(always under construction, please check back for updated information) Because of daily wildlife migrations, traveling around sunset and sunrise requires extra caution.  The elk, deer, turkey, javalina, and other animals tend to migrate during these times to eat and drink.

Arizona is renowned for its variety in wild game species.  Every fall we are a popular destination for hunters to stay.  Last year our guests harvested 8 elk, 3 mule deer and 2 white tail deer (that we know of).  If you are one of the lucky ones who has been chosen to harvest wildlife, we are in unit 6A, about 1000 feet north of 22, 1.5 miles south of 5A, 7.3 miles from 5B south.  Other areas frequented by our guests include unit 21 18-miles west, about 25 miles from 4A and 32 miles from unit 23.

Elk:
We are fortunate to have a booming elk population. The elk here are known nationwide for their large racks. In March of 2000 elk were captured and transplanted to Kentucky from the forest near here. Kentucky is rebuilding its elk herd and requested elk from our forest because of the large racks. Elk from here have been transferred to four states to help rebuild their populations. If you drive in the rim country, be careful around sunrise and sunset because the herds become more active.

Deer:
We are fortune to have a stable population of both Mule deer and White Tail deer. Both species exist in large populations in the rim country. The elk population boom has put some pressure on the deer population, but our understanding is that it is currently not deemed to be out of control.

Javalina:
Javalina usually will be at lower elevations in the colder months. This herd lives in Strawberry valley and frequently is seen here at Cabins On Strawberry Hill resort.

Turkey:
Arizona has a healthy turkey population. These animals are shy and elusive. In order to view them you must be patient and quiet. I have personally seen Turkeys along the highway here and FR300 on top of the rim.

Gambel’s Quail:
Below the ponderosa forest the quail population thrives. Annual population fluctuations of these birds are highly linked to winter/spring rainfall amounts. They are fun to see as they scurry along the ground in a single file or covey formations.

Bobcat:
Bobcats are throughout the upland deserts and high country forests. This animal is extremely elusive and difficult to see, but are known to frequent the rim country.

Black Bear:
Black Bears range includes the Strawberry area. In the summer of 2000, the first bear to migrate into Strawberry in about 20 years was captured and relocated by Game & Fish to prevent it from interacting with humans. One of the highest concentrations of Black Bears in the nation exists in the Mazatal Wilderness Area south west of Strawberry.


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