Arizona — Elk

AZ Elk Unit 5BN

Name: Arizona Unit 5BN Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

337,222

Public Land

78%

Elevation

5,377–7,432 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery Antlerless Elk #3176 — 3176	Sep 11, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026	—	female
2026	Archery Bull Elk #3132 — 3132	Sep 11, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026	—	male
2026	Archery Bull Elk #3154 — 3154	Nov 13, 2026 — Nov 26, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle Antlerless Elk #3040 — 3040	Oct 9, 2026 — Oct 15, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

385.8

Top Score

444.5

Recent (5yr)

AI Scout Analysis

# AZ Unit 5BN — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Conditions Unit 5BN spans 5,377–7,432 ft elevation across 337,222 acres with 78% public land access—solid for unguided hunting. The elevation range suggests mixed ponderosa pine and mixed conifer habitat typical of northern Arizona's central highlands. Adequate public land provides multiple access corridors and reduces trespass constraints. ## Herd Quality & Population Wildlife survey data is not available for this unit. Harvest success data shows...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
38 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Archery Antlerless #3821	resident	0	1
2023	Archery Antlerless #3187	resident	48	24
2023	Rifle Antlerless #3040	nonresident	91	19
2023	Limited Opportunity Antlerless #3086	nonresident	10	5
2023	Archery Early Bull #3145	nonresident	649	16
2023	Archery Early Bull #3815	nonresident	0	1
2023	Archery Bull #3168	nonresident	43	4
2023	Archery Early Antlerless #3187	nonresident	19	2
2023	Archery Antlerless #3187	nonresident	19	2
2023	Rifle Antlerless #3807	resident	12	7
2023	Rifle Antlerless #3040	resident	1,038	193
2023	Limited Opportunity Antlerless #3086	resident	70	50
2023	Limited Opportunity Antlerless #3812	resident	10	50
2023	Archery Early Bull #3145	resident	1,130	168
2023	Archery Early Bull #3815	resident	10	7
2023	Archery Bull #3818	resident	0	2
2023	Archery Early Antlerless #3821	resident	0	1
2023	Archery Bull #3168	resident	63	48
2023	Archery Early Antlerless #3187	resident	48	24

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
21 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data
2023	Archery Antlerless #3821	2	1	100.0%
2023	Archery Early Bull #3145	158	35	28.0%
2023	Archery Early Bull #3815	7	2	29.0%
2023	Archery Bull #3168	44	12	27.0%
2023	Archery Bull #3818	2	0	0.0%
2023	Archery Antlerless #3187	21	7	33.0%
2023	Rifle Antlerless #3040	174	94	54.0%
2023	Rifle Antlerless #3807	5	4	80.0%
2023	Limited Opportunity Antlerless #3086	41	16	37.0%
2023	Limited Opportunity Antlerless #3812	40	20	48.0%