GMU · Arizona Game and Fish Department
Unit 3A
Arizona, United States
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About Unit 3A
Unit 3A is a GMU in Arizona, United States, set by Arizona Game and Fish Department. It covers about 2,002 km² (773 mi²). The town of Snowflake 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
- 3A
- Area
- 2,002 km²
- Area (miles)
- 773 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 595 km² of public or protected land inside it, 30% 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 | 378 | 19% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 144 | 7% |
| Forest Service Region 03 Southwestern | 71 | 4% |
| Unknown | 2.4 | under 1% |
| Town of Snowflake, AZ | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | muzzleloader, Unit 6A: north part only source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | archery, Unit 6A: north part only source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | handgun, Unit 6A: north part only source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Aug 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | Winslow-Holbrook Hunt Area source |
| American crow | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | source |
| American crow | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | falconry source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 25, 2026 to Nov 26, 2026 | antlerless, Zeniff Hunt Area source |
| Mule deer | Oct 23, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 23, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026 | antlerless, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 27, 2026 to Dec 3, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 24, 2026 | draw, Zeniff and Dry Lake Hunt Areas source |
| Mule deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Jan 1, 2027 to Dec 31, 2027 | handgun, Unit 6A: north part only source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Jan 1, 2027 to Dec 31, 2027 | muzzleloader, Unit 6A: north part only source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Jan 1, 2027 to Dec 31, 2027 | archery, Unit 6A: north part only 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 3A
- 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 3A (GMU)?
About 2,002 km² (773 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Arizona Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Unit 3A?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 595 km² of public or protected land, 30% 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 3A?
This page lists 17 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 3A?
In the same unit system: Unit 2A, Unit 3B, Unit 3C and Unit 4B.
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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.