AZ Elk Unit 5A

AZ 5A Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access AZ 5A spans 443,000 acres across a substantial elevation range (4,852–8,054 ft), with nearly 70% public land. This mix of lower-country and high-country habitat provides hunters flexibility to pursue elk across varying terrain and vegetation zones. Public-land access is solid, supporting self-guided hunts without outfitter dependency. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a 23:100 bull:cow ratio—a below-average composition indicating moderate harvest pressure or natural sex-ratio skew. The herd is huntable but tilted toward cows; finding bulls requires patience and thorough glassing. Trophy Potential Coconino County, which substantially overlaps this..