Within the Perrin Ranch are several designated camping areas and dispersed camping is not permitted. Arizona Unit 10 Unit 10 is our #1 pick for the best unit for elk hunting in Arizona. 2022 tag numbers for Arizona Unit 6A elk Archery cow - 25 tags Archery bull - 700 tags Late archery bull - 50 tags Rifle (general ) cow - 350 tags Rifle (general) Bull - 750 tags Late archery Late muzzleloader - 325 tags (bull) Late muzzleloader - 75 tags (cow) Unit 6A Scouting Packages and Downloads Scouting Packages RMEF Information for Arizona and National Elk Conservation Activities and EventsRMEF Convention . These hunts can be a nonstop adrenaline rush with screaming bulls and encounters with giants. Cattle grazing and overhunting the sub-species led to its demise in the early part of the 20th century. I dont much about unit 10, but I have hunted late season elk near by. If I decide on the trophy squirrel hunt instead, I will trade tags with you since you asked first. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Cedar City, UT 84721 We try to give you the best, most reasonable expectations of what Arizona has to offer to allow you to make your own decision if Arizona fits your hunting goals. Next we move into the far more coveted tags of the early archery bull elk seasons. A3 has exclusive access to a private elk ranch covering 65,000 acres that is equally divided between Units 9 and 10 with each side over 30,000 acres. Consult with Hunters Who Have Hunted in Your Unit, Join Now! Our number 3 choice: Arizona Hunt Unit 23. Although this has not been updated recently this is what you can expect in AZ. Most of the hunts we suggest people apply for are early archery and late rifle hunts. The unit is large and there are elk throughout especially in winter. Super bummed I can't hunt this year! . Arizona is home to some of the best late rifle elk hunting in the country. Tom. These hunts have phenomenal success rates, high quality bulls, and offer a great hunt experience. Most units are fairly easy to hunt physically, especially when compared to some of the Northwestern states. We're hoping to find some secluded spots off the ranch, on public land though. Arizona's current elk population is courtesy of Yellowstone National Park. If they are on the middle bench, the hunt becomes more difficult, but they are still huntable. Is the Arizona unit 10 late rifle hunt as mega shitty as I keep reading around about, or are those probably just road hunters? My buddy is 2 for 2 doing this and going for 3rd hopefully this yr. in the middle of straight up antelope country. micky. What state has the cheapest elk tags? Areas: The Coconino Plateau, the north end of Unit 10, is a favorite location for big-buck hunters. Hike up the next hill and glass. Unit 23 is our favorite for Late Rifle Elk Hunts 2014 Season Dates Dec. 4-10th. 4,317. Montana Bear Hunts. There are trade offs for each and every situation. Remember, elk dont usually sound as good as champion elk callers. Cataract Lake Campground near Williams, managed by Coconino County Parks and Recreation (928-774-5139). If the hunter makes a mistake, please report it to the Department. Unit Boundaries Toggle navigation. Scouting for the early bull hunt during the archery hunt should be as unobtrusive as possible. With incredible genetics, it produces 400 class bulls every year, even on the drought years. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. This is a great unit for harvesting bulls in the 310-330 range. Good luck and happy hunting. It's special features include: a very large opening for easy refilling, a quick-release hose, a shut-off valve, and because it is made of a special plastic, there is absolutely no bad taste that you get with other brands. Posts: 2,232. If you have any questions regarding the. Early season should be great. No single area in Unit 10 should be overlooked. There are lots of Bulls and Cows in 10, However in the late season they stick around the Wind Turbine Tower area and the outskirts/hills of the wind farm, which last (2012) year was closed off and G.D.!! Location. I told her it doesn't quite work that way, especially in December, but after insisting I gave it a try (cow calls) and sure enough called in a herd of cows where she proceeded to take a very large one. From the North: State Hwy 64 Drawing a late season archery bull elk tag can typically be done with 0 to 3 bonus points for a resident hunter. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Continue reading "Unit 10 - Arizona" Arizona Elk Outfitters LLC has a tremendous amount of resources at our disposal to help you harvest your very own world-class bull elk in Arizonas world-famous Unit 10 this elk season. While there is always a punchers chance at turning up a giant in the rest of the units throughout Arizona, most have been slowly digressing in quality and 340"+ bulls are becoming very hard to find. If you plan on hunting with us, check out our blog series of unit breakdowns labeled ", Not all elk units are created equal. Elk trophy quality is not always a major concern. The Coconino Plateau holds a good population of elk right out in the open antelope country far from the trees. M. micky OP. Carey, are you by chance also on CouesWhitetail's forums? For access to all of our research and data we've collected over the last 20+ years, then join today and access the best research tools for hunting Elk in Arizona including 3D Maps, Draw Odds, Consultations and much more. He has 40 or 80 acres up there. We also offer guaranteed landowner tag hunts in New Mexico for hunters that do not want to wait years to draw a tag. Unit 10 is nothing but a glassing unit. The time of year these hunts occur is post-rut in mid November. . The map can be purchased at any Arizona Game and Fish Department Office. For the expert or for the novice, make the most of your elk hunting application and tailor you choices to fit with the exact hunt experience you're after. Hunting antlerless elk can be easy or challenging depending on your luck and existing conditions during your hunt. I know coes for example, are find of the flower on barrel cactus. Just a thought. Arizona Hunting Season Dates 2021-2022 Arizona Deer Season 2022-2023 Arizona Elk Season 2022-2023 General Elk season starts as early as Sept. Use our insider connections to know where to go and what to do. Episode 237: Breakdown Arizona Unit 10 Elk and Arizona Antelope Statewide Units with Craig Steele 442 views Apr 19, 2020 Jay Scott talks about Arizona Elk Unit 10 and Antelope in. Good boots and good optics. Elk in Unit 10. by: Anonymous. By That's my family's favorite weekend because it's the only time we can all get together. ; south and east along Airpark Rd. Please hunt responsibly, obey all signage and have a safe legal hunt. An archery-only hunt in the fall is available with an over-the-counter permit tag. Antelope inhabit the wide-open grasslands all across Unit 10, but even a small grassy opening in the junipers should not be overlooked. All you have to do is draw a permit, work hard, and be lucky. Don't let it get to you. For the expert or for the novice, make the most of your elk hunting application and tailor you choices to fit with the exact hunt experience you're after. Overview: Unit 10 is not a hot javelina unit, but the population has been growing. In order to answer this question in the best way possible I often asked people a series of questions in response. look at the Arizona elk hunting species page or contact Dillon Currie at (623) 606-3364 or hunts@chasentheking.com. Someone elses hunt of a lifetime hangs in the balance. Our hard-working highly experienced team of professional Arizona elk guides outfits and guides trophy elk hunts in Unit 10 every single year and have so for decades. The bigger bulls have gone back onto the reservation after the rut making it really tough. Bulls are incredibly vocal during the rut and encounters can be close. You must log in or register to reply here. Go on more hunts with better information! Our private land or public land rifle elk hunts offer opportunities at 300+ trophy bulls with 350+ bulls a possibility. #11. For anyone out there that draws an early tag in unit 10 you should call these guys, they have 92K acres of private and lots of elk and were a blast to hunt with. Hunt hard where you find elk or elk sign and be persistent. AZGFD didn't mention this until they sent you your tag. . Parents and adult helpers, please note: due to lack of experience youth hunters are more apt to make mistakes. Boone and Crockett bulls are taken yearly in Arizona. M. Elk are very callable in this unit, usually a bugling frenzy and lots of . Posts: 2,229. Hunting sheep in Cataract Canyon is usually not a simple affair. The 2022 Arizona Elk Draw Deadline is February 8th. We will be over by round mountain if that matters. Overview: Unit 10 has a healthy mountain lion population. Post a pic or two will help you with answers to your question. Please respect private property and help to keep the unit open to public access. Much of the Unit is part of a ranch (Boquillias) that limits off road use. I am sure there are good bulls in there- but I never found em. Unit 10 ArizonaElk: Unit 10 is one of, if not the best, premier trophy elk units in the state of Arizona. Access Looks like some good high timber and a few low spots. The area north and west of Round Mountain, Bishop Lake, Long Point, Paradise Ridge, and Cataract Canyon are all in this category. From the West: I-40, State Hwy 66 The Havasupai Reservation is off limits to sheep hunters. We wouldnt say 2022 was a banner year, but it was definitely better than average with plenty of 350"+ bulls hitting the dirt. . Antelope densities fluctuate from year-to-year based on climatic conditions and the amount of predation exerted upon the herd by the plentiful number of coyotes. The late rifle is a tough hunt though after the animals have been shot at for nearly 5 months by then. A map with designated open roads can be found at the sign-in boxes at the access points of the ranch. It's easy! Not feeling too excited at this point. There's some of the Kaibab National Forest in unit 10. You will most likely be on the rim of Cataract Canyon looking down a long ways down. Please visit www.fs.usda.gov/kaibab for more information on the Travel Management Rule. The Arizona Elk Outfitters LLC Team of Arizona elk hunting professionals has produced several giant Arizona bull elk that score over 400 inches out of Arizonas Unit 10 including the 451 inch Boone and Crockett beast that is featured in the picture at the top of this post. Arizona Elk Outfitters LLC is extremely experienced in Arizona Unit 10 and we have been very fortunate to have been able to produce some of the highest-scoring trophy elk to have ever come out of this great Arizona Elk unit. There are four categories that most bull elk hunts fall into. There are usually a few 400-point bulls here in years of good precipitation and range conditions. The goal of these hunts is to teach good hunter ethics and accountability. Overview: Mule deer occur unit-wide with the exception of wide-open grassland areas. Waterhole hunting from blinds or good hiding places can be a good method of hunting elk in the warmer times of the year. You may be more likely to get quick replies if you post there? The special auction tag holders and their guides always visit Unit 10 and generally find record-book bucks. Find an area to your liking and put in your time. Gong rats and good luck. There is a catch however. Understand what you are getting yourself into, this is a hunting opportunity with very low success rates and a track record for low quality bulls. These coincide with the Arizona elk rut and make for a far different and often more dramatic experience when it come to elk interactions. The Bo side of the unit wasn't what I was expecting mainly rolling hills, a lot of juniper and SOME juniper/pinon mix. It is my opinion that first-timers to elk hunting should be looking at tags with a balance of higher draw odds and moderate success rates. 22N is a great unit and there are a lot of Elk there. There is only one hill in the area to spot from, so I would spend some time learning where the bulls are by picking areas and looking for elk. We will be over by round mountain if that matters. Arizona Unit #9 Late Rifle Hunt BuckRut Jan 9, 2019 Jan 9, 2019 #1 BuckRut Well-known member Joined Jan 8, 2019 Messages 284 Location Montana I have decided to start the nonresident hunting gig this year and am beginning to wade through starting to figure out some of the units. I drew it this year and when I started researching, thats almost all I've been reading. Early archery hunts are at the top of our list when it comes to picking hunt choices that offer the greatest combination of experience, trophy quality, and draw odds. The Babbitt Ranch (Espee) allows access to hunting. It is not terribly uncommon to find a bear track at or near water from late spring through the fall hunting seasons. That's a tough choice. Overview: Units 8 and 10 are hunted on the same permit both spring and fall. Elevations run near 5,500 to 7,000 across most of the unit. If the sheep are on the bottom talus slope or the bottom of the canyon, a lot of difficult hiking is in the hunters future. If you are unfamiliar with the AZ Draw process I'd suggest reading our post Understanding the Arizona Big Game Draw and Application Process. There is a small permanent population of desert bighorn in the Cataract Canyon area. Every elk hunter knows that a fresh blanket of the white stuff helps with locating elk and driving them out of the high mountain peaks. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Spotted only 3 cow elk - all loners,but the temperature was at about 89 - 90 degrees still, and felt hot in the sun. If you are looking for ultra-high draw opportunity then a late season archery tag can provide 100% draw odds in many units. Arizona. Remember to sign in at all ranch access boxes, and attach a green access permit to your vehicle window. Unit 10 is nothing but a glassing unit. There are trade offs for each and every situation. Our Memberships Include The Most Accurate Draw Odds Available, Join Now! These hunts are best suited for someone with a lot of free time, a high degree or skill, locals with inside knowledge, or those just bored or crazy enough to try it while knowing failure is very much an option. 6 were here. The late-season rifle and archery elk hunts in unit 10 do not have a nearly as high potential for trophy elk as the early hunts but, you still have the chance of harvesting a great bull elk on these late hunts with plenty of hard work being done before your hunt and a little bit of luck on your side. If trophy quality and hunting the iconic top tiered units with a firearm is your goal, the only option is to wait. Lastly, it doesn't get any harder to guarantee yourself an AZ tag than applying for "trophy" rifle or muzzleloader units. it is very flat for an elk unit in AZ, very few remote canyons. However, they have their work cut out for them to harvest an older age class bull. Areas: As mentioned above, the Williams corner, including the Kaibab National Forest, and the Aubrey Cliffs areas on the Boquillas Ranch hold the highest mule deer population densities in the unit. I have gone 3/3 the last 3 years in 10 for elk, 2 early rifle cow tags and last year an archery bull, so I haven't chased elk during your hunt but have been out there during the archery deer. Check for tracks at waterholes and look for signs of rooting. The mule deer population exhibits signs of a high level of predation by lions and coyotes. Don't let it get to you. Athough a monster bull can be pulled from any unit, the numbers of big bulls are down from 10 years ago, in my humble opinion, and lots of hours on the groundToo many bull tags and an opinion of the Game and fish board wanting to reduce the numbers of elk overall.. When elk are located at a distance, aggressive hunting tactics are likely in order. Driftwood Canyon, Disquiba Canyon, and the main stem of Cataract Canyon itself as far south as the area around the Carlson Pothole catchment are the best locations. No cross-country travel, no littering, no leaving gates open, no camping too close to waters, and respect all private ranching operations. Sorry if that sounds snarky but sounds kinda like you only need us when times are tough, "A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. The Williams corner and the Aubrey Cliffs areas hold the most mule deer and correspondingly the most lions on a year-round basis. Is it possible that bugling is running late due to the hit, so it may run longer into October, or is that just wishful thinking? Many late season Arizona bull elk hunts for residents can be drawn with 6 to 11 bonus points. We will continue to add and update individual hunts there. to AZ Hwy 64; south on AZ Hwy 64 to I-40. Scouting and heavy-duty glassing are the methods to find big bucks. The Buckeye State. Other herds are scattered across the unit. We do not recommend these hunts. If you are looking to harvest a world-class trophy bull elk, Arizonas unit 10 is the place where it can definitely happen. A forum community dedicated to hunting and fishing enthusiasts in the Arizona area. You really think they will be in the open in October? These hunts are much more desirable. Thanks! Make sure proper care is taken with meat. I got drawn for a Bull Elk Hunt in Unit 8 and plan to rifle hunt the Sycamore Canyon area during the first week of December. Glass early and hope to catch them on the tops of the hills. Likely some at night or before daylight, but that all depends on the cows and if their cycle is running late. The central part of Unit 10 from Mount Floyd north to Long Point, the Bishop Lake Plateau, the Aubrey Cliffs, Robbers Roost, and Cataract Canyon all hold huntable populations. Youth-Only general antlerless hunts area a great opportunity to get youngsters interested in hunting. Nov 7, 2021. Unit 10 is surrounded by the Hualapai reservation on the west side, the Havasupai reservation on the northwest corner, and Unit 9 to the north. That said, bulls bugle all year long so you may want to send out a "location bugle" to see what happens. Plan your Arizona big game hunt with an interactive unit boundary map. Neither are all elk hunts within that unit. I have checked out the ranch already and been scouting a couple of times (literally directly north of Seligman) seen a few bulls but I am being told that come November 28th things will change. If you aren't caught up in that game, your opportunity to hunt Arizona increases substantially. All Rights Reserved. The mountains, hills, and canyons from Ash Fork Hill (Welsh Road exit I-40) east to Williams hold a few whitetails too. Brief Description of Terrain, Elevation, and Vegetation. When a bull is worked up, almost any call will get his attention. Yes, they will be in the open in Oct. theyll get intolittle draws and hide out. I was expecting more pinion and a bit more elevation/canyons. Hunting Season Our late season Cow Elk hunts take place in November through the end of. The best thing you can do is get on OnX and Google Earth and start finding likely areas to hold elk- which are places as far off the beaten track as possible. These changes include implementation by the ranch operator and land owner of new Ranch Rules that govern allowable hunter activities and a recreational impact fee for most adults. More about this lot > Elk Antler Sides: 2485-0775: 45. Unit 9 alternates between a rifle and muzzleloader hunt each year. Overview: Black bears are not common in Unit 10, but they do either live here or travel through on a regular basis. Arizona is a state you must intend to apply for multiple years in order to draw a tag. Great unit but can be really tough hunt. If you are at the upper end of these point ranges always consider changing your draw strategy to a higher quality hunt choice, such as early archery. The draw back to these hunts comes in the form of hunter success, which is very low. Gong rats and good luck. If you would like access to all of our research join today! When you get there glass. Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Elk Hunting Arizona Unit 10 late rifle: Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : Page 1 of 2 : 1: 2: Arizona Unit 10 late rifle #8811472 04/26/14. Care to join me for an hour and call one in for me on day 1? ALASKA; . They have a fee (I think $60) to hunt their ranch property. If you aren't caught up in that game, your opportunity to hunt Arizona increases substantially. If your are interested in a booking a guided/outfitted Arizona Elk hunt with CHASE'N THE KING please contact Dillon Currie by Text or Call: (623) 606-3364 or Email: hunts@chasentheking.com we can help you through the entire application process and to determine the correct hunt options for your individual and unique set of circumstances and consideration. Our Arizona elk hunts are no exception. What are their preferred food? The late-season archery elk hunts and late season rifle elk hunts in Arizona unit 10 also offer the non-resident elk hunter much better tag drawing odds. A herd of elk can feed along at a relatively fast rate and can easily out-distance a stalking bow hunter. Because all the units, from 5A to 10 are. No trees in the Bo. This is a naturally occurring population and not a transplant. M. Pay attention to where you are and where development is occurring. At 10 points, 1/10 were drawn. Since I am in Ohio and my brother lives in Arizona, all the scouting is going to be done by him and his son. I am planning a few scouting trips. Arizona Game and Fish Department, Region III 928- 692-7700 Kaibab National Forest, Williams Ranger District 928-635-2633 Arizona State Land Department, Flagstaff 928-774-1425. You have been here twice since 2015 for info? Overview: If you want to hunt a record-book antelope, this is the place. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. I have not hunted elk in this unit during the late hunt. After 7 days of hunting I didn't see 1 mature bull. Again, glassing from good vantage points and watching water can be good ways of locating elk. BIG GAME HUNTING Elk Arizona unit 27 late rifle 11pts streamer Jan 6, 2021 1 2 3 Next Jan 6, 2021 #1 S streamer Member Joined Oct 12, 2010 Messages 642 Location Harris MN Well like last year trying to draw a late rifle hunt with 11pts. There are several herds in the Ash Fork area and along Welsh Road. The Buckeye State. The time I was able to hunt though- slim pickins. We will ensure that you make the most of your long-awaited Unit 10 elk tag and provide you with a successful and enjoyable professional trophy elk hunting experience. Early season should be great. DaveR covered it well. Since AZGFD manages their elk herd aggressively, meaning that if a unit has over 35% harvest on the late firearm hunt and has over a 35:100 bull to cow ratio, they dont hesitate to increase tags. The state offers a variety of terrain and climates that make it a perfect place to pursue these majestic animals. Check out what we offer at the links below:ATO Website: https://arizonatrophyoutfitters.comDCH Website: https://dropcamphunts.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/timmy.winslow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aztrophyoutfitters/Book a hunt: https://arizonatrophyoutfitters.com/contact Apr 7, 2021. Interested Arizona elk hunters can also apply for the late season elk hunts in Unit 10 if they do not have enough Arizona elk bonus points built up to draw one of the highly sought after rut season elk tags in Arizona Unit 10. There are a few whitetails scattered across the unit and they are legal game during the general season as well as during archery hunts. Vary your use of different calls and calling sounds to keep the elk on edge. For a resident, most early Arizona archery hunts can be guaranteed to be drawn from 7 to 15 bonus points. Each season, we will only book 1 or 2 hunters per season on this ranch. For season dates, review the 2022 Pronghorn and Elk Regulations. The map area you show is below the Gentry campground. It is a big Unit. Look for lion tracks around waterholes. Overview: An overview is exactly what you will have when you hunt desert bighorn sheep in Units 9 or 10. Then drive another mile up and glass. I had some good intel when I had the tag several years ago. Unit 10 - Arizona Species Information Antelope Overview: If you want to hunt a record-book antelope, this is the place. Our Arizona Elk Species Profile is another great way to determine . There are a lot of elk in this unit. In many cases seasoned hunters have far more specific considerations to evaluate. If you are unfamiliar with the AZ Draw process I'd suggest reading our post, Late Archery: Easiest to Draw, Hardest to Hunt, Late Rifle: Best Draw odds for Firearms Hunts, Early Rifle/Muzzleloader: Most Coveted, Largest Bulls, There are many hunt options to choose from and many people will apply for the most sought after early season "trophy" hunts. Navajo Big Game Units GMUs Yuma Proving Grounds Big Game Units The #1 GPS Hunting App 975 million acres of public land 10,668 unique hunting units 421 map overlays and counting 5,000 game wardens approve Scouting and hunting from hilltop observation points with powerful optics is highly recommended. The tricky part with this unit is the relationship with Navajo Nation who own the Boquillas Ranch, which holds most of the elk within that unit. Watch that first step. It is a big Unit. There are a lot of road hunters in that unit with a lot of tags and cold weather. Since I was planning on an Arizona move I had been . We have some of the best exclusive private land elk hunting opportunities available in Arizona. it is a big unit and the elk are scattered by the late season. The good news is that you can base right from where you park and hike into more inaccessible areas and find good elk. Early-season hunting is usually done during warm weather. . Arizona has two separate archery and rifle seasons in most units. Staking out a waterhole or calling near a kill may net a lion sighting.