AZ Elk Unit 18A

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..