Elevations range from less than 2,000 along the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon National Park at the units north end to more than 7,600 on the Three Sisters just northwest of Williams in the southeastern part of the unit. From the South: U.S. Hwy 89. A lot of everything. Up early and into a good location to glass. 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. I wouldn't paint all AZ resident elk hunters with the same broad brush. Hike up the next hill and 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. The unit is a mix of flat to rolling grassland prairie and rolling to mountainous pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine-Gambel oak habitat types. The time of year these hunts occur is post-rut in mid November. Varmint callers have had luck calling in lions from time-to-time. There are many hunt options to choose from and many people will apply for the most sought after early season "trophy" hunts. 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? I have not hunted elk in this unit during the late hunt. There are trade offs for each and every situation. For many new hunters, getting in the field is often the highest consideration. Elk - Unit 10. Mule deer in Unit 10 do not appear to be migratory. Overview: An overview is exactly what you will have when you hunt desert bighorn sheep in Units 9 or 10. You can't hunt if you don't draw! Arizona Unit 10 Unit 10 is our #1 pick for the best unit for elk hunting in Arizona. PO Box 250 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. 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. Several of the hunters checked scouted prior to the hunt by driving around and checking for tracks at many of the waterholes. Post a pic or two will help you with answers to your question. This means that as of the time permit recommendations were passed, AZGFD made them based on unit 10 hunters not being allowed to hunt the Boquillas Ranch. Thanks! 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. If I decide on the trophy squirrel hunt instead, I will trade tags with you since you asked first. An archery-only hunt in the fall is available with an over-the-counter permit tag. Unit 10 is approximately 51 percent private land, 30 percent state land, and 8 percent National Forest Service, with the remainder being National Park and Indian reservation that is not open to hunting. Using a rifle and having a high success rate are the two most compelling factors for applying for a late rifle hunt. OP. 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.. Ranch rules and requirements went into effect August 22, 2013. 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. Joined: Aug 2010. Turkey population fluctuates greatly depending on climatic conditions. Most of the unit is private property that is open to public access, but closed to off-road travel. The area north and west of Round Mountain, Bishop Lake, Long Point, Paradise Ridge, and Cataract Canyon are all in this category. 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. 1579 N Main Street Ste 100 Vary your use of different calls and calling sounds to keep the elk on edge. Hike up the next hill and glass. Areas: The best turkey hunting in Unit 10 usually takes place in the Ponderosa pine country on the Kaibab National Forest within 5-7 miles of Williams. For a resident, most early Arizona archery hunts can be guaranteed to be drawn from 7 to 15 bonus points. Please visit www.fs.usda.gov/kaibab for more information on the Travel Management Rule. In 2022, it will offer a muzzleloader hunt and not a rifle hunt. I will find out where his property is so I can give you some idea of where we plan to start. 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. The spot I'm referring to is directly below the above described campground. Bulls are incredibly vocal during the rut and encounters can be close. Most successful hunters have found and harvested javelina around the units many waterholes. Please call or email Arizona Elk Outfitters LLC at any time if you would like to discuss Unit 10 Arizona elk hunting. Thanks for the input and hopefully I will have a story to tell in about 5 months, not that I am counting. Good boots and good optics. That's my family's favorite weekend because it's the only time we can all get together. i saw a lot of bulls there during antelope season. 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. Our private land or public land rifle elk hunts offer opportunities at 300+ trophy bulls with 350+ bulls a possibility. If you are unfamiliar with the AZ Draw process I'd suggest reading our post Understanding the Arizona Big Game Draw and Application Process. Are you after a particular size elk or is the opportunity to hunt more important? 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. Cataract Lake and Kaibab Lake campgrounds, near Williams, managed by the U.S. Forest Service (928-635-2633). Arizona is a state you must intend to apply for multiple years in order to draw a tag. Was fortunate enough to pull nov 30 - dec 6 rifle Bull elk for unit 10 (was my second choice). GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* Overall unit size: US Forest Service: Since I was planning on an Arizona move I had been . Thanks. Cataract Lake Campground near Williams, managed by Coconino County Parks and Recreation (928-774-5139). M. Guns are responsible for killing as much as Rosie O'Donnel's fork is responsible for her being FAT. Arizona Game Management Units and Navajo Big Game Units. Within the Perrin Ranch are several designated camping areas and dispersed camping is not permitted. Arizonas Unit 10 also has plenty of flat, jungle thick juniper country that provides trophy elk with an ocean of thick cover in which to hide and grow record-breaking size antlers in. 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). For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Next we move into the far more coveted tags of the early archery bull elk seasons. micky. Overview: Unit 10 is not a hot javelina unit, but the population has been growing. 4,317. Search our database of Arizona Elk guided opportunities. What are their preferred food? Research the latest Arizona Elk Hunting Draw Odds and Harvest Data for Unit 10. . Unit 10 is nothing but a glassing unit. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Toggle navigation. We do not recommend these hunts. Parents and adult helpers, please note: due to lack of experience youth hunters are more apt to make mistakes. Experience is often going to dictate the level of difficulty an individual is willing to deal with, both in obtaining a tag and during the hunt. Overview: Black bears are not common in Unit 10, but they do either live here or travel through on a regular basis. Arizona is home to some of the best late rifle elk hunting in the country. The 2022 Arizona Elk Draw Deadline is February 8th. Elk antler sizes on bulls killed during the late season hunts average much less than those killed during the early bull elk seasons for several reasons. There is a catch however. You just never can tell Elk are very vocal year round if you ever listen to a herd of cows that are not being bothered you will hear alot of cow talk. Even as a resident of the state of Arizona it can take anywhere from 11 to 24 bonus points to get a tag. Funny story, my wife had a December unit 10 cow tag in '05 and it was spitting snow (her first hunt in a while). The Williams corner and the Aubrey Cliffs areas hold the most mule deer and correspondingly the most lions on a year-round basis. I got off the road alot in unit 10 3 years ago. There are trade offs for each and every situation. For non-residents most of the tags worth hunting will range from 7 to 12 bonus points. Non-residents get in the game from 2 to 5 bonus points in many cases. 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. Good boots and good optics. Use your resources wisely and make the most of your Arizona Elk hunting experience. The late hunts also proved that with good feed and ample water to spread the elk populations out, busted up racks were at a minimum this year. The goal of these hunts is to teach good hunter ethics and accountability. 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. Apr 7, 2021. Please respect private property and help to keep the unit open to public access. 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. Current management has AZGFD maximising the amount of tags issued in units until there is clearly an issue with quality and then they will slowly start to reduce tags until they can see an upswing and then its back to pedal to the metal. it is very flat for an elk unit in AZ, very few remote canyons. 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. it is a big unit and the elk are scattered by the late season. I start with a hunter's experience level when recommending hunts. Arizona elk hunting in Unit 27 \u0026 23 and also unit 1 \u0026 10 offer some of the best rifle elk hunting in Arizona.Arizona hunter, guide, and outfitter Tim Winslow breaks down the top rifle elk units for the upcoming draw in 2022. Pick out several different elk calls cow calls and bugles and practice until you sound like an elk. If the hunter makes a mistake, please report it to the Department. All of these trophy elk areas have a very long and very distinguished history of producing some of the highest-scoring trophy elk that have ever been harvested worldwide. Care to join me for an hour and call one in for me on day 1? Great unit but can be really tough hunt. Just grasses? I'm a mile wide and a inch deep, but hunting has been the only thing that is consistent in my life. The good news is that you can base right from where you park and hike into more inaccessible areas and find good elk. Respect other hunters opportunities. . 100% w/ 10 pts: 10 - Late Rifle: 360"+ 36%: 100% w/ 8 pts: 86% w/ 12 pts: 19A - Late Rifle: 310 . Pay attention to where you are and where development is occurring. Shane, From SHANE The Movie. 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. We will continue to add and update individual hunts there. Dedicated hunters who put in their time will locate mature bucks. You really think they will be in the open in October? 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. Call us at (602)705-4297 and book your hunt with the best trophy hunting providers in Arizona now! 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. JavaScript is disabled. look at the Arizona elk hunting species page or contact Dillon Currie at (623) 606-3364 or hunts@chasentheking.com. If a concentration of tracks is found, it is likely there may be a kill nearby. Biggest bull we found in 7 days were 5x5's. heads to Montana on a black bear hunt. 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. Many late season Arizona bull elk hunts for residents can be drawn with 6 to 11 bonus points. Drawing a late season archery bull elk tag can typically be done with 0 to 3 bonus points for a resident hunter. Pay attention to the overall number of late rifle tags as they are very high and often catch hunters off guard who think this is going to be a low-pressure hunting situation due to the number of points required to draw. Don't miss out on your opportunity to chase giants, visit the Arizona Game & Fish Department website and select "Apply for a Draw." Arizona Unit 23 might not always produce giant bull elk in the numbers that Arizona Unit 9 and Arizona Unit 10 do but . Access points can be found west of Coxcomb Hill and Espee Road. Glassing is important in this area. The draw back to these hunts comes in the form of hunter success, which is very low. The best time to hunt lions is on fresh snow, but hunters with good dogs can work lions on dry ground as well. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Nonresidents can count on drawing AZ tags with anywhere from 8 to 20 bonus depending on the specific hunt number. This unit has all the right ingredients for growing giant bulls and unit 10 should always be very high on your list of the best Arizona units to apply for elk in. Nonresident odds are bleak for many of the top hunts taking 14 to 24 bonus points. No single area in Unit 10 should be overlooked. 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. Curious, when glassing, not in early a.m., where are you looking? I am planning a few scouting trips. Early season should be great. The late rifle is a tough hunt though after the animals have been shot at for nearly 5 months by then. Be prepared with extra food, water, gas, and perhaps a second spare tire. 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. Good luck and happy hunting. How long are you willing to wait for a tag? Like everywhere else, there are a bunch that aren't so serious, but plenty who are, and know what they are doing. I would recommend spending a lot of time from high points glassing for elk. The map can be purchased at any Arizona Game and Fish Department Office. 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. 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. There are a lot of elk in this unit. Unit 10 is on the fringe of whitetail habitat so I wouldnt specifically plan a whitetail hunt here. I dont much about unit 10, but I have hunted late season elk near by. They are conducted in September and November/December. There are a few whitetails scattered across the unit and they are legal game during the general season as well as during archery hunts. Remember that." RMEF Information for Arizona and National Elk Conservation Activities and EventsRMEF Convention . You just have to be in the right place at the right time. Tom. The Arizona Big Game Application Deadline for Elk is 11:59 P.M. (Arizona Time) Feb 14, 2023. It is not terribly uncommon to find a bear track at or near water from late spring through the fall hunting seasons. 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 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 Units with less topography are equally as difficult during the late season to find older age class bulls with no rut and very few vantage points to give hunters the edge. Hunting Season Our late season Cow Elk hunts take place in November through the end of. Make sure proper care is taken with meat. If you aren't caught up in that game, your opportunity to hunt Arizona increases substantially. Maintaining access is critical. Continue reading "Unit 10 - Arizona" 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. When there are no deep canyons, do they just tend to go to remote areas and hunker down during the day? Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. 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. 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. Don't miss out on your opportunity to chase giants, visit the Arizona Game & Fish Department website and select ". Find & Download Free Graphic Resources for Elk Antler Logo. 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. Out of all these units, unit 1 has been the black sheep with quality being noticeably lower, but with recent tag cuts and a great population, it is looking better and better. on a specific unit to access the Unit Profile in order to gain the greatest resource available to thoroughly learn a unit. Lastly, it doesn't get any harder to guarantee yourself an AZ tag than applying for "trophy" rifle or muzzleloader units. If they are on the middle bench, the hunt becomes more difficult, but they are still huntable. From the North: State Hwy 64 I know coes for example, are find of the flower on barrel cactus. An Arizona elk tag is still one of the most coveted and is among one of the best hunting experiences any hunter can have. Never leave home without your lion tag; sooner or later you will run into one. All of these units have the potential to produce magnum size bulls. He has 40 or 80 acres up there. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. There are several herds that use the Aubrey Cliffs, mostly around Chino Point and Rhodes Canyon. That said, bulls bugle all year long so you may want to send out a "location bugle" to see what happens. Our Arizona Elk Species Profile is another great way to determine . Most units are fairly easy to hunt physically, especially when compared to some of the Northwestern states. That's a tough choice. 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. You have been here twice since 2015 for info? The terrain is well suited for glassing. Typically by that time they're done. Elk in Unit 10. by: Anonymous. Look for lion tracks around waterholes. . Maps for Montana Bear Hunting Districts Select a hunting unit from the dropdown menu or click a unit on the map below. #1 After the rut, bulls will scatter, find a place to hide and recuperate. Calling, glassing, and sitting at water holes are the preferred methods of hunting turkey in this unit. Have not hunted unit 10 in about 20 years, my info would be outdated. If 2022 was any indication of what good feed and timely moisture will do for Arizona elk, 2023 is looking to be even better. 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. The trophy elk genetics that are found here are some of the finest to be found in the world. Our Memberships Include The Most Accurate Draw Odds Available, Join Now! Hunting antlerless elk can be easy or challenging depending on your luck and existing conditions during your hunt. Unit 10 ArizonaElk: Unit 10 is one of, if not the best, premier trophy elk units in the state of Arizona. Go on more hunts with better information! 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. 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. 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. 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. For specific seasons and dates check the regulations brochure. The time I was able to hunt though- slim pickins. Cattle grazing and overhunting the sub-species led to its demise in the early part of the 20th century. She got cold and asked me to just "call one in" for her. Overview: Units 8 and 10 are hunted on the same permit both spring and fall. Draw odds for the unit 23 late rifle hunt for Residents in 2020 were 100% for applicants with 12 or more points. Overview: Mule deer occur unit-wide with the exception of wide-open grassland areas. Areas: There are a few whitetails near the Aubrey Cliffs immediately northwest of Seligman. I thought we might start hearing some bugling, but didn't hear a peep at all. Looks like some good high timber and a few low spots. Areas: Javelina are not easy to locate in Unit 10. Table 1. 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. 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. Use your resources wisely and make the most of your Arizona Elk hunting experience. I just got a map sent to me of the property. Montana Bear Hunts. The further off the roads you are willing to go the better you will be. That is actually 2 points higher than 6A which has the largest elk population. Just keep looking and dont pull the trigger too soon. Areas: All of Unit 10 is worth hunting. I've been hunting deer for 15 + years and elk for the past 5 years in Colorado. These hunts have phenomenal success rates, high quality bulls, and offer a great hunt experience. Hunt hard where you find elk or elk sign and be persistent. With incredible genetics, it produces 400 class bulls every year, even on the drought years. We will be over by round mountain if that matters. Good exercise for them, plus I want his boy to see what we are getting into. Our elk hunt stories can be found in our "Elk" category on the blog as well. 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.. There is a campground on the southeast side of the Black Canyon rd and the 300 rd. The 2022 Arizona Elk Draw Deadline is February 8th. Population densities range from low-to-medium with the higher densities generally occurring in the Williams corner and the Aubrey Cliffs areas. Blind jumping, similar to claim jumping with miners has become a problem in recent years. Sep 10, 2013 #2 That unfortunately is a very difficult hunt to kill a nice bull. 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. Don't let it get to you. Please visit www.huntbigboranch.com for more information. ARIZONA UNIT 23 ELK OUTFITTERS. 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. In 2022, it will offer a rifle hunt and not a muzzleloader hunt. 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. At 10 points, 1/10 were drawn. DaveR covered it well. Dont shoot the first bull you see, unless it is a real monster. The map can be purchased at any Arizona Game and Fish Department Office. These hunts are again during the peak rut timeframe and big mature bulls are going to be the easiest to kill during these hunts. 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.. Plan your Arizona big game hunt with an interactive unit boundary map. Nov 7, 2021. Treat all land entered as if it were your own. Sometimes I see them all day and then sometimes it takes days to see one. This is flat to rolling country with a lot of roads and a lot of roadless areas. 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. Notice: The fall hunting season is a limited weapon shotgun-shooting shot season only. 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
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