CEI Report post Posted September 15, 2013 Yesterday, I headed up to elk camp in Northern Arizona. On my way up, I was able to talk with about 20 different guides and hunters. The first weekend of the 2013 Arizona Archery Elk Hunt has been extremely slow. Rutting activity has been very minimal, with many of the big bulls feeding and hanging around the edges of the other elk. We believe we are a week behind the the typical year, but that is just an educated guess. Although we received large amounts of Monsoon Moisture, most of it came after the 15th of July. In my opinion, that's a huge factor, especially because we had a very dry spring. The good news is... It's going to get better, we just aren't sure if cows are going to start cycling in bunches or slow and steady. The rain has cleared up and the elk should start to become more predictable. Rut Report- Unit 1-bugling and active Unit 2-isolated bugling Unit 3-isolated bugling, slowly picking up Unit 4-6-Very Little Activity Unit 7- little bugling, some reports of bulls going hard, but very isolated Unit 8-little bugling, extremely slow Unit 9-Isolated Bugling, very slow Unit 10-isolated Bugling, very slow Block or Western Multi-Units- Bugling Decent, Reports of Isolated Fighting and hard bugling Units 21-23-Little Bugling, but getting better Big Bulls are still falling! Units 7, 21, 1, 27 & 18B have already produced some tanks this weekend, 370-417 inches. We strongly feel, some of the biggest bulls will still come from 21, 22 & 23. This area had the best feed and moisture during the critical antler growth time period. We are seeing RECORD class Mosquitos! View the full article Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted September 16, 2013 Thanks for the report!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted September 16, 2013 Nice report. I will second the mesquitos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRYCE CANYON Report post Posted September 16, 2013 Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mitchel Report post Posted September 16, 2013 Thanks for the report. I was drawn for 8 and my two boys for 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted September 16, 2013 Thanks for keeping us updated. It's always good to hear how things are going while some of us are stuck here in the valley. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest akaspecials Report post Posted September 16, 2013 Your report is right on with what I've been hearing and seeing. I sure hope those cows come into heat by this weekend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
synper100 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 epic report, thanks for the info!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
