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AZ Elk Unit 16A

Total Acres
1,580,165
Public Land
87%
Elevation
452–8,260 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery Any Elk #3189 — 3189Sep 4, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader Any Elk #3112 — 3112Sep 25, 2026Oct 15, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
10
Avg Score
394.8
Top Score
424.8
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# AZ 16A Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Conditions Unit 16A spans extreme elevations (452–8,260 ft) across 1.58 million acres of mostly public land (87%), offering diverse habitat from low desert to high-elevation forest. This massive unit requires careful area selection and extensive glassing, particularly in prickly pear cactus flats and ridges. Water and forage are adequate. ## Herd Status & Concerns **Critical caveat:** Forum reports from recent hunters indicate **significant population...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Muzzleloader Any #3119resident483
2023Archery Any #3200resident224
2023Muzzleloader Early Any #3119nonresident241
2023Archery Early Any #3200nonresident201
2023Muzzleloader Any #3119nonresident241
2023Archery Any #3200nonresident201
2023Muzzleloader Early Any #3119resident483
2023Archery Early Any #3200resident224

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Archery Any #32003267.0%
2023Muzzleloader Any #311933100.0%