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RLH
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are horses allowed for hunting on the big boquillas ranch? anyone know for sure? sure would appreciate good info.
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scattergun1
Guest
Based on the muddy/flooded conditions we experienced during our 2004 mule deer hunt, you better have a hover-craft or air-boat. This area can really get land-locked quickly! I can't imagine why horses would not be allowed here. Of course I'm not an authority on the subject. You may want to confirm with AZGF
Good luck to you...
Good luck to you...
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bullwidgeon
Guest
Horses no, Jackasses yes. So RLH you will be fine! Bwaaahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!
Bret M.
Bret M.
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NMHUNTNUTT1
Guest
OUCH bullwidgeon!
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RLH
Guest
ok, so we got 1 maybe, one yes, 2 no's and some monkey chatter from bullwidgeon. (did you guys know that "widgeon" is yaqui for feces?) i hate you brett. you and your turd colored boat. did you fling some droppings at the screen when you were typin'? so i guess he'll (the guy that axed me to ax) hafta contact the azgfd to get the real deal.
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bullwidgeon
Guest
Haaahahahahahahahaha!!!
FWIW, a buddy has a unit 10 antelope tag and was scouting this weekend and said the ranch was open and horses were not a problem.
Bret
FWIW, a buddy has a unit 10 antelope tag and was scouting this weekend and said the ranch was open and horses were not a problem.
Bret
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RLH
Guest
ok, but if we get busted, i'm gonna print this off and tell em you said so.
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lazerlee
Guest
There is info on the game and fish website about this. Just type boquillas in the search space. Most private land ranches don't want outside horses due to viruses and the spreading of weeds to name a few.
Lazerlee
Lazerlee
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Atrain
Guest
This is from the AZG&F website...
http://www.azgfd.gov/artman/publish/article_383.shtml
Portion of Big Boquillas Ranch closed to vehicle access this hunt season
Public Advisories
Sep 13, 2005
Closure area is smaller than last year;
Use of ATVs, horses not allowed anywhere on ranch
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is advising hunters that a portion of the Big Boquillas Ranch in northwestern Arizona is closed to vehicles this hunting season. Foot access will be allowed in the closed area. The closure affects approximately 60 square miles around the Rose Well Camp area and is much smaller than the 175 square miles closed in that area in 2004.
The remainder of the ranch's established roads are open to vehicular access by hunters, although the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs - quads and motorcycles) and the transportation and use of horses and livestock on the ranch are prohibited.
There are three primary reasons for the restrictions on hunting by horseback:
(1) The Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources is concerned with the potential introduction of any foreign animal disease, such as vesicular stomatitus, or noxious weeds that could be introduced from animal feed brought onto the ranch, such as Russian knapweed.
(2) The division is not able to monitor and check certificates or feed, if horses were allowed for outdoor recreation, including hunting. The division does not have the staffing, funding or agreements in place to manage this activity.
(3) The division is concerned about liability issues in the event damages are realized when animals are infected or range land impacted by noxious weeds. There could potentially be a significant financial impact to the lessee.
The Big Boquillas Ranch is approximately 730,000 acres and comprises nearly one half of Game Management Unit 10, which is located near Seligman. More than one half of the ranch is private property owned by the Navajo Nation and the remaining portions are state trust land leased by the Navajo Nation. For questions about the restrictions, contact the Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources at (928) 871-7068.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department asks that hunters obey all signs and instructions while this closure is in effect, and respect all ranch land by avoiding the following: cross-country vehicle travel, littering, leaving gates open, and camping too close to waters.
To view a map of the closure area, click here.
http://www.azgfd.gov/artman/publish/article_383.shtml
Portion of Big Boquillas Ranch closed to vehicle access this hunt season
Public Advisories
Sep 13, 2005
Closure area is smaller than last year;
Use of ATVs, horses not allowed anywhere on ranch
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is advising hunters that a portion of the Big Boquillas Ranch in northwestern Arizona is closed to vehicles this hunting season. Foot access will be allowed in the closed area. The closure affects approximately 60 square miles around the Rose Well Camp area and is much smaller than the 175 square miles closed in that area in 2004.
The remainder of the ranch's established roads are open to vehicular access by hunters, although the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs - quads and motorcycles) and the transportation and use of horses and livestock on the ranch are prohibited.
There are three primary reasons for the restrictions on hunting by horseback:
(1) The Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources is concerned with the potential introduction of any foreign animal disease, such as vesicular stomatitus, or noxious weeds that could be introduced from animal feed brought onto the ranch, such as Russian knapweed.
(2) The division is not able to monitor and check certificates or feed, if horses were allowed for outdoor recreation, including hunting. The division does not have the staffing, funding or agreements in place to manage this activity.
(3) The division is concerned about liability issues in the event damages are realized when animals are infected or range land impacted by noxious weeds. There could potentially be a significant financial impact to the lessee.
The Big Boquillas Ranch is approximately 730,000 acres and comprises nearly one half of Game Management Unit 10, which is located near Seligman. More than one half of the ranch is private property owned by the Navajo Nation and the remaining portions are state trust land leased by the Navajo Nation. For questions about the restrictions, contact the Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources at (928) 871-7068.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department asks that hunters obey all signs and instructions while this closure is in effect, and respect all ranch land by avoiding the following: cross-country vehicle travel, littering, leaving gates open, and camping too close to waters.
To view a map of the closure area, click here.
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lazerlee
Guest
THE SIGNS ARE STILL UP AROUND THE CLOSURE AREA AND THERE IS A NOTICE AT THE CHECK IN STATION ABOUT THE RESTRICTIONS. THE INFO ON THE WEBSITE IS CURRENT UNTIL UPDATED. IT WOULD BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THOSE LOOKING FOR ACCESS TO CALL THE GAME AND FISH DEPT TO VERIFY THESE CLOSURES ECT. LAST YEAR THEY NOTIFIED ALL TAG HOLDERS OF ANY NEW CLOSURES BY MAIL.
