azheadhunter Report post Posted July 21, 2013 How many people have seen elk in 12A or 12B... Have a deer tag and was wondering if its worth it to buy an elk tag as well Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
123456 Report post Posted July 21, 2013 I have found very fresh Piles of elk scat in 12aw. I have 2 different friends who have killed elk on the deer hunt. Both happened the same way, trail cams set up caught pictures of elk a few weeks before the deer hunt, and they both tagged an elk on opening day. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azheadhunter Report post Posted July 21, 2013 Yeah I've heard of a few people killing killing elk up there but never saw any proof and wasn't a reliable source so I might as well buy one thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
123456 Report post Posted July 21, 2013 I will say, that it is pretty rare, and I have spent a bunch of time up on those hunts over the last 7 years, and I have still yet to see one. I would do it like my buddies and put out cameras and if you start seeing elk, then buy the tag. IMO Buffalo are easier to find than the elk. Very easy to see where the buffalo have been because of their destructive foot prints in the mud. I will say that where the buffalo are usually killed and where the elk that I know of have been killed, are polar opposites in location in 12aw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azheadhunter Report post Posted July 21, 2013 Copy that I have a few spots to check and through some cameras up but I have the archery 12a 12b so I can hunt a long ways and might be possible to kill an elk never know and thanks for the input 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted July 21, 2013 I have heard bugles while up on the late hunts. Couple of guides in camp have had visuals of raghorn bulls in the thick stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted July 21, 2013 gamies told us last year there was a heard of 9 stiil there . we heard some bugles one morning. few and far between there are more buffalo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azheadhunter Report post Posted July 21, 2013 Yeah but you can't buy a buffalo tag with an archery tag right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted July 22, 2013 If you draw a Kaibab tag you can buy a buff tag. Call your regional office. Pretty sure you have to kill a cow or yearling but that may have changed. I believe it does count toward your lifetime bag limit as well. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
654321 Report post Posted July 22, 2013 You can buy a buffalo tag they are $273 and they are for any buffalo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirRoyal Report post Posted July 22, 2013 I have glassed 5 bulls up there and one was a 350 class. But I wont buy a tag because its hit and miss, mostly miss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
111 Report post Posted July 22, 2013 I've seen three cow elk in DeMotte Park during the archery deer hunt in all the years I've been on the Kaibab. Being G&F wants to get rid of the elk on the Kaibab, it's too bad you can't have the choice to either harvest a deer or elk with your deer tag. Good luck on your hunt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azheadhunter Report post Posted July 22, 2013 DeMotte park is where I've heard elk and buffalo hang out so I'm going I have to check it out thanks fellas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8OWHUNT247 Report post Posted July 22, 2013 I have found very fresh Piles of elk scat in 12aw. I have 2 different friends who have killed elk on the deer hunt. Both happened the same way, trail cams set up caught pictures of elk a few weeks before the deer hunt, and they both tagged an elk on opening day. I know SEVERAL guys that have done the same thing.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8OWHUNT247 Report post Posted July 22, 2013 Yeah but you can't buy a buffalo tag with an archery tag right? Yes you can, an archery buff tag actually.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
