AZ Unit 33 Closures extended to Nov 1

[greaseywater]

I haven't seen this posted yet, so wanted to share. The forest service announced that the federal land closures in the Catalinas will be extended to Nov 1 due to the Bighorn fire.

Mount Lemmon, Sabino Canyon closed to the public till November due to flood risks

Runoff, debris flow out of the Catalina Mountains near Tucson could cause "life-threatening" flash flooding, officials warn. This summer's Bighorn Fire in the Coronado National Forest in the mountains caused

tucson.com

This is most of unit 33. There are almost 1000 coues tags just in October.

Officials gave some hope that it will open sooner, or less area will be restricted, if flooding and debris flow is not as bad as they expect.

 

[CouesKelly]

There may be some great carry over bucks for late Archery and next year. Unfortunate for those who have the early rifle hunts. The Rincons are going to be crowded.

 

[coueshunter]

Yeah I was driving back from Texas about 6 weeks ago and saw the fire. Really sucks because I drew the 2nd to the last hunt. I hunt in the Char Gap and saw it burning. Will have to go down and take a look when it cools off.