down2hunt Report post Posted November 27, 2019 Well, it looks like the storm coming thru Az is causing some temporary road closures including the Rim Rd. (300rd). Its my sons 1st rifle bull hunt and we don't want to stay home. Anyone have any suggestions besides driving in from Woods Canyon. I was thinking thru Winslow. Thanks, JD 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
452b264 Report post Posted November 27, 2019 If we get enough snow the elk should move to the north, so driving in from Winslow should be perfect. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ8 Report post Posted November 27, 2019 going through Winslow is really your only option. You'll have to hunt the lower country since all the roads that lead to the southern part of the unit will be closed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZBAR Report post Posted November 27, 2019 Yep, come in from Winslow. That's where all the elk will be anyway. Last time we hunted the late hunt in there when there was snow there were herds of elk running for their lives EVERYWHERE! It was crazy, WW2 style. Gunshots everywhere. We had elk running through our camp. Have fun! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
REDTOOTER Report post Posted November 27, 2019 PM sent 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Creek Calls Report post Posted November 27, 2019 You can also access it from Heber by using the 504 road and driving across 4B until you cross chevelon creek into 4A. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cougarfan Report post Posted November 27, 2019 504 from Heber connects with the 169 in 4A. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ8 Report post Posted November 27, 2019 Not sure where you're coming from, but just a heads up. DPS is now shutting down freeways. Might be a problem even getting to Winslow. Its not mentioned in the article, but you can almost guarantee SR87 from Payson to Winslow as well as the 260 will also be shut down. Might be best to wait til Saturday. https://www.azfamily.com/weather/arizona-closures-of-parts-of-highways-likely-due-to-storm/article_cbaafbfa-72a1-5206-ae14-b15c94fdcbf2.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roninflag Report post Posted November 29, 2019 It is going to be awesome!! lots of tracks. and easier to glass and see them. just get in there on Wednesday or Thursday or come from winslow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azsugarbear Report post Posted November 30, 2019 PM sent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted November 30, 2019 Saw some miserable hunters this morning, fog , snow. Glad I was sitting at home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jlreff Report post Posted December 6, 2019 Had this same tag. Beat the storm in Thursday only to be snowed in. Almost lost the tent easy up was destroyed and had to leave my gear and home with my niece in tow. Forest service closed every access point in unit off. Then a dot shut down every highway in the area. Then to top it off my truck broke down with trailer in tow at red rock on the way to Tucson. Then on Sunday my buddy took me back up to get my gear and almost got stuck. Glad I was camped close to the 260. At this time the 300 rd and others were still closed. Just got my truck back yesterday from the diesel repair shop. Threw the number one injector. Luckily I have a warranty. But it still cost me almost 200 dollars. That’s the jest of my unit 4a elk hunt. Hopefully you and your son had better luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
