During the winter months, access to areas within Unit 12 can be extremely limited, even nonexistent. A unit may have 80% public land, but a particluar species may only occupy 20% on the entire area. JM. Chukar also been occasionally observed in drainages to the Colorado River and along the Vermillion Cliffs in the wilderness area in 12BE. The Paria Plateau has no services and is accessed from Coyote Valley Road (BLM Road 1065). After an opening day of this activity plan on spending the next nine days in the same manner. The Department reminds hunters that bison within these hunt areas are at low densities or may not be present during the hunt. The state is world famous for huge elk and inversely proportional low draw odds with our Arizona Big Game Draw. In the recent past several bucks taken on the Kaibab have been entered into the record books. Once a track is located the hounds are released and the lion is pursued until treed. The vegetation in this area ranges from Great Basin desert scrub and desert grassland to pinyon-juniper and pine-oak woodlands. It is recommended that hunters do not apply for this hunt in the draw but rather purchase the tags at a significant discount as left over tags. The Kaibab Squirrel is a subspecies of the Aberts Squirrel which is found only on the Kaibab Plateau, Mount Logan, and Mount Trumbull. Hunt success figures have fluctuated around the 40-50% range for the last decade, some of the highest hunt success for mule deer in the state. Advertise on HuntScore and reach hunters interested in this hunting unit! Mistakes are painful or expensive or both. Hunters should note, the OTC elk tag is not a companion or corresponding tag and has its own hunting season dates, areas and other restrictions. As the season progresses mule deer bucks on the plateau become more and more secretive. Once the location of turkeys has been determined getting up early, hours before first light, is critical. Contact Us Contact Us Thank you for your interest in our Deer and Elk Hunts. It is very sandy and requires 4-wheel drive. Grand Canyon National Park, North Rim 928-638-7888, view harvest thresholds and zone closures. Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) Elk Hunting Arizona Elk 2a,2b,2c Ronin75 Oct 26, 2019 Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member R Ronin75 Well-Known Member Joined Feb 29, 2012 Messages 570 Oct 26, 2019 #1 Anyone have experience hunting the above units for elk? If you plan on hunting in higher elevation, as a rule of thumb, expect the tempture to decrease roughly 5 for every 1000' in elevation gain. BOOK YOUR HUNT. Also, before the hunt begins, study topo maps and enlist the aid of others who have hunted the area before. The north rim of the Paria Canyon is accessed from Big Water, Utah and also requires 4-wheel drive due to soft sand. Both of these units make up a portion of . Keep movements to a minimum, scan the surrounding area constantly, and listen for turkey vocalizations. The lion population in 12A is a migratory population of roughly 60-80 animals with the lions essentially following the deer herd as it migrates from summer to winter ranges. Birds are usually found in isolated coveys, and can (usually do) descend thousands of feet into inaccessible canyons after being flushed. As unit 10 is known for giant bull elk, Units 12A and 13B are just as famous for producing monster mule deer bucks and Arizona Wildlife Outfitters has taken their share of trophy heads from both units. In general, unrestricted vehicle travel is allowed on all open BLM roads. These early hunts can be difficult because the deer are typically located in areas of formidable cover and are not easily located or glassed. The majority of elk in this unit are located on National Forest lands in the southern part of the unit. Other Pertinent Climate Information Enjoy the natural splendor of the Kaibab Plateau, revel in your good fortune at having a tag, but most of all be a responsible sportsman and represent our sport in the best manner possible. Take care in species identification before dropping the hammer. Just bad luck. Areas: Pronghorn in House Rock Valley generally tend to be located within 6 to 7 miles of the base of the Kaibab Plateau. Actually, n reports of elk have been reported in these areas or in the unit for the last couple of years. Major Cities and Towns in or Near Game Management Unit and Nearest Gas, Food, and Lodging Hunters with a 12B permit (vs. 12BW permit) may hunt the Paria Plateau as well as the rest of the Unit. These areas are open to foot and horseback travel only. If there are any elk they migrate down from Utah and move south until the canyon stops them. Arizona Game and Fish Department, Region II 928 774-5045 The majority of the unit is public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management, Arizona Strip District, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George, Utah 84770, phone (435) 688-3200. Hunters interested in purchasing an elk tag should be aware that this unit has few elk and is considered a limited opportunity hunt. If I draw a 12A deer tag I will be there around Labor Day. Full Guided hunts. From the South: U.S. Hwy 89A, Wahweap Marina Campground at Lake Powell, administered by the National Park Service; Page Lake Powell Campground, 849 S. Coppermine Rd. Areas around Crystal Springs, Sourdough Well, and along the 610 rd near the National Park Boundary provide the best opportunity for finding the often secretive Blue Grouse. Weather can vary by elevation. Walking and stalking in areas determined by scouting to hold bachelor herds of bucks can be exciting and productive. Four-wheel drive, chains, shovels, and winches can keep you hunting instead of being stuck for a day. Toggle between terrain, satellite, and topographic views, 1st choice license applications and licenses drawn, Draw odds for resident and nonresident applicants, Harvest stats by hunt_code, manner, season, sex, type, Average # of days between precip or snow event, Probability of other weather events (thunder, hail, etc) by by month. "Give 100% in everything you do, unless you are donating blood.". Concentrate in areas dominated by this type of vegetation and look for turkey tracks in the snow, mud, dust, or around water sources. MAP VIEW. Overview: According to David Brown in Arizona Game Birds the Blue grouse is a native of the Kaibab Plateau and restricted locals in the White Mountains. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! Unlike the early hunt, the late hunt is managed for harvesting older aged deer, having high hunter success, and low density of hunters. Overview: Unit 12A is home to one of the most unique game animals in Arizona and perhaps the nation. I will get my elk tag, hope for a turkey tag, and chase the best looking squirrels anywhere, The Kaibab. The hunter questionnaire link is located on the back of your tag. Look for areas with mixed conifer, aspens, and berry bushes in close proximity. The Arizona Game and Fish Department has posted a list of leftover hunt permit-tags, as well as a printable paper application, on its website. Older age "mature" bulls are taken on a regular basis. You could hire a outfitter to get in there and pin down where the few elk are. 661 leftover tags for a reason. Game and fish would rather have hunters do it legally. I had a similar tag 10 years ago for the Kaibab proper. The deeply eroded terrain is characterized by many protruding rock formations, with the massive sandstone Vermilion Cliffs dominating the landscape. Bring binoculars and spotting scopes. The Paria Plateau in eastern 12B has the lowest density of deer and is not part of the migratory herds from the Kaibab Plateau or the Paunsaugunt. Antlerless Hunting: After several years of antlerless hunting, many of the does on the plateau have become as hunter-wise as most bucks. In the last few years, only a few elk or elk sign has been seen, mainly around Rock Canyon and the Pine Hollow habitat treatments. Some lions have been harvested incidental to these other activities. Forage quality and snowfall will push the deer to the lower winter range. Current data indicates that buck:doe ratios are excellent. BLM road 1065 runs north from U.S. Hwy 89A to U.S. Hwy 89 in Utah between the Buckskin Mountains and the Paria Plateau. Therefore, chances for success are very low. The Grand Canyon National Park is not open to hunting. Elevation ranges from 4000 to 7000 feet with vegetation consisting primarily of pinion-juniper and sagebrush flats. . Finally, during the night, prior to a morning hunt drive the roads getting out occasionally and turkey calling. No off-road travel by motor vehicles is allowed. Our Arizona late-season elk hunts are a great hunt for hunters that want to experience bachelor herds of bull elk. This may be a good place to introduce yourself and your site or include some credits. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. It has also been introduced in the San Francisco Peaks area near Flagstaff. This squirrel is most active early in the morning and just prior to dark and is always associated with Ponderosa Pines. Before each hunting trip, verify that the zone is still open, by calling 877-438-0447 or checking online at View harvest thresholds and zone closures. Although 12A/12B is not known for its record breaking antelope bucks, hunt success has typically been around 40% for archery and 100% for rifle. This behavior includes becoming more and more nocturnal, spending more time in thick aspen and mixed conifer stands, and remaining in unroaded canyon habitats. Listen, debate, learn, evolve and respect. If frost has cured out the summer range forage and some cold weather has struck, concentrate your efforts in the pinyon/juniper areas and even farther out in the sage and open canyon country. Several roads lead along the edge to the west on west side, some Excellent views all the way to the bottom, see the Colorado river and all. Many hunters utilize horses and mules, snowmobiles, and other recreational vehicles to overcome these access limitations. in Page; Lees Ferry Campground, 4 miles north of Marble Canyon, administered by the National Park Service. Find areas overlooking large open expanses and plan on sitting still for hours on end and glassing until you feel like your eyes are going to fall out. 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