Elk seasons are described in the pronghorn antelope and elk regulations. Finally, enjoy the finest terrain, climate, and surroundings that nature has to offer, the Kaibab Plateau. Remember, 30 bucks are special because they are extremely, extremely rare. As indicated by checkstation records, the average mature buck produced by the Kaibab is a 3-5 year old 23-25 four point. Often roosting turkeys will respond to these calls giving a hunter a location to begin the mornings hunt. Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. However, for the past few years, bison have been seen near Wall Lake, as well as along Forest Service Roads 219B, 223, 270, and 610. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area 928 608-6200 The Arizona Game and Fish Commission authorized over-the-counter (OTC) elk tags that include units 12A and 12B and others (see regulations). 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. The Paria Plateau has no services and is accessed from Coyote Valley Road (BLM Road 1065). In the last couple of years, only a few elk have been spotted along the 12A/12B/12BW boundary on the west side of the Kaibab Plateau. The Department reminds hunters that bison within these hunt areas may not be present during the hunt. The central part of the unit, the Buckskin Mountains, contains the highest deer densities and is best to hunt after mid-October. The units lower elevations, those surrounding the plateau, consist of pinyon-juniper stands, open sagebrush, and cliff rose pushes. Unit 12A is bounded on the south by the Grand Canyon, on the west by Kanab Creek, on the east by House Rock Valley, and on the north by the Buckskin Mountains and the Arizona-Utah border. Also, before the hunt begins, study topo maps and enlist the aid of others who have hunted the area before. Walking and stalking in areas determined by scouting to hold bachelor herds of bucks can be exciting and productive. Areas: The Buckskin Mountains in the central portion of the unit contains the highest densities of deer and is best to hunt after mid-October. 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. Grouse, like squirrels, appear to be most active early in the morning but walking throughout the day can result in flushed birds. Therefore, chances for success are very low. These early hunts can be difficult because the deer are typically located in areas of formidable cover and are not easily located or glassed. Phone us at 928-713-4329 with any questions you may have. Be prepared for remote camping as the only amenities during the spring hunt are at Jacob Lake and in Fredonia. Concentrate on areas that are more inaccessible. See all stats but the last 2 years with a free account! Antlerless Hunting: After several years of antlerless hunting, many of the does on the plateau have become as hunter-wise as most bucks. While calling can sometimes be productive, the most successful technique is more similar to archery hunting mule deer. Use common sense; dont take shortcuts as they often take a lot longer than the more sensible route. 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. Full Guided hunts. Arizona is landlocked, and its terrain is comprised of deep canyons, high- and low-elevation deserts, many natural rock formations, and volcanic mountain ranges. This area is very remote with only a few conveniences provided at the communities of Vermilion Cliffs, Cliff Dwellers, Marble Canyon, Fredonia/Kanab, and Jacob Lake. 3799 - Units 12A, 12B, 13A, and 13B have an extremely low-density elk population, about 40-50 elk combined for all four units. The fall hunt is often characterized by warm to hot daytime temperatures and afternoon rains. 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. Hunt the travel corridors up or down from water and you will improve your odds. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Some tags in the state may take upwards of two and a half decades to draw as a non-resident. 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? According to Arizona Game and Fish, Hunt No. After an opening day of this activity plan on spending the next nine days in the same manner. Overview: The world famous, or infamous, Kaibab Mule Deer herd. Northern half of the unit is ponderosa pine and mixed conifer forest, rolling hills, and high mountains. But, if you plan to go regardless you should try to reach the AZGFD wildlife manager for that zone if at all possible and see if you can get some hints as to where to look. This is a small resident herd and is not part of the deer that migrate from Paunsaugunt or the Kaibab. The elk nonpermit-tags are not valid in all units statewide. Elevation ranges from 4000 to 7000 feet with vegetation consisting primarily of pinion-juniper and sagebrush flats. John is that a unit that can produce a monster bull? Travel Management Plans have been completed for the entire Paria Plateau/Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, and are in the process for the western half of 12B including the buckskin mountains. This squirrel is most active early in the morning and just prior to dark and is always associated with Ponderosa Pines. Be patient, many long time grouse hunters often return to camp, after a long day of walking, with an empty vest. Unlock the secrets of limited license lotteries and discover drawing and harvest trends to create a better hunt planning strategy. Majority of the deer harvested on the early hunt are younger bucks around 2 years of age. JM. Excellent recruitment and low winter mortality for the past several years has lead to population levels similar to the early 90s. One of the few spots in the country to see Buffalo as well. Glassing from the slopes of the Kaibab plateau can give you a higher vantage point. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. 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. Unit 12A continues to provide the turkey hunter and/or wildlife enthusiast a unique opportunity to observe Merriams Turkeys. Our Arizona late-season elk hunts are a great hunt for hunters that want to experience bachelor herds of bull elk. Game and fish would rather have hunters do it legally. LIST VIEW. At least it's at a discounted price. Use the link, or scan code to get to this page and select the questionnaire for your hunt. 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. Approximately 20% of Arizona's elk hunting opportunity is found in this unit. If I was going in to there I'd focus on the Mt. If there are any elk they migrate down from Utah and move south until the canyon stops them. 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. If the deer are low and you glass enough it will pay off. Once the location of turkeys has been determined getting up early, hours before first light, is critical. The prepared hunter is often the successful hunter. From the West: U.S. Hwy 89A The Kaibab has supplied many happy hunting experiences in the past and will hopefully continue to do so for generations to come. Concentrate on areas that are more inaccessible. Just remember that there are always exceptions to the rule, and land ownership is just one piece of the puzzle. Just bad luck. 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. Grouse, like squirrels, appear to be most active early in the morning but walking throughout the day can result in flushed birds. Grand Canyon National Park, North Rim 928-638-7888, view harvest thresholds and zone closures. All off-highway vehicles must display a current OHV decal and a street legal registration if operated on a county road. 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. Dreams have been realized, or shattered, on every hunt in this Unit since its inception. The prepared hunter is often the successful hunter. This is the classic western mule deer hunt. If you are fortunate enough to receive a coveted 12A or 12B deer tag you might consider purchasing a mountain lion tag before heading to the units. 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. By this time of year the deer are visiting water in the dark. Come prepared for all types of weather. The state line is only marked at dirt road crossings. AS a reminder: Dont stand really close to edge, the sandstone/ granite crumbles with very little weight or movement, you dont want to see the bottom or top, depending on which way your falling on the way down. Several restaurants, store, fuel, dump stations available in several locations between Jacob and the rim. Access to the Paria Plateau can be difficult and deer difficult to find so scouting before the hunt is extremely important. . . Forest road 68G accesses Tule Mesa, and forest road 68 access the Pine Mountain Wilderness. Im not at all familiar with the area but read on azgfd that the population is super low. Unit 3a/3c - second choice. 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. Hunters with a 12B permit (vs. 12BW permit) may hunt the Paria Plateau as well as the rest of the Unit. Therefore, chances for success are very low. Check stock tanks for elk use (tracks) prior to the season. 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 bird was first documented in 12B in Paria Canyon, but has since been regularly observed along the Kanab Creek/ Snake Gulch drainage. The hunter questionnaire link is located on the back of your tag. Are you an outfitter, hunting guide, game processor or local hotel? You will find the majority of antelope south and east of the ranch and all the way out to the rim of Marble Canyon. Grouse often flush at close range in thick cover so be prepared for quick shooting. Bureau of Land Management, AZ Strip Field Office 435 688-3200 Use the link, or scan code to get to this page and select the questionnaire for your hunt. Be patient, many long time grouse hunters often return to camp, after a long day of walking, with an empty vest. Fredonia, Marble Canyon, Page, Kanab, UT, Major Highways and Roads Leading To This is all conjecture on my part of course. Chukar also been occasionally observed in drainages to the Colorado River and along the Vermillion Cliffs in the wilderness area in 12BE. Enjoy the natural splendor of the Kaibab Plateau, revel in your good fortune at having a tag, relish the fact that a huge deer is a possibility, but most of all be a responsible sportsman and represent our sport in the best manner possible. From the South: None. The large canyons and rocky areas that form the edges of the Kaibab and Paria plateaus are likely areas to locate lion sign. 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. Cross country travel is not allowed on BLM lands. Areas: During the spring turkey hunt significant winter snowfall can affect access and often dictates hunting locations. I had a similar tag 10 years ago for the Kaibab proper. Waterhole hunting becomes less productive as frost begins to supply the need for water. Scouting is recommended only a week or two prior to the start of the hunt, due to the nature of the migration pattern. Drier habitat conditions further to the east limit use of this area. 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. We consider 5B North to have 350+ potential on early archery hunts. If you have a 12B tag and are trying to decide whether to hunt 12BW or the Paria Plateau, there are a few additional things that you should consider. Update: In 2008, the Arizona Game and Fish Department discontinued aerial flights on the Kaibab National Forest to locate bison prior to hunts because so few bison were observed in previous years. It is recommended that hunters do not apply for this hunt in the draw but rather purchase the tags at a significant discount as left over tags. Areas: Concentrate your efforts on the southeast side of the Plateau in sub-unit 12AE. Some bighorns have also been taken from the north rim of the Paria Canyon and near spring sources along the Vermilion Cliffs. The health and longevity of this winter range is critical to the long term sustainability of the 12A deer herd. Conditions can vary from 80 degrees to below freezing, from sunny to snow, and from pleasant to down right ugly. Elevations range from 6,500-9,000. Https://www.azgfd.com/Hunting/Questionnaires/. Mountain Lion: The Unit 12 or Zone B (GMUs 12A and 12B) Mountain Lion population, based on harvest information and observed lion sign, appears to be healthy and robust. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tips, tricks, optics, gunsmithing, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! Areas: Pronghorn in House Rock Valley generally tend to be located within 6 to 7 miles of the base of the Kaibab Plateau. Overview: Unit 12A is home to one of the most unique game animals in Arizona and perhaps the nation. Grouse hunting is a great excuse to come to the Kaibab to enjoy a cooler climate. Elk season dates can be found in the regulations. Hunters who. Concentrate in areas dominated by this type of vegetation and look for turkey tracks in the snow, mud, dust, or around water sources. As the season progresses mule deer bucks on the plateau become more and more secretive. Studies have shown that the Paunsaugunt deer arrive in Unit 12B in mid-October through early November, extending southward about 8 miles into Arizona. Included in these hunts are bull only, antlerless and even 275 any-elk tags. 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. Most of the scouting packages we offer are two days. I don't know if there is a worse hunt to be drawn for to be honest. . Bighorn have typically been harvested along the rim of the Paria Plateau near Bush Head, Powells Monument, and Fisher Point. Getting off the road and into the canyons will improve your observations of mule deer bucks, especially mature ones. Your big game hunter questionnaire will no longer be mailed to you. But if you go, Good Luck!!!! This is a large area, so scouting will be beneficial. Waterhole hunting becomes less productive as frost begins to supply the need for water. From the North: None The terrain in this unit could generally be described as plateau/canyon country. Practice with a flat shooting rifle at longer distances before the hunt begins. Have fun, Maybe the trees will be in fall colors when your there, Beautiful colors that time of year. The Arizona Game and Fish Department has posted a list of leftover hunt permit-tags, as well as a printable paper application, on its website. According to Arizona Game and Fish, Hunt No. Areas of elk concentrations change somewhat year-to-year, depending on localized summer rainfall filling stock tanks and greening up vegetation. If you are considering hunting mountain lions in Unit 12 for the first time, consider hiring a good houndsman/guide to increase you likelihood of success. The lion population in Unit 12 is a migratory population of rought 60-80 animals with the lions essentially following the deer herd as it migrates from summer to winter ranges. During the winter months, access to areas within Unit 12 can be extremely limited, even nonexistent. While calling can sometimes be productive, the most successful technique is more similar to archery hunting mule deer. Want to hunt as soon as 1-3 years? Current data indicates that buck:doe ratios are excellent. 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. 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. If outside of wilderness you may drive cross country to retrieve your animal. The Kaibab Plateau ranges from 6,000' to 9,200'; vegetation consists of ponderosa pine, mixed conifer, and aspen. Areas: Any areas with concentrations of deer often have lions associated with them. I plan on going up there to scout sometime soon but was wondering if anyone has seen elk up there. It has also been introduced in the San Francisco Peaks area near Flagstaff. The fall hunt is often characterized by warm to hot daytime temperatures and afternoon rains. Elk Hunting in Arizona 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. A map of the zones can be found at mountain lion management zones map. Come prepared for all types of weather. Birds are usually found in isolated coveys, and can (usually do) descend thousands of feet into inaccessible canyons after being flushed. This behavior includes becoming more and more nocturnal, spending more time in thick aspen and mixed conifer stands, and remaining in unroaded canyon habitats. Alluvial sandy soils occur throughout most of the unit and vegetation is sparse, consisting mainly of sagebrush at lower elevations and pinyon-juniper trees at higher elevations. The bulls I saw near Bryce were while mule deer hunting. Under alternative management these favorable ratios should be maintained or even improved. The units we hunt in Arizona: Units 6,8,10,12a,17,19,20,23. Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. One . Note: The state line is only marked at dirt road crossings. Great Buffalo viewing areas a couple miles north of park entry, If your Lucky. Non-resident draw odds reach 100% at ~12-13 bonus points for both 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. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. You've got a lot of country to access. 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. Dispersed camping is allowed along BLM routes. The early hunt is managed for hunter opportunity and usually occurs during the early part of the deer migration, thus few older-age class bucks are found during the early hunt. hunt in game management units 12A, 12B, 13A and 13B. As mentioned above, the main concentration of antelope is in House Rock Valley. 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: 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. Like mentioned above check the g&f site and give the manager a call. Areas: As stated earlier, concentrate your efforts in areas with large Ponderosa Pine trees and focus your observation skills on the forest floor. 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. 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. Yearly reported harvest figures fluctuate around 1 dozen lions with most of these animals taken by houndsmen during the winter months. This area is very isolated and will require 4-wheel drive for the soft sandy roads. Kaibab Natl Forest, North Kaibab District 928-643-7395 Please contact the USFS North Kaibab Ranger District for further information at the phone number listed below. City of Page Chamber of Commerce 928 645-2741, Https://www.azgfd.com/Hunting/Questionnaires/, https://www.azgfd.com/Hunting/Questionnaires/. The bottom line you may have to wait almost a quarter of your life to get a tag to go hunting in . When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! Weather can vary by elevation. I plan on going up there to scout sometime soon but was wondering if anyone has seen elk up there. 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. Often roosting turkeys will respond to these calls giving a hunter a location to begin the mornings hunt. That is not a problem since the other units may not have any elk at all. While realistically many of the heard bulls with average 280-330" in both units. Once a track is located the hounds are released and the lion is pursued until treed. Address 123 Main Street New York, NY 10001, Hours MondayFriday: 9:00AM5:00PM Saturday & Sunday: 11:00AM3:00PM. Mature grouse average between 2 and 4 pounds of succulent white meat and provide delicious table fare. Birds can sometimes be found along the Paria River, but they generally occupy the upper benches along the cliffs, high above the river. Very few deer reside in 12BW year round, making it difficult to hunt during the archery season in August and September. Conditions can vary from 80 degrees to below freezing, from sunny to snow, and from pleasant to down right ugly. Cold nights are the norm in all seasons, specially in non summer months. I think may try to look for antlers first. 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. This area will provide an excellent opportunity for archery and early season general deer hunters for the foreseeable future. "Give 100% in everything you do, unless you are donating blood.". 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. 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. 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