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Big Black Mesa is located in the eastern portion of the unit and portions of it can be accessed off State Route A Prescott National Forest map at a minimum can be used to navigate most of Unit 19B except the northern portion. BLM , scale topographic maps Prescott and Williams show land status and some topographic features. More detailed maps showing land status and topographic features can also be helpful.
Beginning at the intersection of U. FR 6, Williamson Valley Rd. Hwy 89; south on U. Hwy 89 to the junction with AZ Hwy 69; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Yavapai-Prescott Tribe. Overview: The grassland habitat the antelope inhabit in Unit 19B can be found from the north end of the unit to the south. Due to the loss of hunter access in large portions of Unit 19B, there are fewer permits given than in the past. Hunters who apply for Unit 19B antelope tags should secure access to private property before applying.
Hunters who draw an antelope tag in Unit 19B should not expect a traditional public-land hunting experience and should be prepared to make contact with landowners.
Make sure you read the access information in red at the top of this page. The majority of the Big Chino Valley is made up of grassland habitat that is ideal for antelope, but private property and access issues make it hard to find accessible areas to hunt. This area holds the majority of antelope in Unit 19B. I corridor — Antelope can be found along the I corridor in limited numbers and areas in the northern portion of Unit 19B.
Hunters should be aware of the northern boundary for Unit 19B while hunting the area. There are issues associated with private property and access in this area, but some State Trust Land sections can be accessed from Route 66 and I The area does have some State Trust Lands that can be accessed, but private property and access issues exist here also.
Unit 19B and some adjacent hunt units are combined to form large hunt areas in order to provide sportsmen a better opportunity to harvest an elk. The elk populations in these units, however, are generally low compared to some other units in the state. The elk populations in these units are also widely dispersed. Hunters may have a difficult time finding elk without spending a significant amount of time scouting prior to the season.
Access to hunt elk in Unit 19B can be very difficult. Hunters even if familiar with the area may have a difficult time finding elk or run into access problems with private land. Areas: All of the areas listed below can be dependent on elk movements into Unit 19B from adjacent units such as Units 8, 10, 17A and B, and 18A.
The availability of corn and alfalfa determine the elk distribution in this center portion of Unit 19B. The Big Chino Valley has lots of private land and access issues associated with it.
Scout the area well in advance; identify land ownership, and request permission of the landowner if the area you wish to hunt is on private land. Overview: Black bears are more vulnerable to hunting in late August and early September, when they travel to low elevation hillsides to feed on the ripening prickly pear cactus fruit.
By October, most bears have moved with the food source; leaving prickly pear stands and feeding on acorns in the more remote canyons. Please review the hunting regulations for information and the phone number to determine if the unit remains open to bear hunting prior to your hunt, and for required harvest reporting procedures.
A mandatory physical check-in of all harvested black bears is now required within 10 days of harvest. In late August and September, bears move lower in elevation to find ripening prickly pear cactus fruit.
When this supply runs out, and as bears are trying to put on fat for the winter, they look for patches of oak trees that produced good crops of acorns. The best acorn patches change from year-to-year and require pre-season scouting.
Overview: The elk population in Unit 19A is relatively low. A small archery bull hunt has been offered here annually since With the expansion of the elk herd, a rifle bull hunt and rifle cow hunts were added in the past few years. Check stock tanks for elk use tracks prior to the season.
Areas of elk concentrations change somewhat year-to-year, depending on localized summer rainfall filling stock tanks and greening up vegetation. Monsoon-type storms during the archery bull hunt briefly intensify elk rutting behavior, aiding hunters who stay afield. Most elk in Unit 19A are relatively low in elevation and temperatures are still warm during the archery hunt. Areas: Most elk in Unit 19A are in the juniper and shrub oak habitat types — lower in elevation than hunters would expect.
These areas have dense vegetation cover, so stalking may be difficult at times. Overview: Javelina hunts take place during the winter rainy season, so please be mindful of Forest Service road closure signs to prevent these roads from being torn up and possibly getting your vehicle stuck.
Rules pertaining to off-highway travel and road damage are strictly enforced. The key to successful javelina hunting is spending a lot of time glassing. Remember that javelina are fair weather creatures and are most active during periods of good weather. Areas: Good bets for glassing javelina are the east and west foothills of Mingus Mountain. The terrain here allows you to see for a long way. Overview: Each year, between two and six lions are reported harvested from Unit 19A. Most of these lions are taken with the assistance of hounds during the winter months, when lion sign is easier to locate in the snow.
Other methods of hunting lions are varmint calling and glassing for lions with binoculars. Please note that all successful lion hunters must present their lion to the Arizona Game and Fish Department within 10 days for a mandatory physical check-in.
Areas: Lions can be found unit-wide since individual adult lions can have large territories. Good lion habitat is generally rocky canyons that have at least some dense patches of brush. Nearby water is also helpful in locating lions. Check the mud around stock tanks for lion tracks. Overview: Mule deer numbers in Unit 19A have increased in recent years. The Coues whitetail deer population in Unit 19A seems more stable, although there have always been relatively few whitetail in the unit.
The area immediately east of Watson Lake is private land. Obtain permission before hunting this area.
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