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. A hunter should walk the rim of the canyon and look down. Then drive another mile up and glass. 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. Since I was planning on an Arizona move I had been . Non-residents get in the game from 2 to 5 bonus points in many cases. Arizona has two separate archery and rifle seasons in most units. Table 1. Hike up the next hill and glass. I am planning a few scouting trips. This is a great unit for harvesting bulls in the 310-330 range. When elk are located at a distance, aggressive hunting tactics are likely in order. Great unit but can be really tough hunt. 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. Good exercise for them, plus I want his boy to see what we are getting into. Beginning at the junction of AZ Hwy 64 and I-40; westerly on I-40 to Crookton Rd. 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. There are a lot of elk in this unit. If the hunter makes a mistake, please report it to the Department. Rifle Elk Hunts in New Mexico. If you aren't caught up in that game, your opportunity to hunt Arizona increases substantially. Get on google earth and find some areas on the ranch that have an area of openness that is in one of the patch's that the roads go around but do not cross thru. Drawing a late season archery bull elk tag can typically be done with 0 to 3 bonus points for a resident hunter. . Each season, we will only book 1 or 2 hunters per season on this ranch. Unit 9 alternates between a rifle and muzzleloader hunt each year. 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. Vary your use of different calls and calling sounds to keep the elk on edge. There is a fall archery-only over-the-counter permit hunt available in the fall. That's a tough choice. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tips, tricks, optics, gunsmithing, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! By We are targeting mature 300"-350" bulls, and larger bulls may be available in our top areas when conditions are right. The Bo side of the unit wasn't what I was expecting mainly rolling hills, a lot of juniper and SOME juniper/pinon mix. These hunts can be a nonstop adrenaline rush with screaming bulls and encounters with giants. Thanks for the pointers so far. 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. In Arizona, snowy weather is a two-edged sword. 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. Javelina have been seen in the Ponderosa pine country near Williams. If you are looking for ultra-high draw opportunity then a late season archery tag can provide 100% draw odds in many units. Plan your Arizona big game hunt with an interactive unit boundary map. The map area you show is below the Gentry campground. The Arizona Game and Fish Department has created a Game Management Unit 10 map to help hunters navigate the unit. In many cases seasoned hunters have far more specific considerations to evaluate. I have gone 3/3 the last 3 years in 10 for elk, 2 early rifle cow tags and last year an archery bull, so I haven't chased elk during your hunt but have been out there during the archery deer. When a bull is worked up, almost any call will get his attention. It may not display this or other websites correctly. For information about accessing the Big Boquillas Ranch for hunting purposes, please visit their webpage at www.huntbigboranch.com. I can let you know what I find. Areas: All of Unit 10 is worth hunting. Dedicated hunters who put in their time will locate mature bucks. Early season should be great. The problem lies in units with topography like 8 and 27 that leaves elk vulnerable to being spotted in big canyons and long-range rifles can pick them off at 800+ yards. 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. If you aren't caught up in that game, your opportunity to hunt Arizona increases substantially. 4,317. 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. 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 Please respect private property and help to keep the unit open to public access. 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. From the North: State Hwy 64 Just grasses? Find & Download Free Graphic Resources for Elk Antler Logo. 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. 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. 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. You will most likely be on the rim of Cataract Canyon looking down a long ways down. Don't miss out on your opportunity to chase giants, visit the Arizona Game & Fish Department website and select ". Late archery: 31% Late rifle: 77%: Unit 10: 360"+ 23:100: 39.2%: Early archery: 31% Early rifle: 87% Muzzleloader: 30% Late archery: 15% Late rifle: 39% . You must log in or register to reply here. Thanks for the input and hopefully I will have a story to tell in about 5 months, not that I am counting. Pick out several different elk calls cow calls and bugles and practice until you sound like an elk. Neither are all elk hunts within that unit. Antelope, Bighorn Sheep,Black Bear,Elk, Javelina,Merriams Turkey,Mountain Lion,Mule Deer,White-tailed Deer, *Note regarding changes to Big Boquillas Ranch access, Hunters in Unit 10 should be aware of decision made by the Big Boquillas Ranch regarding access beginning with the 2013 fall hunting season. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. If you have any familiarity with elk hunting "the rut" experience is probably high on your list, especially in Arizona. Neither are all elk hunts within that unit. We never hunted this unit or this type of cow hunt (700+ tags). Several ranches in Unit 10 are already closed to public access. Since AZGFD manages their elk herd aggressively, meaning that if a unit has over 35% harvest on the late firearm hunt and has over a 35:100 bull to cow ratio, they dont hesitate to increase tags. Funny story, my wife had a December unit 10 cow tag in '05 and it was spitting snow (her first hunt in a while). Please call or email Arizona Elk Outfitters LLC at any time if you would like to discuss Unit 10 Arizona elk hunting. Arizona Elk Hunt Draw: What Units Should I Apply For? If trophy quality and hunting the iconic top tiered units with a firearm is your goal, the only option is to wait. 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? That is actually 2 points higher than 6A which has the largest elk population. Our number 3 choice: Arizona Hunt Unit 23. Good exercise for them, plus I want his boy to see what we are getting into. Bring your own water and haul out all of your garbage. This is real Grand Canyon sheep hunting. However, they have their work cut out for them to harvest an older age class bull. 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. He has 40 or 80 acres up there. Access If you plan on hunting with us, check out our blog series of unit breakdowns labeled ", Not all elk units are created equal. Good Luck!. 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. The 2022 Arizona Elk Draw Deadline is February 8th. Remember that." At 10 points, 1/10 were drawn. A map with designated open roads can be found at the sign-in boxes at the access points of the ranch. Good boots and good optics. For non-residents most of the tags worth hunting will range from 7 to 12 bonus points. Species Information Antelope Overview: If you want to hunt a record-book antelope, this is the place. They are not, and oftentimes, they have the feel of an over-the-counter Colorado or Idaho elk hunt rather than a trophy bull hunt that hunters have come to expect from Arizona. Late season rifle hunts take place in late November to early December. 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. Their elk forum is probably frequented by the highest number of serious AZ elk hunters. The goal of these hunts is to teach good hunter ethics and accountability. We will be over by round mountain if that matters. If a concentration of tracks is found, it is likely there may be a kill nearby. Looks like some good high timber and a few low spots. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. I wouldn't paint all AZ resident elk hunters with the same broad brush. The Havasupai Reservation is off limits to sheep hunters. Then drive another mile up and glass. BTW, the hunt success rate for the late bull hunt in unit 10 last year was 38%. Brief Description of Terrain, Elevation, and Vegetation. Access points can be found west of Coxcomb Hill and Espee Road. It is a big Unit. . The further off the roads you are willing to go the better you will be. This is a naturally occurring population and not a transplant. It also has an anti-microbial that eliminates mold/mildew growth. For specific seasons and dates check the regulations brochure. All Rights Reserved. Draw odds for the unit 23 late rifle hunt for Residents in 2020 were 100% for applicants with 12 or more points. They are easy to see on google earth. Scouting is important for hunting javelina in this unit. 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. There are also juniors-only limited weapon-shotgun shooting hunts for both seasons, too. The late rifle is a tough hunt though after the animals have been shot at for nearly 5 months by then. The Grand Canyon and Cataract Canyon form the units truly spectacular northern and northeastern boundaries. Hike up the next hill and glass. 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. Just a thought. It has become a long-haul state for any early archery or rifle bull tag, but it is well worth the wait. Other herds are scattered across the unit. All of these units have the potential to produce magnum size bulls. Experience lends itself to patience. The next rung up the ladder and a drastic increase in quality are late season "general" rifle bull elk hunts. Turkey population fluctuates greatly depending on climatic conditions. That's my family's favorite weekend because it's the only time we can all get together. Unit 10 elk still respond to calling and this method of hunting can be as exciting as it gets. 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. 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 Overview: Mule deer occur unit-wide with the exception of wide-open grassland areas. 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. Most of the hunts we suggest people apply for are early archery and late rifle hunts. More bear sign is observed during or immediately following severe drought periods. Within the Perrin Ranch are several designated camping areas and dispersed camping is not permitted. by arizonaelkoutfitters | Apr 16, 2013 | Arizona Elk Guides, Arizona Elk Hunts, Arizona Elk Outfitters, Trophy Elk Hunts. An archery-only hunt in the fall is available with an over-the-counter permit tag. Arizona has two separate archery and rifle seasons in most units. Was fortunate enough to pull nov 30 - dec 6 rifle Bull elk for unit 10 (was my second choice). DaveR covered it well. These changes include implementation by the ranch operator and land owner of new Ranch Rules that govern allowable hunter activities and a recreational impact fee for most adults. Sheep do use the entire canyon area and have been observed all the way south to the Box K area. 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! Elk are located in pockets across the unit and do move from year-to-year depending on water available and forage conditions. Tom. What are their preferred food? 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. 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]). What is your experience level with hunting elk? Arizona Unit 10 Unit 10 is our #1 pick for the best unit for elk hunting in Arizona. 1 Report post Posted September 11, 2018 On 9/11/2018 at 1:07 PM, varnco said: They have a fee (I think $60) to hunt their ranch property. Instructional videos or cassettes can be helpful, but hearing real elk will also help. There are four categories that most bull elk hunts fall into. . Use your resources wisely and make the most of your Arizona Elk hunting experience. 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. The Buckeye State. Don't let it get to you. For someone in this category, I'd suggest easier to draw hunts like mid-tier early archery or late rifle and I would avoid any of the unusual or limited-opportunity hunts. Watch that first step. Thanks. Mule deer in Unit 10 do not appear to be migratory. Scouting and heavy-duty glassing are the methods to find big bucks. There is a catch however. Looks like some good high timber and a few low spots. it is a big unit and the elk are scattered by the late season. Often, we look back to the good old days as the bar we measure quality from, and management has changed so much over the last 10-15 years in Arizona that realistically the bar is better measured over the last 5 years. I got off the road alot in unit 10 3 years ago. Species Information. Other areas in Unit 10 also hold mule deer, but population densities are generally low and hunting will be more difficult. Montana Bear Hunts. Staking out a waterhole or calling near a kill may net a lion sighting. The bigger bulls have gone back onto the reservation after the rut making it really tough. Many late season Arizona bull elk hunts for residents can be drawn with 6 to 11 bonus points. Population densities range from low-to-medium with the higher densities generally occurring in the Williams corner and the Aubrey Cliffs areas. Also got sick as a dog and barely made it out. 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. My buddy is 2 for 2 doing this and going for 3rd hopefully this yr. in the middle of straight up antelope country. Unit 10 is nothing but a glassing unit. The state was once the home of the Merriam's elk, a smaller-bodied ungulate with massive antlers. 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. They are there! Unit 23 is our favorite for Late Rifle Elk Hunts 2014 Season Dates Dec. 4-10th. Overview: Unit 10 is a great elk unit. For many new hunters, getting in the field is often the highest consideration. Just keep looking and dont pull the trigger too soon. Our elk hunt stories can be found in our "Elk" category on the blog as well. Is the Arizona unit 10 late rifle hunt as mega shitty as I keep reading around about, or are those probably just road hunters? 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. He has 40 or 80 acres up there. 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. Unit 10 consistently produces Boone and Crockett and Pope and Young record book elk and usually produces at least one or more 400-inch bulls every year as well. Toggle navigation. If you are looking to harvest a world-class trophy bull elk, Arizonas unit 10 is the place where it can definitely happen. We're hoping to find some secluded spots off the ranch, on public land though. If sheep are above the rim the hunt could be over quickly. Looks like you and I will be sharing the same trails this December. #1 After the rut, bulls will scatter, find a place to hide and recuperate. 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? 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. The Arizona Elk Outfitters LLC Team of Arizona elk hunting professionals has produced several giant Arizona bull elk that score over 400 inches out of Arizonas Unit 10 including the 451 inch Boone and Crockett beast that is featured in the picture at the top of this post. Campfire Regular. Hunting sheep in Cataract Canyon is usually not a simple affair. 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. 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. 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.
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