Several of our professional Arizona elk guides have lived within minutes of unit 10 for decades and you can rest assured that Arizona Elk Outfitters LLC will provide you with one of the finest opportunities for harvesting a world-class trophy elk in Unit 10. Brief Description of Terrain, Elevation, and Vegetation. There may be some bugling, but don't count on it. The unit is large and there are elk throughout especially in winter. Most successful hunters have found and harvested javelina around the units many waterholes. Hunt the pine stringers and cliffrose hillsides nearby. Just keep looking and dont pull the trigger too soon. . JavaScript is disabled. Elk Arizona Unit 10 Late Rifle CareyJAF50 Apr 6, 2017 1 2 Next Apr 6, 2017 #1 CareyJAF50 Well Known Rokslider Joined Jan 11, 2016 Messages 165 Is the Arizona unit 10 late rifle hunt as mega shitty as I keep reading around about, or are those probably just road hunters? During mid day put the wind in your face and creep thru the thickest stands of trees and follow the trails watching ahead of you. The goal of these hunts is to teach good hunter ethics and accountability. Please visit www.fs.usda.gov/kaibab for more information on the Travel Management Rule. Draw odds for the unit 23 late rifle hunt for Residents in 2020 were 100% for applicants with 12 or more points. Joined: Aug 2010. Hunting antlerless elk can be easy or challenging depending on your luck and existing conditions during your hunt. We also offer guaranteed landowner tag hunts in New Mexico for hunters that do not want to wait years to draw a tag. Arizona elk hunting is arguably the best there is. Good boots and good optics. The spot I'm referring to is directly below the above described campground. I can let you know what I find. Because all the units, from 5A to 10 are. Javelina have been seen in the Ponderosa pine country near Williams. Arizona. Maps for Montana Bear Hunting Districts Select a hunting unit from the dropdown menu or click a unit on the map below. Sheep do use the entire canyon area and have been observed all the way south to the Box K area. Scouting and heavy-duty glassing are the methods to find big bucks. There's some of the Kaibab National Forest in unit 10. Please respect other hunters hunting blinds and just dont plan on using one you didnt put up. Dedicated lion hunters should also check around Long Point, Black Tanks, Cataract Canyon, Paradise Ridge and many points in between. A herd of elk can feed along at a relatively fast rate and can easily out-distance a stalking bow hunter. If you have any questions regarding the. When a bull is worked up, almost any call will get his attention. Elk are located in pockets across the unit and do move from year-to-year depending on water available and forage conditions. 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. There are four categories that most bull elk hunts fall into. Had a late rifle tag for this year & donated it to the Arizona Elk Society because I started a new job & can't get the time off. Find an area to your liking and put in your time. What is a "sanctuary" area when there are nodeep canyons? When elk are located at a distance, aggressive hunting tactics are likely in order. The time of year these hunts occur is post-rut in mid November. . #11. Elk - Unit 10. The hunter friendly terrain that is found here is also what makes Unit 10 one of our top picks for the best late-season rifle elk hunts in Arizona. Our Arizona elk hunts are no exception. 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. Nov 7, 2021. Cataract Lake Campground near Williams, managed by Coconino County Parks and Recreation (928-774-5139). Previous advice I've been given is that by October they'll not be bugling, will be spooked and looking for sanctuary areas to hide. Arizona Elk Permit-Tag Fee Resident: $148.00 Non-Resident: $665.00 Arizona Hunting License Fee Resident: $37.00 Non-Resident: $160.00 Note: All draw applicants need to purchase a nonrefundable Arizona Hunting License in order to apply. Good luck!!! Overview: Units 8 and 10 are hunted on the same permit both spring and fall. Next we move into the far more coveted tags of the early archery bull elk seasons. Bulls are incredibly vocal during the rut and encounters can be close. 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. Boone and Crockett bulls are taken yearly in Arizona. The Perrin Ranch (LO Flat) allows access, but has implemented several road closures on the ranch. Good exercise for them, plus I want his boy to see what we are getting into. (AZ Hwy 66, Exit 139); westerly on AZ Hwy 66 to the Hualapai Indian Reservation boundary; northeasterly along the reservation boundary to Grand Canyon National Park; east along the park boundary to the Havasupai Indian Reservation; easterly and southerly along the reservation boundary to where Cataract Creek enters the reservation; southeasterly along Cataract Creek in Cataract Canyon to Island Tank; easterly on the Cataract Creek-Valle Rd. The bigger bulls have gone back onto the reservation after the rut making it really tough. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Neither are all elk hunts within that unit. 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. BTW, the hunt success rate for the late bull hunt in unit 10 last year was 38%. We have some of the best exclusive private land elk hunting opportunities available in Arizona. I saw elk there also, but would be tough to pack one out. Scouting is important for hunting javelina in this 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. A map with designated open roads can be found at the sign-in boxes at the access points of the ranch. Then drive another mile up and glass. Arizona elk hunting in Unit 27 & 23 and also unit 1 & 10 offer some of the best rifle elk hunting in Arizona.Arizona hunter, guide, and outfitter Tim Winslow.. Great unit but can be really tough hunt. It is a big Unit. More bear sign is observed during or immediately following severe drought periods. Unit 10 is nothing but a glassing unit. Like everywhere else, there are a bunch that aren't so serious, but plenty who are, and know what they are doing. Dont shoot the first bull you see, unless it is a real monster. Hike up the next hill and glass. Arizona is home to some of the best late rifle elk hunting in the country. Species Information. Overview: Unit 10 is not a white-tailed deer hotspot. Unit 10 is a very huntable elk unit due to the fact that this unit is interspersed with a lot of hills rolling hills, broken ridge country, and lots of knobs that make excellent glassing points from which to scout and hunt trophy Arizona elk from. 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.. You have been here twice since 2015 for info? Arizona Late Season Rifle Elk Late season rifle elk hunts in Arizona are booked for 7 days, and hunters can expect lots of glassing for bulls in areas they retire to after the rut. The only other area where turkeys are located in Unit 10 is in the Ponderosa pine country on the north half of the Aubrey Cliffs north of Pica Camp. The late seasons can be difficult hunts for obvious reasons, like weather and isolated bulls being harder to locate, but they offer significantly better draw odds to allow hunters to still be in a unit with quality animals. How long are you willing to wait for a tag? But we're focusing on that side, as we understand there are elk there and likely less hunters (I've been told the further west and north you go, the less hunters [williams area will be slammed]). Our private land or public land rifle elk hunts offer opportunities at 300+ trophy bulls with 350+ bulls a possibility. Bring your own water and haul out all of your garbage. 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. 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. Check for tracks at waterholes and look for signs of rooting. Scouting for the early bull hunt during the archery hunt should be as unobtrusive as possible. 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 That said, bulls bugle all year long so you may want to send out a "location bugle" to see what happens. Arizona Elk Hunt Draw: What Units Should I Apply For? Do you have a specific elk hunting experience you are after? 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. 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. They are there! The state offers a variety of terrain and climates that make it a perfect place to pursue these majestic animals. to AZ Hwy 64; south on AZ Hwy 64 to I-40. 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. You will most likely be on the rim of Cataract Canyon looking down a long ways down. 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. . Don't miss out on your opportunity to chase giants, visit the Arizona Game & Fish Department website and select "Apply for a Draw." A hunter should walk the rim of the canyon and look down. The Buckeye State. What state has the cheapest elk tags? Antelope are sometimes found in areas of relatively dense juniper cover. 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. Great unit but can be really tough hunt. Areas: Javelina are not easy to locate in Unit 10. We will be over by round mountain if that matters. Unit 61 is hands down one of Colorado's most exciting units to hunt. If you plan on hunting with us, check out our blog series of unit breakdowns labeled ", Not all elk units are created equal. I've been hunting deer for 15 + years and elk for the past 5 years in Colorado. They are conducted in September and November/December. Make sure proper care is taken with meat. As a result of the higher success rates draw odds are lower. If you do hear a bugle or two, it's quite possible that the bulls will be solitary by then. Then drive another mile up and glass. Ranch rules and requirements went into effect August 22, 2013. Elk in Unit 10. by: Anonymous. They have a fee (I think $60) to hunt their ranch property. But, with most of the AZ late hunts, its all about staying engaged in the hunt for the full 7 days, scouting prior to the season if you can, and having realistic expectations. . Hunt hard where you find elk or elk sign and be persistent. That's a tough choice. 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. Typically by that time they're done. The Havasupai Reservation is off limits to sheep hunters. Was fortunate enough to pull nov 30 - dec 6 rifle Bull elk for unit 10 (was my second choice). If I decide on the trophy squirrel hunt instead, I will trade tags with you since you asked first. 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. Use your resources wisely and make the most of your Arizona Elk hunting experience. Funny story, my wife had a December unit 10 cow tag in '05 and it was spitting snow (her first hunt in a while). Just grasses? Besides the genetics, Unit 10 is very easy to hunt. If you plan on hunting with us, check out our blog series of unit breakdowns labeled "Hunt Overview" describing some of our most preferred elk hunts throughout the years. Our 2023 Arizona Elk Hunt RATES Choose a "Hunter to Guide Ratio" of either 1-on-1 or 2-on-1. Hunting Season Our late season Cow Elk hunts take place in November through the end of. For season dates, review the 2022 Pronghorn and Elk Regulations. There is a fall archery-only over-the-counter permit hunt available in the fall. #1 After the rut, bulls will scatter, find a place to hide and recuperate. Plan your Arizona big game hunt with an interactive unit boundary map. Notice: The fall hunting season is a limited weapon shotgun-shooting shot season only. Please hunt responsibly, obey all signage and have a safe legal hunt. It also has an anti-microbial that eliminates mold/mildew growth. Are you after a particular size elk or is the opportunity to hunt more important? Don't let it get to you. Likely some at night or before daylight, but that all depends on the cows and if their cycle is running late. 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. Elevations run near 5,500 to 7,000 across most of the unit. Non-residents get in the game from 2 to 5 bonus points in many cases. An Arizona elk tag is still one of the most coveted and is among one of the best hunting experiences any hunter can have. I am sure there are good bulls in there- but I never found em. Access problems are increasing with the proliferation of remote real estate subdivisions. For information about accessing the Big Boquillas Ranch for hunting purposes, please visit their webpage at www.huntbigboranch.com. These are almost all resident deer. Yes, they will be in the open in Oct. theyll get intolittle draws and hide out. If you have any familiarity with elk hunting "the rut" experience is probably high on your list, especially in Arizona. 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. 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.. Rifle hunters have more of an advantage, but one still needs to get close enough for a good shot before the elk feed into cover. My go-to initial response is "it depends." Much of the Unit is part of a ranch (Boquillias) that limits off road use. These trophy elk hunts in the rut are the best time to focus on trying to harvest a world-class Arizona bull elk in Unit 10. Phone: (435) 865-1020, database of Arizona Elk guided opportunities, Garth's Arizona Late Season Bull Elk Hunt in Unit 8, Youth Combo Hunting & Fishing License (ages 10-17). The late seasons can be difficult hunts for obvious reasons, like weather and isolated bulls being harder to locate, but they offer significantly better draw odds to allow hunters to still be in a unit with quality animals. Arizona Unit 10-This vast terrain is very glassable, the unit consists of mainly all junipers, lots of bulls and few cows, hunters can expect to see bulls between 320-350 on regular basis. Glass early and hope to catch them on the tops of the hills. Sign up for a new account in our community. The terrain is well suited for glassing. The 2022 Arizona Elk Draw Deadline is February 8th. Instructional videos or cassettes can be helpful, but hearing real elk will also help. The further off the roads you are willing to go the better you will be. Call us at (602)705-4297 and book your hunt with the best trophy hunting providers in Arizona now! Arizona has two separate archery and rifle seasons in most units. The draw back to these hunts comes in the form of hunter success, which is very low. It's DRY here. The draw structure, management practices, elk population levels, and hunter interest results in Arizona being one of the more difficult states to acquire a tag in. Shane, From SHANE The Movie. Unit 9 alternates between a rifle and muzzleloader hunt each year. The time I was able to hunt though- slim pickins. The next rung up the ladder and a drastic increase in quality are late season "general" rifle bull elk hunts. If you are into early season elk hunting , unit 23 can be a fantastic hunt due to bulls competing with each other for limited numbers of cows. Elk trophy quality is not always a major concern. If a concentration of tracks is found, it is likely there may be a kill nearby. on a specific unit to access the Unit Profile in order to gain the greatest resource available to thoroughly learn a unit. Someone elses hunt of a lifetime hangs in the balance. 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. From the South: U.S. Hwy 89. From the North: State Hwy 64 These hunts have phenomenal success rates, high quality bulls, and offer a great hunt experience. She got cold and asked me to just "call one in" for her. 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? Overview: Unit 10 is a great elk unit. They are easy to see on google earth. Within the Perrin Ranch are several designated camping areas and dispersed camping is not permitted. 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. Moisture levels and feed are great going into this winter, and bulls harvested during the late hunts were in good shape. Please call or email Arizona Elk Outfitters LLC at any time if you would like to discuss Unit 10 Arizona elk hunting. Turkey population fluctuates greatly depending on climatic conditions. From the West: I-40, State Hwy 66 Units like these will never gain ground for long because hunters are getting more determined and have better technology to maintain high harvest despite lowering age class. DaveR covered it well. Find tanks and look for tracks. I have 2 separate friends hunting elk this year in 10, one in October and the other on the cow hunt in December and would be happy to let you know any info I can pass on, just keep spreading the rumor that it was terrible though. Neither are all elk hunts within that unit. The elk is in a full rut during these 2 hunts and this time period is when the biggest bulls in the unit are the most visible and therefore most vulnerable to hunting. GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* Overall unit size: US Forest Service: These hunts are again during the peak rut timeframe and big mature bulls are going to be the easiest to kill during these hunts. Ridgeline Outfitters provides Arizona elk hunts throughout the state, including Arizona elk units 1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 3C, 7W, 8, 9, 10, and 27. Unit Boundaries Hunters must follow the ranch rules: do not litter, do not camp mile from water, stay on roads/trails, keep gates closed, and no trail cameras on private property sections. For many new hunters, getting in the field is often the highest consideration. Overview: Unit 10 has a healthy mountain lion population. The trophy elk genetics that are found here are some of the finest to be found in the world. A forum community dedicated to hunting and fishing enthusiasts in the Arizona area. I know coes for example, are find of the flower on barrel cactus. There are also juniors-only limited weapon-shotgun shooting hunts for both seasons, too. Vary your use of different calls and calling sounds to keep the elk on edge. 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. Beginning at the junction of AZ Hwy 64 and I-40; westerly on I-40 to Crookton Rd. Our online/print magazine has everything in one location: Application info, draw details and odds, fees, hunter requirements, point structure, age restrictions, youth information, weapon restrictions, other tag opportunities, hunt planning and much more. One thing to consider is that this far South we don't have the same resources as other Rocky Mountain states. Have not hunted unit 10 in about 20 years, my info would be outdated. How to uncover hidden gem Arizona elk areas. Glassing is important in this area. 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. Never leave home without your lion tag; sooner or later you will run into one. Other herds are scattered across the unit. If I decide on the trophy squirrel hunt instead, I will trade tags with you since you asked first. If you can, get in early and glass, glass, glass. The Coconino Plateau holds a good population of elk right out in the open antelope country far from the trees. All Rights Reserved. The big differences in bonus points and trophy quality from unit to unit, and the differences in units from archery season to rifle season where the bulls live.Thank you for watching! They are conducted in September and November/December. Montana Bear Hunts. The late rifle is a tough hunt though after the animals have been shot at for nearly 5 months by then. ALASKA; . I have not hunted elk in this unit during the late hunt. Pick out several different elk calls cow calls and bugles and practice until you sound like an elk. Areas: The Kaibab National Forest portion of Unit 10 is a good location to hunt elk. 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. Gong rats and good luck. There is a small permanent population of desert bighorn in the Cataract Canyon area. Looks like some good high timber and a few low spots. DaveR covered it well. Many late season Arizona bull elk hunts for residents can be drawn with 6 to 11 bonus points. Unit 10 has been getting better for quality the last five to six years and has always been home to some of the biggest bulls in Arizona. The Williams corner and the Aubrey Cliffs areas hold the most mule deer and correspondingly the most lions on a year-round basis. Overview: If you want to hunt a record-book antelope, this is the place. Our number 3 choice: Arizona Hunt Unit 23. Preparing ourselves for the crowds. I thought we might start hearing some bugling, but didn't hear a peep at all. Success rates are drastically higher than that of late archery seasons simply because firearms are substantially easier to kill elk with at much greater distances. The area north and west of Round Mountain, Bishop Lake, Long Point, Paradise Ridge, and Cataract Canyon are all in this category. Colorado Unit 61 Elk Hunts. 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. Many hunters already have a preconceived idea of what they would like to achieve, accomplish, or experience in a hunt. I will find out where his property is so I can give you some idea of where we plan to start. Arizona Unit 10 Unit 10 is our #1 pick for the best unit for elk hunting in Arizona. Don't miss out on your opportunity to chase giants, visit the Arizona Game & Fish Department website and select ". What elk units should I apply for? Areas: The southeast corner of Unit 10 near Williams close to I-40 is usually the best area, although bear sign has been found around Mount Floyd, Trinity Mountain, Red Lake, and the Aubrey Cliffs. I dont much about unit 10, but I have hunted late season elk near by. 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. 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. 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. Cataract Lake and Kaibab Lake campgrounds, near Williams, managed by the U.S. Forest Service (928-635-2633). No trees in the Bo.
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