Which hunt did you draw. I'm not aware of a 24 day season for elk.
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BOHNTR
BOHNTR
That sounds better. The full moon means absolutely nothing for them….I’ve arrowed them with a full moon and without.
The amount of bugling is going to depend on the amount of monsoon we get this summer. Usually when we get a good monsoon the bugling is really good……to the point it’s hard to sleep at night. (They rut in my field/meadow, as I am next to NF)
The amount of bugling is going to depend on the amount of monsoon we get this summer. Usually when we get a good monsoon the bugling is really good……to the point it’s hard to sleep at night. (They rut in my field/meadow, as I am next to NF)
BOHNTR
The Woolhouse wildlife area (walk-in only) will hold some decent bulls and less people due to vehicle restrictions. The Lake Mountain area can also be good…..especially near the unit 1/reservation border.
Last year there was a good herd bull next to my place that nobody was hunting. A solid 350” class 6x6.
Last year there was a good herd bull next to my place that nobody was hunting. A solid 350” class 6x6.
BOHNTR
That Ziegler Mountain area will have a few good ones as well.
If you have the time, be here the entire season.
We’ve had some decent snow so with a bit of spring rains, antler growth should be good.
If you have the time, be here the entire season.
We’ve had some decent snow so with a bit of spring rains, antler growth should be good.
BOHNTR
In the area next to 1 you won't see much glassing (ponderosa)....especially the actual areas where the elk rut. Water can be hit or miss, as this part of AZ is the wettest in the state so they are not as dependent on water as other units.....like near Flagstaff or Payson.
BOHNTR
If you only have 7 days to hunt, I would choose the last 7 days of the season without a doubt. The peak of the rut is right around the first week of October near my place so the closer to then the better.
BOHNTR
Lots of tall ponderosa pines....tough to glass. You'd be better off glassing the open flats in the Woolhouse from small rises within there.
