20A Javelina HAM Help

peakfreak · Jan 30, 2012

I have a Sr.(older) buddy who drew 20A HAM. First time pig hunting for him. Would love some help or direction. Thanks

"You'll never get a big one if you shoot a little one"

JohnTaro12 · Jan 30, 2012

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muleymaniac · Jan 30, 2012

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I know the area behind mayer -fs rd 67 holds pigs

get on google earth and find the waterholes- anywhere on the backside of big bug mesa should hold pigs .

these locations are right out of g&f regs . they do keep these updated - great starting points .

Areas: North - Copper Basin is located east of Skull Valley. The Copper Basin Road is accessed in Skull Valley between the railroad tracks and the Skull Valley Caf?. This road will take you east 12 miles to Prescott. There are several roads which fork off Copper Basin Road that go into prime javelina country. There are posted areas by Phelps-Dodge. Because of the vegetation, visibility is poor, and you should glass open areas often. Habitat type: scrub oak and prickly pear cacti.

South - S.A. Hill is located northwest of Cleator and can be accessed by S.R. 59 to F.S. 259B. F.S. 259B doesn't go all the way to S.A. Hill, but there is a lot of good country before it ends. Hunters can improve their odds significantly if they do a little walking and glassing. Visibility is very good. Habitat type: prickly pear cacti.

East - Turkey Creek is located south of Brady Butte and can be accessed by Highway 69 and Mayer. Take State Route 177 south to Forest Road 202 (Bull Road). Go south to Turkey Creek. All along this route there are high points from which to glass. Habitat type: prickly pear cacti, scrub oak.

West - Hassayampa River is located south of Wilhoit. Located just east of Wilhoit, it can be accessed by Highway 89 and Forest Road 72. Take Forest Road 72 south to the Hassayampa. The road parallels the river for several miles and comes out on Wagoner Road. There are several little drainages and canyons that come into the Hassayampa River. Visibility is dependent on which side of the canyon you are on. Habitat type prickly pear cacti, pinyon pines, and scrub oak.

call and ask for g&f officer for this unit.

Arizona Game and Fish Department, Region 3 - 928 692-7700
Prescott National Forest-Prescott Ranger District- 928 443-800