AZ Elk Unit 3C

AZ 3C — Tactical Summary. Terrain & Access AZ 3C spans 355,065 acres across mid-to-high elevation (5,582–7,726 ft) with exceptional public-land access—88.6% public ownership supports unguided hunting across most of the unit. Mixed ponderosa pine, mixed conifer, and transition-zone habitat at these elevations provides diverse elk country with natural cover and water-source corridors. The elevation band supports both lower-country and high-country habitat types. Herd Quality Bull:cow ratio averages 63:100 across recent surveys—an exceptionally high ratio indicating a mature, well-balanced bull population with limited harvest pressure. Survey samples (avg 152 animals observed per survey) are substantial and reliable..