SIX Report post Posted Thursday at 11:46 PM Hi everyone, I was drawn for my first archery bull elk in 6A Sept 2025! I've hunted mule and coues here in Arizona with rifle for about 3 years. I got in to archery a couple of years ago when my buddy introduced me to the sport. I've been saving this particular hunt to be exclusively for archery, I would like to try and get my first elk with a bow. I am a solo hunter and I have heard many stories about archery elk hunts being very different from any type of rifle hunt. I just wanted to introduce myself to this forum and get advice from anyone willing to give it, i.e.; spot and stalk, tree stand, sitting water, my movement, elk movement etc. Any and all help is appreciated. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted Thursday at 11:55 PM Welcome. Can be tough , lots of side by sides and hunters. They move alot at night up there. Find a pine canyon. Just above Strawberry has a few good ones. Pack in and have fun. Goodluck.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIX Report post Posted Friday at 12:04 AM @wildwoody I've heard about the side x side hunters, haha. I'm not afraid of hiking in and out places. I appreciate the pointer. Thanks!🤙🏽 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted Friday at 12:24 AM I'm talking about the weekend crazy's, they ride around until midnight, and start again first light. Dirt roads are like freeways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markleo21377 Report post Posted Friday at 01:57 PM 14 hours ago, SIX said: Hi everyone, I was drawn for my first archery bull elk in 6A Sept 2025! I've hunted mule and coues here in Arizona with rifle for about 3 years. I got in to archery a couple of years ago when my buddy introduced me to the sport. I've been saving this particular hunt to be exclusively for archery, I would like to try and get my first elk with a bow. I am a solo hunter and I have heard many stories about archery elk hunts being very different from any type of rifle hunt. I just wanted to introduce myself to this forum and get advice from anyone willing to give it, i.e.; spot and stalk, tree stand, sitting water, my movement, elk movement etc. Any and all help is appreciated. SIX, Congrats on the tag and welcome! It is a super fun hunt and a ton of elk in there. It is a popular unit for outdoor enthusiasts in addition to the tag holders so you will see people. The elk are used to it and just move around the pressure. Can certainly affect their vocalization but they will still be bugling. They will water daily! Early in the hunt the bulls will be hitting these often to piss in the mud and roll in it to cover themselves with as much scent as possible to attract ladies. Water is boring to sit but super deadly!! Shoot me a message and I will give you a couple spots to start in. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted Friday at 02:23 PM Maybe check-out the 'quiet areas'.... Good luck and have fun! S. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIX Report post Posted Friday at 03:30 PM 1 hour ago, Markleo21377 said: SIX, Congrats on the tag and welcome! It is a super fun hunt and a ton of elk in there. It is a popular unit for outdoor enthusiasts in addition to the tag holders so you will see people. The elk are used to it and just move around the pressure. Can certainly affect their vocalization but they will still be bugling. They will water daily! Early in the hunt the bulls will be hitting these often to piss in the mud and roll in it to cover themselves with as much scent as possible to attract ladies. Water is boring to sit but super deadly!! Shoot me a message and I will give you a couple spots to start in. Thank you, I'm super excited! I do need to practice bugling and some cow calls. First thing is first I need to hit the trails and treadmill to get back in shape. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIX Report post Posted Friday at 03:33 PM 1 hour ago, stanley said: Maybe check-out the 'quiet areas'.... Good luck and have fun! S. I'm wondering where those are. lol Even before I was officially drawn I've checked AZGFD and they mentioned the quiet areas but I can't find them on the usual E-scouting areas. I might need to stop by an AZGFD office and get some maps from them. Thanks for the advice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted Friday at 03:40 PM 3 minutes ago, SIX said: I'm wondering where those are. lol Even before I was officially drawn I've checked AZGFD and they mentioned the quiet areas but I can't find them on the usual E-scouting areas. I might need to stop by an AZGFD office and get some maps from them. Thanks for the advice! Pine Grove and Rattlesnake. With a just a bit of research, you'll find them. GMU-6A-2024.pdf From AZGFD website: "mountain mahogany, and juniper berries. Water is always important, and stock tanks are abundant in the GMU. The Rattlesnake Quiet Area is a good area to start looking. The Pine Grove Quiet Area and surrounding areas are also good places to look." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maximus Report post Posted Friday at 07:29 PM Check this: Pine Grove Quiet Area.pdf Rattlesnake Quiet Area.pdf 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markleo21377 Report post Posted Friday at 07:57 PM SIX, here’s a teaser to get you fired up! This was the years you could run cameras and some bulls I had hunters on in 6a. Unfortunately, out of 3 guys only one wrapped his tag. The other 2 both had great shot opportunities and caved under pressure. This bull I watched most the summer in 2019 and first week of September he moved 4 miles south. Called him in and guy from New York missed him twice under 40 yards 😫😫 Had 9 bulls on this water at once! This tank was deadly when it could hold water into September which was always hit or miss. Sick Bull we named jigsaw. Never could turn him up after he shed velvet. Buddy from Michigan missed a chip shot on this bull…Bull rattled him bad 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
