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Bighorn Sheep Notes:Bighorn Sheep HuntsBighorn Sheep: Commission Order 7 (continued)GENERAL BIGHORN SHEEPOpen Areas do not include areas within municipal parks, municipal preserves, county parks, county preserves, airports, golf courses, or posted water treatment facilities(except as specifically opened in this Commission Order) or areas closed under A.R.S. Sections 17-101, 17-303, and 17-304 or Commission Rules R12-4-321, R12-4-801,R12-4-802 and R12-4-803.Hunt No. Season Dates Notes Open Areas Legal Wildlife PermitsDESERT6016 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,11,17) 22 Any ram 36017 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,10,20) Superstition Wilderness Hunt Area in Unit 24B Any ram 16018 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,17) 24B North (north and west of AZ Hwy 88) Any ram 16019 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,11,17) 24B South (south and east of AZ Hwy 88) Any ram 26020 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,17) 28 (south of U.S. Hwy 70) Any ram 16021 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,11,12,15,17) 31 and 32 Any ram 26022 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,11,15,17) 37A Any ram 26023 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,17) 37B Any ram 16024 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,6,17) 39 (east of AZ Hwy 85) Any ram 16025 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,11,17) 39 (west of Old AZ Hwy 80) Any ram 26026 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,3,11,17) 40B Gila Mtns (north of Cipriano Pass) (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 3) Any ram 26027 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,3,11,17) 40B Mohawk and Copper Mtns (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 3) Any ram 36028 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,3,17)40B Tinajas Altas Mtns (south of Cipriano Pass) (Special Restrictions Apply -See Note 3)Any ram 16029 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,17) 41 East (east of the Dateland-Palomas-Harquahala Rd [Clanton Hills Rd]) Any ram 16030 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,4,17)41 West (west of the Dateland-Palomas-Harquahala Rd [Clanton Hills Rd] andsouth of the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline) (Special Restrictions Apply -Any ram 1See Note 4)6031 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,17) 42 Any ram 16032 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,4,16,17) 43A (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 4) Any ram 16033 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,4,11,17) 43B (Special Restrictions Apply - See Note 4) Any ram 66034 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,17)44A East (Harquahala Mtns, Little Harquahala Mtns, Black Mtns, Harcuvar Mtns,and Granite Wash Mtns)Any ram 16035 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,17) 44A West (west of Swansea Rd. and south of Bill Williams River Rd.) Any ram 16036 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,11,16,17) 44B (north of I-10) Any ram 26037 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,16,17)44B (south of I-10 and that portion of 45A and 45B north of the El Paso NaturalGas Pipeline - Kofa National Wildlife Refuge)Any ram 16038 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,17) 45A (south of the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline - Kofa National Wildlife Refuge) Any ram 16039 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,17) 45B (south of the El Paso Natural Gas Pipeline - Kofa National Wildlife Refuge) Any ram 16040 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,17) 45C (Kofa National Wildlife Refuge) Any ram 16041 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,3,5,11,17)46A (Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge) (Special Restrictions Apply - SeeAny ram 26042 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,2,3,5,11,17)Notes 3 and 5)46B (Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge) (Special Restrictions Apply - SeeNotes 3 and 5)Any ram 7ROCKY MOUNTAIN6051 Dec 1 - Dec 15, 2013 (1,11,17,21) 6A and 22 North Any ram 26052 Dec 16 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,11,17,21) 6A and 22 North Any ram 26053 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,11,13,14) Lower Blue River Hunt Area in Unit 27 Any ram 36054 Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,9,11) Upper Blue River Hunt Area in Unit 27 Any ram 26055 Dec 1 - Dec 15, 2013 (1,11) 27 (south of FR 217 and west of U.S. Hwy 191) and 28 (north of U.S. Hwy 70) Any ram 46056 Dec 16 - Dec 31, 2013 (1,11) 27 (south of FR 217 and west of U.S. Hwy 191) and 28 (north of U.S. Hwy 70) Any ram 3Total 1071. All bighorn sheep hunters must check outwithin 3 days following the close of the seasonat any Department office in accordancewith R12-4-308. Unsuccessful hunters andthose who did not hunt must also check outeither in person or by telephone at any Departmentoffice.2. The Bill Williams River, Cabeza Prieta,Havasu, Imperial and Kofa National WildlifeRefuges are open to bighorn sheep huntingas permitted by refuge regulations; all otherRefuges are closed.3. Entry into portions of Units 40A, 40B, 46A,and 46B is subject to military closure andrequires coordination with the Barry M. GoldwaterRange (BMGR) for hunting access. TheBMGR is closed to hunting except Area B inBMGR East and open areas of BMGR West;as allowed by an authorized entry permit. Forspecifics about accessing the BMGR refer tothe Index: Hunting on Military Reservations.4. The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG)is closed to bighorn sheep hunting, exceptthose areas open in accordance with U.S.Army regulations to properly licensed huntersholding a valid Yuma Proving GroundHunting Program Access permit and coordinationwith YPG Range Control. Huntersdrawn for units 41W, 43A, or 43B who planto hunt on YPG must check in with the YPGHunting Program by calling the toll-freenumber prior to conducting any hunting activitieson the range. Hunting access permitholders are required to sign a Hold HarmlessAgreement and complete a Range SafetyBriefing. Occasionally, due to military activities,some affected hunting areas may betemporarily closed. For information write:54 Arizona Game and Fish Department — www.azgfd.gov
Bighorn Sheep HuntsBighorn Sheep Notes continued:U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground - Bldg. 105,Attn: Hunting Program, 301 C. Street, Yuma,AZ 85365-9498 or call toll-free 1-877-788-HUNT (4868) or 928-328-2630, or www.yuma.army.mil/hunting_program.htm.5. Due to travel restrictions in the WildernessArea, those persons interested in huntingbighorn sheep on the Cabeza Prieta NationalWildlife Refuge should contact the RefugeManager 520-387-6483 for information regardingspecial refuge regulations prior toapplying.6. The Grand Canyon-Parashant, VermilionCliffs, Sonoran Desert, Ironwood Forest,and Agua Fria National Monuments areopen to hunting.7. 12B West Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit 12Blying west of BLM road 1065 and north ofU.S. Hwy 89A from the BLM 1065/ U.S.Hwy89A junction west to the Kaibab NationalForest boundary.8. 12B East Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit12B lying east of BLM road 1065 and northof the segment of U.S. Hwy 89A betweenthe Kaibab National Forest Boundary easterlyto Navajo Bridge.9. Upper Blue River Hunt Area in Unit 27 -That portion of Unit 27 beginning at theJunction of U.S. Highway 180 and the NewMexico state line; south along the New Mexicostate line to Forest Trail 41; northwestalong Forest Trail 41 to the Little Blue River;south-southwest along the Little Blue Riverto the confluence of the Blue River; northalong the Blue River to Forest Trail 14; weston Forest Trail 14 to U.S. Highway 191; northon U.S. Highway 191 to U.S. Highway 180;east on U.S. Highway 180 to the New Mexicostate line.10. This unit has a low density bighorn sheeppopulation in a remote area with difficultaccess. Hunters should be prepared forbackcountry camping and extensive strenuoushiking in an extremely remote, harshhunting environment.11. Non-residents: Permits are available withinthese hunt numbers for which you maybe drawn in accordance with R12-4-114(E).12. Unit 31 and 32 hunts - Access to AravaipaCanyon Wildlife Area (as prescribed inR12-4-802) is allowed by permit only, availablethrough the Safford Field Office of theBureau of Land Management. For more information,contact the Safford Field Officeat 928-348-4450 or https://www.blm.gov/az/sfo/aravaipa/aravaipa.htm.13. This hunt unit is remote, with limited road(or no road) access and difficult terrain.Hunt success has averaged less than 70%.Hunters should be prepared for back countrycamping and extensive, strenuous hiking,or the use of horses and/or mules.14. Lower Blue River Hunt Area in Unit 27 - Thatportion of Unit 27 beginning at the junctionof the New Mexico state line and U.S.Hwy 78; west on U.S. Hwy 78 to FR road212; northwest on FR road 212 to the SanFrancisco River; southwest along the SanFrancisco River to Sardine Canyon; westalong Sardine Canyon to U.S. Hwy 191; northon U.S. Hwy 191 to Forest Trail 14 (AD BarTrail); east on Forest Trail 14 to Blue River;south along the Blue River to the confluenceof the Little Blue River; northeast along theLittle Blue River to Forest Trail 41; east onForest Trail 41 to the Arizona-New Mexicostate line; south along the state line to U.S.Hwy 78.15. The following Pima County parks and preservesare open to hunting: A-7 Ranch inUnits 32 and 33, Bee Ranch in Unit 37A,Mordka Ranch in Unit 37A, Buckelew Ranchin Unit 37A, Carpenter Ranch in Unit 37A,Cochie Canyon Ranch in Unit 37A, LordsRanch in Unit 37A, and Tortolita MountainPark in Unit 37A. Hunting in CountyParks, opened by this Commission Order,is not permitted within ¼ mile of any developedpicnic area, developed camp ground,shooting range, occupied building, boatramp, or golf course. Developed areas donot include trails.16. Hunting is not permitted in Units 43A and44B in the following described area in theTown of Quartzsite: Sections 15, 16, 17, 20,21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34,and 35, Township 4 North, Range 19 Westand Sections 2, 3, and 4, Township 3 North,Range 19 West.17. Areas of private property within municipalboundaries are closed to bighorn sheephunting during this hunt.18. 15D North Hunt Area -That portion of Unit15D north of the following: beginning atthe junction of Interstate 40 and AZ Hwy 66(Oatman Hwy); southwesterly along AZ Hwy66 to Mohave County Road 153 (BoundaryCone Rd-Oatman Rd); west along MohaveCounty Road 153 to the Colorado River.19. 15D South Hunt Area - That portion of Unit15D south of the following: beginning at thejunction of Interstate 40 and AZ Hwy 66 (OatmanHwy); southwesterly along AZ Hwy 66to Mohave County Road 153 (BoundaryCone Rd-Oatman Rd); west along MohaveCounty Road 153 to the Colorado River.20.Superstition Wilderness Hunt Area in Unit24B - That portion of Unit 24B within theboundaries of the Superstition WildernessArea. This Hunt Area is remote, with noroad or vehicle access within the WildernessArea. Hunters should be prepared for extensive,strenuous hiking in difficult terrain.The use of horses or mules is encouraged.21. 22 North Hunt Unit - That portion of Unit22 located north of the following: Beginningat the confluence of the Verde Riverand the East Verde River; easterly alongthe East Verde River to FR 406; easterly onFR 406 to AZ Hwy 260 in Payson; easterlyon AZ Hwy 260 to Tonto Creek (the UnitBoundary).Big Game Seasons2013-14 Arizona Hunting Regulations 55
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