During the spring hunt be prepared for cold temperatures and even snow. Most of the land we provide drop camps on are public land, however, we do offer hunts that have private land access for an additional cost. Finally, enjoy the finest terrain, climate, and surroundings that nature has to offer, the Kaibab Plateau. According to Arizona Game and Fish, Hunt No. Many come with visions of 32 wide racks with multiple points per side, still others are happy with a tender yearling forkhorn. If you plan on hunting in higher elevation, as a rule of thumb, expect the tempture to decrease roughly 5 for every 1000' in elevation gain. Large numbers of domestic sheep grazed on the Paria Plateau, Vermilion Cliffs, and Paria Canyon until the 1960s when the Bureau of Land Management converted all grazing permits to cattle only. The fall hunt is often characterized by warm to hot daytime temperatures and afternoon rains. Be prepared for extreme weather. You will find the majority of antelope south and east of the ranch and all the way out to the rim of Marble Canyon. MAP VIEW. On the Kaibab Plateau the bird has a very restricted range occupying mixed conifer habitat types near the south end of the Kaibab National Forest and is also found in the Grand Canyon National Park North Rim. Hunters obtaining an elk tag should be aware that this unit has few elk and is considered a limited opportunity hunt. There are many stock tanks located throughout House Rock Valley and the antelope herds tend to center their activities on these water sources depending on the frequency of summer monsoons. The large canyons and rocky areas that form the edges of the Kaibab plateau, both on the east and west side of the plateau, are likely areas to locate lion sign. Four-wheel drive, chains, shovels, and winches can keep you hunting instead of being stuck for a day. Therefore, chances for success are very low. The premium late season rut hunts in Unit 12A-East have the highest success rates on big mule deer, but lots of huge bucks have been taken in the early rifle and archery hunts. Hunters are required to report their mountain lion harvest information to the Arizona Game and Fish Department within 48 hours of taking a mountain lion. The central part of the unit, the Buckskin Mountains, contains the highest deer densities and is best to hunt after mid-October. Areas: Concentrate your efforts on the southeast side of the Plateau in sub-unit 12AE. 661 leftover tags for a reason. Arizona Unit 8 Elk Hunting. On a 12A early hunt, once again, dont bother with pinyon/juniper habitat types unless it has snowed. These areas are open to foot and horseback travel only. The majority of the unit is public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management. While calling can sometimes be productive, the most successful technique is more similar to archery hunting mule deer. hunt in game management units 12A, 12B, 13A and 13B. This game bird tends to concentrate around water sources, especially along steep cliffs. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. The Kaibab Plateau ranges from 6,000 to 9,200; vegetation consists of ponderosa pine, mixed conifer, and aspen. Unit 12A continues to provide the turkey hunter and/or wildlife enthusiast a unique opportunity to observe Merriam's Turkeys. Keep movements to a minimum, scan the surrounding area constantly, and listen for turkey vocalizations. Areas for hunting elk in this unit vary according to the time period in which the hunt occurs. . The grouse season in the fall provides a beautiful time to camp on the Kaibab and an inability to locate grouse is a great excuse for enjoying some of the finest scenery and weather Arizona has to offer. Areas: During the spring turkey hunt significant winter snowfall can affect access and often dictates hunting locations. During the cooler months, elk will occasionally move south to the Kaibab from southern Utah. The prepared hunter is often the successful hunter. Antlerless Hunting: After several years of antlerless hunting, many of the does on the plateau have become as hunter-wise as most bucks. Many hunters utilize horses and mules, snowmobiles, and other recreational vehicles to overcome these access limitations. Find areas overlooking large open expanses and plan on sitting still for hours on end and glassing until you feel like your eyes are going to fall out. Some lions have been harvested incidental to these other activities. Areas: During the spring turkey hunt significant winter snowfall can affect access and often dictates hunting locations. New Harvest Thresholds When the number of harvested mountain lions reaches the threshold, that zone closes to the additional harvest of mountain lions at sundown the Wednesday immediately following. On the ever in demand 12A late hunt, pray (if religious) for snow. 0. This may be a good place to introduce yourself and your site or include some credits. This bird was first documented in 12B in Paria Canyon, but has since been regularly observed along the Kanab Creek/ Snake Gulch drainage. Also, several lions are sighted each year by hunters glassing canyons and watching waters. There are several small herds that reside on the north side of Highway 89A in the grassland. You could hire a outfitter to get in there and pin down where the few elk are. Seems like an expensive camping and hiking excursion in a beautiful part of the country with good friends and maybe a random elk. The Kaibab Plateau ranges from 6,000' to 9,200'; vegetation consists of ponderosa pine, mixed conifer, and aspen. Overview: Unit 12A is home to one of the most unique game animals in Arizona and perhaps the nation. Arizona Wildlife Outfitters also offers some exceptional deer hunting on Mule Deer units 12A and 13B. Bureau of Land Management, AZ Strip Field Office 435 688-3200 The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Keep movements to a minimum, scan the surrounding area constantly, and listen for turkey vocalizations. Unlike the early hunt, the late hunt is managed for harvesting older aged deer, having high hunter success, and low density of hunters. In the last couple of years, only a few elk have been spotted and harvested in the vicinity of Mile and a Half Lake south to Franks Lake, on the west side of the Kaibab Plateau. Update: For the past few years, bison have been seen near Wall Lake, as well as along Forest Service Roads 219B, 223, 270, and 610. Arizona hunters still have an opportunity to receive a hunt permit-tag for select 2022 elk hunts. Elk will be found from the Mogollon Rim south to Parker Creek. Elevations vary from 3,000' to more than 9,200', with a large plateau, the Kaibab, comprising a majority of the unit. The Grand Canyon National Park is not open to hunting. Several restaurants, store, fuel, dump stations available in several locations between Jacob and the rim. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. If the deer are low and you glass enough it will pay off. Concentrate your efforts in areas with rim-rock and significant changes in elevation. The terrain in this unit could generally be described as plateau/canyon country. This is the classic western mule deer hunt. So what do you think Bearfoot1? Approximately 20% of Arizona's elk hunting opportunity is found in this unit. Learn More. Practice with a flat shooting rifle at longer distances before the hunt begins. The elevation in this area ranges from 3,000' to 7,000'; vegetation ranges from riparian cottonwood-willow and salt cedar along the Gila River, to Chihuahuan Desert in the lower elevations a Elk hunting in this unit can be extremely difficult due to the terrain. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Come prepared for all types of weather. Hunters with a 12B permit (vs. 12BW permit) may hunt the Paria Plateau as well as the rest of the Unit. Game Management Unit 12A Elevations vary from 3,000' to more than 9,200', with a large plateau, the Kaibab, comprising a majority of the unit. Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. There's nothing like autumn on the North Kaibab and Arizona Strip. The unit's terrain is very rocky with rugged mountains. The most common technique for lion hunting in Unit 12 is similar to that used throughout the Rim country in Arizona. Actually, n reports of elk have been reported in these areas or in the unit for the last couple of years. Dispersed camping is allowed along BLM routes. Elk in those areas are VERY few and far between, and if I were you, I wouldn't waste any more $$ on attempting to hunt it. Thanks a ton ! Antlerless hunters continue to enjoy high hunt success. Forage quality and snowfall will push the deer to the lower winter range. Approximately 20% of Arizona's elk hunting opportunity is found in this unit. Fredonia, Marble Canyon, Page, Kanab, UT, Major Highways and Roads Leading To Elk seasons are described in the pronghorn antelope and elk regulations. The Kaibab has supplied many happy hunting experiences in the past and will hopefully continue to do so for generations to come. Antlerless Hunting: After several years of antlerless hunting, many of the does on the plateau have become as hunter-wise as most bucks. The elk nonpermit-tags are not valid in all units statewide. Learn more. There are generally one or two herds on South Canyon Point; however this area is more difficult to access as there are few roads in the area. Enjoy the natural splendor of the Kaibab Plateau, revel in your good fortune at having a tag, but most of all be a responsible sportsman and represent our sport in the best manner possible. From the South: None. This behavior includes becoming more and more nocturnal, spending more time in thick aspen and mixed conifer stands, and remaining in unroaded canyon habitats. Some say the great days of the Kaibab are past, others maintain things are as good or better than ever, and still others claim things will be great in the future. I had a similar tag 10 years ago for the Kaibab proper. I think may try to look for antlers first. Elk use open grasslands and sparsely forested areas more than most people think, and since these areas usually have fewer roads it is much easier to escape hunting pressure in these areas. These areas are open to foot and horseback travel only. Bachelor herds are typically broken up by this hunt and bucks can be relatively evenly distributed throughout the plateau. Occasionally, depending on rainfall and the availability of forage, coveys can be found in some of the shallow drainages along Kanab Creek. If I was going in to there I'd focus on the Mt. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Southern half of unit is south of Mogollon Rim and has some ponderosa pine forests in the higher elevatio Elk occur throughout unit from high elevation mixed conifer near the Mogollon Rim to the Sunset Mountains just south of Winslow. Under alternative management these favorable ratios should be maintained or even improved. 3799 - Units 12A, 12B, 13A, and 13B have an extremely low-density elk population, about 40-50 elk combined for all four units. The highest densities of bighorn sheep are going to be in the Paria Canyon-Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness Area from above the community of Vermillion Cliffs to Bush head. All off-highway vehicles must display a current OHV decal and a street legal registration if operated on a county road. Address 123 Main Street New York, NY 10001, Hours MondayFriday: 9:00AM5:00PM Saturday & Sunday: 11:00AM3:00PM. Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. If old man winter has not yet shown his face follow the suggestions given for the early hunt and good luck. The Paria Plateau to the east has the lowest number of deer. Home. Waterhole hunting becomes less productive as frost begins to supply the need for water. The hunter questionnaire link is located on the back of your tag. Articles often lead to false expectations; huge bucks do not exist behind every tree anywhere in the world. Dont be a statistic. Jacob Lake Campground, administered by Kaibab National Forest, intersection of U.S. 89A and State Hwy 67 at Jacob Lake; DeMotte Campground, Kaibab National Forest, Hwy 67; Grand Canyon National Park, North Rim. Overview: Chukar Partridge is an overlooked game bird in this unit. The average age of a buck harvested on the late hunts has climbed from just over two years of age to over 4 years of age in the past several years, yearling buck weights have stabilized at an acceptable level in recent years and as a result antler development has been excellent. Forage quality and snowfall will push the deer to the lower winter range. The elevation in this area ranges from approximately 1,490' near Lake Mead to more than 8,000' in the Virgin Mountains. As turkeys fly off the roost in the early pre-dawn, often the most active period of the day, they may provide a hunter the best opportunity to call in a wary old longbeard. To hunt Unit 12B or 12B you must now obtain a permit-tag through the big game draw process. Areas: It may be hard to believe but the likelihood of running into an older age class buck, as near as the author can tell, is just about equal almost anywhere on the plateau. If there are any elk they migrate down from Utah and move south until the canyon stops them. Toggle between terrain, satellite, and topographic views, 1st choice license applications and licenses drawn, Draw odds for resident and nonresident applicants, Harvest stats by hunt_code, manner, season, sex, type, Average # of days between precip or snow event, Probability of other weather events (thunder, hail, etc) by by month. Phone us at 928-713-4329 with any questions you may have. No off-road travel by motor vehicles is allowed. Use common sense; dont take shortcuts as they often take a lot longer than the more sensible route. John is that a unit that can produce a monster bull? During both the spring and fall hunts be safe and acquire positive target identification. Hunt success figures have fluctuated around the 40-50% range for the last decade, some of the highest hunt success for mule deer in the state. Watching waterholes that have turkey sign around them provide the turkey hunter with the best opportunity to bag a bearded turkey during this often dry time of the year. Also look for turkey scratch, those locations where flocks of turkeys have been feeding and have disturbed the litter layer of the forest floor. There is also a small herd that lives just south of Fredonia in the grassland/ low shrub density areas. Identification seems to be a prevalent problem for first time grouse hunters as poult turkeys, Band-tailed Pigeons, and even Northern Goshawks are often mistaken for grouse. Hunters who have no desire to hunt the Paria Plateau and want to hunt the Buckskins or the west side winter range should apply for a 12BW permit. Hunt success figures have fluctuated around the 40-50% range for the last decade, some of the highest hunt success for mule deer in the state. Welcome to ahf! Mature grouse average between 2 and 4 pounds of succulent white meat and provide delicious table fare. Lesson learned! First, on an archery hunt dont bother with pinyon/juniper areas unless it has snowed (not likely). As the fall progresses the deer become more and more secretive. No motor vehicles are allowed in the Paria Canyon/Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area. Elk Hunting Arizona Elk 2a,2b,2c Ronin75 Oct 26, 2019 Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member R Ronin75 Well-Known Member Joined Feb 29, 2012 Messages 570 Oct 26, 2019 #1 Anyone have experience hunting the above units for elk? Finally, mule deer throughout their range are altering their behavior as hunting pressure increases. Motor vehicle travel is restricted to existing roads on all BLM land in the Unit. Overview: According to David Brown in Arizona Game Birds the Blue grouse is a native of the Kaibab Plateau and restricted locals in the White Mountains. I'm not at all familiar with the area but read on azgfd that the population is super low. If you are fortunate enough to receive a coveted 12B deer or sheep tag, you might consider purchasing a mountain lion tag before heading to the Unit. As unit 10 is known for giant bull elk, Units 12A and 13B are just as famous for producing monster mule deer bucks and Arizona Wildlife Outfitters has taken their share of trophy heads from both units. Often roosting turkeys will respond to these calls giving a hunter a location to begin the mornings hunt. While calling can sometimes be productive, the most successful technique is more similar to archery hunting mule deer. Current data indicates that buck:doe ratios are excellent. A forum community dedicated to hunting and fishing enthusiasts in the Arizona area. There are very few elk in this unit. Also look for turkey scratch, those locations where flocks of turkeys have been feeding and have disturbed the litter layer of the forest floor. Notice: Archery deer hunters Unit 12B and 12B West are not an open area for over-the-counter tag holders since 2008. This includes chasing, pursuing, or herding antelope with any type of vehicle. Find areas overlooking large open expanses and plan on sitting still for hours on end and glassing until you feel like your eyes are going to fall out. Adjust your hunting strategies accordingly and have fun. Hunters interested in purchasing an elk tag should be aware that this unit has few elk and is considered a limited opportunity hunt. Well thanks everyone for all the quick responses and for mostly confirming my suspicions. The best hunting techniques include walking, and watching and listening while sitting with your back to a tree. 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