This has been a top unit for high-quality elk hunting for some time. Much of the western border is shared with Fort Apache Indian Reservation, which is famous for producing big bulls. Mule deer and antelope also offer a high-quality hunting experience. The largest forest fire in Arizona history, the Wallow Fire, burned about half the unit in 2011.

The best elk units in Arizona typically share a border with a reservation or National Park. This is a great elk unit with several season choices. In 2011, the Wallow Fire burned over 50% of the unit, which has now provided a surplus of forage for all big game species. Antelope live in many parts of the unit, even above 9,000 feet. Mule deer populations are lower than other units, but this unit has a potential for quality bucks.