Quick Tips
- Be courteous to hikers and bicyclists
- Elk calling works well
- Sitting on or near water holes is effective in hot, dry weather
- Fall black bear season
- Be aware of private property
- No hunting within a quarter mile of an occupied structure
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 130"-150" | 160"+ |
| Elk | 280"-320" | 320"+ |
| Antelope | 60"-70" | 75"+ |
On The Ground
Most of this unit is open only to bowhunters and surrounds Flagstaff. No hunting is allowed within a quarter mile of occupied buildings in Flagstaff city limits. Hunting is good for high-quality bull elk. Antelope hunting is challenging. Mule deer hunting is average, but there are some trophy-size bucks.
Quality bull elk live in and around rural neighborhoods in Flagstaff. Mule deer and antelope are also in this unit. There is no rifle hunting and only two archery elk hunts during the rut. Antelope hunting is challenging, but there are some big bucks.
Terrain
Extreme elevation variation within this small unit. Some steep timbered country in the higher elevations with flats and rough canyon country in the lower reaches.
Roughly 282 square miles
75.4% public land
Elevations from 4,200-9,200 feet
Some rough canyons and steep mountains
Vegetation
Ponderosa pine and spruce timber in the higher elevations. Juniper and oak across the middle and lower elevations. Some open grasslands in the lower elevations.
Access
Good access on the Coconino National Forest and most of the state property. Subdivisions next to Flagstaff contain private property and city property also is closed to hunting. Carry a GPS unit with a memory card that shows land ownership.
Be aware of private subdivisions
Know the boundaries of the adjacent units
Four-wheel-drive vehicles recommended
Drive on existing roads only
Off-road travel is permitted only to retrieve elk
Camping and Lodging
Numerous hotels in Flagstaff provide lodging. Most hunters camp on U.S. Forest Service property in the unit.
KOA Campground in east Flagstaff offers complete hook ups
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