Elk

Hunt EKB404

ARIZONA WORTH APPLYING
TROPHY BULLS AND BUCKS

We work with another archery elk outfitter that specializes in big bulls. Last fall his 7 bowhunters took 3 bulls with 100 percent opportunity. 3 of the archers were traditional and limited on shooting distances, although one did miss at 15 yards. The 3 bulls taken scored 320 or better.

In 2012 he had 4 archers draw Unit 5B South and they took 2 bulls, 360 and a 343. Of the 2 unsuccessful hunters one hit a monster in the 400-inch class at 23 yards, later hit a 360 type bull high and missed 2 more. The other hunter passed on several bulls and missed a 370 class.  In 2011 they went 2 for 3, the hunt was just too physically demanding for one older hunter.  The other two took two monster bulls, a whopping 393 and a 360. In 2010 all 5 hunters had multiple shots and they connected on 3 bulls, 340, 335 and a 321. He typically hunts units 5A, 5B North, 5B South, 1 and 27. Hunts are 7 days guided 1x1 for $5,350.

Arizona drawing odds can be hit or miss since they use the bonus point system, but normally you can draw in one of the 5 Units with about 6 to 9 points, where as in Units 1 and 27 the average is more like 10 or 12.

Season starts about September 9 and draw deadline is late January and the outfitter will assist you in the draw. Hunters are picked up in Tucson. Hunt EKB404.