We also offer guaranteed landowner tag hunts in new mexico for hunters that do not want to wait years for a tag. Avid bowhunter cindi richardson takes record arizona elk in 20. Ever dreamed of taking an elk of record book proportions. In 1914 the elks of arizona transported a herd of elk to arizona. Click here to learn how you can get your copy 2017 annual competition awards. Arizona draw 101 chappell guide service arizona elk hunting.
Record book bulls, from the boone and crockett club archives. For good reason too since a brief glance at both the boone and crockett club and the pope and young club record books show that such wapitirich rocky mountain states dominate the listings. But the elk he saw in the back of that pickup was old and faded. For deer, the regulations are available in may with an application deadline of june 8th. He retired from the nevada department of wildlife in 2003 after a 30year career, as the upland game staff biologist. Our guides hunt arizona statewide and scout relentlessly to find and harvest the.
Arizona fish entry form with rules page 44 of the 20 fishing regulations. I had drawn an archery bull elk tag during the rut in the block units of arizona. Sep 25, 2003 nick franklin arrowed a massive 8yearold nontypical elk nicknamed grandpa that should prove to be a record with an initial net score of 439 68 inches. I take pleasure, on behalf of the commettee composed of governor george w. Arizona wildlife federation records of arizona big game. Cso record book trophies colburn and scott outfitters. Greer is home to the largest elk population in arizona.
Mar 27, 2021 arizona has some of the best elk hunting in the world and can be considered the top producer for record class bulls. One of the unique things about keeping a record book for all the biggest trophies in history is that it connects hunters stories from all generations. The former world record elk was killed here in 1899 by john plute of crested butte. Elk are vocal in morning and usually around water in evenings. Add to that, the sci world record nontypical archery elk, scoring a crazy 460. Over the years, legendary sized animals have been taken here including pronghorn, elk.
A bowhunter reportedly tagged a monster bull elk on sept. The azgfd has changed this hunt around and the muzzleloader hunt will now be in front of the archery hunt. The top 5 elk units in arizona outdoors international. Arizona only offers elk permits through a limited draw process. Colburn and scott outfitters guide jay scott and his arizona bull elk that scores 404 48 typical net boone and crockett.
The best elk units in arizona outdoors international. The life span of elk is 14 to 16 years for males and 15 to 17 for females, though in 1937 a tagged elk in arizona was 25 when it was harvested. Mar 27, 2021 arizona has produced numerous large rams and stands up to being the top state as a quality producer. Thats pretty impressive for any single location in the world, let alone a county. Arizona archer arrows potential worldrecord, nontypical. John plute, a hunter and bachelor who lived and worked in crested butte, shot this huge bull elk in 1899 in the dark canyon of anthracite creek, 12 miles west of crested butte with a 3040 krag rifle. San developed our record database, enters and formats the records for the book. The arizona elk hunting regulations become available in late december each year with an application deadline of february 9th for 2021. Arizona draw 101 chappell guide service arizona elk.
The bowhunting in arizona record book bowhunting in arizona is the official record book of arizona bowhunting biggame trophies. The antler cast occurs in january to march for adult bulls and from march through may for subadults. Trophy quality on all these arizona elk hunts is very good, however many bulls will have broken antlers during the. Filling out the top 5 are arizona 339, nevada 288 and montana 183. Mailing address for record book entries has changed to. This unit is currently in a slight decline but unit 23 always has great trophy elk genetics and trophy elk potential since it is bordered by the.
Nicole mcdonald had never held a gun before she met her soon to be husband matt in 2008. Dream destinations include the arizona strip units a and b or kaibab plateau units 12a east, 12a west, and 12b, but the drawing odds are long, sometimes in the low single digits, ornoski said. Even so, ellsworth pulled onto main street behind the truck and knew it was a 420something rack. Arizona antelope hunts gallery see what its like to have a hunt with us. Arizona rancher alonzo winters used a savage model 99 rifle to kill a massive bull elk in 1968. The top elk units in arizona arizona elk outfitters. Here are the top one or two bulls ever taken in every worldrecord elk category.
Later, after winters death, the antlers were scored and recorded as the new worlds record typical american elk. It was written by mulford winsor, past exalted ruler and past district deputy from yuma lodge no. Record holder general location year of record animal score. Mar 22, 2019 when bowhunters think of arrowing a huge record book sized bull elk, places like arizona, utah, nevada, montana and wyoming dominate such thoughts. As with many game species in arizona, elk hunting has had its ups and downs. American hunter potential worldrecord elk confirmed.
World record for all tackle as verified by the national fresh water fishing hall of fame. We are extremely proud to be the professional arizona elk outfitters that produced the current pope and young typical world record elk for our client shawn patterson picture shown above in 2005 while being guided by levi mcclendon of the arizona elk outfitters llc team. Aug 04, 2011 ellsworth is an antler buyer who grew up in the white mountains of eastern arizona a place that has now become synonymous with giant, recordbook bulls. Overall, new mexico ranks second in antelope entries in boone and crockett records, with 627. Each year there is competition recognizing unique wildlife entries in a number of. I had the opportunity to go bull elk hunting with a3 outfitters, ryan carter with dc outfitters, and jj who had the az governorcommissioners bull elk tag for the 20202021 season. They transported the animals to arizona by train, which at the time was probably not an easy chore. Oklahoma bowhunter sets new cy curtis nontypical elk record.
One of the premier states to tag a trophy mature bull elk, arizona offers elk hunters the chance of a lifetime. But for all of those states bigbull accolades, none comes close to the stranglehold arizona has on the boone and crockett club and pope and young club record books. Growing up in eastern arizonas white mountains, alan c. With native elk having been extirpated, the closed season imposed. On her own, cindi has taken 14 elk with her bow, she holds the arizona wild turkey record with a bow, and she has taken over 75 animals with her bow, with 40 of those classified as trophy animals. Arizona elk hunting can be considered the pinnacle of elk hunting.
Catron county, nm catron county is responsible for 3% of sci record book submissions for both non typical and typical scoring bull elk. An inside look into these trophy outfitted hunts and how they happen. Trophy elk hunts in arizona shadow valley outfitters. Since its beginning in 1970, the trophy book, arizona wildlife trophies name recently changed to records of arizona big game, has been a means to recognize the unique, individual quality of big game animals in the state of arizona. Airgun hunting legion is the first and only recognized airgun hunting record book. But hed never seen anything quite like the set of antlers he spotted in the back of a pickup truck on february 28, 1995, a set so massive that he had to find out the story behind them. Jan 01, 2016 every year, record book bulls are taken on the general rifle elk hunts in both montana and wyoming, and colorado and idaho as well. Pending new world record elk taken in arizona airgun wire. A rundown of the highestscoring elk ever takenall but one over 400 inchesin each record book category by scott bestul august 07, 2020 hunting. However, recent efforts have helped reintroduce elk to new habitats, where they have thrived under greater protections. Arizona unit 9this elk unit is very huntable, has pines and junipers, good concentrations of elk, this year there will be some big bulls harvested, hunters can expect to see bulls between 320360 on a regular basis. Apr 18, 20 arizona unit 23 might not always produce giant bull elk in the numbers that arizona unit 9 and arizona unit 10 do but, trophy elk hunters cant go wrong by applying for a trophy elk tag in unit 23. We wish to thank brother o c eldridge for his time and effort used in getting together the information in this article the name elk is one from the old world, while the true name wapiti. Austads spyder bull which was shot in the monroe mountain unit and ranks no.
Tags are hard to obtain however the hunting is some the best in the world for trophy bulls. Like utah, arizona is famous for producing record book mule deer. The top 40 typical and nontypical elk of all time recordbook. Arizona has the best antelope hunting in the world and is the top producer for record class pronghorn. Call shadow valley outfitters at 9285331903 to book your next arizona big game. With how hard an elk tag in arizona is to draw, having an outfitter help you with your hunt just makes good sense. Arizona elk outfitters offers guided archery trophy elk hunts. Sep 20, 2016 that worlds record bull from coconino county was harvested by former nfl football player shaun patterson, a defensive lineman for arizona state and then the green bay packers from 198893. How first elk herd was brought to arizona reprint of article taken from the bpoe elks no. Arizona fish weighing scale locations page 45 of the 20 fishing regulations.
Arizona archery elk hunting is truly incredible and we strongly encourage everyone to apply each year so that you dont miss out on a. San resides in prescott, arizona with his wife and is raising two grandkids. If you are lucky enough to draw this coveted tag, you stand a great chance of getting a record book head. Guide to nonresident applications rocky mountain elk. We offer a few great hunting options for elk enthusiasts from early rut firearms hunts, archery hunts, late firearms bull elk hunts and muzzleloader elk hunts. Sometimes record book animal information is solid, sometimes it is not. Sci record book top 10 north american elk hunt forever. The deadline for elk applications in arizona is the beginning of february. Apr, 2009 to help stir those dreams, heres a photo gallery of some of safari club internationals alltime recordbook elk trophies. Our record has proven our clients harvest more big bulls each year than. A3 put in a lot of time and effort watching this huge bull elk and keeping tabs on him before the opening day of the elk hunt. There are certainly other opportunities out there, but as a publicland hunter, i primarily look to montana, wyoming, colorado, idaho, utah, new mexico and arizona. Records of arizona big game arizona wildlife federation.
Alan hamberlin traveled to navajo county, arizona in october 1998 to down this giant nontypical rocky mountain elk. Low predation, mild winters and excellent game management contribute to high elk numbers and healthy age structures. A 300 win mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances. Over the years, legendary sized animals have been taken here including pronghorn, elk and mule deer. In order to elk hunt with us in arizona you must draw a tag first. This bull has never been officially scored or entered into the pope and young record book. Most arizona units consistently produce bulls over 340. He continues to travel to reno for record book meetings.
Alonzo winters was hunting arizonas white mountains in the fall of 1968. Airgun hunters can now submit their successful infield. Sep 05, 2020 jj came to hunt arizona in search of a giant bull elk and it just happens to be the big bull elk from one of my stealthcam trail cameras. This 6th edition of the book is the most recently published by one of the oldest state hunting record programs in the united states, having been printed since 1980. Like all states, arizona bighorn sheep tags are by a lottery drawing. Since that first records book, the club has published 12 additional alltime records books with the 14th edition scheduled for release in the fall of 2017. California hunter tim allen and colburn and scott outfitters guide darr colburn with tims 401 arizona archery bull elk. Arizona elks bring herd of elk to arizona this article appeared in thursdays, april 16, 1914 arizona gazette just prior to the arizona elks reunion in phoenix. Cindi richardsons first bow record book elk john in the. This weeks video is quite different than normal but its an amazing bull elk hunt in arizona. I was hunting arizona s unit 9 thats known for having big elk. Ellsworth is an antler buyer who grew up in the white mountains of eastern arizona a place that has now become synonymous with giant, recordbook bulls. If you love seeing giant bull elk dont miss this potential new az state record gross score biggest bull elk. E elk club obtained 86 elk in 19 from yellowstone national park, one of the few places in the country where the elk still flourished then.
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