Quick Tips
- Respect private ranchland
- Bring a shotgun for quail and dove hunting
- Remember to display access passes
- Keep gates as you find them
- Do not drive on muddy roads
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 170"+ |
| Elk | 330"-350" | 360"+ |
| Antelope | 65"-75" | 80"+ |
On The Ground
Composed of juniper woods and grasslands east of Seligman, this unit is mostly a 50:50 mix of state and private land in a checkerboard pattern. Elk and mule deer are low in number, and pronghorn antelope are not frequently found in this unit, but hunters take some trophy-size examples of all three species.
An abundance of private land requires hunters to gain access to or through private land to hunt most places. Some private ranch owners have agreed to provide access to public hunters who have elk, antelope or mule deer tags. To hunt other ranches, hunters must book outfitted hunts.
Terrain
Some mesas, canyons and mountains in the southern portion of the unit are rocky and rough. Large cattle ranches consist mainly of open grasslands and thick pinyon/juniper stands on flat and rolling ground that is not strenuous to hunt. The eastern half of the unit is flatter than the western half. With low game densities it is not uncommon for hunters to walk great distances to find game.
Roughly 1,227 square miles
52.1% public land
Elevations from about 4,500-6,000 feet
Vegetation
Large, open areas of chaparral and short grasses are interspersed with stands of pinyon-juniper and cliffrose. Black Mountain near Seligman has a small stand of aspens.
Access
State and private land in a checkerboard pattern comprise about two-thirds of the unit. Thousands of acres of contiguous BLM land occupy the northwestern corner. Some big chunks of strictly private and large pieces of state land border each other in the northern half. The game department has negotiated public access for hunters on some properties. A large portion of land in the north is part of the recreational land agreement, and large parcels in the southeast and east part of the unit are part of the landowner compact agreement. Check with AZGFD to confirm access to specific areas.
The Yavapai Ranch offers hunters access, but you need to sign in
ATVs are beneficial on rough roads
Four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended
Private land limits access
Some outfitters have access to private land
Camping and Lodging
Most hunters camp along public dirt roads on public lands. Lodging can be found in Seligman, Valentine, Truxton and Kingman. KOA campground in Seligman accommodates RVs.
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