AZ Elk Unit 18A
Terrain Difficulty
Moderate terrain — over 4,350 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
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AZ 18A — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access AZ 18A spans 785,000 acres across a broad elevation band (2,400–6,750 ft), from lower ponderosa and mixed-conifer country to higher peaks. The unit is just over half public land (52%), creating a mixed-access landscape where hunt planning and access negotiation matter. Elevation variation means hunters can adapt to seasonal conditions and herd movement across the unit's vertical relief. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a bull:cow ratio of 52:100 — an exceptional composition that reflects light harvest pressure and a mature age structure. This ratio is well above the..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery Early Bull #3143
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Archery Early Bull #3157
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Archery Limited Early Bull #3209
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Limited Opportunity Antlerless #3097
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Limited Opportunity Bull #3071
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Limited Opportunity Bull #3072
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
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Rifle Antlerless #3054
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Rifle Antlerless #3055
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Rifle Bull #3024
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Rifle Bull #3025
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Rifle Early Bull #3007
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Archery Early Bull #3143 | 20 | 12 | 60.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle Bull #3007 | 30 | 22 | 73.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle Bull #3025 | 68 | 27 | 40.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle Antlerless #3055 | 108 | 28 | 26.0% |
| 2023 | Archery Early Bull #3157 | 19 | 8 | 42.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle Bull #3007 | 28 | 22 | 79.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle Bull #3024 | 78 | 15 | 23.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle Antlerless #3054 | 114 | 21 | 18.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #3071 | 33 | 21 | 64.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #3072 | 77 | 10 | 13.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #3097 | 150 | 25 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #3209 | 20 | 7 | 35.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery Early Bull #3144 — 3144 | Sep 11, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle Antlerless #3054 — 3054 | Dec 4, 2026 — Dec 10, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle Bull #3024 — 3024 | Nov 27, 2026 — Dec 3, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle Early Bull #3006 — 3006 | Sep 25, 2026 — Oct 1, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
44per 100
2025 Survey
Calf : Cow
44per 100
2025 Survey
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