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AZ Elk Unit 21

Total Acres
700,846
Public Land
94%
Wilderness
7%
Elevation
1,480–6,805 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery Bull Elk #3146 — 3146Sep 11, 2026Sep 24, 2026male
2026Archery Bull Elk #3163 — 3163Nov 13, 2026Nov 26, 2026male
2026Rifle Antlerless Elk #3057 — 3057Oct 16, 2026Oct 22, 2026female
2026Rifle Bull Elk #3026 — 3026Nov 27, 2026Dec 3, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
11
Avg Score
386.3
Top Score
401.2
Recent (5yr)
2

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

11per 100

2023 Survey

Calf : Cow

26per 100

2023 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# AZ 21 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Conditions** Unit 21 spans a substantial elevation range (1,480–6,805 ft) across 700,000+ acres with exceptional public-land access (94%). This elevation diversity supports varied habitat—lower desert transitions to high-country ponderosa pine. The unit is a hybrid landscape demanding flexible glassing and stalking tactics. **Herd Quality** Wildlife survey data (2022–2023) shows an average bull:cow ratio of 25:100—an **average, well-managed ratio**...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
13 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle Bull #3026nonresident522
2023Rifle Antlerless #3057nonresident21
2023Muzzleloader Early Bull #3108nonresident191
2023Archery Early Bull #3159nonresident91
2023Rifle Bull #3026resident10825
2023Rifle Antlerless #3057resident2015
2023Muzzleloader Early Bull #3108resident8810
2023Archery Early Bull #3159resident275

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
7 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data
2023Archery Early Bull #31595480.0%
2023Rifle Bull #302621733.0%
2023Rifle Antlerless #305712325.0%
2023Muzzleloader Bull #3108800.0%