AZ Elk Hunting

Arizona Elk Season Dates 2026

Elk season in Arizona runs Sep 5 – Sep 4 across 70 Units.

646 Seasons4 Weapon Types47% Avg Harvest

Rifle

UnitTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Unit 1General ElkSep 25 — Oct 1—0.04/mi²91%
Unit 1Early RifleSep 25 — Oct 1———
Unit 1Youth-Only (General) ElkOct 10 — Oct 16100%0.18/mi²91%
Unit 1Limited Opportunity (General) ElkOct 17 — Oct 3050%0.01/mi²91%
Unit 1Limited Opportunity (General) ElkOct 31 — Nov 13100%0.01/mi²91%
Unit 1General RifleNov 7 — Dec 31———
Unit 1Limited Opportunity (General) ElkNov 14 — Nov 27—0.02/mi²91%
Unit 1General ElkNov 28 — Dec 4100%0.27/mi²91%
Unit 1General ElkDec 5 — Dec 1178%0.44/mi²91%
Unit 1General ElkDec 5 — Dec 1166%0.09/mi²91%
Unit 1General ElkDec 12 — Dec 3167%0.41/mi²91%
Unit 10Early RifleSep 25 — Oct 1———
Unit 10General ElkSep 25 — Oct 188%0.02/mi²39%
Unit 10Youth-Only (General) ElkOct 3 — Oct 1243%0.16/mi²39%
Unit 10General ElkOct 17 — Oct 2322%0.32/mi²39%
Unit 10Champ (General) ElkNov 7 — Nov 1343%0.01/mi²39%
Unit 10General RifleNov 7 — Dec 31———
Unit 10General ElkNov 28 — Dec 434%0.14/mi²39%
Unit 10General ElkDec 5 — Dec 1121%0.33/mi²39%
Unit 11MEarly RifleSep 25 — Oct 1———
Unit 11MGeneral RifleNov 7 — Dec 31———
Unit 12AEEarly RifleSep 25 — Oct 1———
Unit 12AEGeneral RifleNov 7 — Dec 31———
Unit 12AWEarly RifleSep 25 — Oct 1———
Unit 12AWGeneral RifleNov 7 — Dec 31———

+ 216 more

Archery

UnitTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Unit 1Archery-Only ElkAug 1 — Aug 7—0.03/mi²91%
Unit 1Archery-Only ElkAug 8 — Aug 14—0.03/mi²91%
Unit 1Early ArcherySep 11 — Sep 24———
Unit 1Archery-Only ElkSep 11 — Sep 2461%0.27/mi²91%
Unit 1Archery-Only ElkSep 11 — Sep 2423%0.09/mi²91%
Unit 1Limited Opportunity (Ham) ElkOct 3 — Oct 160%0.01/mi²91%
Unit 1Limited Opportunity (Ham) ElkOct 17 — Oct 300%0.01/mi²91%
Unit 1Limited Opportunity (Ham) ElkOct 31 — Nov 13—0.01/mi²91%
Unit 1Archery-Only ElkNov 7 — Nov 2044%0.04/mi²91%
Unit 1Limited Opportunity (Ham) ElkNov 14 — Nov 27—0.02/mi²91%
Unit 1Limited Opportunity (Ham) ElkNov 28 — Dec 1185%0.02/mi²91%
Unit 1Limited Opportunity (Ham) ElkDec 12 — Dec 31—0.02/mi²91%
Unit 10Early ArcherySep 11 — Sep 24———
Unit 10Archery-Only ElkSep 11 — Sep 2453%0.04/mi²39%
Unit 10Archery-Only ElkNov 14 — Nov 2732%0.01/mi²39%
Unit 10Archery-Only ElkNov 14 — Nov 270%0.01/mi²39%
Unit 11MArchery-Only ElkSep 11 — Sep 2426%0.28/mi²74%
Unit 11MArchery-Only ElkSep 11 — Sep 2425%0.28/mi²74%
Unit 11MEarly ArcherySep 11 — Sep 24———
Unit 11MArchery-Only ElkSep 26 — Oct 955%0.28/mi²74%
Unit 11MArchery-Only ElkSep 26 — Oct 938%0.28/mi²74%
Unit 12AEEarly ArcherySep 11 — Sep 24———
Unit 12AWEarly ArcherySep 11 — Sep 24———
Unit 12BEarly ArcherySep 11 — Sep 24———
Unit 13AEarly ArcherySep 11 — Sep 24———

+ 121 more

Muzzleloader

UnitTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Unit 1MuzzleloaderOct 3 — Oct 16———
Unit 1Limited Opportunity (Ham) ElkOct 3 — Oct 160%0.01/mi²91%
Unit 1Limited Opportunity (Ham) ElkOct 17 — Oct 300%0.01/mi²91%
Unit 1Limited Opportunity (Ham) ElkOct 31 — Nov 13—0.01/mi²91%
Unit 1Limited Opportunity (Ham) ElkNov 14 — Nov 27—0.02/mi²91%
Unit 1Limited Opportunity (Ham) ElkNov 28 — Dec 1185%0.02/mi²91%
Unit 1Limited Opportunity (Ham) ElkDec 12 — Dec 31—0.02/mi²91%
Unit 10MuzzleloaderOct 3 — Oct 16———
Unit 10Muzzleloader ElkNov 7 — Nov 1346%0.03/mi²39%
Unit 11MMuzzleloaderOct 3 — Oct 16———
Unit 12AEMuzzleloaderOct 3 — Oct 16———
Unit 12AWMuzzleloaderOct 3 — Oct 16———
Unit 12BMuzzleloaderOct 3 — Oct 16———
Unit 13AMuzzleloaderOct 3 — Oct 16———
Unit 13BMuzzleloaderOct 3 — Oct 16———
Unit 15AMuzzleloaderOct 3 — Oct 16———
Unit 15BEMuzzleloaderOct 3 — Oct 16———
Unit 15BWMuzzleloaderOct 3 — Oct 16———
Unit 15CMuzzleloaderOct 3 — Oct 16———
Unit 15DMuzzleloaderOct 3 — Oct 16———
Unit 16AMuzzleloader ElkSep 26 — Oct 1617%0.00/mi²81%
Unit 16AMuzzleloaderOct 3 — Oct 16———
Unit 16BMuzzleloaderOct 3 — Oct 16———
Unit 17AMuzzleloaderOct 3 — Oct 16———
Unit 17BMuzzleloaderOct 3 — Oct 16———

+ 69 more

Handgun

UnitTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Unit 1Limited Opportunity (Ham) ElkOct 3 — Oct 160%0.01/mi²91%
Unit 1Limited Opportunity (Ham) ElkOct 17 — Oct 300%0.01/mi²91%
Unit 1Limited Opportunity (Ham) ElkOct 31 — Nov 13—0.01/mi²91%
Unit 1Limited Opportunity (Ham) ElkNov 14 — Nov 27—0.02/mi²91%
Unit 1Limited Opportunity (Ham) ElkNov 28 — Dec 1185%0.02/mi²91%
Unit 1Limited Opportunity (Ham) ElkDec 12 — Dec 31—0.02/mi²91%
Unit 3BLimited Opportunity (Ham) ElkAug 1 — Aug 7100%0.02/mi²45%
Unit 3BLimited Opportunity (Ham) ElkAug 8 — Aug 140%0.02/mi²45%
Unit 3BLimited Opportunity (Ham) ElkAug 15 — Aug 2140%0.02/mi²45%
Unit 3BLimited Opportunity (Ham) ElkAug 22 — Aug 2867%0.02/mi²45%
Unit 3BLimited Opportunity (Ham) ElkAug 29 — Sep 4—0.02/mi²45%
Unit 3BLimited Opportunity (Ham) ElkOct 3 — Oct 940%0.02/mi²45%
Unit 3BLimited Opportunity (Ham) ElkDec 12 — Dec 3140%0.04/mi²45%
Unit 3CLimited Opportunity (Ham) ElkAug 1 — Aug 7100%0.02/mi²82%
Unit 3CLimited Opportunity (Ham) ElkAug 8 — Aug 140%0.02/mi²82%
Unit 3CLimited Opportunity (Ham) ElkAug 15 — Aug 2140%0.02/mi²82%
Unit 3CLimited Opportunity (Ham) ElkAug 22 — Aug 2867%0.02/mi²82%
Unit 3CLimited Opportunity (Ham) ElkAug 29 — Sep 4—0.02/mi²82%
Unit 3CLimited Opportunity (Ham) ElkOct 3 — Oct 940%0.02/mi²82%

Elk in Arizona: FAQ

When is elk season in Arizona?

Elk season in Arizona currently runs Sep 5 to Sep 4, across 500 season rows and 70 Units, split by weapon (Archery, Rifle, Handgun, Muzzleloader).

Where is the best place to hunt elk in Arizona?

The best Units for elk in Arizona depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per Unit above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.

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