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All Hunting in Arizona Game Management Unit 17A

The elevation in this area ranges from roughly 5,000' up to more than 7,200' near Camp Wood. Terrain is very diverse, encompassing mesas with associated canyons, steep mountains, and wide flats. Vegetation varies from large expanses of chaparral and shor

Game Management Unit 17A

Scores

Scores
User Scores
Ease of Drawing
28
 
28
Success
45
 
45
Trophy Potential
0
N/A
Public Access
70
 
70
Ease of Terrain
85
 
85
Room to Breathe
49
 
49
Opportunity
30
 
30
Convenience
0
 
N/A
Ease of Effort
57
 
57
60
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Beginning at the junction of the Williamson Valley Rd. (County Road 5) and the Camp Wood Rd. (FR 21); westerly on the Camp Wood road to the west boundary of the Prescott National Forest; north along this boundary to the Baca Grant; east, north and west around the grant to the west boundary of the Prescott National Forest; north and east along this boundary to the Williamson Valley Rd. (County Rd. 5, FR 6); southerly on Williamson Valley Rd. (County Rd. 5, FR 6) to the Camp Wood Rd.

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County

Yavapai

Size

306 Square Miles (195,954 Acres)

Land Ownership

29% Private, 71% Public, 69% USFS, 7% Wilderness

Latitude/Longitude

34.9523, -112.8895

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Amenities

There are 0 hospitals, 0 hotels, 0 campgrounds, and 0 grocery stores within a 20 mile radius.

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HuntScore Tip

The quality of your hunt depends on you. Preseason scouting, preparation for the environmental conditions, and physical conditioning are important factors. The success and quality of your hunt will likely increase with the distance from your vehicle and roads.

State Agency Website

Visit Arizona Game and Fish Department

Other Species in Unit

Pronghorn, Black Bear, Deer, Elk, Javelina, Mountain Lion, Turkey,

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The elevation in this area ranges from roughly 5,000' up to more than 7,200' near Camp Wood. Terrain is very diverse, encompassing mesas with associated canyons, steep mountains, and wide flats. V... Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note!

All Drawing Stats (2023)

Total Quota
2,210
Licenses Drawn
2,151
Licenses Surplus
59
Resident Quota
2,210
Nonresident Quota
2,202
Landowner Quota
0
Youth Quota
0
88.8%
Overall Unit
1st Choice Draw Odds
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Stats Apply For Sex Manner Season Type Draw Odds HuntScore Notes
17A_J_1_E_A_S_LL
E
A
S
LL
99%
0 2023 Hunt Code: 5084
17A_J_1_E_HAM_S_LL
E
HAM
S
LL
91%
0 2023 Hunt Code: 5053
17A_J_1_E_ALL_S_Y
E
ALL
S
Y
91.1%
0 2023 Hunt Code: 5035
17A_J_1_E_ALL_S_LL
E
ALL
S
LL
100%
0 2023 Hunt Code: 5004
17A_T_2_M_SG_S_LL
M
SG
S
LL
14.3%
0 2023 Hunt Code: 4029
17A_T_1_M_SG_S_LL
M
SG
S
LL
2.6%
0 2023 Hunt Code: 4028
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All Harvest Stats (2021)

Total Hunters
1,967
Total Harvest
6
Harvest Male
0
Harvest Female
0
0.3%
Average Success
Manner Season Type Sex Hunters Harvest Male Female Youth
A
S
LL
E
1303 0
0
0
0
ALL
S
LL
E
409 0
0
0
0
ALL
S
Y
E
115 0
0
0
0
HAM
S
LL
E
130 0
0
0
0
SG
S
LL
M
5 3
0
0
0
SG
S
LL
M
5 3
0
0
0
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Average Temps

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