GMU · Arizona Game and Fish Department
Unit 3B
Arizona, United States
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About Unit 3B
Unit 3B is a GMU in Arizona, United States, set by Arizona Game and Fish Department. It covers about 1,500 km² (579 mi²). The town of Pinetop-Lakeside 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
- 3B
- Area
- 1,500 km²
- Area (miles)
- 579 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 668 km² of public or protected land inside it, 45% 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 | 415 | 28% |
| Unknown | 238 | 16% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 10 | under 1% |
| Arizona State Game and Fish Department | 3.6 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 1.3 | under 1% |
| Town of Pinetop-Lakeside | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 0.0 | under 1% |
| City of Show Low, AZ | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 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 | handgun, Unit 6A: north part only source |
| 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 |
| American crow | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | falconry source |
| American crow | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | source |
| American black bear | Oct 2, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | source |
| Mule deer | Oct 23, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 23, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 27, 2026 to Dec 3, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlerless, handgun, draw, north of U.S. Hwy 60 (3B North hunt unit) source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader, draw, north of U.S. Hwy 60 (3B North hunt unit) source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlerless, archery, draw, north of U.S. Hwy 60 (3B North hunt unit) source |
| Mule deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, draw source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Jan 1, 2027 to Dec 31, 2027 | archery, 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 | handgun, Unit 6A: north part only source |
| American black bear | Mar 19, 2027 to Apr 22, 2027 | 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 |
| Wild turkey | May 7, 2027 to May 20, 2027 | bearded, shotgun, draw 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 3B
- 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 3B (GMU)?
About 1,500 km² (579 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Arizona Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Unit 3B?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 668 km² of public or protected land, 45% 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 3B?
This page lists 22 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 3B?
In the same unit system: Unit 1, Unit 2A, Unit 2C, Unit 3A and Unit 3C.
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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.