AZ Bighorn Sheep Unit 39

AZ 39 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access AZ 39 spans rugged desert-mountain terrain across 1.24 million acres with elevations ranging from low desert (437 ft) to high peaks (4,004 ft). This dramatic vertical relief creates distinct habitat zones—lower saguaro and creosote scrub yielding to pinyon-juniper and mixed conifer at higher elevations. Public land comprises 82% of the unit, providing substantial access for foot hunters willing to work steep, rocky country. The combination of extreme elevation gain and sparse water sources demands serious preparation and fitness. This is high-effort hunting terrain. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping AZ..