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The folks at Arizona Elk Outfitters are now consulting and booking hunters for these units below. If you're thinking you'll have a tag this year and want to hunt a big bull with a top notch outfitter, reach out to Travis at [email protected] and see how he can help.
Unit 8: Many elk, great access and fun hunt. The top 2 all-time SCI bulls were killed in unit 8. A 464″ monster in 2004 and 455″ in 2003. Also, the number 3 all-time muzzleloader 435″ was taken here by your preferred outfitter Arizona Elk Outfitter LLC. Elevation is from 6,800 – 10,800 feet. Expect to see 340 – 360” with a possibility of 370+.
Unit 9: There is not much more that can be said about unit 9. It is Indian reservations on each side and the Grand Canyon National Park on the north. It is flat and thick which lends itself to chasing screaming bulls. It has been managed for the last 40 years for quality and it shows with the sheer number of big bulls killed here. Elevation is from 5,800 – 7,500 feet. Expect to see 340 – 360” with a possibility of 380+.
Unit 10: This hunt can be exhilarating and frustrating. Big Boquillas Ranch has some rules affecting waterholes & trail. The permits were reduced this year which will help with the hunting pressure. Still one of the best hunts in the west and there are always a handful of enormous bulls killed here. Elevation is from 2,000 – 7,500 feet. Expect to see 340 – 360” with a possibility of 380+.
Unit 18A: This hunt can be very tough. There are some huge bulls here and every year a few bruisers get killed. There are some access issues with private property but can be worked around with the right outfitter. The X Bar One ranch is located in the middle of the unit, the Fort Rock on the southwest side. The Hualapai reservation on the north. Can be great with the right information before applying. Elevations are from 3,500 to 5,500 feet. Expect to see 300 – 330” with a possibility of 350+ .
Unit 18B: Another limited opportunity hunt. There are a ton of places to hunt but the elk are scattered. There are annually some huge bulls here but again access issues must be dealt with. The famous ORO ranch is in the middle of the area and always has some great bulls. Can be good but again know the risks when applying. Elevations are from 3,500 to 7,000 feet. Expect to see 300 – 330” with a possibility of 350+.
Unit 8: Many elk, great access and fun hunt. The top 2 all-time SCI bulls were killed in unit 8. A 464″ monster in 2004 and 455″ in 2003. Also, the number 3 all-time muzzleloader 435″ was taken here by your preferred outfitter Arizona Elk Outfitter LLC. Elevation is from 6,800 – 10,800 feet. Expect to see 340 – 360” with a possibility of 370+.
Unit 9: There is not much more that can be said about unit 9. It is Indian reservations on each side and the Grand Canyon National Park on the north. It is flat and thick which lends itself to chasing screaming bulls. It has been managed for the last 40 years for quality and it shows with the sheer number of big bulls killed here. Elevation is from 5,800 – 7,500 feet. Expect to see 340 – 360” with a possibility of 380+.
Unit 10: This hunt can be exhilarating and frustrating. Big Boquillas Ranch has some rules affecting waterholes & trail. The permits were reduced this year which will help with the hunting pressure. Still one of the best hunts in the west and there are always a handful of enormous bulls killed here. Elevation is from 2,000 – 7,500 feet. Expect to see 340 – 360” with a possibility of 380+.
Unit 18A: This hunt can be very tough. There are some huge bulls here and every year a few bruisers get killed. There are some access issues with private property but can be worked around with the right outfitter. The X Bar One ranch is located in the middle of the unit, the Fort Rock on the southwest side. The Hualapai reservation on the north. Can be great with the right information before applying. Elevations are from 3,500 to 5,500 feet. Expect to see 300 – 330” with a possibility of 350+ .
Unit 18B: Another limited opportunity hunt. There are a ton of places to hunt but the elk are scattered. There are annually some huge bulls here but again access issues must be dealt with. The famous ORO ranch is in the middle of the area and always has some great bulls. Can be good but again know the risks when applying. Elevations are from 3,500 to 7,000 feet. Expect to see 300 – 330” with a possibility of 350+.
