100 West Fatco Road     P.O Box 220; Whiteriver Arizona  85941     Phone: (928)338-4385   Fax: (928)338-1712

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Welcome to the Beautiful Fort Apache Indian Reservation home to the White Mountain Apache Tribe. This reservation contains over 1.6 million acres of pristine land. We encourage you to be our guests and fish, camp and recreate. When using the Reservation for the first time, you may want to observe the following:

1. You do not need State of Arizona permits for Outdoor Recreation Activities on the Reservation. Arizona Hunting and Fishing regulations do not apply to Reservation lands.
2. Reservation permits are required for all Outdoor Activities including fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, river rafting, sightseeing, picnicking, biking, and cross country skiing.
3. Please get your permits before or immediately after entering the Reservation. Permits are easily obtainable from permit dealers and Reservation marinas.
4. Feel free to recreate on all areas of the Reservation that are not "Designated Closed Areas" (see Map). Please obey all signs that you may encounter, what the signs mean are:
    
   1. CLOSED AREA: This area is closed to all entry.
   2. ROAD CLOSED: This area is closed to vehicles to prevent erosion but may entered on foot.
   3. SPECIAL PERMIT REQUIRED: These areas are being managed to restrict access and provide a quality experience. You must receive and obtain a special permit before entering this area.

BREAKING NEWS

BOOK YOUR SLOTS FOR 2008 FISH CAMP AND RENT-A-LAKE PROGRAMS STARTING DECEMBER 1, 2007

Call Hondah Ski & Outdoor Sports at 1-877-CAN-HUNT

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Weekly Fishing Report

Fishing the White Mountains Best!

WMAT LAKES AND STREAMS		GUIDED FISHING
GENERAL FISHING REGULATIONS		CATCH-AND-RELEASE TIPS
SPECIAL FISHING REGULATIONS (Catch-And-Release Areas)		FISHING TIPS
FISHING BAG LIMITS		WARM WATER FISHING

Rent A Lake Program

Christmas Tree Lake

RENT-A-LAKE		CHRISTMAS TREE - FISH CAMP
RENT-A-CAMP SITE (HAWLEY LAKE)		CHRISTMAS TREE - LIMITED ACCESS
HAWLEY LAKE CABIN RENTAL (CDC)

Camping

Boating

DESIGNATED CAMPING SITES		GENERAL BOATING REGULATIONS
GENERAL CAMPING REGULATIONS

Canyoneering

Black and Salt River - Special Use Area

CANYONEERING REGULATIONS

SPECIAL USE AREA REGULATIONS

General Outdoor Recreation

White Water Rafting

OUTDOOR RECREATION REGULATIONS		PRIVATE RIVER RAFTING REGULATIONS
WINTER ACTIVITIES		COMMERCIAL RIVER RAFTING

Recreation Permits/ Regulations

CLOSED AREAS ON THE RESERVATION		OUTDOOR RECREATION PERMIT COST
KEY RECREATION REGULATIONS  (Important reminders and prohibited activities)		WHERE TO BUY PERMITS?

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WMAT Hunting Program TROPHY ELK PHOTO GALLERY

NON-MEMBER HUNTS		TRIBAL MEMBER HUNTS
NON - MEMBER GUIDED BIG GAME HUNTS (TROPHY)		MEMBER DEER HUNTS
NON - MEMBER SELF-GUIDED BIG GAME HUNTS		MEMBER ELK HUNTS
NON - MEMBER PREDATOR HUNTS		MEMBER PRONGHORN ANTELOPE
NON - MEMBER SMALL GAME HUNTS		MEMBER  BIGHORN SHEEP (CLOSED)
2007-08 Non Member Hunting Regulations		MEMBER TURKEY HUNTS
SELF-GUIDED HUNTS APPLICATION		MEMBER JAVELINA HUNT
2008 SPRING GOBBLER APPLICATION		MEMBER BLACK BEAR HUNT
2007-08 NON MEMBER HUNTING UNITS MAP		MEMBER MOUNTAIN LION HUNT
2007-008 NON-MEMBER WATERFOWL MAP		MEMBER PREDATORS & FUR-BEARING ANIMALS
		MEMBER SMALL GAME HUNTS
		MEMBER MIGRATORY BIRDS HUNTS
		2007-008 Tribal Member Hunting Regulations

News Release & Up-Coming Events

***** We have Permit Dealers in Phoenix and Tucson Area *****

As of 7/19/2007

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Wildlife & Outdoor
Recreation Division
P.O. Box 220
Whiteriver, AZ 85941

Phone Number (928) 338-4385
swool@wmat.us