AZ Elk Unit 21
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery Bull Elk #3146 — 3146 | Sep 11, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery Bull Elk #3163 — 3163 | Nov 13, 2026 — Nov 26, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle Antlerless Elk #3057 — 3057 | Oct 16, 2026 — Oct 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle Bull Elk #3026 — 3026 | Nov 27, 2026 — Dec 3, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle Bull #3026 | nonresident | 52 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle Antlerless #3057 | nonresident | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader Early Bull #3108 | nonresident | 19 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery Early Bull #3159 | nonresident | 9 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle Bull #3026 | resident | 108 | 25 |
| 2023 | Rifle Antlerless #3057 | resident | 20 | 15 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader Early Bull #3108 | resident | 88 | 10 |
| 2023 | Archery Early Bull #3159 | resident | 27 | 5 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Archery Early Bull #3159 | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle Bull #3026 | 21 | 7 | 33.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle Antlerless #3057 | 12 | 3 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader Bull #3108 | 8 | 0 | 0.0% |