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AZ Elk Unit 18A

Total Acres
785,072
Public Land
52%
Elevation
2,398–6,748 ft

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
21
Avg Score
390.3
Top Score
424.8
Recent (5yr)
2

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

44per 100

2025 Survey

Calf : Cow

44per 100

2025 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# AZ 18A Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 18A spans 2,398–6,748 ft elevation across 785,000 acres with moderate public land access (52%). The broad elevation range offers diverse hunting terrain from lower-elevation transition zones to high-country refuges, accommodating multiple seasonal migrations and weapon types. **Herd Quality** Survey data shows a bull:cow ratio averaging 52:100 across recent years—**above average/strong**—indicating good recruitment and moderate harvest...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
16 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle Early Bull #3007nonresident2243
2023Rifle Bull #3024nonresident14510
2023Rifle Antlerless #3054nonresident1715
2023Archery Early Bull #3157nonresident742
2023Rifle Early Bull #3007resident38535
2023Rifle Bull #3024resident185100
2023Rifle Antlerless #3054resident84150
2023Archery Early Bull #3157resident8925

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
8 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data
2022Rifle #3071332164.0%
2022Rifle #3072771013.0%
2022Rifle #30971502517.0%
2022Rifle #320920735.0%