Arizona Wilderness Hunting Adventures

Arizona Wilderness Hunting Adventures is run by Rob Hardy, a licensed, bonded, and insured guide/outfitter who's been hunting the Desert Southwest since the mid-1970s. He specializes in wilderness big game hunting with a focus on ethics, selective hunting, and wilderness education.

Unlike typical outfitting operations, this is a one-man show—you deal directly with Rob on every hunt. Clients consistently praise his knowledge of the animals, intimate familiarity with Arizona's backcountry, and unwavering commitment to safety and land ethics.

Arizona Bull Elk Hunting - Trophy bulls typically range 300–440 inches (averaging 340 inches) - November archery season has 80–100% draw odds; November/December rifle seasons 20–60% odds - All Arizona management units hold large bulls; some units concentrate bigger animals - 9-day rifle hunts: $12,750 (one-on-one) or $9,750 (two-on-one) - 9-day archery hunts: $8,750 (one-on-one) or $5,750 (two-on-one) - Extreme backpack wilderness hunts available

Mule Deer Hunts (Three Subspecies) Arizona is the only place on Earth with three mule deer subspecies: - Rocky Mountain (Forest) Mule Deer: 150–250 inches, targeting 160+ inch bucks - Sonoran (Desert) Mule Deer: 140–210 inches, targeting 150+ inch bucks - Archery tags: OTC (over-the-counter), hunted during the rut when big bucks are less wary - Rifle tags: Limited-entry draw permits with 10–70% odds depending on unit - 9-day rifle hunts: $10,750 (Northern) or $9,750 (Southern), one-on-one or two-on-one - 9-day archery hunts: $7,750 (one-on-one) or $4,750 (two-on-one)

Coues Whitetail Deer - Trophy bucks range 75–155 inches; targeting 100+ inches - Expect to see 20–30 trophy bucks during a 9–11 day hunt - Rifle tags: excellent draw odds, often virtually guaranteed - Archery tags: OTC, pre-rut hunting when bucks roam widely - 9-day rifle hunts: $9,750 (one-on-one) or $6,750 (two-on-one) - 9-day archery hunts: $7,750 (one-on-one) or $4,750 (two-on-one)

Desert Bighorn Sheep - 15-day fully guided hunts: $18,750 - Rob began his hunting career pursuing Dall sheep in Alaska as a child and now has nearly 50 years of sheep-specific experience - Hunts are educational and designed around trophy rams - Four-wheel-drive tent-camp or extreme backpack options

• •Additional Species: Mountain lion, black bear, javelina (4-day rifle javelina hunts: $2,750–$1,750), predators (coyote, fox, bobcat)

"My name is Randy Hoch and I did a hunt with Rob. I started out looking at a grizzly bear hunt, but he suggested Coues deer instead. You can be assured he knows his animals and the hunting area. I took an 18" buck on the second day. What impressed me most is that he's a one-man operation—you're always dealing with him and no one else. His #1 concern is safety and respecting landowners and Fish & Game regulations." — Randy Hoch, Pennsylvania

• •All-inclusive pricing from Phoenix, Flagstaff, or Tucson (transportation to/from field)
• •Full-service guiding personally led by Rob Hardy
• •Camp accommodation (tent-camp, cabin, or hotel options available)
• •All meals in the field—menu varies daily
• •Trophy and meat care in the field
• •Personal assistance planning your hunt
• •Youth hunters welcomed

• •Standard hunts: 9 days (most species)
• •Sheep hunts: 14–15 days
• •Shorter/longer hunts: Available upon request
• •Ratio options: One-on-one (1 hunter:1 guide) or two-on-one (2 hunters:1 guide)
• •Physical difficulty: Custom-tailored to your fitness level—from super-easy to extreme wilderness backpack hunts
• •Access options: Four-wheel-drive access tent-camp (most popular), cabin-based, hotel-based, or extreme backpack into remote wilderness

• •Rifle hunts
• •Muzzleloader hunts
• •Archery-only hunts

Rob invests heavily in pre-hunt scouting, conducting detailed wildlife population surveys to locate trophy animals before your arrival. All hunt photos on the website are from actual scouting missions for current and future clients.

• •One-man operation: No middlemen, no staff turnover—Rob manages your entire experience
• •Decades of expertise: Nearly 50 years hunting the Desert Southwest, with nearly 50 years of specialized sheep hunting across western North America
• •Customized hunts: All trips tailored to your physical ability, experience level, and expectations
• •Arizona knowledge: Intimately familiar with state management units, draw odds, animal concentrations, and wilderness terrain
• •Ethics first: Strong commitment to selective hunting, land stewardship, and regulatory compliance
• •All-inclusive pricing: No hidden costs; transportation, guiding, food, lodging, and trophy care included

Robert Paul Hardy – Registered Guide/Outfitter - Phone: 920-540-5038 or 907-355-5291 - Email: [email protected] - Book early for best availability