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. Bulls prefer different habitat types during the late season tending toward secluded, isolated, and topographically rugged locations and many of the biggest bulls live in places where they cannot be reasonably hunted. Youth-Only general antlerless hunts area a great opportunity to get youngsters interested in hunting. The terrain bulls are in during that timeframe is rugged and thick and its an archery season. The bigger bulls have gone back onto the reservation after the rut making it really tough. Treat all land entered as if it were your own. Hunters should be . "Give 100% in everything you do, unless you are donating blood.". 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. Go on More Hunts with Better Information, Join Huntin' Fool Today! Moisture levels and feed are great going into this winter, and bulls harvested during the late hunts were in good shape. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. He has 40 or 80 acres up there. 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. i saw a lot of bulls there during antelope season. If 2022 was any indication of what good feed and timely moisture will do for Arizona elk, 2023 is looking to be even better. Was hoping there were dudes on here that actually get off the road that could simply tell me otherwise for a tiny bit of reassurance haha. to Airpark Rd. Thanks! Areas: The Coconino Plateau, the north end of Unit 10, is a favorite location for big-buck hunters. Find tanks and look for tracks. We're hoping to find some secluded spots off the ranch, on public land though. There are a lot of road hunters in that unit with a lot of tags and cold weather. 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. Glass early and hope to catch them on the tops of the hills. Cattle grazing and overhunting the sub-species led to its demise in the early part of the 20th century. 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. Areas: All of Unit 10 is worth hunting. How to uncover hidden gem Arizona elk areas. Several of Arizonas Governor Tag elk have come from Unit 10 and with very good reason: Arizonas world-famous Unit 10 is a proven trophy elk producing unit. Arizona has two separate archery and rifle seasons in most units. A herd of elk can feed along at a relatively fast rate and can easily out-distance a stalking bow hunter. Overview: Mule deer occur unit-wide with the exception of wide-open grassland areas. These hunts are much more desirable. varnco, September 11, 2018 in Elk Hunting, My buddy and I went up scouting Unit 10 (Bo Ranch) this past weekend, as we have the first Cow Elk Rifle in Mid October. There may be some bugling, but don't count on it. 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. Beginning at the junction of AZ Hwy 64 and I-40; westerly on I-40 to Crookton Rd. 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. Patience allows for higher probabilities of drawing "trophy" quality hunts. These hunts are again during the peak rut timeframe and big mature bulls are going to be the easiest to kill during these hunts. 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. We guide in most elk units in central, eastern, and northern Arizona. We also offer guaranteed landowner tag hunts in New Mexico for hunters that do not want to wait years to draw a tag. Lastly, it doesn't get any harder to guarantee yourself an AZ tag than applying for "trophy" rifle or muzzleloader units. 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. It is big country. Species Information. Draw odds for the unit 23 late rifle hunt for Residents in 2020 were 100% for applicants with 12 or more points. Overview: Unit 10 is a great elk unit. Looks like you and I will be sharing the same trails this December. That is actually 2 points higher than 6A which has the largest elk population. Don't miss out on your opportunity to chase giants, visit the Arizona Game & Fish Department website and select "Apply for a Draw." Unit 10 - Arizona Species Information Antelope Overview: If you want to hunt a record-book antelope, this is the place. Negotiations are ongoing, and if they reach an agreement, permits numbers will go back to the same for elk. . . The trophy elk genetics that are found here are some of the finest to be found in the world. If you aren't caught up in that game, your opportunity to hunt Arizona increases substantially. I dont much about unit 10, but I have hunted late season elk near by. Most of the unit is accessible throughout the year, but winter storms and sudden summer thunderstorms make a 4-wheel-drive vehicle almost a necessity. The 2022 Arizona Hunting Regulations and Applications regarding sheep, fall bison, and deer are available online at www. Most units are fairly easy to hunt physically, especially when compared to some of the Northwestern states. Tom. FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. My buddy is 2 for 2 doing this and going for 3rd hopefully this yr. in the middle of straight up antelope country. Good luck!!! More bear sign is observed during or immediately following severe drought periods. A hunter should walk the rim of the canyon and look down. The Havasupai Reservation is off limits to sheep hunters. I had some good intel when I had the tag several years ago. 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. Great unit but can be really tough hunt. The time of year these hunts occur is post-rut in mid November. 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. Varmint callers have had luck calling in lions from time-to-time. The goal of these hunts is to teach good hunter ethics and accountability. There are a lot of elk in this unit. They have a fee (I think $60) to hunt their ranch property. For information about accessing the Big Boquillas Ranch for hunting purposes, please visit their webpage at www.huntbigboranch.com. For season dates, review the 2022 Pronghorn and Elk Regulations. Calling, glassing, and sitting at water holes are the preferred methods of hunting turkey in this unit. Elk trophy quality is not always a major concern. The good news is that you can base right from where you park and hike into more inaccessible areas and find good elk. That's my family's favorite weekend because it's the only time we can all get together. You must log in or register to reply here. For non-residents most of the tags worth hunting will range from 7 to 12 bonus points. I know coes for example, are find of the flower on barrel cactus. Posted By: Anaconda Re: Arizona Unit 10 late rifle - 04/26/14 I don't much about unit 10, but I have hunted late season elk near by. 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. I start with a hunter's experience level when recommending hunts. 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. How long are you willing to wait for a tag? 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. Arizona. 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. What is a "sanctuary" area when there are nodeep canyons? If you have any questions regarding the Arizona elk hunt application process or if you'd like to hunt with us at CTK, we can get you applied for your optimal hunt choices. it is very flat for an elk unit in AZ, very few remote canyons. 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? 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). Heading up to unit 10 myself for the late rifle hunt - managed to draw a bull tag, but by the sounds of it I'm not so sure that too many bulls will be available. Several of the hunters checked scouted prior to the hunt by driving around and checking for tracks at many of the waterholes. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I drew it this year and when I started researching, thats almost all I've been reading. Respect other hunters opportunities. There are also juniors-only limited weapon-shotgun shooting hunts for both seasons, too. 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. Arizona Unit 8 has produced some of the highest-scoring public land trophy elk ever taken in the world. It's easy! It's DRY here. 6 were here. They have a fee (I think $60) to hunt their ranch property. They are conducted in September and November/December. Early-season hunting is usually done during warm weather. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. These are the best areas to hunt if you want to see deer and have a chance of harvesting one. I was expecting more pinion and a bit more elevation/canyons. We do not recommend these hunts. I'm a mile wide and a inch deep, but hunting has been the only thing that is consistent in my life. For many new hunters, getting in the field is often the highest consideration. Unit 23 is our favorite for Late Rifle Elk Hunts 2014 Season Dates Dec. 4-10th. Keep in mind though that these late-season archery elk hunts and late season rifle elk hunts in Unit 10 are much more difficult hunts. That said, bulls bugle all year long so you may want to send out a "location bugle" to see what happens. Watch that first step. Spotted only 3 cow elk - all loners,but the temperature was at about 89 - 90 degrees still, and felt hot in the sun. The state was once the home of the Merriam's elk, a smaller-bodied ungulate with massive antlers.