Experienced mentors provide hunt assistance to Unit 34 & 35 youth deer tag holders & youth pursuing quail, rabbit or coyote. There will be a drawing for those youth hunters who participate in camp activities throughout the weekend.

To apply for a Deer tag for this hunt camp, use Hunt Numbers 1167, 1168 and/or 1169 for Units 34A, 35A & 35B respectively as found in the Annual Hunting Regulations. For a Javelina tag, use Hunt Number 5508

Location: Empire Ranch Airstrip Group Campsite. Vail/Sonoita area, Unit 34B.

Hosted by: Arizona Mule Deer Organization Region 5 South

Contact: Tom (520) 850-9379, cditsch@outlook.com

About the Location

Camp is located at the Empire Ranch Airstrip Group Campsite (31.790403, -110.631404). From Tucson take I-10 east to Highway 83. Take Highway 83 south to Empire Ranch Rd and turn east. Continue until you hit the T intersection. Turn north at the T intersection and continue to the campsite. The route will have signs. Pit toilets and a single water spigot will be available, however there is no electricity. The site can accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs.