Glass early and hope to catch them on the tops of the hills. I have not hunted elk in this unit during the late hunt. In 2022, it will offer a muzzleloader hunt and not a rifle hunt. Overview: Unit 10 is not a white-tailed deer hotspot. Arizona. M. Quality in general if you look at the last five years is up and looking good, although for those who are still looking back to 10+ years ago and comparing, quality is still down from then. Have not hunted unit 10 in about 20 years, my info would be outdated. We wouldnt say 2022 was a banner year, but it was definitely better than average with plenty of 350"+ bulls hitting the dirt. One thing to consider is that this far South we don't have the same resources as other Rocky Mountain states. Each season, we will only book 1 or 2 hunters per season on this ranch. A hunter should walk the rim of the canyon and look down. I would recommend spending a lot of time from high points glassing for elk. Shane, From SHANE The Movie. Several of the hunters checked scouted prior to the hunt by driving around and checking for tracks at many of the waterholes. The best time to hunt lions is on fresh snow, but hunters with good dogs can work lions on dry ground as well. 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. Post a pic or two will help you with answers to your question. Turkey population fluctuates greatly depending on climatic conditions. The Boquillas Ranch/Diamond A Ranch will be implementing new ranch rules and requirements within the ranch boundaries. heads to Montana on a black bear hunt. Then drive another mile up and glass. 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. These hunts can be a nonstop adrenaline rush with screaming bulls and encounters with giants. 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. Staking out a waterhole or calling near a kill may net a lion sighting. Please call or email Arizona Elk Outfitters LLC at any time if you would like to discuss Unit 10 Arizona elk hunting. I got off the road alot in unit 10 3 years ago. I know coes for example, are find of the flower on barrel cactus. Hunting Season Our late season Cow Elk hunts take place in November through the end of. The central part of Unit 10 from Mount Floyd north to Long Point, the Bishop Lake Plateau, the Aubrey Cliffs, Robbers Roost, and Cataract Canyon all hold huntable populations. Early season should be great. Up early and into a good location to glass. 4,317. The current Pope & Young world record elk (typical) came out of Arizona Unit 10 and was produced by us here at Arizona Elk Outfitters LLC. 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. Hey Bob, Congrats on your 15' success. 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. Next we move into the far more coveted tags of the early archery bull elk seasons. Many hunters already have a preconceived idea of what they would like to achieve, accomplish, or experience in a hunt. If the hunter makes a mistake, please report it to the Department. This is a naturally occurring population and not a transplant. Experience also makes much more difficult hunts a more reasonable option. 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. Our number 3 choice: Arizona Hunt Unit 23. Cattle grazing and overhunting the sub-species led to its demise in the early part of the 20th century. Overview: Units 8 and 10 are hunted on the same permit both spring and fall. I was even more fortunate in 15' on my first year applying to get pulled for the same hunt and with some of your help (and 3 scouting trips from Mesa) was able to harvest a great 6x6 that year. Unit 10 is nothing but a glassing unit. The terrain bulls are in during that timeframe is rugged and thick and its an archery season. Preparing ourselves for the crowds. Campfire Regular. With a little bit of planning and preparation, any hunter can have a successful and enjoyable hunt. Respect other hunters opportunities. He has 40 or 80 acres up there. None, but dispersed camping is generally allowed throughout most of the unit. 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. 100% w/ 10 pts: 10 - Late Rifle: 360"+ 36%: 100% w/ 8 pts: 86% w/ 12 pts: 19A - Late Rifle: 310 . Blind jumping, similar to claim jumping with miners has become a problem in recent years. At 10 points, 1/10 were drawn. There are many hunt options to choose from and many people will apply for the most sought after early season "trophy" hunts. Use your resources wisely and make the most of your Arizona Elk hunting experience. Most of the hunts we suggest people apply for are early archery and late rifle hunts. PO Box 250 Just a thought. The Grand Canyon and Cataract Canyon form the units truly spectacular northern and northeastern boundaries. What state has the cheapest elk tags? Dont shoot the first bull you see, unless it is a real monster. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Is the Arizona unit 10 late rifle hunt as mega shitty as I keep reading around about, or are those probably just road hunters? Good luck and happy hunting. Someone elses hunt of a lifetime hangs in the balance. 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. Be prepared with extra food, water, gas, and perhaps a second spare tire. Driftwood Canyon, Disquiba Canyon, and the main stem of Cataract Canyon itself as far south as the area around the Carlson Pothole catchment are the best locations. Arizona Game Management Units and Navajo Big Game Units. Draw odds for the unit 23 late rifle hunt for Residents in 2020 were 100% for applicants with 12 or more points. Please hunt responsibly, obey all signage and have a safe legal hunt. While there is always a punchers chance at turning up a giant in the rest of the units throughout Arizona, most have been slowly digressing in quality and 340"+ bulls are becoming very hard to find. That's my family's favorite weekend because it's the only time we can all get together. Notice: The fall hunting season is a limited weapon shotgun-shooting shot season only. Look for lion tracks around waterholes. 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. You just have to be in the right place at the right time. Unit 23 is our favorite for Late Rifle Elk Hunts 2014 Season Dates Dec. 4-10th. When you get there glass. Sometimes I see them all day and then sometimes it takes days to see one. The time I was able to hunt though- slim pickins. The Perrin Ranch (LO Flat) allows access, but has implemented several road closures on the ranch. These hunts are much more desirable. However, if they are below the rim, things get interesting. it is a big unit and the elk are scattered by the late season. Colorado Unit 61 Elk Hunts. EMAIL US: ARIZONAELKOUTFITTERS@GMAIL.COM 928-300-6755 - TRAVIS MCCLENDON VIEW OUR ARIZONA ELK PICTURES BELOW Archery hunting is good in the same areas as discussed for general-season hunts. 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. Arizona Elk Hunt Draw: What Units Should I Apply For? 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. The trophy elk genetics that are found here are some of the finest to be found in the world. Beginning at the junction of AZ Hwy 64 and I-40; westerly on I-40 to Crookton Rd. I wouldn't paint all AZ resident elk hunters with the same broad brush. Much of the Unit is part of a ranch (Boquillias) that limits off road use. 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. Experience lends itself to patience. The special auction tag holders and their guides always visit Unit 10 and generally find record-book bucks. Overview: If you want to hunt a record-book antelope, this is the place. It is a big Unit. Since I am in Ohio and my brother lives in Arizona, all the scouting is going to be done by him and his son. Super bummed I can't hunt this year! Also got sick as a dog and barely made it out. Neither are all elk hunts within that unit. I am planning a few scouting trips. Using a rifle and having a high success rate are the two most compelling factors for applying for a late rifle hunt. For non-residents most of the tags worth hunting will range from 7 to 12 bonus points. That contract expired, and contract negotiations have been much more difficult. Unit 10 is nothing but a glassing unit. If the sheep are on the bottom talus slope or the bottom of the canyon, a lot of difficult hiking is in the hunters future. 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. There are a few whitetails scattered across the unit and they are legal game during the general season as well as during archery hunts. 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. Within the Perrin Ranch are several designated camping areas and dispersed camping is not permitted. 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. During mid day put the wind in your face and creep thru the thickest stands of trees and follow the trails watching ahead of you. Elk in Unit 10. by: Anonymous. JavaScript is disabled. Dude Ranches, Horse Riding and Pack Trips. Mule deer in Unit 10 do not appear to be migratory. Shadows under pinion and junipers? 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. Calling, glassing, and sitting at water holes are the preferred methods of hunting turkey in this unit. Scouting and heavy-duty glassing are the methods to find big bucks. Instructional videos or cassettes can be helpful, but hearing real elk will also help. . If you do hear a bugle or two, it's quite possible that the bulls will be solitary by then. There is a campground on the southeast side of the Black Canyon rd and the 300 rd. 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. Curious, when glassing, not in early a.m., where are you looking? ; south and east along Airpark Rd. 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. The goal of these hunts is to teach good hunter ethics and accountability. We will continue to add and update individual hunts there. Find tanks and look for tracks. 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? It is a big Unit. 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. Elk - Unit 10. After 7 days of hunting I didn't see 1 mature bull. FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. Continue reading "Unit 10 - Arizona" It has become a long-haul state for any early archery or rifle bull tag, but it is well worth the wait. Rifle Elk Hunts in New Mexico. The Buckeye State. 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. Arizona has two separate archery and rifle seasons in most units. Hunters must follow the ranch rules: do not litter, do not camp mile from water, stay on roads/trails, keep gates closed, and no trail cameras on private property sections. 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. They have a fee (I think $60) to hunt their ranch property. If you are at the upper end of these point ranges always consider changing your draw strategy to a higher quality hunt choice, such as early archery. An Arizona elk tag is still one of the most coveted and is among one of the best hunting experiences any hunter can have. These are the best areas to hunt if you want to see deer and have a chance of harvesting one. 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. Find tanks and look for tracks. Besides the genetics, Unit 10 is very easy to hunt. Don't miss out on your opportunity to chase giants, visit the Arizona Game & Fish Department website and select "Apply for a Draw." The late rifle is a tough hunt though after the animals have been shot at for nearly 5 months by then. Unit 10 elk still respond to calling and this method of hunting can be as exciting as it gets. If you aren't caught up in that game, your opportunity to hunt Arizona increases substantially. Patience allows for higher probabilities of drawing "trophy" quality hunts. Please respect private property and help to keep the unit open to public access. 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. If sheep are above the rim the hunt could be over quickly. When there are no deep canyons, do they just tend to go to remote areas and hunker down during the day? There are lots of Bulls and Cows in 10, However in the late season they stick around the Wind Turbine Tower area and the outskirts/hills of the wind farm, which last (2012) year was closed off and G.D.!! The map can be purchased at any Arizona Game and Fish Department Office. Early-season hunting is usually done during warm weather. . Please visit www.huntbigboranch.com for more information. We will be over by round mountain if that matters. We never hunted this unit or this type of cow hunt (700+ tags). Please make sure your youth hunter is sure of their target, knows the appropriate place to take a clear shot at the vitals, waits the appropriate amount of time to determine if the animal is wounded, and takes follow-up shots, if needed. DaveR covered it well. Waterhole hunting from blinds or good hiding places can be a good method of hunting elk in the warmer times of the year. 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. Consult with Hunters Who Have Hunted in Your Unit, Join Now! There may be some bugling, but don't count on it. 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. Unit 10 is on the fringe of whitetail habitat so I wouldnt specifically plan a whitetail hunt here. The map area you show is below the Gentry campground. Hunting sheep in Cataract Canyon is usually not a simple affair. The Kaibab National Forest has implemented its Travel Management Rule that designated a system of roads, trails, and areas for motorized use, and to prohibit all motor vehicle use off the designated system. If you would like access to all of our research join today! From the North: State Hwy 64 If you can, get in early and glass, glass, glass. Most of the unit is private property that is open to public access, but closed to off-road travel. It's easy! If you are at the upper end of these point ranges always consider changing your draw strategy to a higher quality hunt choice, such as early archery. I've hunted 10 quite a bit, and I'll be back out there this fall and season for my son's U10 late rifle bull hunt. They are conducted in September and November/December. Overview: Black bears are not common in Unit 10, but they do either live here or travel through on a regular basis. Also, pay attention to a few units that have early and late muzzleloader hunts on them as some units like 1, 9, and 27 will have alternating early hunts that switch from rifle to muzzleloader every other year. OP. it is a big unit and the elk are scattered by the late season. 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. The Havasupai Reservation is off limits to sheep hunters. 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. 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? Other areas in Unit 10 also hold mule deer, but population densities are generally low and hunting will be more difficult. Antelope inhabit the wide-open grasslands all across Unit 10, but even a small grassy opening in the junipers should not be overlooked. They are conducted in September and November/December. Many bulls have broken racks following the frenzy of the rut. Areas: Sheep are most commonly observed in the northern portion of the hunt area along Cataract Canyon. The next rung up the ladder and a drastic increase in quality are late season "general" rifle bull elk hunts. The 2022 Arizona Hunting Regulations and Applications regarding sheep, fall bison, and deer are available online at www. Thanks. Hike up the next hill and glass. Can't sit water, use cameras, tree stand/blinds, ATV/UTV. Hunters should be . 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. There are a lot of elk in this unit. Late season rifle hunts take place in late November to early December. The Arizona Game and Fish Department has created a Game Management Unit 10 map to help hunters navigate the unit. Cedar City, UT 84721 Pick out several different elk calls cow calls and bugles and practice until you sound like an elk. Maps for Montana Bear Hunting Districts Select a hunting unit from the dropdown menu or click a unit on the map below. 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. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA.