1,985 km² (766 mi²). Towns inside it include Tucson, Oro Valley and South Tucson.
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
- 38M
- Area
- 1,985 km²
- Area (miles)
- 766 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 671 km² of public or protected land inside it, 34% 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 | 380 | 19% |
| Pima County | 134 | 7% |
| National Park Service | 83 | 4% |
| Unknown | 36 | 2% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 16 | under 1% |
| Marana, Town of | 11 | under 1% |
| PIMA COUNTY | 4.4 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 3.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 9.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| California quail | Jul 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | falconry source |
| Gambel's quail | Jul 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | falconry source |
| Montezuma quail | Jul 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | falconry source |
| Scaled quail | Jul 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | falconry source |
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Aug 21, 2026 to May 31, 2027 | archery source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | archery 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 |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | archery 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) | Dec 10, 2027 to Dec 31, 2027 | archery 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 38M
- 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 38M (GMU)?
About 1,985 km² (766 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Arizona Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Unit 38M?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 671 km² of public or protected land, 34% 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 38M?
This page lists 12 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 38M?
In the same unit system: Unit 33, Unit 34A, Unit 34B, Unit 36A 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.