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Arizona — Elk

AZ Elk Unit 23

Total Acres
758,159
Public Land
100%
Wilderness
10%
Elevation
2,098–7,921 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness
14° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
28° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±10° variability
Vertical Relief
5,823 ft relief
Altitude
7,921 ft max
Remoteness
10% wilderness

Strenuous terrain — over 5,823 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.

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AZ 23 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access AZ 23 spans 758,000 acres of fully public land across a dramatic 5,800-foot elevation range—from 2,100 ft in lower drainages to nearly 8,000 ft on the high plateaus. This vertical relief creates distinct habitat bands and gives hunters multiple elevation options within a single unit. Ten percent wilderness adds some rugged, remote country, but the bulk of the unit is accessible via standard forest roads and hiking. Terrain and access favor hunters willing to glass from high vantage points and pack into mid-elevation pockets. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Archery Antlerless #3184

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 18.5%1 pts → 34.6%2 pts → 48.4%7 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 16.9%4 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Archery Antlerless #3198

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 25.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 17.5%4 pts → 100.0%7 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

Archery Antlerless #3206

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 15.4%2 pts → 42.5%3 pts → 54.1%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 7.7%4 pts → 33.1%6 pts → 90.5%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Archery Bull #3165

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 1.6%2 pts → 4.7%8 pts → 100.0%11 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 21.2%5 pts → 100.0%8 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Archery Bull #3179

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 1.9%7 pts → 100.0%8 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 16.8%7 pts → 100.0%10 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

Archery Bull #3187

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 1.6%2 pts → 4.7%7 pts → 82.4%10 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 13.6%7 pts → 100.0%10 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

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Archery Early Bull #3147

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 0.02%13 pts → 0.27%26 pts → 33.7%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 0.28%1 pts → 0.56%20 pts → 5.8%22 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Archery Early Bull #3148

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 0.02%12 pts → 0.25%26 pts → 33.7%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 0.28%2 pts → 0.85%22 pts → 100.0%26 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Archery Early Bull #3161

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 0.02%19 pts → 0.38%27 pts → 50.3%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 0.29%2 pts → 0.88%24 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

Archery Early Bull #3162

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 0.02%11 pts → 0.23%26 pts → 0.51%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 0.29%2 pts → 0.88%21 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

Archery Early Bull #3169

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 0.02%2 pts → 0.06%26 pts → 60.2%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 0.30%1 pts → 0.60%21 pts → 29.8%22 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Archery Early Bull #3170

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 0.02%5 pts → 0.12%21 pts → 0.45%26 pts → 60.2%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 0.30%2 pts → 0.90%22 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Rifle Antlerless #3057

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 5.0%1 pts → 9.7%3 pts → 18.7%8 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 2.5%7 pts → 100.0%12 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Rifle Antlerless #3058

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 5.0%1 pts → 9.7%2 pts → 14.3%3 pts → 18.7%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 2.5%6 pts → 32.9%8 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Rifle Antlerless #3060

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 3.7%3 pts → 14.3%7 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 2.9%8 pts → 100.0%12 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

Rifle Antlerless #3061

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 3.5%7 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 2.5%1 pts → 5.0%12 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Rifle Antlerless #3062

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 3.5%6 pts → 48.3%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 2.5%8 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Rifle Bull #3028

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 0.09%1 pts → 0.18%21 pts → 2.0%25 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 0.99%1 pts → 2.0%14 pts → 100.0%20 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Rifle Bull #3030

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 0.07%3 pts → 0.27%22 pts → 100.0%23 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 0.91%13 pts → 100.0%16 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

Rifle Bull #3031

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 0.06%2 pts → 0.19%22 pts → 100.0%23 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 0.90%13 pts → 100.0%15 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Rifle Early Bull #3007

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 0.01%2 pts → 0.04%27 pts → 10.3%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 0.07%1 pts → 0.13%24 pts → 1.6%25 pts → 80.3%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Rifle Early Bull #3008

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 0.01%5 pts → 0.08%23 pts → 0.30%27 pts → 10.3%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 0.07%2 pts → 0.20%26 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Rifle Early Bull #3009

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → <0.01%12 pts → 0.11%28 pts → 0.24%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 0.07%25 pts → 1.7%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Rifle Early Bull #3010

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → <0.01%21 pts → 0.18%31 pts → 50.1%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 0.07%6 pts → 0.47%27 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Youth Antlerless #3069

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 9.3%1 pts → 17.8%2 pts → 25.6%3 pts → 32.7%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 5.3%7 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Youth Antlerless #3072

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 5.9%1 pts → 11.5%2 pts → 16.8%3 pts → 21.9%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 6.8%4 pts → 33.5%7 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

Youth Antlerless #3073

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 6.5%1 pts → 12.7%2 pts → 18.6%3 pts → 24.3%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 6.6%4 pts → 83.6%5 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Archery Early Bull #314716850.0%
2024Archery Early Bull #314810770.0%
2024Archery Bull #31651562818.0%
2024Archery Antlerless #318423313.0%
2024Rifle Bull #3009151387.0%
2024Rifle Bull #301010660.0%
2024Rifle Bull #30311127769.0%
2024Rifle Antlerless #3061662842.0%
2024Rifle Antlerless #3062851922.0%
2024Youth #3073905258.0%
2023Archery Early Bull #3161181478.0%
2023Archery Early Bull #316215867.0%
2023Archery Bull #31791793821.0%
2023Archery Antlerless #31982229.0%
2023Rifle Bull #3009201995.0%
2023Rifle Bull #30109789.0%
2023Rifle Bull #30301408562.0%
2023Rifle Antlerless #3060692638.0%
2023Rifle Antlerless #3061895562.0%
2023Youth #30721005151.0%
2022Rifle #3169201575.0%
2022Rifle #317015533.0%
2022Rifle #31871833217.0%
2022Rifle #320625936.0%
2022Rifle #30072020100.0%
2022Rifle #30088675.0%
2022Rifle #30281439264.0%
2022Rifle #3057632133.0%
2022Rifle #3058944750.0%
2022Rifle #3069903741.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery Antlerless Elk #3187 — 3187Nov 13, 2026 — Nov 26, 2026—female
2026Archery Bull Elk #3148 — 3148Sep 11, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026—male
2026Archery Bull Elk #3149 — 3149Sep 11, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026—male
2026Archery Bull Elk #3166 — 3166Nov 13, 2026 — Nov 26, 2026—male
2026Rifle Antlerless Elk #3060 — 3060Oct 16, 2026 — Oct 22, 2026—female
2026Rifle Antlerless Elk #3061 — 3061Dec 4, 2026 — Dec 10, 2026—female
2026Rifle Bull Elk #3008 — 3008Sep 25, 2026 — Oct 1, 2026—male
2026Rifle Bull Elk #3009 — 3009Sep 25, 2026 — Oct 1, 2026—male
2026Rifle Bull Elk #3030 — 3030Nov 27, 2026 — Dec 3, 2026—male
2026Youth Antlerless Elk #3072 — 3072Oct 9, 2026 — Oct 15, 2026—female

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
61
Avg Score
393.4
Top Score
442.4
Recent (5yr)
4

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

17per 100

2025 Survey

Calf : Cow

15per 100

2025 Survey

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