Elk Hunter Planner – Part 2 – Arizona

[Western Hunter]

Arizona Hunt Planner

 

 

Important facts about Arizona Elk  Draw:

 

1)      To apply for Arizona you have to purchase a Non Resident hunting license for $151.25 non-refundable.

 

2)      It only then costs $7.50 per species to apply, then if you are successful you will be charged the appropriate tag fee.

 

3)      It is now possible to apply online. Goto www.azgfd.com

 

4)      Online applications can be made with Visa or Mastercard.

 

5)      You must purchase a license prior to applying.

 

6)      A bonus point only costs $7.50 per species.

 

7)      Up to four people can be on an application.

 

8)      Up to “10%†of the tags per hunt code can go to non-residents

 

9)      A bonus point system is in place and each time you apply and are unsuccessful you are awarded a bonus point.

 

10)  Hunter Education is required for individuals under 14 years old to take big game.

 

11)  The deadline to apply is February 14^th 2012 and must be received in their office no later than 7pm if apply by paper applications.

 

The quality of Elk and Antelope in Arizona make it a must apply for state.  The management practices and habitat make for some great hunting.  Most units in the state of Arizona have the potential to harvest a tremendous record book trophy.

 

ELK

 

Best-Early Archery Season September 14^th-September 27^th

 

Unit 9-100 tags

 

Unit 10-200 tags

 

Unit 1, 2B, 2C-245 tags

 

Unit 23N-15 tags

 

Unit 23S-15 tags

 

Reasonable expectations for bulls to be harvested during these seasons are 320-360 bulls

 

 

 

Good- Early Archery Season September 14^th-September 27^th

 

Unit 7W-100 tags

 

Unit 3A/3C-125 tags

 

Unit 17A-20C- Limited Opportunity tags

 

Unit 8-150 tags

 

Unit 7E-110 tags

 

Unit 27-150 tags

 

Unit 6A-650 tags

 

Reasonable expectations for bulls to be harvested during these seasons are 300-340 bulls

 

 

Best Early Rifle/Muzzleloader Season September 28^th-October 4th

 

Unit 9-25 tags

 

Unit 10-75 tags

 

Unit 23N-20 tags

 

Unit 1, 2B, 2C-45 tags

 

Unit 3A/3C-40 tags

 

Reasonable expectations for bulls to be harvested during these seasons are 320-360 bulls

 

Late Archery Season November 16^th-29th

 

Unit 9-25 tags

 

Unit 10-30 tags

 

Unit 23-200 tags

 

Unit 1, 2B, 2C-25 tags

 

Reasonable expectations for bulls to be harvested during these seasons are 5 points to 330 bulls.  Expect broken points.

 

Late Rifle Elk Season November 30^th-December 6^th

 

Best

 

Unit 10-575 tags

 

Unit 23-200 tags

 

Unit 27-400 tags

 

Unit 1, 2B, 2C-365 tags

 

Unit 9-275 tags

 

Reasonable expectations for bulls to be harvested during these seasons are 260-330 bulls.  Expect broken points.

 

Good

 

Unit 3A/3C-325 tags

 

Unit 8-500 tags

 

Unit 6A-900 tags

 

Reasonable expectations for bulls to be harvested during these seasons are 250-300 bulls. Expect broken points.

 

Other interesting hunts:

 

Rifle Peaks Hunt area Unit 7-1^st hunt 30 tags Sept. 28^th-Oct 4^th, 2^nd Hunt 30 tags October 5^th-11^th, 3^rd Hunt 30 tags October 12^th-18^th

 

Rifle 17A, 17B, 18B, 19B, 20A, and 20C October 5^th-18^th 35 tags

 

 

 

 

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