its about 40 miles, mostly on dirt two track roads. I'd say two hours and change would be about average based on typical road conditions and the different gates and things you come across.

 

Welcome to AHF.

 

Thank you for the drive time information. I guess I’ll stick my original plan of camping.

And, thank you for the welcome. I look forward to spending a few weeks in that area.

 

Take a few minutes and introduce yourself in the new member area. We get a lot of flybys that come in make one post and are never heard from again. It would be nice to know how your hunt goes.

 

New member post updated. Thanks for pointing that out Lynn1130.

 

Driving to Rose Well Camp from Seligman will take a couple hours plus. However, make note that you cannot pass through Rose Well Camp. In order to get north of it you have to go way around by Bishop Lake and along the east side of The Wilderness and swing back west to Rose Well Camp where you can bypass the Camp and continue north. If I were camping/hunting in that general area I would probably access it from the east coming in from Willaha Rd, or entering at the far northwest entrance and head back south. Good luck.

 

Thank you Ranger, that is helpful. It looks like Rose Well Camp sits near the middle of the walk in area I see on maps from previous years? I question if the walk-in area(s) change year to year, but I can get an updated map and verify.

 

I was thinking through elk camp, debating tent/stove vs trailer. Earlier it was mentioned that much of the road into the NW area of the ranch is two track?

Are many of the ranch roads grated, where it is reasonable to haul in a small trailer? I anticipate that there will be some rain/snow. I avoid towing through muds and ruts.,

 

I was thinking through elk camp, debating tent/stove vs trailer. Earlier it was mentioned that much of the road into the NW area of the ranch is two track?

Are many of the ranch roads grated, where it is reasonable to haul in a small trailer? I anticipate that there will be some rain/snow. I avoid towing through muds and ruts.,

If you're camping along the main roads you can bring a trailer in pretty easily. If you want to be off some of the lesser roads it might be a little rougher getting a trailer in, especially if it's muddy. Most of the primary roads were graded within the last 10 years or so and are in pretty good shape.

 

A few new questions. Are there any outdoors stores/suppliers that rent camping gear in Northern AZ. I know of one in Denver, just curious if there might be one closer, maybe in Flagstaff.

I also read recently that there is an outdoor gun range within unit 10. I see that there is a Williams Sportsman Club, but it appears to be for members. I’m not sure if it’s okay to shoot at a target in the Big Bo ranch for the purpose of ensuring rifles are still sighted in.

 

A few new questions. Are there any outdoors stores/suppliers that rent camping gear in Northern AZ. I know of one in Denver, just curious if there might be one closer, maybe in Flagstaff.

I also read recently that there is an outdoor gun range within unit 10. I see that there is a Williams Sportsman Club, but it appears to be for members. I’m not sure if it’s okay to shoot at a target in the Big Bo ranch for the purpose of ensuring rifles are still sighted in.

There's national forest land all around Williams where it's legal, as long as you're 1/4 away from occupied dwellings and not shooting across roads, and are outside city limits.

I'd check with the Big Bo rules page or contact them directly to find out if you want to do it on their land

 

I had forgotten that you can shoot in a national forest and not be required to use a range. I automatically started looking up shooting ranges. Thanks for the reminder.

 

Currently, Stage II fire restrictions are in place in the Kaibab and Coconino Forests, and Coconino and most of Yavapai counties as well, so no target shooting. I don't know of an actual shooting range other than the Sportsman Club.

The Boquillas is checkerboarded State Trust and private. Target shooting is not allowed on State Trust land ever, however you can shoot your rifle to check sighting if there are no fire restrictions prohibiting it. The ranch should open this Friday (first Friday in August).

 

For camping gear rentals, you might also try Peace Outfitters in Flagstaff. They advertise that they rent gear, but not sure exactly what they do rent.

 

What do you need, when and how long. I might be able to help you with a camp set up if you don't destroy my shit.

Also there is always cheap hunting equipment on offerup. Sometimes cheaper to buy and sell here if short term use than rent.

 

RickyG. That hands down is the kindest offer I’ve heard from anyone in a long time. I would feel bad if something unforeseen happened to your equipment. But I truly appreciate your offer.

For now I’m just considering options. I love wall tents, but I also like to be mobile and have the ability to change areas if I’m not finding bulls. Wall tents take time to take down and set up, easiest when done in the daylight. Daylight I would rather spend hunting.

Thanks for the tip on Peace Outfitters. I looked at their rental gear online. They offer fairly comprehensive camping set up. I’ll keep them in mind.

I’ll scratch the thought of shooting a muzzleloader in a forest with fire restrictions. Thank you for that intel.

 

RickyG. That hands down is the kindest offer I’ve heard from anyone in a long time. I would feel bad if something unforeseen happened to your equipment. But I truly appreciate your offer.

For now I’m just considering options. I love wall tents, but I also like to be mobile and have the ability to change areas if I’m not finding bulls. Wall tents take time to take down and set up, easiest when done in the daylight. Daylight I would rather spend hunting.

Thanks for the tip on Peace Outfitters. I looked at their rental gear online. They offer fairly comprehensive camping set up. I’ll keep them in mind.

I’ll scratch the thought of shooting a muzzleloader in a forest with fire restrictions. Thank you for that intel.

Most likely fire restrictions will be over before your visit. Also, I don't believe Kaibab or Coconino restrict target shooting during Stage 2 fire restrictions, although extreme caution should be taken when shooting to ensure no sparks can land anywhere near combustible materials.

 

I have a teepee which is a relatively quick and easy set. I have plenty of sleeping bags and other stuff. If you come up short I am sure I can fill in blanks.

I don't mean weather busting stuff i mean jerk busting. I have a son in law I wouldn't loan dirt too. The last set of boots I loaned him got left outside in rain and snow and the sidearm I let him carry came back rusted and muddy.... im talking about jerk use not act of God use