UNIT 5A Late Rifle Bull

[Az86]

well havent been drawn in 6 years and got this tag on my last choice. Havent been to the unit in awhile. so just wondering if u had this tag and whats the odds of getting a 350+ on this and how would u hunt it. any info would be much appreciated.

 

[azdogman]

Highly unlikely to kill a 350 bull on that hunt. Or any late rifle hunt for that matter

 

[Az86]

>Highly unlikely to kill a 350
>bull on that hunt. Or
>any late rifle hunt for
>that matter


Yea I know what you mean. Any pointers that could help on where to start looking at that time of the year??

 

[sremim]

The deepest darkest canyons you can find.

 

[hornhunter247]

I don't know much about 5a, but I do know late season elk hunting. I completely disagree with azdogman, I think you can give yourself a great chance at a 350+ bull on any late hunt in AZ! It just takes a little more work, dedication and patience. Talk to anyone willing to give a little info and scout the unit hard and you'll improve your odds at finding a few 350+ bulls!

Good luck on your hunt and don't let a number dictate your success!


I just call em as I see em!

 

[azdogman]

My buddy was on that hunt last year. They found some decent bulls (310-320). Let me ask him for some info

 

[Az86]

Thank you all for the feed back. I'm definitley got my work
Cut out for me! But hey that's what makes it that much more fun. 350 + would probably be pushing it for that kinda hunt. But couldn't hurt to ask. Hell 310-320 I would be OK with that!!! Lol I heard Leonard's canyon is known for huge bulls in that unit??? We'll hopefully I can get as many little tips here and there to help me be successful on this hunt! Thank you all again. And God Bless!

 

[shedcrazy45]

I know that area pretty well and a 350+ is going to be hard to find in there on a late hunt and if you havn't seen those canyons, getting an elk out of there could be really difficult. I've been in them but congrats on drawing.It should be a fun hunt anyway. It's a cool area.

 

[Az86]

>I know that area pretty well
>and a 350+ is going
>to be hard to find
>in there on a late
>hunt and if you havn't
>seen those canyons, getting an
>elk out of there could
>be really difficult. I've been
>in them but congrats on
>drawing.It should be a fun
>hunt anyway. It's a cool
>area.


Hey shed crazy! Thanks.where do u think is a good starting point in that area, seeing that the unit is so big?. And you knowing the area so we'll.

 

[shedcrazy45]

do you have any ideas where you might want to hunt yet ??