![]() Bowhunters are successful every year, though, and, if you’re not out there, then you’re not elk hunting. These are tough hunts that generally have a low success rate. If you don’t mind hunting bulls that aren’t rutting and are a bowhunter, our late archery bull hunts might be of interest to you. Screaming bulls are awesome and all, but let’s face it: the chances of drawing are slim. Drawing an early archery bull tag in Arizona may be hard, but the wait is worth it, I promise. Keep in mind that Arizona also has a random side to their draw. This basically means that you always have a chance at drawing these - no matter the points. For a resident, you’ll have to cash in 7+ points to seal the deal. These mid-tier units offer some incredible hunting despite being considered mid-tier. There are more than a few units that will cost a nonresident 9+ bonus points instead of 15+. ![]() If going hunting sooner rather than later is what you’re into and you still want to chase screaming bulls, Arizona has that as well. For a nonresident, 15+ bonus points are usually the price for one of these hunts with residents sitting at 10+ bonus points. You’ll likely have to wait a good amount of time, though, to draw one of these sought after tags. These are units that are known for producing that magical 400″ mark. Of course, there are a few select coveted units that everyone puts their name in the hat for. Arizona harbors some jaw-dropping archery hunting during this special time. It’s when the forest ignites with cries of lust-crazed bull elk and fills with that ever so familiar musk of the wapiti. The month of September is a sacred time for a bowhunter. Map of Arizona's top producing B&C nontypical elk counties all time - 2020 The following graphics can also be found on goHUNT's 2020 Arizona elk application strategy article: There are plenty of other options besides the coveted early archery and early rifle tags.ĭon't forget that the application deadline is tomorrow February 11 at 11:59 p.m. ![]() Arizona is known for being extremely hard to draw, but that doesn’t mean you’ll never get to hunt it. Having some of the best elk hunting out there comes with a price though. It’s a good problem to have if you want to call it a problem in the first place. Many nights, I haven’t even been able to sleep because bulls were bugling all night long. We grow big bulls in fairly easy to access habitat. Arizona is home to some of the biggest and best elk hunting out there and the state’s on more than a few hunters to-do lists across the country - and, quite possibly, even the world. If I had to narrow it down to one species of big game in Arizona that gets the most attention, it would definitely have to be elk. ![]()
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