The Arizona Game and Fish Commission authorized over-the-counter (OTC) elk tags that include units 12A and 12B and others (see regulations). *There are open limited opportunity draw bison hunts offered in 12A/12B/13A as well as general non-permit tag (non-draw) elk hunts offered in 12B. Overview: Unit 12A is home to one of the most unique game animals in Arizona and perhaps the nation. Spring sources along the Vermilion Cliffs are best accessed by horseback or hiking from Highway 89A 2 or 3 miles to the base of the cliffs. 3799 - Units 12A, 12B, 13A, and 13B have an extremely low-density elk population, about 40-50 elk combined for all four units. . Hunters who. The central part of the unit, the Buckskin Mountains, contains the highest deer densities and is best to hunt after mid-October. Chukar are not numerous anywhere in Kanab Creek or its associated drainages. Elevations vary from 3,000' to more than 9,200', with a large plateau, the Kaibab, comprising a majority of the unit. If old man winter has not yet shown his face follow the suggestions given for the early hunt and good luck. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Elevations vary from 3,000' to more than 9,200', with a large plateau, the Kaibab, comprising a majority of the unit. Also, before the hunt begins, study topo maps and enlist the aid of others who have hunted the area before. The elk nonpermit-tags are not valid in all units statewide. Adjust your hunting strategies accordingly and have fun. Address 123 Main Street New York, NY 10001, Hours MondayFriday: 9:00AM5:00PM Saturday & Sunday: 11:00AM3:00PM. Finally, mule deer throughout their range are altering their behavior as hunting pressure increases. A map of the zones can be found at mountain lion management zones map. I don't know if there is a worse hunt to be drawn for to be honest. 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. The Kaibab Squirrel is a subspecies of the Aberts Squirrel which is found only on the Kaibab Plateau, Mount Logan, and Mount Trumbull. The previous year a few elk were seen and even taken there, and since I had been drawn for elk the previous year I took a chance and was drawn. Arizona Game & Fish Department, Region II- 928-774-5045 While realistically many of the heard bulls with average 280-330" in both units. This behavior includes becoming more and more nocturnal, spending more time in thick aspen and mixed conifer stands, and remaining in unroaded canyon habitats. Unlike the early hunt, the late hunt is managed for harvesting older aged deer, having high hunter success, and low density of hunters. Be patient, many long time grouse hunters often return to camp, after a long day of walking, with an empty vest. If frost has cured out the summer range forage and some cold weather has struck, concentrate your efforts in the pinyon/juniper areas and even farther out in the sage and open canyon country. These hunts include the Arizona strip (Units 13A or 13B) or Kaibab (Units 12A East, 12A West and 12B) for mule deer. From the South: None. Many hunters utilize horses and mules, snowmobiles, and other recreational vehicles to overcome these access limitations. After a snow storm a hunter will drive the roads found within the Unit 12 winter deer range early in the morning looking for tracks. This exotic game bird, native to the Middle East, was introduced into various areas in Arizona. Proactive management steps in the form of an Alternative Management Plan and a large scale habitat improvement project in cooperation with the USFS have been taken by the Arizona Game and Fish Department in order to maintain a favorable buck:doe ratio, increase the representation of older age bucks in the population, ensure long term high quality habitat, and provide for greater hunt success. Huge bucks, forkhorns, and even does have been the objects of desire for hunters in this unit. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 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. Arizona Game and Fish Department, Region II 928 774-5045 Arizona Mule Deer, Elk & Antelope Hunts. Harvesting birds should be viewed as a bonus. This is my first year being drawn for elk and got a tag for all 12 and 13 units for any elk and this tag is good until April of '19. Also, before the hunt begins, study topo maps and enlist the aid of others who have hunted the area before. Please contact any department office for additional information or to purchase an elk OTC tag. The Warm Springs and Nail Canyon areas in 12AW and the Cocks Combs area in 12AE are good starting points. The majority of the unit is public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management, Arizona Strip District, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George, Utah 84770, phone (435) 688-3200. Take care in species identification before dropping the hammer. Units 12A East, 12AWest and 12B require near max points, but hunters lucky enough to draw an East side Kaibab tag are in store for an incredible mule deer hunt. The population grew to about 160 bighorns within the first 8 years. The health and longevity of this winter range is critical to the long term sustainability of the 12A deer herd. 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. Areas: Concentrate your efforts on the southeast side of the Plateau in sub-unit 12AE. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Many come with visions of 32 wide racks with multiple points per side, still others are happy with a tender yearling forkhorn. Come prepared for all types of weather. in Page; Lees Ferry Campground, 4 miles north of Marble Canyon, administered by the National Park Service. JavaScript is disabled. Areas: During the spring turkey hunt significant winter snowfall can affect access and often dictates hunting locations. 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. On National Park Service lands, camping is restricted to designated areas. A few, very few elk wander south from Utah now and then. Want to hunt as soon as 1-3 years? Concentrate your efforts in areas with rim-rock and significant changes in elevation. Areas: As stated earlier, concentrate your efforts in areas with large Ponderosa Pine trees and focus your observation skills on the forest floor. MAP VIEW. The majority of the unit is public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management. *There are currently no Population Management Seasons for elk tags available for successfully drawn deer hunters in Units 12A East and/or West. Having extra spare tires would also be a good idea. Be prepared for extreme weather. Walking and stalking in areas determined by scouting to hold bachelor herds of bucks can be exciting and productive. While calling can sometimes be productive, the most successful technique is more similar to archery hunting mule deer. 12BE is the entire portion of 12B that is east of BLM road 1065 (House Rock Valley/ Coyote Valley Road). Not all weather elements are available within the unit. During the early 12B hunts, deer are typically concentrated in the pinyon-juniper and along meadow edges at higher elevations in the Buckskins, southwest toward Snake Gulch. Cold nights are the norm in all seasons, specially in non summer months. Does that sound confusing? The most common technique for lion hunting in 12A is similar to that used throughout the Rim country in Arizona. According to Arizona Game and Fish, Hunt No. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tips, tricks, optics, gunsmithing, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! Yearly reported harvest figures fluctuate around 1 dozen lions with most of these animals taken by houndsmen during the winter months. Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. Hunt the travel corridors up or down from water and you will improve your odds. The squirrel is dark in color, has tufted ears, and has a large white bushy tail. After a snow storm a hunter will drive the roads found within the 12A winter deer range early in the morning looking for tracks. This game bird tends to concentrate around water sources, especially along steep cliffs. Home. From the East: State Hwy 98 There is also a small herd that lives just south of Fredonia in the grassland/ low shrub density areas. Grouse hunting is a great excuse to come to the Kaibab to enjoy a cooler climate. *There are currently no Population Management Seasons for elk tags available for successfully drawn deer hunters in Units 12A East and/or West. As the season progresses mule deer bucks on the plateau become more and more secretive. Approximately 20% of Arizona's elk hunting opportunity is found in this unit. Very few services are available for gas and food. See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. 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. BLM road 1065 runs north from U.S. Hwy 89A to U.S. Hwy 89 in Utah between the Buckskin Mountains and the Paria Plateau. The fall hunt is often characterized by warm to hot daytime temperatures and afternoon rains. The Grand Canyon National Park is not open to hunting. This area will provide an excellent opportunity for archery and early season general deer hunters for the foreseeable future. Waterhole hunting becomes less productive as frost begins to supply the need for water. Hunters obtaining an elk tag should be aware that this unit has few elk and is considered a limited opportunity hunt. Mature grouse average between 2 and 4 pounds of succulent white meat and provide delicious table fare. Look for areas with mixed conifer, aspens, and berry bushes in close proximity. Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? Motor vehicle travel is restricted to existing roads on all BLM land in the Unit. In addition to the 48-hr reporting requirement, the hunter (or their designee) needs to present the mountain lions skull and hide with attached proof of sex to a designated Arizona Game and Fish Department employee for inspection within 10 days of taking the mountain lion. The most common technique for lion hunting in Unit 12 is similar to that used throughout the Rim country in Arizona. Overview: The world famous, or infamous, Kaibab Mule Deer herd. Some bighorns have also been taken from the north rim of the Paria Canyon and near spring sources along the Vermilion Cliffs. Just bad luck. After a snow storm a hunter will drive the roads found within the Unit 12 winter deer range early in the morning looking for tracks. We are a family owned and operated business. 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. Once the location of turkeys has been determined getting up early, hours before first light, is critical. 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. During the spring hunt be prepared for cold temperatures and even snow. Although this herd is only estimated to have around 100 animals, the herd appears to be fairly stable. This squirrel is most active early in the morning and just prior to dark and is always associated with Ponderosa Pines. The bottom line you may have to wait almost a quarter of your life to get a tag to go hunting in . As a result of continued drought those areas of higher elevation, specifically those areas with spruce/fir/aspen forests have been the most productive areas for the past several years. During the winter months access to areas within Unit 12 can be extremely limited, even nonexistent. Birds are usually found in isolated coveys, and can (usually do) descend thousands of feet into inaccessible canyons after being flushed. Since 2016 a slight decline in the number of squirrels observed has taken place. Trumbull and or Grand Canyon Wilderness. It has also been introduced in the San Francisco Peaks area near Flagstaff. Forage quality and snowfall will push the deer to the lower winter range. Use common sense; dont take shortcuts as they often take a lot longer than the more sensible route. Walking and stalking in areas determined by scouting to hold bachelor herds of bucks can be exciting and productive. The effects of the 58,000 acre Warm Fire during the summer of 2006 appear to be largely positive for the foreseeable future with an incredible aspen, forb, and grass response being noted. There are 1,685 limited opportunity general (rifle) elk tags available in units all over Arizona. Once a track is located the hounds are released and the lion is pursued until treed. Four-wheel drive, chains, shovels, and winches can keep you hunting instead of being stuck for a day. Tree stands up or down canyon from waters can be excellent and reduce the inevitable territorial dispute with other hunters over the waterhole. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. Keep movements to a minimum, scan the surrounding area constantly, and listen for turkey vocalizations. From the South: U.S. Hwy 89A, Wahweap Marina Campground at Lake Powell, administered by the National Park Service; Page Lake Powell Campground, 849 S. Coppermine Rd. All three hunts are for any . From the West: U.S. Hwy 89A Essentially, it could take decades of applying to get drawn for a premier hunt for one of Arizona's world class mule deer. 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. Although 12A/12B is not known for its record breaking antelope bucks, hunt success has typically been around 40% for archery and 100% for rifle. 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. Practice with a flat shooting rifle at longer distances before the hunt begins. Kaibab Natl Forest, North Kaibab District 928-643-7395 Arizona units down on the border can also provide some good mule deer hunting. 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. Access to the Paria Plateau can be difficult and deer difficult to find so scouting before the hunt is extremely important. Listen, debate, learn, evolve and respect. . Mature grouse average between 2 and 4 pounds of succulent white meat and provide delicious table fare. By this time of year the deer are visiting water in the dark. With conditions slowly improving in the burned area of 12AW, and with the initiation of a landscape scale habitat restoration effort, the outlook for the Kaibab deer herd is indeed very optimistic. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! If you are fortunate enough to draw one of the most sought after deer tags in the United States come to the Kaibab with realistic expectations and remember, we hunt for the experience. You've got a lot of country to access. Antlerless hunters continue to enjoy high hunt success. 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. Occasionally, depending on rainfall and the availability of forage, coveys can be found in some of the shallow drainages along Kanab Creek. Overview: Unit 12A, world famous for the Kaibab Deer Herd, is also home to one of the premier turkey populations in the state of Arizona. You could hire a outfitter to get in there and pin down where the few elk are. The nature of early archery hunts dictates that most successful hunters will need to be physically fit enough to hike 3-5 miles a day in terrain ranging from 4800-7800 feet in elevation. Please contact any department office for additional information or to purchase an elk OTC tag. Https://www.azgfd.com/Hunting/Questionnaires/. The hunter questionnaire link is located on the back of your tag. This squirrel is most active early in the morning and just prior to dark and is always associated with Ponderosa Pines. 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. Areas: Pronghorn in House Rock Valley generally tend to be located within 6 to 7 miles of the base of the Kaibab Plateau. Are you an outfitter, hunting guide, game processor or local hotel? Elk will be found from the Mogollon Rim south to Parker Creek. During the fall hunt, turkey hunting is a totally different game. 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. Travel Management Planning Update: The BLM is the primary federal land management agency across unit12B. Therefore, chances for success are very low. If frost has cured out the summer range forage and some cold weather has struck, concentrate your efforts in the pinyon/juniper areas and even farther out in the sage and open canyon country. JavaScript is disabled. This includes the premier trophy units 1, 9, 10, 23, and 27. Lesson learned! Elk tags are offered thru the draw system. At the time, the local WM told me that the local ranchers will "dispose" of any elk they find out there because elk compete with cattle for winter feed. With continued and persistent drought the woody winter browse in 12AW has been less productive for the past several years and as result concerns over the carrying capacity of this vital range are warranted. Less pressure o grow big? Antlerless hunters continue to enjoy high hunt success. We hunt a variety of units in Arizona. 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. If you are fortunate enough to receive a coveted 12A deer tag you might consider purchasing a mountain lion tag before heading to the Kaibab. Roads in the unit can become extremely muddy when wet and heavy rains frequently wash out the main roads, thus it is important to be prepared with suitable shelter, plenty of food, water and extra fuel. The bulls I saw near Bryce were while mule deer hunting. Also look for turkey scratch, those locations where flocks of turkeys have been feeding and have disturbed the litter layer of the forest floor. Areas around Crystal Springs, Sourdough Well, and along the 610 rd near the National Park Boundary provide the best opportunity for finding the often secretive Blue Grouse. These hunts take place in late November or early December. Use common sense; dont take shortcuts as they often take a lot longer than the more sensible route. Finally, remember that you could be sitting in the office and enjoy the opportunity to get away and take part in the oldest most admirable sport there is. The best hunting techniques include walking, and watching and listening while sitting with your back to a tree. The elevation in this area ranges from approximately 1,650' on the plateau region to 8,028' on Mount Trumbull. I've made far worse mistakes for sure. Elk summer in the higher elevations, and as snow depths increase, they move north to lower elevations. Also, several lions are sighted each year by hunters glassing canyons and watching waters. The state line is only marked at dirt road crossings. As a result of continued drought those areas of higher elevation, specifically those areas with spruce/fir/aspen forests have been the most productive areas for the past several years. I think may try to look for antlers first. You will find the majority of antelope south and east of the ranch and all the way out to the rim of Marble Canyon. Often roosting turkeys will respond to these calls giving a hunter a location to begin the mornings hunt. Learn more, 2018 Bison Hunter Packet 2017 Spring/Summer bison clinic video 2017 Fall bison clinic video. Be prepared for extreme weather. The current population estimate is around 250 bighorn sheep. . But it is any elk so.At least you'll get to see a lot of the Grand Canyon. In addition to the 48-hr reporting requirement, the hunter (or their designee) needs to present the mountain lions skull and hide with attached proof of sex to a designated Arizona Game and Fish Department employee for inspection within 10 days of taking the mountain lion. Our Arizona late-season elk hunts are a great hunt for hunters that want to experience bachelor herds of bull elk. So yes its possible, but not likely. The Bureau of Land Management, Arizona Strip District, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George, Utah, 84770, phone (435) 688-3200 manages the majority of unit 12B. Thus it is important to be prepared with suitable shelter, plenty of food, water and lots of extra fuel. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Data currently indicates that buck: doe ratios, a very important management statistic, have rebounded as of late and are significantly higher than the statewide average. The squirrel is dark in color, has tufted ears, and has a large white bushy tail. 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. There are no services on top of the Paria Plateau. From the West: State Hwy 389 It has also been introduced in the San Francisco Peaks area near Flagstaff. Finally, during the night, prior to a morning hunt drive the roads getting out occasionally and turkey calling. However, locating and harvesting an antlerless deer is likely to become more challenging as these animals become more educated about two-legged visitors to the plateau. These units are specifically managed for wildlife values other than elk, and an established elk population is not desirable. The lion population in 12A is a migratory population of roughly 60-80 animals with the lions essentially following the deer herd as it migrates from summer to winter ranges. 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