Arizona Elk – Want to Kill A Mega Bull?

Should you hunt Arizona Elk? Just check the Boone and Crockett record books for that answer. Some of the biggest bulls have come from Arizona. Why? It’s a super environment for growing big bulls. The climate is relatively mild – which means more physical strength can be given to the growth of the animal. Elk in some parts of the country have to spend much of their physical strength getting through the winter.

Arizona has an interesting Elk history. The entire Elk population comes from 83 Elk that were transplanted there from Yellowstone National Park in 1913. This is due to the very low total Elk population in the country that was mainly located in the park.

Arizona has done well at keeping the Arizona Elk population numbers strong. All their tags are purchased by draw. The 2009 deadline was February 10, 2009. Hunting Arizona Elk is something that needs to be planned around a year in advance. The next deadline will be in February 2010.

Heards can usually be found in Williams, Herber, Flagstaff, Payson, Pinetop, Greer, Alpine – really and forested area. When you drive through forest country – be on the lookout for Elk – there are Elk that will leap into the road.

2009 Arizona Elk Seasons

Arizona Early Bull Season:
Archery: Sept. 11 – Sept. 24, 2009
Rifle or Muzzleloader: Sept. 25 – Oct. 1, 2009

Arizona Late Bull Season:
Archery: Nov. 13 – Nov. 26, 2009
Muzzleloader: Nov. 13 – Nov. 19, 2009
Rifle: Nov. 27 – Dec. 3, 2009

Arizona Cow Elk Seasons:
Rifle: October 16 – 22 and Dec. 4 – 13, 2009

Hunting Mega Arizona Elk Bulls is a great Elk Hunt – you just have to make your plans early. That can make you feel that you waited too long on one hand – but on the other hand – that’s why there are so many Big Bulls in Arizona. Just remember what you need to be doing in January 2010.