11M

[mwbugleboy]

Hey Folks,

 

I was fortunate enough to draw an 11M archery tag as a non-res. I am super jacked! This is my first AZ tag. I have done some preliminary research and helped on a 6a hunt a couple years ago so I have some familiarity with the area. I know it's not really possible to get away from people but there were definite pockets in 6a where there was less competition. Looking at the maps there appear to be a few areas to get creative in 11m. Are there elk across the entire unit? I understand information is not something that is just handed out---in trade, I know some killer spots in KS if a guy wanted to go chase some whitey's around.PM's welcome.

 

Thank you!

[jim]

Being so close to flag any real giant bulls will be well known and will have alot of guys on him. I have helped with one hunt and I felt like we were in a foot chase at day light the 3 days I helped. With that said mid week the pressure will lift up somewhat and if the rut is strong you will be able to get on bulls.

[nateNAU]

Congrats on a great tag! 11m is great because these elk never see a rifle hunt.

All 11m is elk country. A1 mountain, walnut canyon, cosnino, around Forrest highlands, timberline are all good starting points.

[AZ8]

One thing about 11M is you should plan on being mobile. Those elk change on a dime, so setting up camp and concentrating on one area will limit you. It's not a real big unit, so being somewhat mobile shouldn't be an issue.

[mwbugleboy]

Thanks for the input guys! Yeah planning to rent a little cabin on the south end of town and base camping out of there...whats the northeast/east side all about?

[Garryett]

Drew the early hunt in 11m, should be a good time!

[Azguy]

My brother and I drew the late hunt in 11m this year. Hoping its like other years with the rut really geting fired up in late Sept/early Oct.