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Unit 5B (Hopi) (Unit 5B Hopi Partitioned Lands Pronghorn)

Arizona Hunting Guide — Pronghorn

The 5B (Hopi) pronghorn hunt is a cooperative hunt on Hopi Partitioned Lands within the GMU 5B footprint of northern Arizona. AZGFD coordinates a small tag allocation with the Hopi Tribe, offering access to open grassland and sagebrush pronghorn habitat that is otherwise closed to non-tribal hunters. With roughly 12 tags across three years against 67 applicants, this hunt is a competitive but worthwhile draw.

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Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 5B (Hopi)

The 5B (Hopi) pronghorn hunt is a cooperative hunt on Hopi Partitioned Lands within the GMU 5B footprint of northern Arizona. AZGFD coordinates a small tag allocation with the Hopi Tribe, offering access to open grassland and sagebrush pronghorn habitat that is otherwise closed to non-tribal hunters. With roughly 12 tags across three years against 67 applicants, this hunt is a competitive but worthwhile draw.

Where to Find Pronghorn in 5B (Hopi)

Pronghorn on Hopi Partitioned Lands inside the 5B footprint use the open grassland flats between Leupp and the Hopi Mesas. We focus on rolling sage-grass country and the draws that run through it.

Open Grassland Flats

Large pronghorn herds use the wide grassland basins at 5,500 to 6,200 feet. Glassing from a rise covers thousands of acres at a time.

Sage-Grass Draws

Shallow draws with blue grama and sagebrush hold bedded bucks in the middle of the day.

Water Catchments

Stock tanks and wildlife catchments on the mesas pull pronghorn reliably in dry stretches.

How to Hunt Pronghorn in 5B (Hopi)

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Pronghorn Success Rates

5B (Hopi) pronghorn success is generally strong — 60-80% — given the limited tags and low pressure. Mature-buck opportunity is meaningful on tribal lands with minimal hunting disturbance.

Pronghorn Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Early Rifle43013.3% 0
Archery— Early Archery2366.7% 0
Archery— General Archery2450.0% 0

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Arizona's weighted bonus-point draw enters your name once per bonus point (plus loyalty and Hunter Education bonuses), not squared, with partial randomization. The 5B (Hopi) pronghorn hunt is competitive — roughly 12 tags over three years against 67 applicants. Several bonus points plus the Hunter Ed bonus measurably help.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the 5B (Hopi) pronghorn hunt special?
It is a cooperative hunt opening tribal lands that are otherwise closed to non-tribal hunters. The lightly hunted terrain produces better mature-buck opportunity than many open-draw Arizona units.
Are there extra rules compared to regular AZGFD hunts?
Yes — drawn hunters must follow Hopi Tribe access rules in addition to AZGFD regulations, including designated-route travel and approved-access-only camping.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

  1. 2026 Arizona Pronghorn and Elk Regulations — Arizona Game and Fish Department · supports: Unit 5B (Hopi) pronghorn hunt structure, Tag quotas, Cooperative tribal hunt rules · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. AZGFD Draw Portal — Hunt Drawing Information — Arizona Game and Fish Department · supports: 5B (Hopi) pronghorn draw odds, Weighted bonus-point system, Hunter education bonus · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. AZGFD Big Game — Species & Partitioned-Lands Hunts — Arizona Game and Fish Department · supports: Hopi cooperative hunts, Access conditions, Reporting requirements · accessed 2026-04-17