Bryan Otts Unit 9 Arizona Elk Hunt with Colburn and Scott Outfitters

Jay Scott · October 5, 2013

I had the pleasure of helping Darr with his archery client in Unit 9 this year. He was hunting with Bryan Otts of Mesa, Arizona on the archery hunt. Darr and Bryan, along with Cabelas Out West producer and cameraman Drew Yarkosky, hit the hills running looking for Bryan's first archery bull. After scouting 11 days prior to the hunt we still were in search for a great bull. I mainly focused on glassing while the guys tried to run one down on the ground. It was evident early on that antler growth was weaker than normal but we still worked hard to find some good bulls. We had some close calls during the hunt on several nice bulls and we all had a great time elk hunting. As you will see from the photos the unit was extremely wet and very green throughout. Congrats to Bryan on his first elk with a bow that he harvested late in the hunt. Bryan and his girlfriend Dawn had a sincere love for the outdoors. Click on the video link below to see both episodes of Bryan's hunt on Cabelas Out West. Scroll down to the hunts on 9.18 and 9.25.