WEST TUCSON OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Tucson Mountain Park is open to hunting except for areas within .25 mile of any occupied residence or building, developed picnic areas, developed campground, shooting range, occupied buildings, or golf course. Other Pima County Parks and the Saguaro National Park are closed to hunting at all times as well as to the discharge of firearms and the use of archery equipment.

All hunters must have a current hunting license. Archery hunters planning to hunt the Tucson Mountain Park must obtain an over-the-counter tag from Arizona Game and Fish Department or a sporting goods store and must check-in online or in-person with the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Tucson Regional Office.

• Mule Deer — archery-only deer hunt in late December and January.
  
  
• Javelina — archery only javelina hunt in late December and January each year.
  
  
• Mountain Lion — archery-only mountain lion hunt from August to May.
  
  
• Dove — two hunting seasons, usually September 1-September 15, mourning dove, white-winged dove, and Eurasian collared dove are in season. During the late season, late November thru early January, only mourning dove may be taken. Lawful methods for taking dove include shotgun shooting shot, bow, and arrow, falconry, or crossbow.
  
  
• Quail — usually open from early October until early February. Lawful methods for taking quail include: shotguns shooting shot, handguns shooting shot, bow and arrow, crossbow, pneumatic weapons, and falconry.
  
  
• Predators/Furbearers — Coyotes can be hunted year round, but other furbearers can only be hunted between August 1 and March 31. Centerfire firearms cannot be used in Unit 38M, but shotguns shooting shot, bow and arrow, and crossbow are allowed. No discharge of firearms within a ¼ mile of an occupied building.