sigfour Report post Posted Sunday at 03:39 PM Finally drew a 13a strip tag. I had 16 resident points- 14 +hunter safety & loyalty. I’ve been to 13a & 13b a few times shed hunting 15+ years ago and hunted the kaibab (12AW) early and late with my son and friends a couple times over the last 10-11 years but have never hunted the area for myself. I’m beyond excited and anxious. I ordered a flatline map, a few quadrangle maps (7.5’) and done an insane amount of e-scouting for others hunts, places to camp, hunt and azgfd spots to check out. I purchased 6 extra fuel cans (total of 11 now) and have 4 extra tires mounted on wheels/rims. I will have plenty of gear and backups just in case. I am 100% a DIY hunter and this hunt will be no different even though I know I will not draw this tag again. I do want to make the most of this hunt but I won’t hire a guide and seriously doubt I would even buy a scouting package. I come from a hunting family and have hunted CA, NM, MT, UT, CO, WY and my home state AZ for deer, elk and antelope since 1985ish. I am 52, in good shape and have been on lots of 2 week+ long hunts so I think this is very doable physically and mentally. I’m planning on 2-3 scouting trips, more if possible, (it’s around 7-8 hours one way from Queen Creek) and showing up around a week early before the 10 day hunt. I will be sleeping/cooking in my 16x16 wall tent (along with my cousin) and driving a 4x4 crew cab RAM diesel truck w/ shell pulling my 20’ enclosed trailer to lock up my supplies/gear and perhaps bring my SxS in. If anyone has any tips, ideas, info, banter or has the same hunt I would love to hear from you. Thanks in advance and happy hunting ! -Sig 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonhunting247 Report post Posted Sunday at 03:54 PM Good luck, and congrats on the tag. I like the plan and enjoy the whole adventure! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted Sunday at 04:21 PM Exciting for sure. Sounds like you have a good handle on it. What rifle/scope will you be using as your primary rig? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sigfour Report post Posted Sunday at 05:05 PM 38 minutes ago, PRDATR said: Exciting for sure. Sounds like you have a good handle on it. What rifle/scope will you be using as your primary rig? I’m kinda undecided on the primary rifle but will be between a ruger 300wm, rem 700 300 wtby mag or a kimber 308 all topped with Leupolds. The ruger has been on the last couple hunts so will probably get the nod. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yotebuster Report post Posted Sunday at 05:41 PM Very cool! I’ll be in B for rifle. Do you have a rifle or bow tag in 13a? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sigfour Report post Posted Sunday at 06:00 PM 18 minutes ago, yotebuster said: Very cool! I’ll be in B for rifle. Do you have a rifle or bow tag in 13a? I have the rifle tag. Good luck on your hunt! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sigfour Report post Posted Tuesday at 02:21 AM I’m sure I will figure out lots on my scouting trips and depending on how bad the roads are because of weather, but does anyone have any advice on camping areas pulling a trailer ? thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbone Report post Posted Tuesday at 06:38 PM Camping depends where you choose to hunt. If you hunt Paws Pocket, sleep on the ground next to your side by side, if you want to be central take the 5 road south from Colorado City to the triangle which is the junction of Craigs Ranch Rd. If you want to hunt the North and East take Antelope Valley Rd before Pipe Springs and camp at the Robinson Mine Rd. Roads are great until you head south to Paws Pocket, which doesn't get hunted and should have it to yourself. Never know what you can find down there. If you want to see deer drive around the pines. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimberx2 Report post Posted Tuesday at 09:13 PM Jbone gave some good advice . Spots where the cell phone works are Very rare up there, even with a booster. Mark all spots you find on GPS so can call/text out. The Mt Logan trailhead is the most popular cell phone spot. Mt Logan has several good camp spots in the pines. More deer in the pines, bigger deer farther away from mountain. It's a great hunt, have fun. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sigfour Report post Posted Wednesday at 03:41 PM 21 hours ago, jbone said: Camping depends where you choose to hunt. If you hunt Paws Pocket, sleep on the ground next to your side by side, if you want to be central take the 5 road south from Colorado City to the triangle which is the junction of Craigs Ranch Rd. If you want to hunt the North and East take Antelope Valley Rd before Pipe Springs and camp at the Robinson Mine Rd. Roads are great until you head south to Paws Pocket, which doesn't get hunted and should have it to yourself. Never know what you can find down there. If you want to see deer drive around the pines. Great advice. Thank you ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sigfour Report post Posted Wednesday at 03:43 PM 18 hours ago, kimberx2 said: Jbone gave some good advice . Spots where the cell phone works are Very rare up there, even with a booster. Mark all spots you find on GPS so can call/text out. The Mt Logan trailhead is the most popular cell phone spot. Mt Logan has several good camp spots in the pines. More deer in the pines, bigger deer farther away from mountain. It's a great hunt, have fun. I didn’t think about phone service. Thanks for the heads up. I usually have my garmin inreach to text when service is spotty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wish2hunt Report post Posted Wednesday at 09:58 PM On 7/13/2025 at 11:00 AM, sigfour said: I have the rifle tag. Good luck on your hunt! I will be at home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
