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Hunt Tek LLC, would like to welcome you to the Hunt Units.com website. The “Hunt Unit Information” Packet contains specific information related to your game management unit, specific to the animal species you are going to hunt. This information will help you in preparation for your upcoming hunt. Below is a general description of our “Hunt Unit Information” packet and our “GPS Unit Waterholes” Packet. Please note, the “Hunt Unit Information” Packet includes the “GPS Unit Waterholes” data.

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Hunting Hot Spots provided by the Unit Managers Game Unit Overview Unit Survey Data / Unit Statistics GPS Unit Waterholes / Lat Long GPS Coordinates Hunting Strategies and Tactics Sunrise / Sunset / Moonrise / Moonset Charts Official scoring information / diagrams Record Book Entry Information Meat Processing / Taxidermists And Much Much More.

This packet includes Latitude / Longitude coordinates based on the NAD83/WGS84 Coordinate System. Wildlife watering sources such as waterholes, stock tanks, springs, etc. that are listed on the topographical 7.5’ map series with specific names were logged with Lat/Long coordinates. This packet is included with the purchase of the “Hunt Unit Information” packet.

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UNIT-39 EAST: IS THE EASTERN PORTION OF UNIT 39, EAST OF HWY 85.

Unit-39 Boundaries Beginning at AZ Hwy 85 and the Gila River; east along the Gila River to the western boundary of the Gila River Indian Reservation; southeasterly along the reservation boundary to Maricopa road; south on this road to AZ Hwy 84; east on AZ Hwy 84 to Stanfield; south on the StanfieldCocklebur road to I-8; westerly on I-8 to Exit 87; north on the Sentinel- Sundad road to the Cotton Center-Palo Verde road; northeasterly on the Cotton Center-Palo Verde road to AZ Hwy 85; southerly on AZ Hwy 85 to the Gila River; except those portions that are sovereign tribal lands of the Tohono O’odham Nation and the Ak-Chin Indian Community.

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GAME MANAGEMENT UNIT-39 EAST DESERT BIGHORN HUNTING SEASONS 2006/2007 GENERAL BIGHORN SHEEP: HUNT NUMBER & DATE PERMITS ISSUED:

6081

December 1 – December 31 Any Ram Permits - 1

DRAWING ODDS HISTORY BIGHORN SHEEP, UNIT-39 1

ST

CHOICE

1ST/2ND DRAW

RAMS

HUNT

YEAR

HUNT DATE

PERMITS

APPLICANTS

ODDS %

HARVESTED

SUCCESS %

2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005

12/01-12/31 12/01-12/31 12/01-12/31 12/01-12/31 12/01-12/31 12/01-12/31 12/01-12/31 12/01-12/31 12/01-12/31 12/01-12/31 12/01-12/31 12/01-12/31

2 3 2 4 2 4 1 2 1 2 1 2

116 225 124 238 99 719 99 365 120 322 69 235

0.9 0.9 0.8 1.3 1.0 .03 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.4

2 3 2 4 1 3 1 1 0 2 0 2

100 100 100 100 00 75 100 50 0 100 0 100

SHEEP SURVEY DATA, UNIT-39 EAST RAMS /

RAMS /

YEAR

RAMS

EWES

LAMBS

YEARLINGS

TOTAL

100 SHEEP

100 EWES

2002 E 2002 W

5 10

6 39

4 4

0 3

15 56

83 26

67 10

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GAME MANAGEMENT UNIT-39 Unit-39 encompasses several wilderness areas within the Sonoran Desert National Monument. The wilderness areas within the Sonoran Desert National Monument and Unit-39 include: Tabletop, Estrella, Maricopa, Woolsey, and Signal Peak Mountains. The Bureau of Land Management, (BLM), administers all these wilderness areas. (See Map Below) Unit 39 may be accessed by numerous cattle gates along state route 85, between Gila Bend and Buckeye, as well as along the north side of Interstate 8, between Sentinel and Stanfield. I recommend that you contact BLM at 623-580-5500 to obtain wilderness area information regarding access and activities constraints. Additional information can be found in February 1998's issue of Arizona Wildlife Views. Desert Bighorn Sheep in Unit-39 East can be found throughout the Maricopa and Estrella Mountains. Past rams harvested from unit 39E have scored 140-160+; as of yet, there haven’t been any rams that have exceeded 170+. Past rams harvested from 39W have scored 150-170+. While conducting a catchment flight over the Gila Bend Mountains in July 2004, I observed a significantly large ram at Bunyan Peak catchment located in Unit-39 West. I recommend hunters scout early, to allow themselves plenty of time to explore all areas and locate as many sheep as possible. In late August and into September, the rams are in the rut. This provides an excellent opportunity to observe several rams in some of the primary areas within unit39 East. Keep in mind that the temperatures will exceed 100 degrees and that August and September is Arizona’s rainy season (monsoon). Use caution so as not to become personally dehydrated. Also be aware that monsoon storms can cause flash floods. Please use common sense and be prepared for desert survival. Also note, the rams you may have observed in September will not necessarily be there in December. Mature rams have been known to roam in small bachelor groups or be solitaire. As your hunt approaches, do not over look adjacent small hills to a larger mountainous area. Also, the AZG&F Department completes sheep surveys by October; I recommend you call me (Game Management Unit Manager) or the regional office for insight into completed surveys. Note, not all units are surveyed each year. One good strategy to use for your hunt is to round up friends to help you scout your hunt unit. The more people helping you scout will increase your odds in finding sheep. This is a great time to carry a camera or take video. By late November, you should have a good plan of where to start your hunt. Hopefully from all your earlier scouting efforts, you’ll have picked out a ram that you’d like to harvest. In locating sheep, I prefer to glass using at least a 10x or 20x power binocular or spotting scope. Start first from the base of the mountain. This allows sheep plenty of escape room. When glassing from the base of the mountain, if sheep spot you, because sheep are curious animals, they will often remain put and just watch you. If you perform a direct assault on the mountain you will more than likely send sheep fleeing before you spot them. To get closer to the sheep, make an indirect approach, as if you're searching for your keys (avoid eye contact), you'll surprise yourself how close you may get to the sheep. Practice this technique during your scouting effort. 4 Copyright© 2005

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When you’re on the mountain, stay within the bottom two-thirds of the mountain. The top third of the mountain will still provide sheep escape room. Regularly stop, sit and listen as you use your binoculars. You will often hear sheep before you see them due to rocks falling from the sheep's movements. If drawn, guides and taxidermist will find you. I recommend that you attend the October sheep clinic held each year in Phoenix. This clinic is sponsored by the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society, ADBSS. You can ask questions in person to wildlife biologists, wildlife managers and other various government agencies that administer the lands within your hunt unit. If you’re not drawn and interested, I encourage you to participate as a helper in a sheep hunt.

CLIMATE INFORMATION Month January February September October November December

Ave. Temp Max 69°/Min 38° Max 65°/Min 35° Max 103°/Min 69° Max 92°/Min 57° Max 79°/Min 45° Max 69°/Min 39°

Ave. Rainfall 0.61" 0.60" 0.71" 0.45" 0.67" 0.93"

Other Pertinent Climate Information December Sheep hunters should come prepared for rain. Summer climate is extreme and harsh, so plenty of water is essential.

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AZGF INFORMATION, UNIT-39 EAST BIGHORN HUNTING HOT SPOTS Unit 39East includes the Maricopa and Estrella Mountains; the majority of these areas are wilderness areas. Unit 39E may be accesses by numerous cattle gates along state route 85, S.R. 85, between Gila Bend and Buckeye, as well as along the north side of Interstate 8 (I-8), between Gila Bend and Stanfield. One of the primary areas in Unit-39E which has high density of Bighorn Sheep is the mountains that surround Margies Cove (Map Location #1). Focus your attention on Margies peak (Map Location #1A) and Sheep Mountain (Map Location #2) of the Maricopa Mountains. Both these mountains contain desert sheep and have produced class-4 rams. When glassing these mountains, move to various vantage points so you can get a good look at the mountains and the numerous draws within the mountains. This area is within the North Maricopa Mountain Wilderness area and you can only enter by foot or horseback. Another primary area within Unit-39E is in the southern portion of the Maricopa Mountains. Bighorn Mountain (Map Location #3) is located just north of interstate-8. Due to the wilderness area, you need to enter by foot or by horseback. A good vantage point within this area is just southeast of the Bighorn peak. From this area you can view many foothill mountains all around you. Additional areas to scout include the foothills of the Maricopa Mountains just off the Butterfield Pass (Map Location #4). These mountains generally contain a small density of sheep. The Sierra Estrella Mountain range (Map Location #5) has a herd of sheep that live on the mountain. Use caution due to a portion of this mountain range is within the Gila River Indian Reservation in which hunting is not allowed. An additional area to view sheep include Feather Mountain (Map Location #6). This mountain is just off Interstate-8 and has a small herd of sheep. Note that S.R. 85 is the east and west divider. I recommend that you contact BLM at 623-580-5500 to obtain wilderness area information regarding access and activities constraints. One last note, January 17th, 2001 President Clinton signed the areas of the North and South Maricopa Mountains to be included into the Sonoran Desert National Monument. BLM is now preparing a comprehensive management plan and will be conducting public and inter-agency scoping meetings now and for the next few years. You can be put on a mailing list for updates and scheduled meetings through BLM. Additional information can be found in February 1998's issue of Arizona Wildlife Views.

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LOCAL LODGING / CAMPGROUNDS UNIT-39

MAJOR CITIES AND TOWNS: ‰

Gila Bend

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Sentinel

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Buckeye

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Maricopa

CAMPGROUNDS: Developed Campgrounds: A Wheel Inn in Gila Bend; FAM Camp, Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field (active/reserve/retired military only) Undeveloped Campgrounds: Camping is allowed on Bureau of Land Management lands throughout the unit.

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND PHONE NUMBERS Arizona Game and Fish Department, Region IV - 928 342-0091 Bureau of Land Management, Phoenix Field Office - 602 580-5500 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Painted Rock Office - 928 683-6488

NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio NOAA Weather Radio is a free public service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The National Weather Service operates a network of NOAA Weather Radio stations across the country, and there are a handful of these stations in Arizona Yuma

162.550

NWS Phoenix

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DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP At their peak, North American bighorn sheep numbers were estimated at 2 million. Desert populations have since fallen to about 20,000; of which about 4,500 are found in Arizona. The causes for this decline, which occurred primarily between 1850 and 1900 was competition with livestock for food and water and livestock associated parasites and diseases. Life History In Arizona, there are two sub-species of the Desert Bighorn Sheep, (Mexicana and Nelsoni). The Nelsoni is located in the western and northwestern Arizona, with the Mexicana being found in the southern half of Arizona. Desert bighorns show considerable differentiation between the sexes. Adult males weigh between 160 and 200 lbs. with a maximum weight of 225 lbs. Adult females range from 75 to 130 lbs. and average 110 lbs. The biggest visual difference between the two sexes is the horns. Ewe horns are generally 10 to 13 inches long with a circumference of 5 to 6 inches. Ram horns may measure 30 to 40 inches along the outside curl with a base circumference of 13 to 15 inches. The horn core is honeycombed with chambers, or sinuses, which reduce the weight of the skull. In determining the class of sheep and the appropriate age of rams, we have included two charts listed below which illustrate the age classes and also shows you have to measure the age of a ram by viewing the growth rings of the horns.

Illustration of Bighorn – Geist (1968)

Class

Sex

Age in Years

Class

Sex

Age in Years

IV

Ram

8-16

Y

Ram

Yearling

III

Ram

6-8

E

Ewe

Adult

II

Ram

3.5-6

E

Ewe

Yearling

I

Ram

2.5

L

both

0.5

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ANNUAL HORN RINGS Because young rams normally do not participate in the rut, horn rings do not appear deep and dark until the animal is about 4 years old. The amount of growth between annual rings decreases each year of the animal’s life until there is only approximately ½ inch between the 7 and 8 year rings. At 9 to 10 years of age, the annual rings are very close together and usually covered with hair at the horn base, reducing the accuracy of this technique for determining age in older rams. Many older rams have broomed off their first year’s horn growth (lamb tips) and 2 year rings are difficult to see. As a result, the counting of annual rings normally starts by locating the 3-year ring. During the 3rd year, a rams’ horn growth usually doesn’t stop completely but rather stops and starts a few times. This results in a series of 2-3 less prominent rings located in the 3 o’clock position when viewed as depicted below. Above this 3-year complex should be a deep, dark ring. This is the 4-year ring and is usually the most prominent ring to appear. The age of the animal can be determined by simply counting the years toward the horn base beginning with the 4th year. Keep in mind that a ram harvested in December is probably laying down another ring at that time. Some rams develop 1 to 2 extra rings near a true annual ring. This can cause confusion when deciding which rings to count as true age rings. True annual rings will encircle the horn sheath and are usually detectable on the back of the horn.

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Life History-Continued The coat of the Desert Bighorn Sheep is long, full and coarse, something like that of a goat. Coat color ranges from chocolate to gray-brown, and is generally darker in the summer and fall after the spring molt. The animals have exceptionally acute senses of sight, smell, and hearing. Newborn bighorn lambs weigh 8 to 10 lbs, and are active within minutes after birth. The young have dark eyes and fuzzy dark-grey hair. As they mature, their eyes take on the characteristic golden or amber color. After several months, they take on adult coloration; dark brown in their northern range and pale buff in the southern. Color accents are a white muzzle, rump patch, eye rings, and edging on the rear legs, with a black tail. Bighorn sheep have a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years, but can reach 17 or older. Usually one, rarely two lambs will be born. Young rams stay with their mothers until two years of age. At this time they then leave the nursery herds and join the bachelor herds. Except during the breeding season, and sometimes during the spring when early vegetation sprouts, bighorn adults separate according to sex. Hunt History Totally protected by the territorial legislature in 1893, bighorn sheep were not legal game in Arizona until 1953, when it was determined that the limited hunting of trophy rams might be the only way to save these animals. Two limited hunts of 20 permits each were authorized, and 20 bighorn were taken. Since then, permit numbers and the number of units open to hunting have increased. This has increased the number of harvested ram over the years. Currently about 100 rams, mostly desert bighorn are now being taken each year. This number will only increase, when the disease problem and other limiting factors are brought under control. Behavior Physiological and behavioral sexual maturity varies. While rams as young as six months may be capable of breeding, they don't, due to the dominance of older rams. In nature, ewes probably aren't bred until they are two and a half years old and rams don't breed until three and a half. The breeding season extends from early June through October; however the peak rutting activity occurs in August and September. The gestation period is 179 days. Bighorn sheep are diurnal animals. Females, with lambs and yearlings, usually travel further then rams because of there being more mouths to feed. Bighorn usually occur in small groups, but have been seen in herds of 50 or more. In the wild, grasses are important to the bighorn. Bighorn also feed heavily on jojoba. Pincushion and saguaro cactus provide moisture. Preferred plant species vary with habitat quality, locality, and species availability. The predators of Desert Bighorn sheep include: Mountain lions, golden eagles, bobcats, and coyotes.

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Summary Breeding Period: September-November Young Appear: March-April or later Average Number of Young: 1-2 Distribution: 90-4,500 ft, desert ranges of southern and western Arizona Habitat: Desert mountain ledges and grassy basins Food Preference: Fluff grass, catsclaw, ocotillo spurges, buckwheat, mescal, janusia, slim triodia, Indian wheat, filaree, and weeds in season Range: Extremely variable Live Weight: M-250lbs.; F-140lbs. Predators: Lions, Eagles, Coyote, and Bobcat

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DESERT BIGHORN: HUNTING STRATEGIES AND TACTICS Hunting trophy Desert Bighorn can be very exciting and nerve racking at the same time. Not only is harvesting a ram a once-in-a-lifetime event through the Arizona Game and Fish draw system, but there is a lot of pressure to bag that record book trophy ram. Trophy Rams are very majestic animals with their heavy massive horns curing as much as ¾ to full curl. Like many of us, the night before opening day is often filled with anticipation and visions of locating that trophy ram, performing a difficult stock, and finally making that perfect shot with precision accuracy to bring down that magnificent trophy animal. Like any type of big game hunting, the more time you spend knowing the country, knowing where Desert Bighorn Sheep range and knowing what to look for, all coupled with proper hunting strategies and techniques, you will greatly increase your chances of harvesting that true once-in-alifetime trophy. BEHAVIORAL CHARACTERISTICS The Desert Bighorn sheep is most active during daylight hours; however, their daily movement is unpredictable. Upon nightfall, the sheep will move to their traditional bedding areas generally bedding on a ridge crest or on the adjacent slopes. During the summer months, bighorn rest in shade during the hot midday hours, locating themselves often on cliffs above their water source. Desert bighorn for the most part are non-migratory in nature; however, there is a gradual seasonal movement. It is found that the male rams travel more widely than ewes and its primarily due to ewes coming into estrus at different times. The breeding season or rut of the Mexicana subspecies of desert bighorn sheep in Arizona is generally during the monsoon months of July, August and September. The rut of the Nelsoni species of Bighorn sheep starts around the end of August and runs into November. Throughout the two to three months of this breeding season, the mature rams will engage in battles over mating access when a particular ewe comes into estrus. These continuous battle challenges over the extended timeframe will wear down the dominant rams. Once the breading season is over, the dominant rams will separate themselves from the herd and will spend the majority of their time in what they call the “ram flats”. Dominant rams can be located on the lower 1/3rd. of the mountain around the basis of the mountain or in the flats.

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HABITAT There are basic habitat requirements that desert bighorn sheep need to survival. They include the elements of food, water, open space and escape cover. Desert Bighorn sheep prefer habitat which is generally rough. They prefer steep mountainous rocky terrain consisting of steep canyons and ledges. This type of terrain allows bighorn to perform their daily activities in an undisturbed manner. It also gives them the ability to escape their predators or threats that they might encounter in their daily activities. Bighorn sheeps’ food source consists of graze, browse and forbs of a wide variety of plants. The dominant shrubs and grasses include: grasses - slim Tridens and fluff grass; browse - creosote, jojoba, catsclaw, ocotillo spurges, buckwheat, mescal, janusia, indian wheat and filaree. Bighorn also prefer weeds in season. Bighorn sheep can be found feeding in the early morning hours around drainages and around the alluvial fan of canyon mouths where vegetation is dense. Water is critical to bighorn’s survival. With seasons of good precipitation, desert bighorn don’t necessarily have to water every day. Some studies have suggested that bighorn sheep may be able to get adequate water to survive from succulent plants. This allows sheep to water as little as every third day. During the hot summer months, sheep stay in shaded areas near water as much as possible and are seldom found more than three miles from a dependable water sources. When adequate precipitation exists, bighorn sheep expand their use of suitable habitat and range out from permanent waters. They also commonly drink from ephemeral pools of water found in rock pockets. Bighorn sheep also require open space without interference in order to perform their daily activities. Sheep have become accustom of human interaction on a very limited basis, especially around national parks and lakes; however, if humans interfere to the degree that they affect the bighorns’ daily activities, the sheep will not survive in that habitat. STRATEGIES ON HUNTING DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP The key to successful desert bighorn sheep hunting is learning to find the rams before they find you. Below we’ll show you where to find bighorn rams; how to move around the countryside without being noticed and how to stalk successfully once you find them. When trying to locate bighorn sheep, it’s important to identify habitat areas first. The Arizona Game and Fish department can provide you with the latest sheep survey data and the locations of where the sheep were spotted. Once you know which mountain ranges provide sheep habitat, look for permanent water sources and focus you efforts around the water. If you start your scouting early, you can spend time in the mountain range on trying to locate bedding areas. Sheep frequently utilize the same bedding areas when bedding down for the night. Also, look for habitat areas that are shady and out of the wind. Bighorn will seek shade in areas such as: tops of ridges, under overhangs, and on any north facing slope. Also, focus your attention on areas that appears to have pockets of lush feed. When you find terrain that has many of these features, it’s important not to disturb the area. Again, your number one job at this time is to locate the sheep before they locate you. The best way to accomplish this is in the glassing process. 15 Copyright© 2005

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Quality optics is a necessary tool if one is to be successful locating a trophy ram. Proper glassing from vantage points allows one to cover a lot of habitat without disturbing the area. Using a pair of quality binoculars coupled with a spotting scope makes finding sheep much easier. I prefer using a high quality pair of 10x40 power binoculars to locate game. Once located, I use a spotting scope for greater magnification to determine the details of the animal or more specifically the size of the horns. Success in finding sheep is in knowing what to look for. Look for rams at first light in what we call the ram flats. After the rut, rams will spend time in the flats or foothills. After the first morning hours, the rams will relocate higher up the mountain to bed down in the mid morning hours. Once bedded, rams become more difficult to locate. When glassing, focus you attention around permanent water sources unless the habitat area has received adequate rainfall. When glassing, don’t concern yourself with spotting the whole sheep at once. Learn instead on focusing your attention on images representing parts of the animal. These images or shapes will become your basis for spotting more animals in any habitat. The images were talking about are basic geometric shapes. When glassing prime sheep habitat, if you see the following shapes, stop and take a closer look. These shapes when focused on can be the anatomy of a sheep. A “horizontal line” or a “cylinder” shape can be the top of a back or a body of a sheep. “Vertical lines” can often be the legs of sheep and a “circle” shape can be the side view of the horns of a ram. Also, focus on white spots when glassing. White spots can be the white rumps of sheep or the white distinctive areas on the ram’s face and neck.

HOW TO GLASS FOR DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP When in the field, locate various spotting areas along the base of the mountain that provides good panoramic viewing of the mountain range. Elevated vantage points will generally provide you with a wide panoramic view of the area to be glassed; however, don’t position yourself at an elevation too high. Sheep can accept a threat if that threat is below them and at a great distance. It’s important to keep the habitat undisturbed; therefore, I prefer to enter a vantage point prior to the early morning dawn light. When you get to your glassing vantage point, be very quiet, make yourself as comfortable as possible, and wait for the dawn light to appear. When glassing at first light, concentrate on glassing open areas first. Rams will often feed out in the open at first light. They will then travel up the mountain where they can find good shade to bed down for the hot portion of the day. When glassing at first light, I like to use a technique that I call “scanning for the obvious”. This technique involves glassing using a sweeping motion at first light. By sweeping the area, concentrate on looking for the obvious ram out in the open. This technique covers a lot of ground and can locate sheep before they move to their bedding areas. Environmental conditions also greatly affect how to hunt for bighorn. On colder days, rams will generally feed for longer periods of the day, thus making locating sheep much easier. Hunting 16 Copyright© 2005

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becomes difficult when the hunt area is very dry or if the temperatures are very warm. Fortunately the Desert Sheep hunt in Arizona is in December; therefore, you generally will have a cold hunt. The downfall to December hunts is the day light hours are short. Also, hunting becomes very difficult when windy conditions exist. When it’s windy, sheep will often stay bedded in areas that are out of the wind. When these types of conditions exist, locating sheep requires additional patience in the glassing process. HOW TO MOVE ABOUT THE COUNTRYSIDE WITHOUT BEING NOTICED While hunting desert bighorn, its best to move between vantage points along the base of the mountain. If you do move to a high vantage point, never silhouette yourself against the open skyline. Sky-lining, such as walking a ridgeline, is a sure way to alert bighorn sheep in the area. Also, it is important to remember that when approaching a rise of any type, you should always approach the rise at a very slow pace. Stay low, stop and scan the terrain as it moves into view. By scanning the terrain as it comes into view, you can spot sheep before they have a chance to spot you. Continue this process until you creep or crawl to your next glassing vantage point. If possible, position yourself with cover behind you so as not to disturb the area that you are glassing. UNTILIZING YOUR UNIT WATERHOLES GPS LAT/LONG COORDINATES As a helpful tool for hunting or scouting for Desert Bighorn Sheep, attached is a GPS log sheet containing GPS Lat/Longs coordinates of water sources in your hunt unit. When reviewing your topographical maps and you want to verify if the spring or tank on your map is a permanent water sources, look up the name of the water source on the log and enter the Lat/Long coordinates into a hand-held GPS receiver. This will enable you to navigate to the water source. If the water source is permanent, concentrate on locating bighorn sheep within a ½ mile of the water source. STOCKING DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP Once you’ve located a trophy ram and have made the decision to harvest that ram, its time to plan the stalk. It’s important to map out your stalk by using checkpoints. Before you decide on your route checkpoints, it’s very important that you consider wind direction and terrain cover. Mapping your stalk mentally is the critical element. It’s surprising how the terrain changes as you start moving along your path; therefore, your checkpoints must be easily recognizable. Go slowly, rest often, and use the terrain as much as possible during your stalk. Use the first two checkpoints to verify if the ram is still located in its last position. Once you continue your stalk to your final checkpoint, don’t try and take a peek. The ram’s acute vision will see any movement and the stalk will be spoiled. Once in position at your final checkpoint, don’t force the shot. Wait for your opportunity, no matter how long it takes. A stationary, target is what it’s all about. Relax and when the ram moves into position, take your shot. Good luck and happy hunting.

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PHONE LISTINGS Operation Game Thief

1 (800) 352-0700

AZG&F Headquarters

(602) 942-3000

AZG&F-Region I, Pinetop Units: 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 25, 26, 27

(928) 367-4281

AZG&F-Region II, Flagstaff Units: 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7, 8, 9, 11M, 12A, 12B, 13A, 13B.

(928) 774-5045

AZG&F-Region III, Kingman Units: 10, 14, 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, 16A, 17A, 17B, 18A, 18B, 19A, 19B, 20A

(928) 692-7700

AZG&F-Region IV, Yuma Units: 16B, 20C, 39, 40A, 40B, 41, 42, 43A, 43B, 44A, 44B, 45A, 45C, 46A, 46B

(928) 342-0091

AZG&F-Region V, Tucson Units: 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, 32, 33, 34A, 34B, 35A, 35B, 36A, 36B, 36C, 37A, 37B, 38M,

(520) 628-5376

AZG&F-Region VI, Mesa Units: 20B, 21, 22, 23, 24A, 24B, 25M, 26M, 47M

(480) 981-9400

Report Harvesting a Bear Report Harvesting a Lion Report Harvesting an Archery Deer

1 (800) 970-BEAR (2327) 1 (877) 438-0447 1 (866) 903-DEER (3337)

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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

SUNRISE / SUNSET CHART July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007 Times shown are for Phoenix, Arizona. Figure up to 9 minutes earlier for eastern areas, nine minutes later for western areas. SUNSET

TWI-PM

MOON RISE

1-Jul 4:53 AM 5:21 AM

7:42 PM

8:11 PM

10:56 AM

11:35 PM

30-Sep 5:56 AM 6:21 AM

6:15 PM

6:40 PM

2:11 PM

11:51 PM

8-Jul 4:56 AM 5:25 AM

7:41 PM

8:10 PM

5:56 PM

2:38 AM

7-Oct 6:01 AM 6:26 AM

6:06 PM

6:31 PM

6:26 PM

7:02 AM

15-Jul 5:00 AM 5:29 AM

7:39 PM

8:07 PM

11:00 PM

10:34 AM

14-Oct 6:06 AM 6:31 AM

5:57 PM

6:22 PM

NOON

2:22 PM

22-Jul 5:05 AM 5:33 AM

7:35 PM

8:03 PM

2:51 AM

6:13 PM

21-Oct 6:12 AM 6:37 AM

5:48 PM

6:14 PM

6:09 AM

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7:30 PM

7:58 PM

9:42 AM

10:01 PM

28-Oct 6:17 AM 6:43 AM

5:41 PM

6:06 PM

12:55 PM

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2006

TWI-AM

SUNRISE

MOON SET

2006

TWI-AM

SUNRISE

SUNSET

TWI-PM

MOON RISE

MOON SET

5-Aug 5:16 AM 5:43 AM

7:25 PM

7:52 PM

4:41 PM

1:16 AM

4-Nov 6:23 AM 6:49 AM

5:34 PM

6:00 PM

4:53 PM

5:48 AM

12-Aug 5:21 AM 5:48 AM

7:18 PM

7:45 PM

9:31 PM

9:28 AM

11-Nov 6:29 AM 6:55 AM

5:28 PM

5:55 PM

11:21 PM

12:55 PM

19-Aug 5:27 AM 5:53 AM

7:11 PM

7:37 PM

1:42 AM

5:00 PM

18-Nov 6:35 AM 7:02 AM

5:24 PM

5:51 PM

4:58 AM

3:55 PM

26-Aug 5:32 AM 5:57 AM

7:02 PM

7:28 PM

8:30 AM

8:28 PM

25-Nov 6:41 AM 7:08 AM

5:21 PM

5:48 PM

11:37 AM

9:49 PM

2-Sep 5:37 AM 6:02 AM

6:53 PM

7:19 PM

3:27 PM

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2-Dec 6:47 AM 7:14 AM

5:20 PM

5:47 PM

3:25 PM

4:40 AM

9-Sep 5:42 AM 6:07 AM

6:44 PM

7:09 PM

7:59 PM

8:16 AM

9-Dec 6:53 AM 7:20 AM

5:20 PM

5:47 PM

10:08 PM

11:25 AM

16-Sep 5:47 AM 6:12 AM

6:34 PM

6:59 PM

12:36 AM

3:44 PM

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5:22 PM

5:49 PM

3:45 AM

2:25 PM

23-Sep 5:52 AM 6:16 AM

6:25 PM

6:49 PM

7:19 AM

6:57 PM

23-Dec 7:01 AM 7:29 AM

5:25 PM

5:52 PM

10:16 AM

8:50 PM

30-Dec 7:04 AM 7:32 AM

5:29 PM

5:56 PM

2:01 PM

3:38 AM

SUNSET

TWI-PM

MOON RISE

2007

TWI-AM

SUNRISE

SUNSET

TWI-PM

MOON RISE

MOON SET

2007

TWI-AM

SUNRISE

MOON SET

6-Jan 7:05 AM 7:33 AM

5:34 PM

6:01 PM

8:53 PM

9:52 PM

7-Apr 5:43 AM 6:09 AM

6:52 PM

7:17 PM

11:59 PM

8:42 AM

13-Jan 7:05 AM 7:33 AM

5:40 PM

6:07 PM

2:31 AM

12:54 PM

14-Apr 5:34 AM 6:00 AM

6:57 PM

7:23 PM

4:12 AM

4:05 PM

20-Jan 7:04 AM 7:31 AM

5:47 PM

6:13 PM

8:50 AM

7:45 PM

21-Apr 5:25 AM 5:51 AM

7:02 PM

7:28 PM

9:03 AM

NONE

27-Jan 7:01 AM 7:28 AM

5:53 PM

6:20 PM

12:43 PM

2:39 AM

28-Apr 5:17 AM 5:43 AM

7:08 PM

7:34 PM

4:07 PM

3:46 AM 7:28 AM

3-Feb 6:57 AM 7:23 AM

6:00 PM

6:26 PM

7:40 PM

8:20 AM

5-May 5:10 AM 5:36 AM

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10:50 PM

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6:32 PM

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11:25 AM

12-May 5:03 AM 5:30 AM

7:01 PM

7:45 PM

2:40 AM

2:55 PM

17-Feb 6:45 AM 7:11 AM

6:13 PM

6:39 PM

7:20 AM

6:35 PM

19-May 4:58 AM 5:25 AM

7:23 PM

7:51 PM

7:50 AM

11:05 PM

24-Feb 6:38 AM 7:03 AM

6:19 PM

6:45 PM

11:28 AM

1:41 AM

26-May 4:53 AM 5:21 AM

7:28 PM

7:56 PM

2:55 PM

2:13 AM

3-Mar 6:30 AM 6:55 AM

6:25 PM

6:50 PM

6:28 PM

6:49 AM

2-Jun 4:50 AM 5:19 AM

7:33 PM

8:01 PM

9:38 PM

6:17 AM

10-Mar 6:21 AM 6:46 AM

6:31 PM

6:56 PM

12:08 PM

10:01 AM

9-Jun 4:49 AM 5:18 AM

7:36 PM

8:05 PM

1:11 AM

1:50 PM

17-Mar 6:12 AM 6:37 AM

6:36 PM

7:01 PM

5:46 AM

5:20 PM

16-Jun 4:49 AM 5:18 AM

7:39 PM

8:08 PM

6:37 AM

9:41 PM

24-Mar 6:02 AM 6:27 AM

6:42 PM

7:06 PM

10:15 AM

12:37 PM

23-Jun 4:50 AM 5:19 AM

7:41 PM

8:10 PM

1:42 PM

12:39 AM

31-Mar 5:53 AM 6:18 AM

6:47 PM

7:12 PM

5:17 PM

5:18 AM

30-Jun 4:52 AM 5:21 AM

7:42 PM

8:11 PM

8:21 PM

5:07 AM

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FULL

LAST QTR

1st. QTR 3-Jul 2-Aug

FULL 10-Jul 9-Aug 7-Sep 6-Oct 5-Nov 4-Dec

LAST QTR 17-Jul 15-Aug 14-Sep 13-Oct 12-Nov 12-Dec

NEW 24-Jul 23-Aug 22-Sep 21-Oct 20-Nov 20-Dec

FULL 3-Jan 1-Feb 3-Mar 2-Apr 2-May

LAST QTR 11-Jan 10-Feb 11-Mar 10-Apr 9-May 8-May

NEW 18-Jan 17-Feb 18-Feb 17-Apr 16-May 14-May

1st. QTR 25-Jan 24-Feb 25-Feb 23-Apr 23-May 22-May

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HUNT PREPARATION CHECKLIST GENERAL EQUIP. □ Permit / Tag □ Hunting license □ Riffle/Ammunition □ Gun Case / Scabbard □ Belt Ammo Pouch □ Day Backpack □ Pack Frame □ Rope □ Maps □ Binoculars □ Spotting Scope □ Tripod □ GPS / Compass □ Range Finder □ Flashlight □ Extra Batteries □ Rain Gear □ Walking Stick □ Canteen □ Knives □ Sharpening Stone □ Bone Saw □ Lighter/Matches □ Camera / Film □ Game Bag □ Field Dressing Gloves □ Wrist Watch □ Gun Cleaning Kit □ Game Calls □ Elk Bugle Tube □ Tracking Ribbon □ Scent Cover-up □ Insect repellant □ Camo Face Paint □ Trophy Steel Tape □ Carcass Hoist

□ Lens Cleaner □ Plastic Bags □ Spare Blanket for Emergencies □ Fire Kit (Candle, Lighter, Tinder, waterproof bag)

HUNTING CLOTHES □ Jacket (Blaze / Camo) □ Blaze vest □ Gloves □ Hat (Blaze / Camo) □ Shirts □ Pants □ Under Garments □ Long Underwear □ Belt □ Boots □ Spare laces □ Socks □ Rain Gear □ Camo Clothes □ Hand Warmers □ Scarf CAMP EQUIPMENT □ Tent / Trailer □ Trailer Spare Tire □ Camp Spotlight □ Tool Box □ Propane Tank □ Tank Accessories □ Extra Propane □ Grill / Stove

□ Stove / Lantern Fuel □ Lantern / Mantels □ Extra Water □ Table / Chairs □ Sleeping Bags □ Pillow □ Shovel □ Ice Chest □ Heater □ Eating Utensils □ Wet Wipes □ First Aid Kit □ Tarp □ Alarm PERSONAL ITEMS □ Unscented Soap □ Unscented Shampoo □ Towels □ Wash Cloths □ Sun Block □ Lip Balm □ Toiletry Kit □ Skin Lotion □ Extra vehicle keys ARCHERY □ Bow / Arrows □ Broadhead Tips □ Practice Targets □ Archery Accessory Box.

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FIELD DRESSING AND TROPHY CARE Once you’ve harvested your animal, congratulations are in order and many pictures are to be taken, but it’s important to remember that you need to cool that meat fast. Now the work begins! ARIZONA GAME AND FISH REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT THE HUNTER TAG THE GAME ANIMAL IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE KILL. HOW TO FIELD DRESS YOUR GAME ANIMAL IF YOU PLAN ON A FULL BODY MOUNT, DO NOT FIELD DRESS YOUR RAM AS DESCRIBED BELOW. CONTACT YOUR TAXIDERMIST FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON SKINNING YOUR RAM. To start the field dressing process, position the animal with its head uphill if possible. Spread the legs of the animal to start the cutting process (large elk size animals might require a rope to help hold the leg clear of the underbelly area). Begin first by cutting entirely around the anus with a knife. Pull out the rectum and tie it shut using kitchen string. Place the tied end back inside the pelvis. Then begin between the legs by cutting down through the leg muscles to the base of the pelvic bone. Next we want to open up the intestinal area. Be careful not to cut into the digestive track. To do this, turn the knife over (sharp blade facing upwards, away from the animal) and cut through the skin over the abdomen. Place two fingers from the other hand below the knife blade to hold the intestines and stomach away from the tip of the knife. Continue this cut to the base of the rib cage. Lay the animal on its side. The contents of the digestive track should either fall out or you might have to cut and pull them out of the cavity. Finish the cutting around the penis of the buck so you can pull the anus through the pelvis bone. This is very tedious and will require cutting inside the pelvis area. Be very careful not to cut the bladder of the animal. Next, cut the diaphragm muscle that separate the heart-lung compartment from the main digestive track away from the ribs. This is a good time to remove the heart and liver. They are excellent eating and should be kept in a clear plastic bag to keep them clean. Once you cut into the chest cavity you can expect a fair amount of blood. If the body cavity is accidentally soiled from the digestive tract contents, wash it out with clean water. Do not use water to wash the body cavity after the cavity is dried and sealed. This is a good time to transport the animal back to camp. Once back at camp, hang the animal in the shade to drain the blood from the body cavity and to circulate air around the body to cool it. If you plan on mounting the game animal, cut up through the breastbone and up to the base of the brisket. If the game animal is not going to be mounted then cut up the neck as far as possible. It is easier, especially on larger animals to offset your cut on either side of the

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breastbone or brisket rather than up the middle. Cut the windpipe and esophagus as close to the head as possible and remove from the animal. In warm weather, it is best to take the carcass to a meat locker the day of the kill. The ideal situation is for the carcass to cool to less than 40 F less than 24 hours after death. This ensures the quality of the meat. If the nighttime temperature is above freezing, skin the carcass to aid in the cooling process. (See below: skinning for the purpose of taxidermy). Assist the cooling process by splitting the chest cavity and propping the body cavity open with a stick. Wrap the carcass in a game back (cheese cloth) to help eliminate insects from getting into the exposed meat area. Also, remember to take special care to keep the carcass in the shade during the day. SKINNING FOR THE PURPOSE OF TAXIDERMY With the animal hanging, cut the skin around the carcass several inches behind or below the shoulders (See Fig. 1b). Next, cut along the top of the back to the base of the antlers (See Fig. 1 & 1c.). Then skin the cape away from the meat trying to eliminate leaving any meat attached to the skin. The cape needs to be skinned as far up the neck as possible.

SHEEP HUNTERS: UTILIZE THE PICTURES ABOVE AS A REFERENCE ON HOW TO CAPE YOUR RAM. At this point the cape can be pulled away from the carcass with the use of a small rope. After this is completed, remove the remaining lower half skin from the carcass. Once complete, cover the carcass with a game bag to help protect the meat against dirt and/or insects. It is also a good idea to take photos of your trophy to give to your taxidermist. These photos along with actual measurements of the animal will help the taxidermist recreate the looks of the animal you harvested.

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BIGHORN SHEEP: ROUGH ESTIMATE YOUR TROPHY IN THE FIELD Taking a huge whitetail buck is the dream of most deer hunters. When the dream finally comes true, what needs to be done to have the antlers scored and entered into the record books? Record keeping developed in North America as part of the conservation movement in the early 20 th century. Keeping records of big game animals is a way of recognizing exceptional animals and the hunter. Even more importantly, the records provide statistical data and insight into past and present management, health, and trends of wildlife populations. The records are a testimonial to the effectiveness of wildlife management and the importance of hunting as a management tool.

Figure A.

Figure B.

Figure C.

All measurements must be made with a 1/4-inch wide flexible steel tape to the nearest one-eighth of an inch. Enter fractional figures in eighths, without reduction. For example, if a point measures 7 and 2/8 inches, you would write 7 2/8 in the space provided. A: GREATES SPREAD The greatest spread is measured between perpendiculars at a right angle to the center line of the skull. It is often the tip to tip spread as well. See Figure A. A: Greatest Spread: _______. B: TIP TO TIP SPREAD The tip to tip spread is measured between the tips of the horns. B: Tip to Tip Spread: _______. C: LENGTH OF HORN The length of horn is measured from the lowest point in front on the outer curve to a point in line with the tip. DO NOT press tape into depressions. The low point of the outer curve of the horn is considered to be the low point of the frontal portion of the horn, situated above and slightly medial to the eye socket (not the outside edge). Use a straight edge, perpendicular to the horn axis, to end the measurement on broomed horns. See Figure A, and Figure B. C: Length of Right Horn: _______.

C: Length of Left Horn: ________.

D-1. CIRCUMFERENCE OF BASE The circumference of the base is measured at a right angle to the axis of the horn. DO NOT follow the irregular edge of the horn; the line of measurement must be entirely on horn material. See Figure C. RIGHT HORN

LEFT HORN

DIFFERENCE

D-1: Circumference _______.

D-1 Circumference: ________.

D-1 Difference: ________.

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D-2, D-3, D-4. HORN CIRCUMFERENCES Divide Measurement C of the longer horn by four. Starting at the base, mark both horns at these quarters (even though the other horn is shorter) and measure the circumferences at these marks, with measurements taken at right angles to the horn axis. RIGHT HORN

LEFT HORN

DIFFERENCE

D-2 Circumference: _______.

D-2 Circumference: ________.

D-2 Difference:

________.

D-3 Circumference: _______.

D-3 Circumference: ________.

D-3 Difference:

________.

D-4 Circumference: _______.

D-4 Circumference: ________.

D-4 Difference:

________.

D-1-4, Total:

D-1-4, Total:

D-1-4, Difference: ________.

________.

________.

FINAL ROUGH SCORE – DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP RIGHT HORN

LEFT HORN

DIFFERENCE

C: Length:

________.

C: Length:

________.

D-1-4, Total:

________.

D-1-4, Total:

________.

D-1-4, Difference: ________.

TOTAL RIGHT:

_________.

TOTAL RIGHT:

________.

TOTAL DIFF:

________.

TO COMPUTE YOUR TOTAL SCORE: (+) ADD, (-) SUBTRACT: TOTAL RIGHT:

(+) ________.

TOTAL LEFT:

(+) _________.

TOTAL DIFF:

(-) ________.

FINAL SCORE:

_________.

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BOONE AND CROCKETT RECORD BOOK The first Boone and Crockett Record book titled “Record of North American Big Game” was published in 1932. The Boone and Crockett scoring system evolved into the measuring system adopted in 1950 which emphasizes mass and symmetry. This is the same system of scoring used today by official Boone & Crockett, Pope & Young scorers and the Arizona Wildlife Trophies organization. Both gun and bow kills are eligible for entry into Boone & Crockett Records after a 60-day drying period. Boone and Crockett Record Book Minimum entry scores: Desert Bighorn Sheep:

165 Awards book, 168 All-Time Record Book.

Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep :

175 Awards book,

180 All-Time Record Book.

In cooperation with an official Boone & Crockett scorer, the hunter must provide the following items for entry. 1. Official Boone and Crockett score sheet 2. Fair chase statement signed by the hunter and measurer 3. Three photos of the antlers with front, right and left views 4. $40 entry fee -- check made payable to Boone and Crockett Club 5. Copy of the hunting license and game check tag 6. Hunter, guide and hunt information sheet completed by the hunter You can contact the Boone and Crockett Club through their website at www.boone-crockett.org or by mail: Boone and Crockett Club 250 Station Drive Missoula MT 59801-2753 (406) 542-1888 (888) 840-4868 – Toll free order line for score sheet

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POPE AND YOUNG RECORD BOOK The Pope and Young Club, a club which also has a rich hunting and conservation heritage, is recognized as the official repository for records of North American big game taken with a bow. Official measuring can only be done after a 60-day drying period. The antlers and skullplate must be air dried at room temperature and normal atmospheric humidity, in an unaltered state (no repairs to broken antlers or skullplate). If a rack is stored in a freezer, the drying period does not start until it is taken out. Removal of past entries from the records and disqualification of present and future entries may result from attempts to mislead an official scorer. In cooperation with an official Pope & Young measurer, the hunter must provide the following items for entry. Pope and Young Record Book Minimum entry scores: Desert Bighorn Sheep:

120

Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep:

140

1. Official Pope and Young scoring form completed and signed by the measurer. 2. Fair chase affidavit completed and signed by the hunter 3. Three photographs of the antlers with front, right and left views 4. Field photos of the whole animal if available 5. Entry fee: $25 - check made payable to Pope and Young Club You may contact the Pope and Young Club through their website at www.pope-young.org or by mail: Pope and Young Club 15 E. 2nd Street PO Box 548 Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-4144

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ARIZONA WILDLIFE FEDERATION TROPHY BOOK AWF is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, inspiring, and assisting individuals and organizations to value, conserve, enhance, manage, and protect wildlife and wildlife habitat. The Arizona Wildlife Federation, a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation was founded in 1923 to take politics out of fish and game management and to promote the management of Arizona's natural resources on a scientific basis. The AWF got its start as the Arizona Game Protection Association and celebrated 80 years of conservation activity in 2003. Since 1970, the AWF started publishing the Arizona Trophy Book containing Big Game trophies taken in the state th of Arizona. This publication comes out every 5 years with the next edition scheduled for 4 . Quarter 2005. Trophies entered into this book must meet the minimum scores listed below. All entries must be scored using either the Boone and Crockett or the Pope and Young official scoring methods. The AWF Trophy Awards book also contains various other awards categories that require a Minimum 90% score listed below. Arizona Wildlife Trophy Book Minimum entry scores:

Desert Bighorn Sheep:

Minimum Entry Score: 162,

Minimum 90% Score: 145

Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep: Minimum Entry Score: 162,

Minimum 90% Score: 145

You may contact the Arizona Wildlife Federation through their website at www.azwildlife.org or by mail: Send $10.00 check payable to "AWF" with both completed pages of the Score sheet to: Arizona Wildlife Trophies PO Box 26008 Phoenix, AZ 85068 (480) 644-0077

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HUNTER EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION GAME MANAGEMENT UNIT-39 PLEASE MARK CAMP LOCATION ON THE MAP BELOW. LEAVE THIS NOTIFICATION PAGE AT HOME FOR EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PURPOSES. General area you plan to hunt or fish: __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Camp Location: ___________________________________________________________ Vehicle Description: Make, Model and Year: ____________________________________ License Plate #: __________________________________________ Color of Vehicle: _________________________________________ I left on: (Date): ____________________________________ I plan to return on (Date): _____________________________ The County Sheriff is responsible for all rural search and rescue operations. Contact your local Sheriff’s Department if you have an emergency that requires contacting a hunter or fisherman in the field, or if someone is overdue in returning home:

EMERGENCY NUMBERS: PINAL COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: (520) 866-6800 or (800) 720-8689 – Florence MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: (602) 307-5245 - Phoenix

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GPS COORDINATES LOG This packet includes GPS Latitude / Longitude coordinates based on the NAD83/WGS84 coordinate system. Wildlife watering sources such as Waterholes, stock tanks, springs, etc. that are listed on the topographical 7.5’ map series with specific names were logged with Lat/Long coordinates. Waterholes throughout Indian Reservation Lands and National Park grounds were not logged. Please note that on occasion there are duplicate names of waterholes listed on the topographical maps, and thus there are duplicate names listed on the log with different lat/long coordinates. The latitude / longitude coordinates listed are only as accurate as the accuracy of the maps and the GPS receivers used. Use responsibly and cross-reference topographical maps when using the GPS coordinates. Please reference your local Hunting and Trapping Regulations booklet for legal hunting areas and Commission Rules.

UNIT-39 Log Latitude Longitude Elevation Tank Name No. (N) (W) (Feet) __________________________________________________________________________ 020, 001, 021, 010, 042, 027, 040, 013, 003, 019, 030, 036, 026, 007,

33,08.564,32,53.244,33,09.646,33,04.986,32,57.717,33,12.086,33,14.746,33,03.983,32,53.981,33,08.412,33,11.890,33,12.725,33,09.758,33,01.001,-

112,17.282, 112,21.572, 112,21.420, 113,01.367, 112,35.842, 112,52.178, 112,30.912, 112,24.782, 112,15.607, 112,25.548, 112,19.233, 112,54.306, 112,59.660, 112,34.127,

1257, 1939, 1156, 525, 984, 1076, 1076, 1457, 1627, 1280, 1238, 1075, 837, 1070,

BIG BERTHA TANK BIG HORN RESERVOIR BIG MAC TANK BORROW PIT RESERVOIR BOSQUE WELL BUCKEYE COPPER MINE WELL CCC TANK CONLEY TANK CONLEY WELL DON TANK EAST TANK GABLE WELL NO. 1 GABLE WELL NO. 2 GAP TANK

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043, 034, 023, 017, 031, 039, 002, 044, 006, 008, 024, 018, 015, 014, 009, 011, 041, 022, 035, 004, 012, 016, 032, 038, 005, 033, 037, 028, 025, 029,

33,00.435,33,13.734,33,09.022,33,07.327,33,13.022,33,14.444,32,52.341,33,00.227,33,00.112,33,02.004,33,10.136,33,08.708,33,05.285,33,03.919,33,03.646,33,04.156,33,15.772,33,09.579,33,13.898,32,58.376,33,04.796,33,06.520,33,13.529,33,12.846,32,59.629,33,13.667,33,13.878,33,11.913,33,10.297,33,12.192,-

112,32.009, 112,46.162, 112,33.681, 112,34.949, 112,37.941, 112,54.400, 112,16.230, 113,16.505, 112,20.745, 112,17.139, 112,50.258, 112,34.939, 112,15.464, 112,21.431, 112,20.107, 113,00.527, 112,57.117, 112,28.784, 112,49.642, 112,13.456, 112,37.719, 112,38.398, 112,37.969, 113,04.212, 112,18.208, 112,39.039, 112,54.303, 112,28.415, 112,55.783, 112,25.715,

1189, 778, 1264, 1119, 945, 1001, 1680, 461, 1512, 1374, 1495, 1182, 1260, 1342, 1342, 600, 1038, 1339, 896, 1457, 810, 843, 928, 883, 1476, 879, 1033, 1208, 1031, 1099,

GAP WELL GILLESPIE DAM HAZEN TANK HAZEN WELL HOG HOLE JAGOW TANK JONES TANK MAIN CAMP WELL MIDDLE TANK MOBILE WELL MOODY SPRING MOUNTAIN WELL (DRY) NEGRO FLAT TANK NORTH TANK NORTH TANK WELL PAINTED ROCK RESERVOIR PETTERSON TANK PLUG TANK POISON WELL POVERTY FLAT TANK POYNER WATER RAD WATER ROUND TANK SADDLE POTHOLES TWIN TANKS WEB WATER WEB WELL WEST TANK WOOLSEY SPRING YOUNGKER TANK

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BIBLIOGRAPHY / CREDITS The Desert Bighorn, Its Life History, Ecology ,and Management. Gale Monson and Lowell Sumner. Arizona Game and Fish Department. Boone and Crockett Club.

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