Arizona — Elk

AZ Elk Unit 9

Name: Arizona Unit 9 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

682,959

Public Land

78%

Elevation

4,341–7,534 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness

3° avg slope

Extreme Slopes

5° steepest 10%

Ruggedness

±3° variability

Vertical Relief

3,193 ft relief

Altitude

7,534 ft max

Remoteness

0% wilderness

Easy terrain — gentle slopes and modest relief, accessible country for most hunters.

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AZ 9 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Unit 9 spans 683,000 acres across northern Arizona's high plateau, ranging from 4,341 to 7,534 feet. Nearly 78% is public land, offering solid access for foot hunters and vehicle-based scouting across lower-elevation ponderosa pine and higher mixed-conifer country. Road infrastructure varies—some dirt access becomes rough during winter moisture, so pack chains and tools if hunting late-season conditions. The elevation span creates diverse habitat; lower sections offer escape terrain and early-season opportunity, while rim country at higher elevations supports late-season elk as conditions turn. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys place the..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Archery Bull #3161

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 0.57%3 pts → 2.3%12 pts → 7.2%14 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 6.1%1 pts → 11.8%8 pts → 43.3%14 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Archery Bull #3175

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)

0 pts → 0.26%2 pts → 0.78%8 pts → 2.3%18 pts → 43.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)

0 pts → 6.4%1 pts → 12.4%11 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

Archery Bull #3183

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)

0 pts → 0.52%1 pts → 1.0%10 pts → 5.6%17 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)

0 pts → 5.1%9 pts → 40.8%17 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Archery Early Bull #3139

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 0.02%5 pts → 0.13%26 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 0.36%1 pts → 0.72%18 pts → 79.3%22 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Archery Early Bull #3153

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)

0 pts → 0.02%4 pts → 0.12%26 pts → 100.0%27 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)

0 pts → 0.40%17 pts → 100.0%23 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

Archery Early Bull #3162

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)

0 pts → 0.05%5 pts → 0.28%24 pts → 1.2%26 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)

0 pts → 0.50%1 pts → 1.0%15 pts → 100.0%23 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

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Muzzleloader Early Bull #3107

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)

0 pts → 0.01%18 pts → 0.22%29 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)

0 pts → 0.13%5 pts → 0.79%24 pts → 100.0%26 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

Rifle Antlerless #3048

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)

0 pts → 8.5%6 pts → 100.0%10 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)

0 pts → 6.4%10 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Rifle Antlerless #3049

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)

0 pts → 8.5%4 pts → 36.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)

0 pts → 6.4%4 pts → 28.2%7 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Rifle Antlerless #3050

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)

0 pts → 14.9%8 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)

0 pts → 8.5%7 pts → 100.0%8 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

Rifle Antlerless #3051

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 12.4%1 pts → 23.3%7 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 8.6%7 pts → 100.0%11 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Rifle Antlerless #3052

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 12.4%5 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 8.6%6 pts → 100.0%7 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Rifle Bull #3021

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)

0 pts → 0.68%1 pts → 1.4%10 pts → 7.3%17 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)

0 pts → 3.9%8 pts → 100.0%16 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Rifle Bull #3022

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)

0 pts → 0.52%13 pts → 100.0%15 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)

0 pts → 3.1%11 pts → 100.0%13 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

Rifle Bull #3023

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 0.53%1 pts → 1.1%11 pts → 43.7%18 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 4.6%12 pts → 100.0%18 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Rifle Early Bull #3004

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)

0 pts → <0.01%8 pts → 0.05%27 pts → 0.15%28 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)

0 pts → 0.07%24 pts → 100.0%28 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Rifle Early Bull #3005

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → <0.01%18 pts → 0.08%29 pts → 14.4%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 0.05%27 pts → 100.0%28 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Youth Antlerless #3066

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)

0 pts → 4.9%3 pts → 32.1%6 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)

0 pts → 5.7%4 pts → 30.5%6 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Youth Antlerless #3069

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)

0 pts → 12.4%3 pts → 100.0%5 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)

0 pts → 15.5%4 pts → 100.0%6 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

Youth Antlerless #3070

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 17.4%5 pts → 100.0%6 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 11.7%3 pts → 55.7%5 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
2024	Archery Early Bull #3139	77	53	69.0%
2024	Archery Bull #3161	25	9	36.0%
2024	Rifle Bull #3005	20	20	100.0%
2024	Rifle Bull #3023	180	63	35.0%
2024	Rifle Antlerless #3051	295	96	33.0%
2024	Rifle Antlerless #3052	294	74	25.0%
2024	Youth #3070	124	78	63.0%
2023	Archery Early Bull #3153	82	54	73.0%
2023	Archery Bull #3175	27	10	41.0%
2023	Rifle Bull #3005	24	16	79.0%
2023	Rifle Bull #3022	207	46	23.0%
2023	Rifle Antlerless #3050	300	109	36.0%
2023	Rifle Antlerless #3051	316	99	31.0%
2023	Youth #3069	129	87	68.0%
2023	Muzzleloader Bull #3107	20	15	80.0%
2022	Rifle #3162	92	54	59.0%
2022	Rifle #3183	42	20	48.0%
2022	Rifle #3004	23	20	87.0%
2022	Rifle #3021	261	85	33.0%
2022	Rifle #3048	271	86	32.0%
2022	Rifle #3049	297	120	40.0%
2022	Rifle #3066	71	39	55.0%

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery Bull Elk #3140 — 3140	Sep 11, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026	—	male
2026	Archery Bull Elk #3161 — 3161	Nov 13, 2026 — Nov 26, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle Antlerless Elk #3050 — 3050	Oct 16, 2026 — Oct 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle Antlerless Elk #3051 — 3051	Dec 4, 2026 — Dec 10, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle Bull Elk #3004 — 3004	Sep 25, 2026 — Oct 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle Bull Elk #3022 — 3022	Nov 27, 2026 — Dec 3, 2026	—	male
2026	Youth Antlerless Elk #3069 — 3069	Oct 9, 2026 — Oct 15, 2026	—	female