MrMogollon Report post Posted May 4, 2020 I picked up a cow tag in the leftover/first come draw for the block units - great opportunity to fill the freezer! Since picking up the tag, I've done hours of research and escouting, and drove up north past Chino Valley to check out a few spots that I'd found on OnX. Nothing but ancient elk sign. I've talked to the ORO Ranch (access already given to youth hunters👍) and a few local caballeros I met on my early scouting mission, who said they'd keep an eye out for me. The problem for me so far is that there is SO much country to explore with this tag, I'm having a hard time figuring out where to focus my energy. That being said, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to point me in the right direction. I'm not looking for anyone's secret spot, but tips and pointers for the area would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to respond below or PM me to keep anonymity. Appreciate any help that you can share and good luck to everyone on the upcoming deer/sheep/bison draw! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed Report post Posted May 4, 2020 When I had that tag the only elk I could find in 17A were in the Juniper Mesa Wilderness right on top of the mountain. I have seen a ton of elk in 18B though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted May 4, 2020 Dats slot of A's and B's. dad used to have good luck by Ashfork above Chino 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted May 5, 2020 , they give you a whole month to hunt. Keep drivin around during rutting season ! Bound to see someone with an elk down. plus if you see where they camp, good indiction elk around, check tanks springs in that general area someone mentioned deer tank by campwoods 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed Report post Posted May 5, 2020 16 hours ago, elkaholic said: , they give you a whole month to hunt. Keep drivin around during rutting season ! Bound to see someone with an elk down. plus if you see where they camp, good indiction elk around, check tanks springs in that general area someone mentioned deer tank by campwoods Red Tank in the early hunt was always a good spot. Don’t overlook Goodwin/Bozarth Mesa. I saw 3 herds in one morning while scouting for an antelope hunt. One herd had 19 elk in it. Also have seen elk in Burro Creek and upper antelope tank. The area around the 7 Up sometimes has decent elk numbers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrMogollon Report post Posted May 5, 2020 Thank you all for the info! I'm going to do some more e-scouting in the areas mentioned, and will make a few trips to drop cameras. Will keep you posted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrMogollon Report post Posted November 9, 2020 Thanks to everyone who shared advice and insight. Got it done Saturday after hunting hard for two days! Likely wouldn’t have been able to put meat in the freezer without y’all’s help. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Millhouse Report post Posted November 9, 2020 Awesome! Congrats and kudos for posting a follow up 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
high rise hunter Report post Posted November 9, 2020 Congrats! Nice to have the freezer full! 🥩 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted November 9, 2020 Congrats man. Now enjoy the reward over the next year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyNoon Report post Posted November 9, 2020 Congratulations on tagging out in a new unit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigbuckfever Report post Posted November 10, 2020 Awesome. Gonna be some good eating. And a little payback for a few of the guys on CWT. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delw Report post Posted November 10, 2020 Congrats what unit did you end up getting it out of? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzRaised08 Report post Posted November 10, 2020 Awesome! Glad you were able to get one down 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrMogollon Report post Posted November 10, 2020 16 hours ago, Delw said: Congrats what unit did you end up getting it out of? 😉 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
