outhunting Report post Posted January 31, 2014 Planning on my first elk hunt in AZ. I can't decide if I should put in for 3c or unit 23. Pros and Cons to both? I can scout each regularly. I am planning on putting in for Bull for my first few picks and Cow for my last few. Wouldn't mind a large bull, but am more concerned with getting something in the freezer. What is your experience in these units or any other? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwampMafia Report post Posted January 31, 2014 Had a relative go on the late archery in 23 and he loved it saw lots of elk and ended up killing a spike. As for 3c I have fished in there a lot and i seen a ton of sign. I personally Never hunted either but if I had enough points to draw, I would go with the 3c tag. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shedhunteraz Report post Posted January 31, 2014 I would go with 3c. Not very many elk in 23. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle Eye Report post Posted January 31, 2014 Both hard tags to get Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted January 31, 2014 the late hunt or early hunt? the late hunt in 3c blows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector777 Report post Posted January 31, 2014 If you just wanna kill an elk and still have a chance at a decent bull go 3c 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted January 31, 2014 how is 3C for an early rifle bull hunt? I'm going 23 and 27 for now but not sure if 3C should be in a choice as well? i'm not quite to the bonus point pass but dang close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outhunting Report post Posted February 1, 2014 I prefer the earlier hunt (I think with every other hunter is AZ), but would be willing to do a late hunt as well. I have years of just putting in for bonus points. When do the Elk stop bugling in AZ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector777 Report post Posted February 1, 2014 How many points do you have? If you're way up there DO NOT put in for a late hunt. You're practically guaranteed a early rifle bull tag if you have max points. They stop bugling long before the late hunt. The latest would be middle of October to late October. Muledeer33 the 3c early hunt definitely has potential for a monster bull. They killed a 400 inch bull there this year and a couple 370 bulls. 23 had a lot of huge bulls killed last year so it may be down in quality this year especially with no moisture. And 27 had didn't have a whole lot of big ones killed. Although my friend killed the almost new world record typical out of there last year. Scored 428 gross 410 net. If you're going for rifle I'd shoot for 23n and 23s or maybe even 9 or 10 if you're feeling like going up there. I know nothing about those units though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted February 1, 2014 I know 27 fairly well and know a little of 23. I'm gonna stay away from 9 and 10 since I've never stepped foot in either. 3b may be another choice. I'm still tryin to figure out my units. And looking forward to the disappointment of the "not drawn" screen! Haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector777 Report post Posted February 1, 2014 Yeah I'm the same way with 9 and 10. Never even been up there so I stay away from them. But you never know what's gonna happen, I drew the 23n tag last year with 7 points! So anything can happen. Especially if you're close to max points. I don't know if I'd go for 3b. 23 is gonna be your best bet. If you draw that tag let me know and I can help you get to know that unit a little better since I hunted in there last year. Or 3c since I live literally in the middle of it by legacy lodge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted February 1, 2014 Thanks man, we'll see what g&f tells me in a few months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
