Raymond Wildlife Area: hunting rules and access
Raymond Wildlife Area is 14,638 acres, measured from AZGFD's boundary, in game management unit 5B, Coconino County, AZGFD Region 2. AZGFD's rule for hunting here: "Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318."
Data updated October 2026. Rules: AZGFD's wildlife area layer, rules dated 2014. Boundary: AZGFD. Hunts: AZGFD's 2026 booklets.
National forestBLMState trust landAZGFD landRaymond Wildlife AreaUnit lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 14,638 acres (measured from AZGFD's boundary) |
|---|---|
| Units | Unit 5B |
| AZGFD region | Region 2, Flagstaff |
| County | Coconino |
| Hunting | Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318. |
| Camping | Overnight public camping permitted in designated sites only, for no more than 14 consecutive days. |
| Nearest towns | Mormon Lake (12 mi), Leupp (19 mi) and Mountain View Ranches (21 mi) |
What are the rules on Raymond Wildlife Area?
AZGFD lists 4 rules for the area:
- Overnight public camping permitted in designated sites only, for no more than 14 consecutive days.
- Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, trails, or areas only, except as permitted under R12-4-110(G). All-terrain and utility type vehicles are prohibited.
- Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318.
- Members of the public are prohibited from being within 1/4 mile of the Raymond Ranch buffalo herd, except when hunting as authorized under subsection (A)(22)(c) or accompanied by Department personnel.
From AZGFD's wildlife area layer. R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, named in the rules, are the Commission's rules on lawful methods and seasons. Posted signs on the ground and AZGFD's current regulations come first.
What is Raymond Wildlife Area?
Before 1942, this area was operated as a livestock ranching operation.
AZGFD's description of the area, from its wildlife area detail layer (2016). Acres quoted in AZGFD's text can differ from the measured size above.
Which hunts include Raymond Wildlife Area's unit?
Unit 5B: AZGFD's 2026 lists have 13 elk hunts, 2 deer hunts and 2 pronghorn hunts that include it, each for the whole hunt area, not the wildlife area alone.
| Unit | Area acres in the unit | Elk hunts | Deer hunts | Pronghorn hunts | Public land in the unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 5B | 14,638 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 83.6% |
How do you get to Raymond Wildlife Area?
From Flagstaff, go east on I-40 to exit #225 (Buffalo Range Road). Continue nine miles south and look for wildlife area signs.
Highways within 8 miles: US 180 and I-40. Nearest towns: Mormon Lake (12 miles), Leupp (19 miles), Mountain View Ranches (21 miles) and Munds Park (22 miles). AZGFD names Winslow as the nearby city. Vehicles: Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads, trails, or areas only, except as permitted under R12-4-110(G). All-terrain and utility type vehicles are prohibited.
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Raymond Wildlife Area?
Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318. That is AZGFD's rule for the area; seasons and permits follow the regulations for Unit 5B.
Can you camp on Raymond Wildlife Area?
AZGFD's rule: "Overnight public camping permitted in designated sites only, for no more than 14 consecutive days."
Which unit is Raymond Wildlife Area in?
All of it is in Unit 5B.
What town is near Raymond Wildlife Area?
Mormon Lake (12 miles), Leupp (19 miles) and Mountain View Ranches (21 miles), by straight-line distance from the area's boundary.
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Where these facts come from
- Rules and boundary: AZGFD wildlife areas; description and nearby city: AZGFD wildlife area details (2016).
- Hunts: AZGFD's 2026 booklets. Surrounding public land: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (fee managers).
- Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, places.
FilledTag is not part of the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Numbers are copied from AZGFD's published reports or measured from AZGFD and USGS maps; nothing here is estimated by FilledTag. AZGFD's regulations are the final word on every rule.