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AZ Elk Unit 3B

Total Acres
370,547
Public Land
46%
Elevation
5,573–8,489 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery Antlerless Elk #3172 — 3172Sep 11, 2026Sep 24, 2026female
2026Archery Bull Elk #3128 — 3128Sep 11, 2026Sep 24, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader Antlerless Elk #3108 — 3108Oct 16, 2026Oct 22, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader Antlerless Elk #3109 — 3109Dec 11, 2026Dec 31, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader Bull Elk #3101 — 3101Sep 25, 2026Oct 1, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader Bull Elk #3105 — 3105Nov 27, 2026Dec 3, 2026male
2026Rifle Antlerless Elk #3125 — 3125Dec 11, 2026Dec 31, 2026female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
147
Avg Score
390
Top Score
450.8
Recent (5yr)
9

Herd Data

Bull : Cow

21per 100

2025 Survey

Calf : Cow

34per 100

2025 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# AZ 3B Elk — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Conditions Unit 3B spans 5,573–8,489 ft elevation across 370,547 acres with 46% public land access. The mid-to-high elevation mix offers a range of habitat types, though access is constrained by private land fragmentation. Terrain is moderate to rugged depending on location within the unit. ## Herd Quality The wildlife survey data shows an **below average** bull:cow ratio of 18:100 across recent surveys (125 animals observed), indicating moderate...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Archery Antlerless #3183resident4125
2023Muzzleloader Early Bull #3106nonresident3223
2023Muzzleloader Bull #3110nonresident10620
2023Muzzleloader Antlerless #3115nonresident1510
2023Muzzleloader Antlerless #3116nonresident2225
2023Ham Antlerless #3126nonresident41
2023Ham Antlerless #3127nonresident21
2023Ham Antlerless #3128nonresident21
2023Ham Antlerless #3129nonresident11
2023Ham Antlerless #3130nonresident21
2023Ham Antlerless #3131nonresident11
2023Ham Antlerless #3136nonresident11
2023Ham Any #3138nonresident261
2023Archery Early Bull #3141nonresident2387
2023Archery Early Antlerless #3183nonresident92
2023Archery Antlerless #3183nonresident92
2023Muzzleloader Early Bull #3106resident89430
2023Muzzleloader Bull #3110resident216200
2023Muzzleloader Antlerless #3115resident168100
2023Muzzleloader Antlerless #3116resident319250
2023Ham Antlerless #3126resident2210
2023Ham Antlerless #3127resident710
2023Ham Antlerless #3128resident410
2023Ham Antlerless #3129resident110
2023Ham Antlerless #3130resident710
2023Ham Antlerless #3131resident1310
2023Ham Antlerless #3132resident620
2023Ham Antlerless #3133resident210
2023Ham Antlerless #3134resident010
2023Ham Antlerless #3135resident210
2023Ham Antlerless #3136resident110
2023Ham Antlerless #3137resident225
2023Ham Any #3138resident6815
2023Archery Early Bull #3141resident51475
2023Archery Early Antlerless #3183resident4125

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
26 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data
2023Ham Antlerless #313436111.0%
2023Archery Early Bull #3141682238.0%
2023Archery Antlerless #318320315.0%
2023Muzzleloader Bull #3106261977.0%
2023Muzzleloader Bull #31101876636.0%
2023Muzzleloader Antlerless #3115974748.0%
2023Muzzleloader Antlerless #311623311047.0%
2023Ham Antlerless #3126500.0%
2023Ham Antlerless #31277571.0%
2023Ham Antlerless #312810440.0%
2023Ham Antlerless #3129300.0%
2023Ham Antlerless #31309556.0%
2023Ham Antlerless #31311000.0%
2023Ham Antlerless #313210310.0%
2023Ham Antlerless #31338563.0%
2023Ham Antlerless #31357229.0%
2023Ham Antlerless #31369111.0%
2023Ham Antlerless #313715320.0%
2023Ham Any #313814650.0%