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
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 160"+ |
| Elk | 270"-300" | 300"+ |
| Desert Bighorn Sheep | 150"-160" | 160"+ |
On The Ground
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.
Terrain
Low desert mountains with sandy washes and rocky slopes. Hualapai Mountains in the north of this unit reach over 8,400 feet.
Roughly 2,469 square miles
80.8% public land
Elevations from 1,000-8,417 feet
Backpacking is an option in wilderness area
Vegetation
Lower elevations consist of Sonoran and Mohave desert scrub. Ponderosa pine, Gambel oak, Douglas fir, white fir, and aspen at higher elevations. Sycamore trees and saguaro cactus in some areas.
Access
Majority of unit 16A is open to the public and is managed by the BLM, Havasu National Wildlife Refuge, and the State of Arizona.
The Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge does not allow hunting
Mohave National Park lands are closed to hunting
Four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended
Some checkerboard private land mix within the unit
Some parts are remote and rugged, so be prepared to hike
Camping and Lodging
Most hunters camp remotely along dirt roads on BLM property. Lodging can be found in Kingman, Wickieup, Lake Havasu City and Yucca. Developed campgrounds include:
Burro Creek Campground
Wild Cow Campground
Hualapai County Park
Undeveloped Campgrounds include:
North Shore of Alamo Lake
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