AZ Elk Unit 16A
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery Any Elk #3189 — 3189 | Sep 4, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader Any Elk #3112 — 3112 | Sep 25, 2026 — Oct 15, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Muzzleloader Any #3119 | resident | 48 | 3 |
| 2023 | Archery Any #3200 | resident | 22 | 4 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader Early Any #3119 | nonresident | 24 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery Early Any #3200 | nonresident | 20 | 1 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader Any #3119 | nonresident | 24 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery Any #3200 | nonresident | 20 | 1 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader Early Any #3119 | resident | 48 | 3 |
| 2023 | Archery Early Any #3200 | resident | 22 | 4 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data | ||||
| 2023 | Archery Any #3200 | 3 | 2 | 67.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader Any #3119 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |