White Mountain Apache Tribe

GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT

GUIDED - TROPHY ELK HUNTS

2011 - Another Record Year

The Trophy Elk Hunting program of the White Mountain Apache Tribe has been in operation on the 1.6 million acre Reservation since 1976.  Since its inception, the program has been operated by the Wildlife & Outdoor Recreation Division and has developed into the premier trophy elk hunting program in the world, attracting clients from around the globe.  To date, the Wildlife & Outdoor Recreation Division has guided clients to over 100 Rocky Mountain bull elk that now reside in the All-Time Boone & Crockett Record Book - a number greater than that produced by any other comparably sized land management area in the world.

Our Trophy Elk Hunts are conducted during mid-September to early-October each year, which coincides with the peak of the "rut" season.  Each year, we generally provide three successive Trophy Elk hunt sessions being operated out of three separate camps, located in the Northeast, Southeast, and Western portions of the Reservation.  These hunt sessions/packages run 7 days in length.  All of our Trophy Hunt packages are fully-outfitted and include: 

BOOKING A HUNT

Based on the program's established reputation for consistently producing record-book quality elk, combined with its accompanying world-wide appeal, demand for White Mountain Trophy Hunt packages remains high.  We continue to book a majority of our hunt packages through returning clients (80%-90% return rate) combined with a "waiting list" that has been in place for several years.  At present, the waiting list remains closed to new names as we continue to work through those that have been on the list for several years.

The first ever "Chairman's Tag" was offered for sale in 2004. These tags are unique in that, while our regular elk hunters are limited to one hunt area and seven hunting days, the Chairman's tags offer the two high bidders an opportunity to hunt the entire Reservation (Maverick, Sunrise, and the West End hunt areas) from September 1 through October 5. A full 35 days of trophy elk hunting at the world's premier trophy elk hunting destination! The September 1 start date is a full 14 days before any of our other trophy hunters arrive! The results from the 2009 Chairman's tags will be posted as soon as the hunts are completed. The 2009 Chairman's Tags will be auctioned at the Safari Club International Convention in January and at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Show in Reno in February. For more details on these very exclusive tags, contact John Caid, the Director of the White Mountain Apache Game & Fish Office at (928) 338-4385 ext:228 or Hondah Office (928) 369-5087.

OFFICIAL TROPHY ELK HUNT APPLICATION

TROPHY ELK HUNT CANCELLATION POLICY

TROPHY ELK HUNT GUEST POLICY

TROPHY ELK HUNT WOUNDING POLICY

WHAT TO BRING FOR YOUR HUNT

 

CHAIRMAN'S TAG TROPHY BULL ELK AUCTION HUNT

SEASON DATES: August 1 through October 6, 2012
LEGAL ELK/BAG LIMIT: One (1) Antlered Elk
NUMBER OF PACKAGES: Two (2)
PACKAGE COST: Bidding Information may be obtained from the Game & Fish Office
TROPHY FEE: Not Applicable
LEGAL TAKING DEVICE: Any legal firearm or bow and arrow as described in Section R1.B

Section R1.B ELK

i.     Center fire rifles having a caliber of .243 or greater.  For RIFLE caliber restrictions and MUZZLE LOADER requirements during the Guided Hunts, contact W&ORD Office

ii.    Bows having a standard pull of 50 or more pounds using arrow with metal broadheads having no less than 7/8-inch width cutting edges.  Mechanical boradheads of any type (broadheads having hinged/rotating blades) are prohibited.

iii.    Center fire handguns and handguns of caliber not less than .44 Magnum.
UNITS OPEN TO HUNTING: Reservation wide, except for Unit 8
HUNT PACKAGE: ONLY the tag/permit is provided.  Successful bidders must hire their own guide(s) from a list of approved guides available through Game & Fish Office.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT  THE GAME & FISH OFFICE (928)338-4385  ext 228 OR

at Hondah Office (928)369-8-5087.

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TROPHY BULL ELK

A. EAST END TROPHY BULL ELK (Sunrise & Maverick Camps)

SEASON DATES: 1st Hunt:     September 15 through September 21, 2012

2nd Hunt:    September 23 through September 29, 2012

3rd Hunt:     September 30 through October 6, 2012
LEGAL ELK/BAG LIMIT: One (1) Antlered Elk
NUMBER OF PACKAGES: 66
PACKAGE COST: $18,000.00
TROPHY FEE: Additional $3,000.00 for any Typical Bull that net, green scores 375 B&C points or greater or any NON-Typical Bull that net, green scores 385 B&C points B&C points or greater
LEGAL TAKING DEVICE: Any legal firearm or bow and arrow as described in Section R1.B

Section R1.B ELK

i.     Center fire rifles having a caliber of .270 or greater.  For RIFLE caliber restrictions and MUZZLE LOADER requirements during the Guided Hunts, contact Game & Fish Office

ii.    Bows having a standard pull of 50 or more pounds using arrow with metal broadheads having no less than 7/8-inch width cutting edges.  Mechanical boradheads of any type (broadheads having hinged/rotating blades) are prohibited.

iii.    Center fire handguns and handguns of caliber not less than .44 Magnum.
UNITS OPEN TO HUNTING: Sunrise Camp - Units 1,2 and 3.

Maverick Camp - Units 4,5,6,7 and 10.
HUNT PACKAGE: Fully guided/outfitted 7-day hunt, booked through the Game & Fish Office which includes; tag/permit, lodging, meals, guide and hunt transportation.
SPECIAL REGULATIONS: I.     A Mountain Lion or Black Bear tag, up to a maximum of 2 tags for each species per hunter may be purchased for $500.00 per tag.  See Guided-Mountain Lion and Guided-Black Bear web pages respectively for information regarding legal Mountain Lions and legal Black Bears.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT  THE GAME & FISH OFFICE (928)338-4385 .

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B. WEST END TROPHY BULL ELK (Cibecue Camp)

SEASON DATES: 1st Hunt:     September 10 through September 16, 2012

2nd Hunt:    September 18 through September 24, 2012

3rd Hunt:     September 26 through October 2, 2012
LEGAL ELK/BAG LIMIT: One (1) Antlered Elk
NUMBER OF PACKAGES: 24
PACKAGE COST: $18,000.00
TROPHY FEE: Additional $3,000.00 for any Typical Bull that net, green scores 375 B&C points or greater or any NON-Typical Bull that net, green scores 385 B&C points or greater
LEGAL TAKING DEVICE: Any legal firearm or bow and arrow as described in Section R1.B

Section R1.B ELK

i.     Center fire rifles having a caliber of .270 or greater.  For RIFLE caliber restrictions and MUZZLE LOADER requirements during the Guided Hunts, contact Game & Fish Office

ii.    Bows having a standard pull of 50 or more pounds using arrow with metal broadheads having no less than 7/8-inch width cutting edges.  Mechanical boradheads of any type (broadheads having hinged/rotating blades) are prohibited.

iii.    Center fire handguns and handguns of caliber not less than .44 Magnum.
UNITS OPEN TO HUNTING: West End Camp - Units 9, 10, 11 and 12
HUNT PACKAGE: Fully guided/outfitted 7-day hunt, booked through the Game & Fish Office which includes; tag/permit, lodging, meals, guide and hunt transportation.
SPECIAL REGULATIONS: I.     A Mountain Lion or Black Bear tag, up to a maximum of 2 tags for each species per hunter may be purchased for $500.00 per tag.  See Guided-Mountain Lion and Guided-Black Bear web pages respectively for information regarding legal Mountain Lions and legal Black Bears.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT  EVALENE TULENE AT THE GAME & FISH OFFICE (928)338-4385 EXT. 228.

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ADDITIONAL GUIDED ELK HUNT - MANAGEMENT & CULL BULL ELK HUNTS (CULL BULL HUNTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR HUNTERS WHO HAVE BOOKED FOR THE TROPHY ELK HUNT).