kingbeer Report post Posted October 7, 2013 hey all, i wanted to see if anyone would be able to help me figure out if unit 22 is good for bear hunting? if so where is a good area to go? this is my first hunt. i dont want someone to give out there hunny hole or anything but maybe a good area (rough location) thanks guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Workman Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Mazatzals 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready2hunt Report post Posted October 7, 2013 +1 however you are on your own up there unless you got a horse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted October 7, 2013 22 South is closed for the rest of this year. FYI 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbeer Report post Posted October 7, 2013 ummmm not sure if i know what you mean ready2hunt? are you saying that unit you have to have a horse in order to hunt there?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbeer Report post Posted October 7, 2013 goog to know!!! thank you so then closer to payson is still open. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctafoya Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Intersection of control road west of tonto village at NF-29. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready2hunt Report post Posted October 7, 2013 ummmm not sure if i know what you mean ready2hunt? are you saying that unit you have to have a horse in order to hunt there?? The matazels are a wilderness area....no vehicular access. So you either need a buddy to help or a horse. However if it is closed then I guess it doesn't matter either way. Good luck to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dieselroe Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Intersection of control road west of tonto village at NF-29. What is this, the hatchery?? lol. Or is this where that guy had his foot attacked..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Foot attack bear is dead, speecial forces hunter pool took him out. I hunted 22north for bear but only saw a hiker and a white tail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbeer Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Foot attack bear is dead, speecial forces hunter pool took him out. I hunted 22north for bear but only saw a hiker and a white tail. what part of 22 north were you in? i was looking just northwest of payson and southwest of pine? but like i said this is my first hunt and if i get something then great and if not then i am good too. just will chalk it up to try a different area. i know that 3a & 3b are good (from what i hear) but that is a heck of a drive from surprise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctafoya Report post Posted October 7, 2013 I've seen killer sign in that area and bears just to the west. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbeer Report post Posted October 7, 2013 I've seen killer sign in that area and bears just to the west. what do you mean killer sign?? and just west of pine or payson? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctafoya Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Scat scratches tracks bears. east of payson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted October 8, 2013 I was in the same area Northwest of Payson on some pears but no bears, dont doubt there in there but didnt see any. Had about a 100 in white tail walk 30 yards from us on the mules in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
