Recently moved to AZ and somehow managed to draw a late season archery bull tag... Unit 7 East- November 14-27
As far as tips and tactics, all I have to gleam on late season elk is that when the weather starts to come in, the cows and spikes will begin to move into South facing slopes, that are generally open and also move up to open benches to bed/ feed during the day. Seems like larger bulls will be on their own for the most part?... and don't seem to let the deeper snow bother them as much? I have also learned that animals differ depending on the area (or state in this case, as my previous experience was in Idaho). Should I be checking out potential watering areas?... South slopes?... something else?
I know weather will play a large role in their movement, but if anyone has ever had the hunt or has any insight into where I may want to focus my efforts, I would be very, very grateful!
As far as tips and tactics, all I have to gleam on late season elk is that when the weather starts to come in, the cows and spikes will begin to move into South facing slopes, that are generally open and also move up to open benches to bed/ feed during the day. Seems like larger bulls will be on their own for the most part?... and don't seem to let the deeper snow bother them as much? I have also learned that animals differ depending on the area (or state in this case, as my previous experience was in Idaho). Should I be checking out potential watering areas?... South slopes?... something else?
I know weather will play a large role in their movement, but if anyone has ever had the hunt or has any insight into where I may want to focus my efforts, I would be very, very grateful!
