Arizona Elk Questions

[bigtusker]

If I put in for a point only in Arizona, is it unit specific or good statewide??

When is the deadline to apply?

Thanks for your help.

 

[SDHNTR]

Pts are state wide and you can use them to apply in any unit. Draw deadline is mid June. It's is not even open yet so you have some time. I usually apply for CA and AZ at the same time.

 

['Ike' @ HM]

No Elk in AZ!!!

 

[kphunter]

You won't find the numbers of elk here in AZ like you do in Colorado or other states. But if you're looking for a trophy, there's no better place in the world...

KP

 

[bigtusker]

Thanks a bunch. I have plans for Arizona someday but need to start building points.

 

[azbiggame]

A few years back,I knew a hunter that drew an Archery Bull Elk tag with 0 bonus points.Apply !!! Thats the difference between Bonus Points and Preference Points.Az has B.P. Good Luck in the Draw

 

[bigtusker]

Since I'm going to Africa in 2006, I figured I'll start on points this year for Arizona and hope for the luck of the draw in '07. Thanks again for the info!

 

[Coues]

Originally posted by azbiggame@Feb 8 2006, 06:02 PM
A few years back,I knew a hunter that drew an Archery Bull Elk tag with 0 bonus points.Apply !!! Thats the difference between Bonus Points and Preference Points.Az has B.P. Good Luck in the Draw

I've drawn two rifle bull tags in unit 7 with zero points, one archery antelope tag with zero points and one rifle antelope tag with one point. I know a guy that drew a desert sheep tag the very first time he applied. He did have one hunters ed point. Points probably help, they sure don't hurt, but you can draw anythime.

 

[BOWUNTR]

Unless things have changed, to buy a bonus point in Az you have to forfeit the price of the tag. To get around it you need to put in for a longshot rifle tag, hope you don't get drawn and get your refund. I heard a lot of guys didn't know this and lost the money. Coues can you clarify if they changed this? Ed F

 

[Coues]

Yeah, they changed that ridiculous rule. There is a fee for the point, $5 for residence, not sure about NR's. You still have to buy a hunting license though, which is a joke too.

I heard about some NR's that bought a Buffalo point not knowing they would not get a refund. $3,000 each!

 

[subfan]

Yikes!!

Looks like I am in the same boat this year, no applying for hunts in AZ... Only cause I will be in NM hunting pronghorn with Jim Wells outfit.