AZ Elk Unit 7W
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AZ 7W — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access AZ 7W spans 304,000 acres across high-country terrain, ranging from nearly 6,000 to over 10,300 feet in elevation. Nearly 91% of the unit sits on public land, providing extensive access across National Forest. Road restrictions exist in parts of the unit—though you're permitted to travel off-road to pack out a harvested animal. The high public-land percentage and elevation diversity create strong opportunity for self-guided hunters comfortable with foot travel and backcountry navigation. Herd Quality Wildlife surveys show an above-average bull:cow ratio of 45:100, indicating a strong, mature-biased elk population..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery Antlerless #3178
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Archery Antlerless #3192
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Archery Antlerless #3200
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Archery Bull #3159
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Archery Bull #3173
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Archery Bull #3181
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
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Archery Early Antlerless #3178
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Archery Early Antlerless #3192
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Archery Early Antlerless #3200
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Archery Early Bull #3137
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Archery Early Bull #3151
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Archery Early Bull #3160
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Rifle Antlerless #3045
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Rifle Antlerless #3046
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Rifle Antlerless #3047
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Rifle Antlerless #3048
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Rifle Antlerless #3049
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Rifle Bull #3019
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Rifle Bull #3020
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Rifle Bull #3021
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Youth Antlerless #3065
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Youth Antlerless #3068
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Youth Antlerless #3069
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Archery Early Bull #3137 | 125 | 48 | 38.0% |
| 2024 | Archery Bull #3159 | 46 | 12 | 26.0% |
| 2024 | Archery Antlerless #3178 | 44 | 10 | 23.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle Bull #3021 | 404 | 124 | 31.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle Antlerless #3048 | 326 | 95 | 29.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle Antlerless #3049 | 296 | 117 | 40.0% |
| 2024 | Youth #3069 | 89 | 54 | 61.0% |
| 2023 | Archery Early Bull #3151 | 141 | 66 | 48.0% |
| 2023 | Archery Bull #3173 | 55 | 17 | 31.0% |
| 2023 | Archery Antlerless #3192 | 33 | 7 | 21.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle Bull #3020 | 414 | 151 | 37.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle Antlerless #3047 | 312 | 125 | 40.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle Antlerless #3048 | 299 | 116 | 39.0% |
| 2023 | Youth #3068 | 96 | 64 | 67.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #3160 | 145 | 68 | 47.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #3181 | 49 | 10 | 20.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #3200 | 39 | 4 | 10.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #3019 | 409 | 101 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #3045 | 298 | 78 | 26.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #3046 | 310 | 94 | 30.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #3065 | 98 | 58 | 59.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery Antlerless Elk #3181 — 3181 | Sep 11, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery Bull Elk #3138 — 3138 | Sep 11, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery Bull Elk #3159 — 3159 | Nov 13, 2026 — Nov 26, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle Antlerless Elk #3047 — 3047 | Oct 16, 2026 — Oct 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle Antlerless Elk #3048 — 3048 | Dec 4, 2026 — Dec 10, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle Bull Elk #3020 — 3020 | Nov 27, 2026 — Dec 3, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Youth Antlerless Elk #3068 — 3068 | Oct 9, 2026 — Oct 15, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Bull : Cow
48per 100
2025 Survey
Calf : Cow
30per 100
2025 Survey
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