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AZ Elk Unit 3A

Total Acres
494,751
Public Land
30%
Elevation
5,086–6,445 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery Antlerless Elk #3171 — 3171Sep 11, 2026Sep 24, 2026female
2026Archery Bull Elk #3127 — 3127Sep 11, 2026Sep 24, 2026male
2026Rifle Antlerless Elk #3036 — 3036Nov 6, 2026Nov 12, 2026female
2026Rifle Bull Elk #3001 — 3001Sep 25, 2026Oct 1, 2026male
2026Rifle Bull Elk #3012 — 3012Nov 27, 2026Dec 3, 2026male
2026Youth Antlerless Elk #3064 — 3064Oct 9, 2026Oct 15, 2026female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
43
Avg Score
389.1
Top Score
429.8
Recent (5yr)
1

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

16per 100

2025 Survey

Calf : Cow

34per 100

2025 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# AZ 3A Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 3A spans mid-elevation plateau (5,086–6,445 ft) with limited public land access (30%). The main hunting corridor lies between agricultural areas (Dry Lake Farm vicinity) and adjacent bedding habitat accessible via State Routes 277/377 and two-track roads. Early-season hunts face potential weather challenges; late-season conditions are generally more stable at higher elevations. ## Herd Quality & Population The herd carries a **24:100 bull:cow...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Limited Opportunity Antlerless #3082resident55
2023Limited Opportunity Any #3093nonresident201
2023Limited Opportunity Any #3094nonresident121
2023Limited Opportunity Any #3095nonresident41
2023Limited Opportunity Any #3096nonresident92
2023Limited Opportunity Any #3097nonresident42
2023Ham Any #3102nonresident271
2023Archery Early Bull #3140nonresident1,63312
2023Archery Early Antlerless #3182nonresident185
2023Rifle Early Bull #3002resident3,98425
2023Rifle Bull #3012resident1,095275
2023Rifle Antlerless #3035resident1,364250
2023Youth Antlerless #3064resident485200
2023Limited Opportunity Antlerless #3080resident115
2023Limited Opportunity Antlerless #3081resident55
2023Rifle Early Bull #3002nonresident1,7822
2023Rifle Bull #3012nonresident37927
2023Rifle Antlerless #3035nonresident5025
2023Youth Antlerless #3064nonresident6220
2023Limited Opportunity Antlerless #3080nonresident21
2023Limited Opportunity Antlerless #3081nonresident11
2023Limited Opportunity Any #3095resident115
2023Archery Antlerless #3182resident5550
2023Archery Antlerless #3182nonresident185
2023Limited Opportunity Any #3093resident255
2023Limited Opportunity Any #3094resident65
2023Limited Opportunity Any #3096resident3020
2023Limited Opportunity Any #3097resident620
2023Ham Any #3102resident18315
2023Archery Early Bull #3140resident2,207125
2023Archery Early Antlerless #3182resident5550

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Archery Early Bull #31401145556.0%
2023Archery Antlerless #318238821.0%
2023Rifle Bull #3002221891.0%
2023Rifle Bull #30122247936.0%
2023Rifle Antlerless #303522910847.0%
2023Youth #306419010857.0%
2023Limited Opportunity Antlerless #3080500.0%
2023Limited Opportunity Antlerless #3081400.0%
2023Limited Opportunity Antlerless #3082500.0%
2023Limited Opportunity Any #30933133.0%
2023Limited Opportunity Any #309411100.0%
2023Limited Opportunity Any #309540100.0%
2023Limited Opportunity Any #309613538.0%
2023Limited Opportunity Any #309714214.0%
2023Ham #3102151173.0%