At a Glance
2,469Square Miles
80.8%Public Land
1,000 - 8,417Elevation Range
Extending south from Kingman for 70 miles, this unit includes the Hualapai Mountains and other isolated mountains that hold a scattered desert bighorn sheep herd, a declining mule deer herd and, according to state estimates, fewer than 100 elk.
Hunting can be excellent for desert bighorns once they are located, but this unit has not been known for producing exceptionally large sheep. Deer numbers and tag quotas have declined and biologists estimate that fewer than 100 elk live within the entire unit. Sheep are found in several isolated areas. When elk are not bugling, hunters have a hard time finding them. Scouting is especially important here for all species.
Quick Tips
- Preseason scouting will greatly improve success in Unit 16A for all species
- Narrow your search for sheep before the season starts,since populations are in isolated areas
- Carry plenty of water when hiking in this desert region as temperatures can be hot
- Dress in layers as temperatures will fluctuate greatly throughout the day
- Quail and dove hunting found within unit
- Elk are spread in low numbers through the Hualapai Mountains