Unit 34 Archery Elk

ArkansasOutdoorman · Jul 15, 2020

I'll be chasing bugling bulls for the first time in my life starting September 15th. As a hunter who grew up in Arkansas this has always been a dream, and now is reality. Couldn't be more excited to have this opportunity. I've been scouting maps and on foot a ton already. Anyone have some trail cam or harvest photos of Unit 34 bulls? Time to get pumped for September!

brix5400 · Jul 15, 2020

I’ll be out there for the first archery. Second time in 34 but last time was 15 years ago. I’d be happy to help with anything I figure out during first season if you would like.

brix5400 · Jul 16, 2020

ArkansasOutdoorman said:
I'll be chasing bugling bulls for the first time in my life starting September 15th. As a hunter who grew up in Arkansas this has always been a dream, and now is reality. Couldn't be more excited to have this opportunity. I've been scouting maps and on foot a ton already. Anyone have some trail cam or harvest photos of Unit 34 bulls? Time to get pumped for September!

Where are you located in Arkansas? I’m in northeast Oklahoma.

ArkansasOutdoorman · Jul 16, 2020

I would love any info you learn from the first hunt. and Im from the River Valley, currently stationed at Holloman.

Osprey · Jul 21, 2020

Lucky you. What a great, fun hunt you're about to have. Love it there. Just wish I could draw that tag again. I've hunted it a few times and have been into elk just about every day of my hunt. The picture is my best bull from 34. I've hunted archery and muzzy there and have always hunted out of Sacramento. I camp above Aqua Chiquita Canyon top of Perk Canyon Road. Hunt around Monument Spring, Jim Lewis Spring, Puckett Canyon and Salt Rock Canyon. Hopefully it will be wet this summer and some of the tanks will have water in them. Good luck.

Osprey · Jul 21, 2020

brix5400 · Jul 21, 2020

ArkansasOutdoorman said:
I would love any info you learn from the first hunt. and Im from the River Valley, currently stationed at Holloman.

I’ll send you a pm with my number I’ll be hunting the 6-14th just shoot me a text and I’ll let you know what I figured out.

BUGLEnmIN · Jul 21, 2020

A buddy of mine hunted this bull last year . This was from his trail camera.

ArkansasOutdoorman · Jul 21, 2020

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@Osprey Awesome bull! I'd be happy to take anything close to that. I haven't looked into any of those areas, but i will now. Thanks, and hopefully you'll draw a tag here next year!

Outdoordan · Jul 21, 2020

I too have the first archery tag and am excited!!! If anyone wants to reach out to me please PM. I'll do the same. Buglemin that bull is very, very nice! Osprey great bull as well.

tallpine13 · Jul 22, 2020

BUGLEnmIN said:
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A buddy of mine hunted this bull last year . This was from his trail camera.

Love the front end 34 throws out there....

DanMan · Jul 22, 2020

Well congrats on the tag AO!. If this will be your first time hunting elk then you will sure be ruined for life starting out with such a premium hunt. I hope you get a biggin.
I'm a redneck Arky myself "Go Hogs". I've never hunted NM but been looking at 34 and 36.
I will be chasing a muley this year further west over in AZ.

ArkansasOutdoorman · Jul 23, 2020

Thanks Dan! Yeah man its still gonna be tough, but I know how lucky I am. WPS, and hope you get a muley!

DanMan · Jul 24, 2020

Yep the odds are against a 1st time elk hunter going DIY being able to close the deal with archery equipment even in the best of elk units. But the opportunities that you will likely have to get into elk and work some bulls will make it an awsome hunt. And you may be beat the odds and stick the biggest bull in the woods ?.
I will be eager to hear about your adventures!

bigharge · Aug 10, 2020

Best of luck, hunted in that area but never for elk. I can say, finding elk shouldn’t be a problem, the elk population in 34 and 36 always amazes me. Hope you find a good one!

idratherbhuntn · Apr 18, 2024

Resurrecting an old thread. My dad and I got lucky and drew the 2nd archery tag. We’re pumped. Already planning a scouting trip. Anyone have any tips on where we should start or areas to focus on.