AZ Elk Unit 17A

# AZ 17A Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 17A spans 4,542–7,257 ft elevation across ~196,000 acres with 71% public land—a solid mix of ponderosa forest and higher-elevation mixed conifer. Expect typical north-central Arizona topography; mid to upper elevations should provide reasonable access during fall seasons. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data is not available specific to this unit. However, Yavapai County (which fully overlaps 17A) has produced 11 record-book elk entries since 1997, with an average score of 386.3—indicating the area **can** produce exceptional bulls. The 2000s and 2010s decade averages (385.8 and 391.1) were stronger...