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Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests: Tags, Rules and Ground
National forest in Greenlee County and 3 more counties: 2,015,451 acres, 8 game units.
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Getting to Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Parking, trailheads and gates near Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
- Williams Valley Snowmobile TrailheadTrailhead · 2.3 mi from the centreDirections
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What kind of ground Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests is
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests counts among the six administrative national forests in Arizona, each open to licensed hunting. Figure it at 2,015,451 acres (USFS land statistics), within Greenlee County, Apache County and Navajo County and 1 more. Game and Fish regions touched: Region I (Pinetop), Region V (Tucson) and Region II (Flagstaff).
From lands.json (primary source; acres: USFS EDW Lands Area Statistics (NFS-owned acres in Arizona)), checked November 7, 2026.
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AZGFD units on Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Unit lines put Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Units 1, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 27 and 28. Each unit is far larger than one property, and unit lines follow roads, rivers and ridges, so check the AZGFD unit maps to see which side you are on. The species AZGFD names for the units are black bear, elk, mule deer, Merriam's Turkey, pronghorn, tree squirrel, waterfowl and dove and 9 more; that list belongs to the units, not to Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests alone. Unit 1 carries these AZGFD labels: CWD priority, Mexican wolf area. Unit 3A carries these AZGFD labels: Mexican wolf area. In Unit 3B: Mexican wolf area. Wolves in the Mexican wolf area are protected; know the difference from a coyote before you shoot.
| Unit | AZGFD region | Square miles | Counties | National forest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Pinetop | 844 | Apache | Apache-Sitgreaves NF |
| Unit 3A | Pinetop | 772 | Navajo, Apache | Apache-Sitgreaves NF |
| Unit 3B | Pinetop | 579 | Navajo, Apache | Apache-Sitgreaves NF |
| Unit 3C | Pinetop | 555 | Navajo, Coconino | Apache-Sitgreaves NF |
| Unit 4A | Pinetop | 753 | Coconino, Navajo | Apache-Sitgreaves NF |
| Unit 4B | Pinetop | 1,334 | Navajo, Coconino | Apache-Sitgreaves NF |
| Unit 27 | Pinetop | 1,353 | Greenlee, Apache | Apache-Sitgreaves NF |
| Unit 28 | Tucson | 2,229 | Graham, Greenlee, Cochise | Apache-Sitgreaves NF |
| Unit | Lion | Bear (2026) | Archery deer | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | K (24) | 62 (1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 27) | – | CWD priority, Mexican wolf area |
| Unit 3A | H (7) | – | – | Mexican wolf area |
| Unit 3B | H (7) | 6 (3B) | 5 | Mexican wolf area |
| Unit 3C | H (7) | 6 (3C) | – | Mexican wolf area |
| Unit 4A | G1 (15) | 9 (4A,5A) | 20 | Mexican wolf area |
| Unit 4B | G1 (15) | 7 (4B) | 20 | Mexican wolf area |
| Unit 27 | K (24) | 62 (1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 27) | 55 | CWD priority, Mexican wolf area |
| Unit 28 | M (46) | 2 (28) | 35 | CWD priority, Crane zone |
Units from the AZGFD Game Management Unit layer overlay in lands.json; unit facts, lion zones, bear limits and archery deer limits from the 2026-27 Arizona Hunting Regulations (zones section, unit maps); checked November 7, 2026.
How the rules read on Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Shooting on Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests is off limits within 150 yards of buildings, camps and recreation sites. The rule also covers shooting on or across roads and water. Which roads and trails are open to vehicles on Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests is shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Maps.
There is no hunting text on the forest hunting page beyond alerts; AZGFD seasons decide what is open.
Forest Service hunting and shooting page; 36 CFR 261.10; checked November 7, 2026.
Over-the-counter hunts around Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Nonpermit-tags, sold over the counter with no draw, cover deer, turkey, javelina, black bear, mountain lion and elk in the units of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Archery deer units close at sundown on the Wednesday after their harvest limit is reached, and each deer must be reported online within 48 hours. Female bear counts close units; check before you go and report within 48 hours. Zone thresholds manage the August 21, 2026 to May 31, 2027 lion season.
| Species | Season | Legal wildlife | Dates | Units here | Harvest limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk | General OTC tag elk | Any elk | Jan 1–Dec 31, 2026 | 3A, 4A, 4B | – |
| Elk | General OTC tag elk | Any elk | Mar 1–31, 2026 | 4B | – |
| Elk | HAM OTC tag elk | Any elk | Mar 1–31, 2026 | 3B | – |
| Elk | General OTC tag elk | Bull elk | Apr 1–Jul 31, 2026 | 3A, 4A, 4B | – |
| Elk | General OTC tag elk | Bull elk | Apr 1–Jul 31, 2026 | 4B | – |
| Elk | HAM OTC tag elk | Bull elk | Apr 1–Jul 31, 2026 | 3B | – |
| Elk | HAM OTC tag elk | Antlerless elk | Aug 1–31, 2026 | 3B | – |
| Elk | General OTC tag elk | Antlerless elk | Sep 25–Nov 26, 2026 | 4B | – |
| Elk | General OTC tag elk | Any elk | Nov 20–Dec 31, 2026 | 28 | – |
| Deer | Archery-only OTC tag deer | Any antlered deer | Aug 21–Sep 10, 2026 | 3B | 5 |
| Deer | Archery-only OTC tag deer | Any antlered deer | Aug 21–Jan 31, 2027 | 4A, 4B | 20 |
| Deer | Archery-only OTC tag deer | Antlered mule deer | Aug 21–Jan 31, 2027 | 28 | 35 |
| Deer | Archery-only OTC tag deer | Antlered whitetail deer | Aug 21–Jan 31, 2027 | 28 | 5 |
| Deer | Archery-only OTC tag deer | Antlered whitetail deer | Dec 11–Jan 31, 2027 | 27 | 55 |
| Javelina | HAM OTC tag javelina | Any javelina | Jan 1–Dec 31, 2026 | 1, 3A, 3B, 3C + | – |
| Javelina | HAM OTC tag spring javelina | Any javelina | Jan 1–Dec 31, 2027 | 1, 3A, 3B, 3C + | – |
| Turkey | Archery-only OTC tag turkey | Any turkey | Aug 21–Sep 10, 2026 | 1, 3B, 3C, 4A + | – |
| Turkey | Youth-only OTC tag (Shotgun shot) turkey | Any turkey | Oct 2–8, 2026 | 1, 4A, 4B, 27 | – |
| Turkey | Youth-only OTC tag (Shotgun shot)… | Bearded turkey | Apr 16–May 20, 2027 | 1, 4A, 4B, 27 | – |
| Turkey | Archery-only OTC tag spring turkey | Bearded turkey | May 7–20, 2027 | 1, 4A, 4B, 27 | – |
| Black bear | General bear | Any bear except cubs with sows and sows… | Aug 7–20, 2026 | 3B | 1 |
| Black bear | General bear | Any bear except cubs with sows and sows… | Aug 7–20, 2026 | 4B | 1 |
| Black bear | Archery-only bear | Any bear except cubs with sows and sows… | Aug 14–20, 2026 | 1, 27 | 10 |
| Black bear | Archery-only bear | Any bear except cubs with sows and sows… | Aug 21–Sep 10, 2026 | 1, 27 | 10 |
| Black bear | Archery-only bear | Any bear except cubs with sows and sows… | Aug 21–Sep 10, 2026 | 3B | 1 |
| Black bear | Archery-only bear | Any bear except cubs with sows and sows… | Aug 21–Sep 10, 2026 | 3C | 2 |
| Black bear | Archery-only bear | Any bear except cubs with sows and sows… | Aug 21–Sep 10, 2026 | 4B | 1 |
| Black bear | General bear | Any bear except cubs with sows and sows… | Oct 2–29, 2026 | 1, 27 | 20 |
| Black bear | General bear | Any bear except cubs with sows and sows… | Oct 2–Dec 31, 2026 | 3B | 2 |
| Black bear | General bear | Any bear except cubs with sows and sows… | Oct 2–Dec 31, 2026 | 4B | 3 |
Nonpermit-tag rows from the 2026-27 regulations and the 2027 spring booklet; reporting rules from the harvest reporting section; checked November 7, 2026.
Drawn hunts for the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests units
One of the species drawn for here.
The 2026-27 booklets carry 132 hunt numbers valid in units that reach Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests (63 elk, 18 deer, 11 pronghorn, 2 desert bighorn, 9 rocky mountain bighorn and 9 javelina). 13,081 permit-tags are on offer. Hunt numbers belong to units, and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests is simply inside them. The elk and pronghorn hunts shown are 2026 hunts, because the 2027 booklet is not published until January 2027. Deadlines: June 2, 2026 for the fall draw, October 6, 2026 for spring 2027 hunts, and February 3, 2026 for 2026 pronghorn and elk.
| Species | Number of hunts | Tags | Earliest | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk (2026) | 63 | 5,282 | Jul 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Deer | 18 | 2,865 | Aug 21, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Pronghorn (2026) | 11 | 113 | Aug 21, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Desert bighorn | 2 | 4 | Nov 13, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Rocky Mountain bighorn | 9 | 15 | Oct 1, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Javelina | 9 | 725 | Nov 20, 2026 | Feb 25, 2027 |
| Turkey | 14 | 3,975 | Oct 2, 2026 | May 20, 2027 |
| Sandhill crane | 6 | 102 | Nov 20, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 |
| Hunt no. | Species | Weapon | When | What you may take | Permits | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3169 | Elk (2026) | Archery-only | Jul 31–Aug 6, 2026 | Antlerless elk | 25 | 1, 27 |
| 3119 | Elk (2026) | Limited opp. (HAM) | Jul 31–Aug 6, 2026 | Antlerless elk | 10 | 3B, 3C |
| 3170 | Elk (2026) | Archery-only | Aug 7–13, 2026 | Antlerless elk | 25 | 1, 27 |
| 3120 | Elk (2026) | Limited opp. (HAM) | Aug 7–13, 2026 | Antlerless elk | 10 | 3B, 3C |
| 3087 | Elk (2026) | Limited opp. | Aug 7–20, 2026 | Antlerless elk | 25 | 27 |
| 1199 | Deer | Archery-only | Aug 21–Sep 10, 2026 | Any antlered deer | 160 | 1 |
| 1200 | Deer | Archery-only | Aug 21–Sep 10, 2026 | Any antlered deer | 20 | 3A, 3C |
| 1208 | Deer | Archery-only | Aug 21–Sep 10, 2026 | Antlered mule deer | 265 | 27 |
| 1162 | Deer | Youth-only | Oct 9–15, 2026 | Any antlered deer | 100 | 27 |
| 1163 | Deer | Youth-only | Oct 9–18, 2026 | Any antlered deer | 25 | 28 |
| 2038 | Pronghorn (2026) | Archery-only | Aug 21–Sep 3, 2026 | Buck pronghorn | 30 | 1 |
| 2039 | Pronghorn (2026) | Archery-only | Aug 21–Sep 3, 2026 | Buck pronghorn | 2 | 3A |
| 2040 | Pronghorn (2026) | Archery-only | Aug 21–Sep 3, 2026 | Buck pronghorn | 7 | 3B |
| 2041 | Pronghorn (2026) | Archery-only | Aug 21–Sep 3, 2026 | Buck pronghorn | 1 | 4A |
| 2042 | Pronghorn (2026) | Archery-only | Aug 21–Sep 3, 2026 | Buck pronghorn | 7 | 4B |
| 6020 | Desert bighorn | General | Nov 13–Dec 3, 2026 | Any ram | 2 | 28 |
| 6021 | Desert bighorn | General | Dec 4–31, 2026 | Any ram | 2 | 28 |
| 6502 | Rocky Mountain bighorn | General | Oct 1–31, 2026 | Any ram | 1 | 1 |
| 6504 | Rocky Mountain bighorn | General | Oct 1–31, 2026 | Any ram | 2 | 4A |
| 6501 | Rocky Mountain bighorn | General | Nov 1–30, 2026 | Any ram | 2 | 1, 27 |
| 6503 | Rocky Mountain bighorn | General | Nov 1–30, 2026 | Any ram | 1 | 1 |
| 6901 | Rocky Mountain bighorn | Pioneer one-horned bighorn sheep (pioneer license required, see r12-4-318) | Nov 1–Dec 31, 2026 | One-horned ram | 1 | 1, 27, 28 |
| 5506 | Javelina | Youth-only | Nov 20–26, 2026 | Any javelina | 25 | 28 |
| 5097 | Javelina | Archery-only | Jan 1–21, 2027 | Any javelina | 50 | 27 |
| 5098 | Javelina | Archery-only | Jan 1–21, 2027 | Any javelina | 200 | 28 |
| 5042 | Javelina | Youth-only | Jan 22–31, 2027 | Any javelina | 25 | 27 |
| 5043 | Javelina | Youth-only | Jan 22–31, 2027 | Any javelina | 75 | 28 |
| 4501 | Turkey | Shotgun-shot | Oct 2–8, 2026 | Any turkey | 500 | 1 |
| 4502 | Turkey | Shotgun-shot | Oct 2–8, 2026 | Any turkey | 150 | 3C |
| 4503 | Turkey | Shotgun-shot | Oct 2–8, 2026 | Any turkey | 250 | 4A, 4B |
| 4512 | Turkey | Shotgun-shot | Oct 2–8, 2026 | Any turkey | 450 | 27 |
| 4001 | Turkey | Shotgun-shot | Apr 23–29, 2027 +1 | Bearded turkey | 550 | 1 |
| 9001 | Sandhill crane | General | Nov 20–22, 2026 | Any sandhill crane | 17 | 28 |
| 9002 | Sandhill crane | General | Nov 24–26, 2026 | Any sandhill crane | 17 | 28 |
| 9003 | Sandhill crane | General | Nov 28–30, 2026 | Any sandhill crane | 17 | 28 |
| 9004 | Sandhill crane | General | Dec 2–4, 2026 | Any sandhill crane | 17 | 28 |
| 9005 | Sandhill crane | General | Dec 6–8, 2026 | Any sandhill crane | 17 | 28 |
Hunt numbers, dates, legal wildlife and permits from the 2026-27 Arizona Hunting Regulations, the 2027 spring booklet and the 2026 pronghorn and elk booklet; deadlines from the draw section; checked November 7, 2026.
Small game seasons for Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
The small game list for these units, tree squirrel, waterfowl, dove, band-tailed pigeon and blue (dusky) grouse and 2 more, runs on statewide dates. Duck hunters add two stamps, Arizona and federal, to the license.
| Species | Hunt | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Gambel's, scaled and California quail | General quail | Oct 16–Feb 7, 2027 |
| Mearns' quail | General quail | Dec 4–Feb 7, 2027 |
| Doves | Statewide early dove season | Sep 1–15, 2026 |
| Doves | Statewide late dove season | Nov 20–Jan 3, 2027 |
| Band-tailed pigeon | Statewide band-tailed pigeon season (C | Sep 25–Oct 8, 2026 |
| Ducks and mergansers | General waterfowl | Oct 23–Jan 31, 2027 |
| Ducks and mergansers | Youth-only waterfowl | Feb 6–7, 2027 |
| Tree squirrels | General tree squirrel | Oct 2–Jan 31, 2027 |
| Cottontail rabbit | General cottontail rabbit | Jul 1–Jun 30, 2027 |
| Dusky (blue) grouse | General dusky grouse | Sep 1–Nov 8, 2026 |
Statewide season rows from the 2026-27 Arizona Hunting Regulations and the waterfowl and dove leaflets; checked November 7, 2026.
Where Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests fits
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests is divided into 5 ranger districts, each with its own page here.
| Part | Size (ac) | Counties | Game units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Ranger District | 432,315 | Greenlee, Apache | 1, 27 |
| Black Mesa Ranger District | 595,146 | Navajo, Coconino | 3A, 3C, 4A, 4B |
| Clifton Ranger District | 497,562 | Greenlee | 27, 28 |
| Lakeside Ranger District | 224,633 | Navajo, Apache | 1, 3B, 3C |
| Springerville Ranger District | 265,795 | Apache | 1 |
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests unit harvest, 2025
These are unit totals from the 2025 AZGFD summaries, covering more ground than Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Each row totals one-unit hunts of a kind; elk is a preliminary report.
| Unit | Hunt type (2025) | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 3B | OTC archery deer | 292 | 10 | 0% |
| Unit 4A | OTC archery deer | 296 | 8 | 3% |
| Unit 4B | OTC archery deer | 403 | 11 | 3% |
| Unit 27 | OTC archery deer | 366 | 28 | 5% |
| Unit 28 | OTC archery deer | 329 | 13 | 9% |
| Unit 1 | Draw deer, 2 hunts | 426 | 254 | 60% |
| Unit 3B | Draw deer, 1 hunt | 104 | 26 | 25% |
| Unit 27 | Draw deer, 3 hunts | 757 | 392 | 52% |
| Unit 28 | Draw deer, 3 hunts | 399 | 99 | 25% |
| Unit 1 | Elk (prelim.), 10 hunts | 139 | 74 | 53% |
| Unit 3B | Elk (prelim.), 7 hunts | 621 | 305 | 49% |
| Unit 4A | Elk (prelim.), 14 hunts | 528 | 204 | 39% |
| Unit 4B | Elk (prelim.), 6 hunts | 305 | 122 | 40% |
| Unit 27 | Elk (prelim.), 10 hunts | 882 | 445 | 50% |
| Unit 1 | Pronghorn, 2 hunts | 58 | 38 | 66% |
| Unit 3A | Pronghorn, 2 hunts | 10 | 7 | 70% |
| Unit 3B | Pronghorn, 2 hunts | 9 | 6 | 67% |
| Unit 3C | Pronghorn, 1 hunt | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Unit 4A | Pronghorn, 4 hunts | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| Unit 4B | Pronghorn, 2 hunts | 12 | 6 | 50% |
| Unit 27 | Spring javelina, 4 hunts | 184 | 91 | 49% |
| Unit 28 | Spring javelina, 2 hunts | 169 | 94 | 56% |
| Unit 1 | Spring turkey, 2 hunts | 784 | 346 | 44% |
| Unit 3B | Spring turkey, 2 hunts | 161 | 33 | 20% |
2025 AZGFD harvest summaries: OTC archery deer, deer, elk (preliminary), pronghorn, spring javelina, spring turkey, bighorn sheep; checked November 7, 2026.
Towns serving Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
For fuel and groceries, Alpine is closest at 7 miles. Pinetop-Lakeside tops the list at 4,148 people. The AZGFD staff nearest Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests sit in Pinetop, 42 miles off.
| Nearest towns | County | Population | Miles | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine | Apache | – | 7 miles | east |
| Nutrioso | Apache | – | 8 miles | northeast |
| Springerville | Apache | 1,723 | 22 miles | north |
| Pinetop-Lakeside | Navajo | 4,148 | 45 miles | northwest |
| St. Johns | Apache | 3,352 | 45 miles | north |
Towns from places.json (Census 2024 estimates); AZGFD offices from the AZGFD offices page; businesses from services.json listings; straight-line miles. Checked November 7, 2026.
Other places close to Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Drive 10 miles east and you reach Luna Lake. The nearest six count as 6 wildlife areas.
| Public land | Kind | Acres | County | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luna Lake | Wildlife area | 116 | Apache | 10 miles | east |
| Sipe White Mountain | Wildlife area | 1,366 | Apache | 12 miles | north |
| Springerville Marsh | Wildlife area | 161 | Apache | 20 miles | north |
| Becker Lake | Wildlife area | 635 | Apache | 20 miles | north |
| White Mountain Grasslands | Wildlife area | 2,861 | Apache | 21 miles | northwest |
| Wenima Wildlife Area | Wildlife area | 354 | Apache | 23 miles | north |
Point: AZGFD Land Ownership layer (US Forest Service) inside the USFS EDW ranger district boundaries of the forest (point inside polygon (centroid falls outside) of the largest part). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
Hunting hours computed for Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Arizona stays on Mountain Standard Time all year, so the clock times for Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests below do not jump in November or March.
| Date | Season marker | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight hunting | Migratory birds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Archery deer | 5:43 a.m. | 6:59 p.m. | 5:43 a.m. to 6:59 p.m. | 5:13 a.m. to 6:59 p.m. |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Dove opener | 5:50 a.m. | 6:45 p.m. | 5:50 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. | 5:20 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Quail opener | 6:22 a.m. | 5:43 p.m. | 6:22 a.m. to 5:43 p.m. | 5:52 a.m. to 5:43 p.m. |
| Oct 23, 2026 | General deer and waterfowl opener | 6:28 a.m. | 5:35 p.m. | 6:28 a.m. to 5:35 p.m. | 5:58 a.m. to 5:35 p.m. |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Shortest day | 7:18 a.m. | 5:12 p.m. | 7:18 a.m. to 5:12 p.m. | 6:48 a.m. to 5:12 p.m. |
| Jan 22, 2027 | Spring javelina | 7:20 a.m. | 5:36 p.m. | 7:20 a.m. to 5:36 p.m. | 6:50 a.m. to 5:36 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.
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests: nearest AZGFD bench, then clubs
Navajo County holds the AZGFD range nearest Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests: Second Knoll Shooting Range (47 miles).
From AZGFD’s Shooting Range Facilities page, operators’ own sites and directory listings, checked November 7, 2026.
Asked and answered on Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Units for Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests?
Units 1, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 27, 28. Hunts are valid by unit, so the whole unit, not only Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, is open to the tag.
Which Arizona license applies on Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests?
An Arizona hunting or combination license and the right tag: residents pay $37 or $57 for the combination, nonresidents $160 for the combination.
Draw hunts for Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests?
Yes: 132 hunts for elk, deer, pronghorn, desert bighorn, rocky mountain bighorn and javelina; see the draw table on this page.
How large a piece of country is Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests?
2,015,451 acres by the USFS land statistics.
Can I pitch a tent on Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests?
Ask the ranger district; no camping rule was published with this record.
Any OTC options for Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests?
OTC tags cover elk, deer, javelina, turkey, black bear and mountain lion here.
Do I have to wear hunter orange on Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests?
There is no Arizona requirement.
Can I use an ATV on Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests?
Check the Motor Vehicle Use Map for open routes.
CWD near Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests?
No. Arizona has no CWD detection so far, and testing is free. Units 1, 27, 28 are among AZGFD’s 16 priority surveillance units.
Who at AZGFD covers Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests?
AZGFD Region I in Pinetop (928-367-4281).
Is Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests legal ground for a licensed hunter?
Yes; national forest land is open to licensed hunting.
Checklist for the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests trip
Saw a wildlife violation on Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests? Report it to Operation Game Thief, the AZGFD poaching hotline.
Sources: source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4 · source 5 · source 6; seasons from the 2026-27 Arizona Hunting Regulations. Checked November 7, 2026.
Other photos on this page: Kevin Dooley (CC BY 2.0); k7hpn (CC BY 2.0).