Quick Tips
- Archery and muzzleloader seasons only
- Excellent archery antelope hunting in Woolhouse Habitat Area
- Do not follow wounded game onto tribal land without securing permission first
- Tree squirrel season is open in the fall
- Hunting black bears is optimal in the fall
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 160"+ |
| Elk | 300"-330" | 330"+ |
| Antelope | 65"-75" | 75"+ |
On The Ground
Private and public land within the Woolhouse Habitat Area is limited to foot and horseback traffic only. Most seasons are restricted to primitive weapons. The unit includes Pinetop-Lakeside and part of Snowflake.
This is not considered to be a top unit for producing trophy sized deer, but Unit 3B still holds a few large elk and antelope. While antelope numbers have declined, hunting is still good and mule deer quality is improving with primitive weapon seasons. Early archery and muzzleloader elk seasons occur during rut.
Terrain
Elevations are higher in the South and descend towards the North.
Roughly 579 square miles
44.9% public land
Elevations from about 5,000-7,500 feet
The unit contains isolated mountains
Hunting is not physically strenuous
Mostly forested in southern half with more open terrain in the northern region
Vegetation
Higher elevations are composed of mixed conifer forests with ponderosa pine in the south. In mid-elevations, you will find pine trees mixed with oaks. The lower elevations are composed of juniper forests with typically large, open grass and brush flats.
Access
Dirt roads provide good public access into the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest and state property. Lower elevations have a checkerboard-style arrangement of state and private land with some restricted access.
At lower elevations you will find private land in the northern region
Woolhouse Habitat Area is restricted to foot and horseback travel only
ATVs are only permitted on roads
Four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended
Wet weather may bring muddy roads
Do not trail a wounded animal onto Fort Apache Reservation without securing permission first
Camping and Lodging
Most hunters camp along Forest Service roads. Show Low, Snowflake, Taylor and Pinetop-Lakeside offer lodging. Developed campgrounds include: Scott’s Reservoir, Los Burros, Fool Hollow State Park.
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