GMU · Arizona Game and Fish Department
Unit 7
Arizona, United States
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About Unit 7
Unit 7 is a GMU in Arizona, United States, set by Arizona Game and Fish Department. It covers about 3,600 km² (1,390 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Williams, about 3.3 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
- 7
- Area
- 3,600 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,390 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,872 km² of public or protected land inside it, 80% 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 | 2,058 | 57% |
| Unknown | 647 | 18% |
| National Park Service | 156 | 4% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 9.5 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 0.8 | under 1% |
| Arizona State Game and Fish Department | 0.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | archery, Unit 6A: north part only source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | muzzleloader, Unit 6A: north part only source |
| American crow | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | source |
| American crow | Sep 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | falconry source |
| American black bear | Oct 2, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | source |
| Mule deer | Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026 | draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026 | draw source |
| Mule deer | Oct 30, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 30, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 13, 2026 to Nov 26, 2026 | antlered, archery, draw, west of AZ Hwy 180 (7 West hunt unit) source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 13, 2026 to Nov 26, 2026 | antlered, archery, draw, east of AZ Hwy 180 (7 East hunt unit) source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 27, 2026 to Dec 3, 2026 | antlered, draw, east of AZ Hwy 180 (7 East hunt unit) source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 27, 2026 to Dec 3, 2026 | antlered, draw, west of AZ Hwy 180 (7 West hunt unit) source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 4, 2026 to Dec 10, 2026 | antlerless, draw, east of AZ Hwy 180 (7 East hunt unit) source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Dec 4, 2026 to Dec 10, 2026 | antlerless, draw, west of AZ Hwy 180 (7 West hunt unit) source |
| Mule deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, archery source |
| Mule deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlered, draw 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 |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Jan 1, 2027 to Dec 31, 2027 | archery, Unit 6A: north part only 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 |
| 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.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
What HuntGrid shows for Unit 7
- 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 7 (GMU)?
About 3,600 km² (1,390 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Arizona Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Unit 7?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,872 km² of public or protected land, 80% 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 7?
This page lists 28 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 7?
In the same unit system: Unit 4A, Unit 5B, Unit 6B, Unit 8, Unit 9, Unit 10 and Unit 11M.
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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.