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32 hunt numbers · 2026-27
Unit 5B in the Arizona draw and OTC calendar
115 season rows and 32 hunt numbers cover this 809-square-mile unit run from the Flagstaff office.
Photo: William Herron (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Counties inside Unit 5B
Measured on the AZGFD boundary layer, Unit 5B spans 809 square miles. 100% of that ground is in Coconino County, and the unit belongs to AZGFD Region II (Flagstaff).
Coconino County contains the entire unit.
| County piece | Sq mi | Unit share | County share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coconino County | 809.7 | 100% | 4% |
Land in Unit 5B is a mix of BLM, Game & Fish, National Forest, National Park, private and State Trust Land, according to the AZGFD unit layer. An AZGFD tag does not open national park land in Unit 5B. The Coconino National Forest reaches into Unit 5B. AZGFD marks no military land here.
For Unit 5B the layer mentions Pronghorn Antelope, Black Bear, Elk, Merriam's Turkey, Mountain Lion, Mule Deer and Waterfowl, a list kept for the whole unit rather than any one parcel.
Area, region, ownership, species list, forest and military fields from the AZGFD Game Management Unit layer (overlay with Census county lines); unit maps in the 2026-27 Arizona Hunting Regulations; checked November 7, 2026.
Unit 5B unit-level rules
- Archery-only deer here stops when the any antlered deer 50 limit is hit, at sundown the next Wednesday.
- AZGFD sets the 2026 female bear limit at 12 (5B, 6A); the 2027 list repeats it.
- Zone G1 covers Unit 5B for lions; its threshold is 15.
- Chronic wasting disease testing is voluntary and free for deer and elk from Unit 5B.
- Expect the chance of a Mexican wolf in Unit 5B; they cannot be hunted.
- Trappers can work Unit 5B from November 1 to February 28 with a trapping license; no foothold, body-gripping or snare traps on public land.
Archery deer limits, bear female limits, lion zones, crane zones, metro units, CWD, Mexican wolf and trapping pages of the Arizona Game and Fish Department booklets; checked November 7, 2026.
Unit 5B season dates, 2026-27
The tables split the 115 season rows for Unit 5B by how you get the tag. Draw rows (29) need a hunt permit-tag; the 9 nonpermit-tag rows can be bought over the counter. Pronghorn and elk rows show the 2026 season; new dates arrive with the January 2027 booklet.
A population management row is not a general season; hunters join the Supplemental Hunter Pool first.
Drawn hunt permit-tags (29)
| Species | Hunt | Legal animal | Dates | Hunt numbers here | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | Youth-only (general) | Any antlered deer | Oct 9–15 | 1152 | |
| Deer | General | Any antlered deer | Oct 30–Nov 8 | 1006 | |
| Elk | Archery-only | Antlerless elk | Sep 11–24 | 3176, 3177 | |
| Elk | Archery-only | Bull elk | Sep 11–24 | 3132, 3133 | |
| Elk | General | Bull elk | Sep 25–Oct 1 | 3003 | |
| Elk | General | Antlerless elk | Oct 9–15 | 3040 | |
| Elk | Limited (general) | Antlerless elk | Oct 9–15 | 3083 | |
| Elk | Youth-only (general) | Antlerless elk | Oct 9–15 | 3067 | |
| Elk | General | Antlerless elk | Oct 16–22 | 3041 | |
| Elk | Limited (general) | Antlerless elk | Oct 16–22 | 3084 | |
| Elk | Archery-only | Bull elk | Nov 13–26 | 3154, 3155 | |
| Elk | General | Bull elk | Nov 27–Dec 3 | 3016 | |
| Pronghorn | Archery-only | Buck pronghorn | Aug 21–Sep 3 | 2044 | |
| Pronghorn | General | Buck pronghorn | Sep 4–13 | 2009 | |
| Bison | General | Designated cow bison | Nov 13–17 | 7501 | |
| Bison | General | Designated cow bison | Nov 20–24 | 7502 | |
| Bison | General | Designated yearling bison | Dec 4–8 | 7505 | |
| Bison | General | Designated yearling bison | Dec 11–15 | 7506 | |
| Bison | General | Designated yearling bison | Dec 18–22 | 7507 | |
| Bison | General spring | Designated cow bison | Jan 8–12 | 7004 | |
| Bison | General spring | Designated yearling bison | Jan 8–12 | 7006 | |
| Bison | General spring | Designated cow bison | Jan 15–19 | 7005 | |
| Bison | General spring | Designated yearling bison | Jan 15–19 | 7007 | |
| Bison | General spring | Designated bull bison | Jan 22–26 | 7001 | |
| Bison | General spring | Designated yearling bison | Jan 22–26 | 7008 | |
| Bison | General spring | Designated bull bison | Jan 29–Feb 2 | 7002 | |
| Wild turkey | Shotgun shot | Any turkey | Oct 2–8 | 4505 | |
| Wild turkey | Shotgun shot spring | Bearded turkey | Apr 23–29 May 7–20 | 4011 | |
| Wild turkey | Shotgun shot spring | Bearded turkey | Apr 30–May 20 | 4012 |
Over-the-counter tags (9)
| Species | Hunt | Legal animal | Area | Dates | Harvest limit | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer | Archery-only | Any antlered deer | 5A and 5B | Aug 21–Sep 10 Dec 11–31 Jan 1–31 | 50 | |
| Javelina | HAM | Any javelina | 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A North, 7, and 9 | Jan 1–Dec 31 | — | |
| Javelina | HAM spring | Any javelina | 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A North, 7, and 9 | Jan 1–Dec 31 | — | |
| Black bear | General | Any bear except cubs with sows, sows with cubs | 5B and 6A | Aug 21–Sep 10 | 2 | |
| Black bear | General | Any bear except cubs with sows, sows with cubs | 5B and 6A | Oct 2–Dec 31 | 11 | |
| Mountain lion | General | Any lion except spotted kittens or females accompanied by spotted kittens | Statewide | Aug 21–May 31 | — | |
| Mountain lion | Pursuit-only | Pursuit only Any lion except spotted kittens or females accompanied by spotted kittens | Statewide | Aug 21–May 31 | — | |
| Wild turkey | Archery-only | Any turkey | 1, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B | Aug 21–Sep 10 | — | |
| Wild turkey | Youth-only (Shotgun shot) spring | Bearded turkey | 1, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 8, 10, 12A, 23 and 27 | Apr 16–22 May 7–20 | — |
Population management hunts (4)
| Species | Hunt | Legal animal | Area | Dates | Tags | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk | HAM | Designated elk | 5A and 5B | Jan 1–Dec 31 | 200 | |
| Elk | Archery-only | Designated elk | 5A and 5B | Jan 1–Dec 31 | 100 | |
| Elk | General | Designated elk | 5A and 5B | Jan 1–Dec 31 | 200 | |
| Bison | General | Designated bison | 5A and 5B | Jan 1–Dec 31 | 20 |
Small game and others (73)
| Species | Hunt | Area | Dates | License | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quail | Falconry-only | Statewide | Sep 1–Mar 4 | Hunting license | |
| Quail | General | Statewide | Oct 16–Feb 7 | Hunting license | |
| Mearns' quail | General | Statewide | Dec 4–Feb 7 | Hunting license | |
| Chukar partridge | General | Statewide | Sep 1–Feb 7 | Hunting license | |
| Dusky grouse | General | Statewide | Sep 1–Nov 8 | Hunting license | |
| Pheasant | Falconry-only | Statewide | Sep 7–Feb 7 | Hunting license | |
| Pheasant | Archery-only | Statewide | Oct 16–Feb 7 | Hunting license | |
| Tree squirrels | Archery-only | Statewide | Aug 21–Oct 1 | Hunting license | |
| Tree squirrels | Falconry-only | Statewide | Aug 21–Jan 31 | Hunting license | |
| Tree squirrels | General | Statewide | Oct 2–Jan 31 | Hunting license | |
| Cottontail rabbit | Falconry-only | Statewide | Jul 1–Jun 30 | Hunting license | |
| Cottontail rabbit | General | Statewide | Jul 1–Jun 30 | Hunting license | |
| Cottontail rabbit | Shotgun shot | Statewide | Jul 1–Jun 30 | Hunting license | |
| Doves | Early | Statewide | Sep 1–15 | License, bird stamp | |
| Doves | Falconry-only | Statewide | Sep 16–Nov 1 | License, bird stamp | |
| Doves | Late | Statewide | Nov 20–Jan 3 | License, bird stamp | |
| Eurasian collared-dove | General | Statewide | Sep 1–Aug 31 | License, bird stamp | |
| Band-tailed pigeon | General | Statewide | Sep 25–Oct 8 | License, bird stamp | |
| Ducks | General | Statewide | Oct 23–Jan 31 | License, both stamps | |
| Ducks | General (scaup) | Statewide | Nov 7–Jan 31 | License, both stamps | |
| Ducks | Falconry-only | Statewide | Feb 1–4 | License, both stamps | |
| Ducks | Youth-only | Statewide | Feb 6–7 | License, both stamps | |
| Geese | General | Statewide | Oct 23–Jan 31 | License, both stamps | |
| Geese | Youth-only | Statewide | Feb 6–7 | License, both stamps | |
| Coots and gallinules | General | Statewide | Oct 23–Jan 31 | License, both stamps | |
| Coots and gallinules | Falconry-only | Statewide | Feb 1–4 | License, both stamps | |
| Coots and gallinules | Youth-only | Statewide | Feb 6–7 | License, both stamps | |
| Common snipe | General | Statewide | Oct 23–Jan 31 | License, both stamps | |
| Badger | General | Statewide | Aug 1–Mar 31 | Hunting license | |
| Badger | Shotgun shot | Statewide | Aug 1–Mar 31 | Hunting license | |
| Badger | Trapping | Statewide | Nov 1–Feb 28 | Trapping license | |
| Beaver | Trapping | Statewide | Nov 1–Feb 28 | Trapping license | |
| Bobcat | General | Statewide | Aug 1–Mar 31 | Hunting license | |
| Bobcat | Shotgun shot | Statewide | Aug 1–Mar 31 | Hunting license | |
| Bobcat | Trapping | Statewide | Nov 1–Feb 28 | Trapping license | |
| Coati | Falconry-only | Statewide | Sep 1–Mar 31 | Hunting license | |
| Coati | General | Statewide | Sep 1–Mar 31 | Hunting license | |
| Coyote | General | Statewide | Jul 1–Jun 30 | Hunting license | |
| Coyote | Shotgun shot | Statewide | Jul 1–Jun 30 | Hunting license | |
| Coyote | Trapping | Statewide | Nov 1–Feb 28 | Trapping license | |
| Coyote | General | 4A, 4B | Dec 1–May 31 | Hunting license | |
| Crow | Falconry-only | 1, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11M, 17A, 17B, 18A, 18B, 19B, and 27 | Sep 1–Dec 31 | Hunting license | |
| Crow | General | 1, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11M, 17A, 17B, 18A, 18B, 19B, 27 | Sep 1–Dec 31 | Hunting license | |
| European starling | Falconry-only | Statewide | Jul 1–Jun 30 | Hunting license | |
| European starling | General | Statewide | Jul 1–Jun 30 | Hunting license | |
| European starling | Shotgun shot | Statewide | Jul 1–Jun 30 | Hunting license | |
| Foxes | General | Statewide | Aug 1–Mar 31 | Hunting license | |
| Foxes | Shotgun shot | Statewide | Aug 1–Mar 31 | Hunting license | |
| Foxes | Trapping | Statewide | Nov 1–Feb 28 | Trapping license | |
| House sparrow | Falconry-only | Statewide | Jul 1–Jun 30 | Hunting license | |
| House sparrow | General | Statewide | Jul 1–Jun 30 | Hunting license | |
| House sparrow | Shotgun shot | Statewide | Jul 1–Jun 30 | Hunting license | |
| Jackrabbits | General | Statewide | Jul 1–Jun 30 | Hunting license | |
| Muskrat | Trapping | Statewide | Nov 1–Feb 28 | Trapping license | |
| Nongame mammals | Falconry-only | Statewide | Jul 1–Jun 30 | Hunting license | |
| Nongame mammals | General | Statewide | Jul 1–Jun 30 | Hunting license | |
| Nongame mammals | Shotgun shot | Statewide | Jul 1–Jun 30 | Hunting license | |
| Northern bobwhite | Falconry-only | Statewide | Jul 1–Jun 30 | Hunting license | |
| Northern bobwhite | General | Statewide | Jul 1–Jun 30 | Hunting license | |
| Northern bobwhite | Shotgun shot | Statewide | Jul 1–Jun 30 | Hunting license | |
| Raccoon | Pursuit-only | Statewide | Jul 1–31 Apr 1–Jun 30 | Hunting license | |
| Raccoon | General | Statewide | Aug 1–Mar 31 | Hunting license | |
| Raccoon | Shotgun shot | Statewide | Aug 1–Mar 31 | Hunting license | |
| Raccoon | Trapping | Statewide | Nov 1–Feb 28 | Trapping license | |
| Ringtail | General | Statewide | Aug 1–Mar 31 | Hunting license | |
| Ringtail | Shotgun shot | Statewide | Aug 1–Mar 31 | Hunting license | |
| Ringtail | Trapping | Statewide | Nov 1–Feb 28 | Trapping license | |
| Skunks | General | Statewide | Jul 1–Jun 30 | Hunting license | |
| Skunks | Shotgun shot | Statewide | Jul 1–Jun 30 | Hunting license | |
| Skunks | Trapping | Statewide | Nov 1–Feb 28 | Trapping license | |
| Weasel | General | Statewide | Aug 1–Mar 31 | Hunting license | |
| Weasel | Shotgun shot | Statewide | Aug 1–Mar 31 | Hunting license | |
| Weasel | Trapping | Statewide | Nov 1–Feb 28 | Trapping license |
Season rows from the 2026-27 Arizona Hunting Regulations, the 2027 spring booklet, the 2026 pronghorn and elk booklet, and the waterfowl, dove and trapping leaflets; population management on pages 49-50; checked November 7, 2026.
Unit 5B hunt numbers
Unit 5B sits in the open area of 44 draw hunts (4 deer (mule deer and white-tailed deer), 21 elk, 4 pronghorn, 12 bison and 3 wild turkey (merriam's and gould's)). Deadlines: fall 2026 hunts closed June 2, 2026, spring 2027 hunts closed October 6, 2026, and the 2026 pronghorn and elk draw closed February 3, 2026.
Deer, fall 2026 (4)
| Hunt no. | Hunt | Dates | Legal animal | Permits | Open area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1006 | General | Oct 30–Nov 8 | Any antlered deer | 423 | 5A and 5B |
| 1152 | Youth-only (general) | Oct 9–15 | Any antlered deer | 47 | 5A and 5B |
| Unnumbered | Youth-only (general) | Oct 9–15 | Any antlered deer | 3 | Hopi Hunt in Units 5A and 5B |
| Unnumbered | General | Oct 30–Nov 8 | Any antlered deer | 27 | Hopi Hunt in Units 5A and 5B |
Elk, 2026 hunts, 2026 booklet (21)
| Hunt no. | Hunt | Dates | Legal animal | Permits | Open area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3003 | General | Sep 25–Oct 1 | Bull elk | 24 | 5B |
| 3016 | General | Nov 27–Dec 3 | Bull elk | 772 | 5B |
| 3040 | General | Oct 9–15 | Antlerless elk | 193 | 5B North |
| 3041 | General | Oct 16–22 | Antlerless elk | 325 | 5B South |
| 3067 | Youth-only (general) | Oct 9–15 | Antlerless elk | 450 | 5B South and 6A |
| 3083 | Limited (general) | Oct 9–15 | Antlerless elk | 25 | Twin Arrows Hunt Area (Special Restrictions Apply – See Note 51) |
| 3084 | Limited (general) | Oct 16–22 | Antlerless elk | 25 | Twin Arrows Hunt Area (Special Restrictions Apply – See Note 51) |
| 3132 | Archery-only | Sep 11–24 | Bull elk | 168 | 5B North |
| 3133 | Archery-only | Sep 11–24 | Bull elk | 200 | 5B South |
| 3154 | Archery-only | Nov 13–26 | Bull elk | 48 | 5B North |
| 3155 | Archery-only | Nov 13–26 | Bull elk | 50 | 5B South |
| 3176 | Archery-only | Sep 11–24 | Antlerless elk | 24 | 5B North |
| 3177 | Archery-only | Sep 11–24 | Antlerless elk | 50 | 5B South |
| Unnumbered | Archery-only | Sep 11–24 | Bull elk | 7 | Hopi Hunt in Units 5B North |
| Unnumbered | Archery-only | Sep 11–24 | Antlerless elk | 1 | Hopi Hunt in Units 5B North |
| Unnumbered | General | Sep 25–Oct 1 | Bull elk | 1 | Hopi Hunt in Units 5B |
| Unnumbered | General | Oct 9–15 | Antlerless elk | 7 | Hopi Hunt in Units 5B North |
| Unnumbered | Limited (general) | Oct 9–15 | Antlerless elk | 25 | Hopi Hunt in Unit Twin Arrows Hunt Area (Special Restrictions Apply – See Note 51) |
| Unnumbered | Limited (general) | Oct 16–22 | Antlerless elk | 25 | Hopi Hunt in Unit Twin Arrows Hunt Area (Special Restrictions Apply – See Note 51) |
| Unnumbered | Archery-only | Nov 13–26 | Bull elk | 2 | Hopi Hunt in Units 5B North |
| Unnumbered | General | Nov 27–Dec 3 | Bull elk | 28 | Hopi Hunt in Units 5B |
Pronghorn, 2026 hunts, 2026 booklet (4)
| Hunt no. | Hunt | Dates | Legal animal | Permits | Open area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | General | Sep 4–13 | Buck pronghorn | 25 | 5B |
| 2044 | Archery-only | Aug 21–Sep 3 | Buck pronghorn | 8 | 5B |
| Unnumbered | Archery-only | Aug 21–Sep 3 | Buck pronghorn | 2 | Hopi Hunt in Units 5B |
| Unnumbered | General | Sep 4–13 | Buck pronghorn | 5 | Hopi Hunt in Units 5B |
Bison, fall 2026 (5)
| Hunt no. | Hunt | Dates | Legal animal | Permits | Open area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7501 | General | Nov 13–17 | Designated cow bison | 2 | 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) |
| 7502 | General | Nov 20–24 | Designated cow bison | 2 | 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) |
| 7505 | General | Dec 4–8 | Designated yearling bison | 2 | 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) |
| 7506 | General | Dec 11–15 | Designated yearling bison | 2 | 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) |
| 7507 | General | Dec 18–22 | Designated yearling bison | 2 | 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) |
Bison, spring 2027 (7)
| Hunt no. | Hunt | Dates | Legal animal | Permits | Open area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7001 | General spring | Jan 22–26 | Designated bull bison | 1 | 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) |
| 7002 | General spring | Jan 29–Feb 2 | Designated bull bison | 1 | 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) |
| 7004 | General spring | Jan 8–12 | Designated cow bison | 1 | 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) |
| 7005 | General spring | Jan 15–19 | Designated cow bison | 1 | 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) |
| 7006 | General spring | Jan 8–12 | Designated yearling bison | 3 | 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) |
| 7007 | General spring | Jan 15–19 | Designated yearling bison | 3 | 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) |
| 7008 | General spring | Jan 22–26 | Designated yearling bison | 3 | 5A and 5B (Raymond Herd) |
Wild turkey, fall 2026 (1)
| Hunt no. | Hunt | Dates | Legal animal | Permits | Open area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4505 | Shotgun shot | Oct 2–8 | Any turkey | 175 | 5B South |
Wild turkey, spring 2027 (2)
| Hunt no. | Hunt | Dates | Legal animal | Permits | Open area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4011 | Shotgun shot spring | Apr 23–29 May 7–20 | Bearded turkey | 150 | 5B |
| 4012 | Shotgun shot spring | Apr 30–May 20 | Bearded turkey | 150 | 5B |
Raptor capture, spring 2027 (13)
| Hunt no. | Hunt | Dates | Legal animal | Permits | Open area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20002 | Nonresidents only | Jan 1–Dec 31 | Eyas northern goshawk | 3 | Statewide except all Units south of the Gila River |
| 21001 | Residents only | Apr 1–Aug 31 | Eyas peregrine falcon | 5 | Statewide |
| 21002 | Nonresidents only | Apr 1–Aug 31 | Eyas peregrine falcon | 2 | Statewide |
| 22002 | Nonresidents only | Jan 1–31 May 1–Dec 31 | Passage Harris's hawk | 10 | Statewide (excluding Yuma and La Paz counties) |
| 23001 | Residents only | Jan 1–Dec 31 | Eyas or passage gray hawk | 1 | Statewide |
| Unnumbered | Residents, nonresidents | Jan 1–Dec 31 | Eyas American Kestrel, Cooper's hawk, great horned owl, prairie falcon, and western screech owl. Eyas or passage red-tailed hawk, and sharp-shinned hawk | — | Statewide |
| Unnumbered | Residents, nonresidents | Jan 1–31 May 1–Dec 31 | Passage Cooper's hawk and prairie falcon | — | Statewide |
| Unnumbered | Residents, nonresidents | Jan 1–31 Sep 15–Dec 31 | Passage and adult American kestrel, great horned owl, and western screech owl | — | Statewide |
| Unnumbered | Residents, nonresidents | Jan 1–Dec 31 | Passage merlin | — | Statewide |
| Unnumbered | Residents, nonresidents | Jan 1–Dec 31 | Passage ferruginous hawk | — | Statewide (excluding all Units north of the Gila River, excluding Units 25M and 42) |
| Unnumbered | Residents only | Jan 1–Dec 31 | Eyas Harris's hawk | 30 | Statewide (excluding Yuma and La Paz counties) |
| Unnumbered | Residents only | Jan 1–Dec 31 | Eyas northern goshawk | — | Statewide except all Units south of the Gila River |
| Unnumbered | Residents only | Jan 1–Feb 28 Jun 1–Dec 31 | Passage northern goshawk | — | Statewide except all Units south of the Gila River |
Hunt numbers, dates, legal wildlife and permits from the fall 2026 Commission Orders, the spring 2027 booklet and the 2026 pronghorn and elk booklet; draw rules on pages 22-23; checked November 7, 2026.
Last season in Unit 5B
The 2025 AZGFD summaries show 35 drawn hunts that included Unit 5B. The biggest take was elk: 939 from 2,049 hunters across 19 hunts.
Read totals for multi-unit hunts with care: only the last column is specific to this unit.
Treat the elk lines as preliminary 2025 results.
| Species | Hunt | Units | Hunters | Taken | Success | This unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer (draw) | 1007 | 5A and 5B | 360 | 130 | 36% | 81 of 268 |
| Deer (draw) | 1803 | 5A and 5B (Hopi) | 25 | 16 | 64% | 16 of 22 |
| Elk (preliminary) | 3132 | 5B North | 154 | 45 | 29% | Single unit |
| Elk (preliminary) | 3815 | 5B North (Hopi) | 7 | 0 | 0% | Single unit |
| Elk (preliminary) | 3133 | 5B South | 172 | 38 | 22% | Single unit |
| Elk (preliminary) | 3154 | 5B North | 39 | 0 | 0% | Single unit |
| Elk (preliminary) | 3818 | 5B North (Hopi) | 2 | 0 | 0% | Single unit |
| Elk (preliminary) | 3155 | 5B South | 43 | 8 | 19% | Single unit |
| Elk (preliminary) | 3176 | 5B North | 21 | 4 | 19% | Single unit |
| Elk (preliminary) | 3821 | 5B North (Hopi) | — | — | — | Single unit |
| Elk (preliminary) | 3177 | 5B South | 41 | 9 | 22% | Single unit |
| Elk (preliminary) | 3016 | 5B | 619 | 284 | 46% | Single unit |
| Elk (preliminary) | 3803 | 5B (Hopi) | 23 | 14 | 61% | Single unit |
| Elk (preliminary) | 3040 | 5B North | 168 | 91 | 54% | Single unit |
| Elk (preliminary) | 3805 | 5B North (Hopi) | 7 | 5 | 71% | Single unit |
| Elk (preliminary) | 3041 | 5B South | 334 | 166 | 50% | Single unit |
| Elk (preliminary) | 3067 | 5B South and 6A | 325 | 225 | 69% | 59 of 125 |
| Elk (preliminary) | 3083 | 5B North (Twin Arrows Hunt Area) | 21 | 8 | 38% | Single unit |
| Elk (preliminary) | 3084 | 5B North (Twin Arrows Hunt Area) | 25 | 10 | 40% | Single unit |
| Elk (preliminary) | 3811 | 5B North (Hopi: Twin Arrows Hunt Area) | 23 | 15 | 65% | Single unit |
| Elk (preliminary) | 3812 | 5B North (Hopi: Twin Arrows Hunt Area) | 25 | 17 | 68% | Single unit |
| Pronghorn | 2009 | 5B | 19 | 18 | 95% | Single unit |
| Pronghorn | 2803 | 5B (Hopi) | 4 | 2 | 50% | Single unit |
| Pronghorn | 2044 | 5B | 8 | 1 | 13% | Single unit |
| Pronghorn | 2806 | 5B (Hopi) | 1 | 1 | 100% | Single unit |
| Turkey, spring | 4011 | 5B | 83 | 28 | 34% | Single unit |
| Turkey, spring | 4012 | 5B | 78 | 19 | 24% | Single unit |
| Turkey, fall | 4505 | 5B South | 168 | 43 | 26% | Single unit |
| Bison | 7001 | 5A/5B | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| Bison | 7002 | 5A/5B | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| Bison | 7501 | 5A/5B | 2 | 2 | 100% | — |
| Bison | 7502 | 5A/5B | 2 | 2 | 100% | — |
| Bison | 7506 | 5A/5B | 2 | 2 | 100% | — |
| Bison | 7507 | 5A/5B | 2 | 2 | 100% | — |
| Bison | 7508 | 5A/5B | 2 | 2 | 100% | — |
- For OTC archery deer, Unit 5B logged 546 hunters, 2,301 hunter days and 17 deer in 2025.
- The 2025 bear summary credits area 05B with 12 hunter-taken bears, 6 female.
- The 2025 bear summary credits area 05B, 06A with 42 hunter-taken bears, 14 female.
- For lions, the 2025 summary gives zone G1 19 hunter harvest; zones are defined each season.
AZGFD 2025 harvest summaries: 2025 black bear, 2025 bison, 2025 deer, 2025 OTC archery deer, 2025 elk (preliminary), 2025 mountain lion, 2025 pronghorn, 2025 fall turkey, 2025 spring turkey; checked November 7, 2026.
Unit 5B wildlife areas and forests
4 land records cross into Unit 5B, 1 of them wildlife areas under R12-4-802. Also inside: Arizona State Trust Land.
Coconino National Forest
Flagstaff Ranger District (Coconino National Forest)
Mogollon Rim Ranger District (Coconino National Forest)
Raymond Wildlife Area
Only in Unit 5B
Land records and unit overlaps from AZGFD, USFS, BLM, FWS and NPS layers (see each land page); State Trust Land needs a valid hunting license under the license rules; checked November 7, 2026.
Towns and units near Unit 5B
No town on our list is inside Unit 5B. Within 10 miles: Flagstaff, Blue Ridge and Mormon Lake.
- Coconino
- Coconino
- Coconino
Units that share a county with Unit 5B, closest first:
| Unit | Shared counties | Sq mi | Hunt numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 5A | Coconino | 692 | 34 |
| Unit 11M | Coconino | 281 | 14 |
| Unit 7 | Coconino | 1,389 | 29 |
| Unit 10 | Coconino | 2,251 | 28 |
| Unit 6B | Coconino | 404 | 24 |
| Unit 6A | Coconino | 1,139 | 27 |
| Unit 4A | Coconino | 753 | 19 |
| Unit 8 | Coconino | 644 | 23 |
Towns and their units from Census places and the AZGFD unit layer; checked November 7, 2026.
When shooting light opens in Unit 5B
Arizona allows hunting in daylight hours, which the AZGFD booklet ties to its sunrise and sunset chart; ducks, geese, doves, pigeons and cranes may be shot from half an hour before sunrise.
| Date | Season marker | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight hunting | Migratory birds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Archery deer | 5:49 a.m. | 7:10 p.m. | 5:49 a.m. to 7:10 p.m. | 5:19 a.m. to 7:10 p.m. |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Dove opener | 5:57 a.m. | 6:55 p.m. | 5:57 a.m. to 6:55 p.m. | 5:27 a.m. to 6:55 p.m. |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Quail opener | 6:32 a.m. | 5:51 p.m. | 6:32 a.m. to 5:51 p.m. | 6:02 a.m. to 5:51 p.m. |
| Oct 23, 2026 | General deer and waterfowl opener | 6:38 a.m. | 5:42 p.m. | 6:38 a.m. to 5:42 p.m. | 6:08 a.m. to 5:42 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 7:31 a.m. | 5:17 p.m. | 7:31 a.m. to 5:17 p.m. | 7:01 a.m. to 5:17 p.m. |
| Jan 22, 2027 | Spring javelina | 7:32 a.m. | 5:42 p.m. | 7:32 a.m. to 5:42 p.m. | 7:02 a.m. to 5:42 p.m. |
Hours rules from the 2026-27 Arizona Hunting Regulations (A.R.S. 17-301); sunrise and sunset worked out for this location with the NOAA solar formula (Mountain Standard Time); the AZGFD Phoenix sunrise-sunset chart; checked November 7, 2026. Legal hours for every county.
Unit 5B FAQ
What are the lion season dates for Unit 5B?
August 21, 2026 through May 31, 2027, as part of zone G1.
Can bear season in Unit 5B end before December?
It can, because the area closes as soon as 12 (5B, 6A) females are reported.
Is Unit 5B inside the Mexican wolf area?
Yes.
Must a deer from Unit 5B be tested for CWD?
No, testing is voluntary.
Which towns make a good base for Unit 5B?
Flagstaff, Blue Ridge and Mormon Lake.
Are there AZGFD wildlife areas in Unit 5B?
Yes, 1 wildlife area.
Is Unit 5B shut to trappers?
No.
What did 2025 hunts in Unit 5B take?
939 elk (preliminary figures) on hunts that include it.
How many hunt permit-tags list Unit 5B in their open area?
3,488 permits across 44 hunts, some of them shared with neighbouring units.
How many square miles does Unit 5B take in?
809 square miles on the AZGFD layer, split Coconino 100%.
What is open in Unit 5B on a plain hunting license?
73 season rows, mostly small game, predators and migratory birds.
Answers drawn from the AZGFD sources cited on this page; checked November 7, 2026.