no worries Report post Posted May 27 Anyone willing to share some general advice on late rifle bull elk in unit 9? First time elk hunt for me, I’ve chased a lot of Coues but never hunted elk. Interested in things like best terrain, migration, effects of weather, etc. l plan on scouting some during the rut just to locate bulls, will they remain in that area or migrate by early December? I also plan on scouting again in mid November. (Hunt begins the day after Thanksgiving). If you’re willing to share some information, respond or message me privately. Thx, Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted May 27 I haven't hunted it, mostly because it is such a long drive for me. Here is a start. https://azgfd-portal-wordpress-pantheon.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/09134923/GMU-9-2024.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coozin Report post Posted May 27 Hard unit to glass. Big bulls stay in the unit post rut. Finding bulls during the rut means nothing to your late season tag so i would spend time now through June finding bulls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted May 27 I would spend my time looking for glassing points rather than elk. If you can find sheds I bet those bulls are in that same country in November / December. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
no worries Report post Posted May 27 Some great advice. Thanks everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZCoueser Report post Posted May 28 Jim, I’m in a similar boat except in 7E. From what I’ve read, I’m gong to focus on getting to know my unit and not worry about finding the bulls now. A lot of posts indicate that their location will change when it’s time for our hunt. I don’t know anything though! Good luck on your hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
no worries Report post Posted May 28 AC Great point, unit knowledge goes a long ways. If plan A isn’t working, it allows you to change course. Best of luck on your hunt as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
verdehunter Report post Posted June 5 There’s alot of area in 9. Some places to glass, but not alot. The biggest bulls will be on the thickest ridges where you can only see about 50yds in front of you. The biggest bulls will also be nocturnal for water. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
no worries Report post Posted June 7 Thanks for the advice Verde. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntandfish Report post Posted June 17 I have spent a lot of time in the unit. I had the tag in 2018. Friends of mine have drawn the early archery and early rifle and I helped on both of those hunts as well. I sent you a PM if you want my two cents on the unit. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted June 18 2 hours ago, Huntandfish said: I have spent a lot of time in the unit. I had the tag in 2018. Friends of mine have drawn the early archery and early rifle and I helped on both of those hunts as well. I sent you a PM if you want my two cents on the unit. I’d be taking that offer! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted June 18 A lot of hunters will be in the upper basin glassing the Coconino Rim. I'd be looking on google earth to find some clearings that a road does not run through. If slowly still hunting ridges, squat down and glass under the PJ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
no worries Report post Posted Friday at 11:37 PM Huntandfish Sent you a PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted Saturday at 01:11 AM Get with drop time outfitters, they do scout packages. Like has been already said, not many high points and they can be pockety. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
