Quick Tips
- More antelope in the south
- Better access in the south
- Low numbers of mule deer
- Some deer in TV Knoll area
- Hunt Unit 1 if you get an elk tag
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 160"+ |
| Elk | 320"-350" | 350"+ |
| Antelope | 60"-75" | 75"+ |
On The Ground
Mostly flat pronghorn habitat with a few mule deer and elk. Private land limits access, especially in the North.
Mule deer numbers are low with most located on private land. The antelope rifle hunt is during the rut.
Terrain
Checkerboard-style mix of state trust land, BLM and private property, which results in many landlocked parcels of public ground, making them inaccessible to hunters who do not have permission to cross private land.
Roughly 315 square miles
59.3% public land
Elevations from 5,700-6,500 feet
Generally flat with some hills, cuts and draws
Hunting is not physically strenuous
Vegetation
Pinyon/juniper forest giving way to sagebrush and eventually plains with desert grasslands over much of the unit.
Access
Checkerboard-style mix of state trust, BLM and private land with some restricted access.
Hunting permitted on BLM and state land
Many public sections landlocked by private land and inaccessible to the public
More state land and better access in the south
Four-wheel-drive vehicles recommended on roads that are muddy when wet
Camping and Lodging
Remote camping along public dirt roads with a developed campground at Lyman Lake State Park. Springerville, St. Johns and Sanders have lodging.
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