AZ Elk Unit 6B

AZ 6B — Terrain & Access Unit 6B spans 258,000+ acres across Arizona's central highlands, with elevation ranging from 3,247 to 8,035 feet. Nearly all land (97.8%) is publicly accessible, primarily national forest. Terrain transitions from pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine at lower elevations to mixed-conifer forest at higher elevations, offering diverse habitat. The unit includes 28% wilderness, which constrains vehicle access across portions of the country but preserves roadless elk habitat. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a bull:cow ratio of 31:100—an average/well-managed herd composition that reflects balanced recruitment and sustainable harvest pressure. The observed population averages 179..