A glance at recent entries in the record books will show that arizona has produced many book black bears. Jan 01, 2008 the top quality elk states are new mexico and arizona. On average unit 8 does not annually produce as many record book elk as unit 9. Giant mule deer buck tagged in arizona is pending typical. Our arizona elk hunting outfitter has had clients take bulls in this unit that scored 424.
Arizona is producing some monster elk, and ive heard. Unit 8 arizona elk outfitters unit 8 arizona elk guides. To celebrate the biggest bulls and best stories from our elk hunting history, ol put together a countdown of the highestscoring bulls ever killed according to boone and crockett records. Huge bull elk taken in arizona, could rank second in pope and. Sep 25, 2003 arizona archer arrows potential world record, nontypical bull. At one time, there were only about 500 desert bighorn sheep in arizona. Arizona guided hunts is a licensed and insured hunting outfit that has been operating in arizona since 1997. It is considered a top choice for record class bear hunting. A recordbook hunt elk could be largest ever taken by. Besides the genetics, unit 10 is very easy to hunt. Record elk found pinned alive with antlers stuck in mud.
Oct 11, 20 when bowhunter casey brooks, 48, took this massive bull on the san carlos reservation in arizona last month, he had already harvested 60 bull elk throughout his hunting career. Riata is a premier trophy elk hunting company offering free range, fair chase rocky mountain elk hunting in. On average, unit 8 does not annually produce as many record book bull elk as unit 9 or unit 10 but, it has and will continue to produce giant. Trophy quality on all these arizona elk hunts is very good, however many bulls will have broken antlers during the late season. The arizona game and fish department estimates the number to be between 20 and 30,000 right now. Bowhunting in arizona includes statistics on species taken in each hunt unit, color photos, anecdotes from the field, hunting tips, blank score charts with measuring instructions, rules of the program, a description of how to judge record book animals and shot. In february 19, 83 elk were released in cabin draw near chevelon creek. Records of north american elk by boone and crockett club. Cindi was the first person to accomplish taking arizona s big 10, which now has become the big 11, due to the rocky mountain bighorn sheep expanding its range into arizona and having a viable population there. Bear hunt videos dating from present 2019 back to year 2000.
Some tags are through the arizona draw process, but over the counter black bear tags are also available during certain times of the year. Unit 10 consistently produces boone and crockett and pope and young record book elk and usually produces at. The former gridiron pro tagged a 7x7 typical elk in arizona. This was one of three 400plus point bulls harvested that year. Winter range is often the limiting factor for elk herds as only about 10 percent of their total habitat is winter range. 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. I was obviously way overdue, and looking at 50 year old records from the heyday of mule deer hunting just doesnt really apply any more.
The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education. Ever dreamed of taking an elk of record book proportions. Cindi richardsons first bow record book elk john in the. A record book hunt elk could be largest ever taken by bowhunting. Since its beginning in 1970, the trophy book, arizona wildlife trophies, has been a means to recognize the unique, individual quality of big game animals in the state of arizona. Click here to learn how you can get your copy 2017 annual competition awards. The top 40 typical and nontypical elk of all time outdoor life. Records of north american elk first edition a book of the boone and crockett club containing tabulations of american elk, roosevelts elk, and tule elk of.
Oct 30, 2018 sci record book top 10 north american elk. Arizona wildlife trophies hc 1985 record book big game hunting elk deer javelina. In some circumstances the arizona state record score may differ from the pope and young world record score due to the fact that in some instances it may take more than two years for pope and young to panel score a trophy. Arizona has more elk on the top 20 list than any other state seven. It may be hard to believe, but arizona is known for some of the best black bear hunting in the country. Shooting across a big canyon in the prone position is our typical hunting style. Unit 8 arizona elk outfitters arizona elk outfitters llc.
Add to that, the sci world record nontypical archery elk, scoring a crazy 460. In 2008, the arizona game and fish department discontinued aerial flights on the kaibab national forest to locate bison prior to hunts because so few bison were observed in previous years. 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. If you want to hunt a recordbook antelope, this is the place. From here you are able to browse entries by location, species, hunting companyguide, and more. San resides in prescott, arizona with his wife and is raising two grandkids. Riata offers a variety of elk hunts across texas, new mexico, colorado, utah, idaho, and arizona. The nevada wildlife record book celebrates the big game animals we have in our state and recognizes the achievements of the hunters harvest. But the elk he saw in the back of that pickup was old and faded. Catron county, nm catron county is responsible for 3% of sci record book submissions for both non typical and typical scoring bull elk. This nontypical bulls impressive score could break the current second place pope and young club record, set last season by brooks himself. The unit where this particular elk the shawn patterson bull was harvested, its got a lot of pinionjuniper country and a pretty good elk population in there, wakeling said.
Arizona archer arrows potential world record, nontypical bull. Click on these images to see some of the biggest elk ever taken in north america. The largest pronghorn ever recorded has been certified by boone and crockett club as a new worlds record. We offer a few great hunting options for all elk enthusiasts from early rut hunts, archery hunts, late firearms bull elk hunts, muzzleloader elk hunts and even cow elk hunts. From these transplants, the arizona elk population has grown to nearly 35,000 animals. Eriks ram officially scores 168 58 net boone and crockett and gross scored 169 28. This 240inch arizona buck taken by matt liljenquist in august is being hailed as safari club internationals pending world record for a typical mule deer, and it has a good shot at eclipsing the. Like utah, arizona is famous for producing record book mule deer.
Even so, ellsworth pulled onto main street behind the truck and knew it was a 420something rack. Most of the areas where the outfitter operates are located within hunting areas. The house has showers, tv, comfortable beds and wireless internet service. With how hard an elk tag in arizona is to draw, having an outfitter help you with your hunt just makes good sense. There is no entry fee required for acceptance in the utah big game records program. Arizona offers extraordinary trophy bear hunting with many record book bears harvested every year. Arizona black bear outfitters arizona is a very overlooked state for premium quality trophy black bear hunts. According to stan grebe, an official measurer for boone and crockett, pope and young and the muzzleloader record book, heins elk posted a gross score of 382 28 and a net of 375 28 after the.
They cant use it as record book elk because of that. Beginning with the 1990 edition of arizona wildlife trophies, it was deemed appropriate to recognize dedicated trophy hunters. Second chance lands nearrecord elk the denver post. The best choice in arizona elk guides and arizona mule. Antelope densities fluctuate from yeartoyear based on climatic conditions and the amount of predation exerted upon the herd by the plentiful number of coyotes. By the way, arizona s bowhunting record book is a great resource for researching the units that produce the largest number of record book bulls, as well as the units that produce the largest bulls. Though the quantity of black bears in arizona is not high by anyones standards, the quality of the bears whether it be color, body size, or record book potential is why many. Six of the top 14 trophy black bears ever recorded in the boone and crockett record book have come from the great state of arizona and many record book black bears are continually harvested in arizona every single year. Over the years, legendary sized animals have been taken here including pronghorn, elk and mule deer. I hunted with colburn and scott outfitters on my az archery elk hunt. If you want to hunt a record book antelope, this is the place. Pictured above and below colburn and scott outfitters guide jay scott and friend erik swanson with eriks record book arizona desert bighorn sheep from unit 44b south. Theres still another month before they lose their velvet naturally.
Arizona archer arrows potential world record, nontypical bull elk. Bowhunting in arizona including records of game animals. But that doesnt mean his latest hunt wasnt memorable. Aug 04, 2011 record book bulls the only thing better than the rack on a trophy bull is the story behind how it was taken. The objectives of the program include the following. Cso record book trophies colburn and scott outfitters.
With native elk having been extirpated, the closed season imposed. Apr 19, 2012 watch the entire world record spyder spider bull hunt exclusively here on the legend channel. Over the years, legendary sized animals have been taken here including pronghorn, elk. Sci record book top 10 north american elk hunt forever. Every year, record book bulls are taken on the general rifle elk hunts in both montana and wyoming, and colorado and idaho as well. The bull was taken on a solo public land hunt by montana resident, steve felix.
The new record breaks a tie between two specimens from arizona. 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. Huge bull elk taken in arizona, could rank second in pope. San developed our record database, enters and formats the records for the book. Scroll down to view a collection of our bear hunts. Unit 10 is one of, if not the best, premier trophy elk units in the state of arizona. He retired from the nevada department of wildlife in 2003 after a 30year career, as the upland game staff biologist.
Most hunters know all about the great deer and elk hunting found in arizona but very few hunters realize that black bear hunting is very good as well. The best elk units in arizona outdoors international. Though this bull will not make the record book, the official score sheet will be kept on file by the boone and crockett club. With a great population of record book size black bears, it is a good place to hunt. Colburn and scott outfitters guide jay scott and his arizona bull elk that scores 404 48 typical net boone and crockett. If you have a highspeed connection, change the settings to hd quality. The top quality elk states are new mexico and arizona. Arizona archer arrows potential worldrecord, nontypical. This online application provides access to the entire sci record book. Cindi richardson has been hunting almost 30 years and is considered one of the mostoutstanding women hunters of our day. Now that word has gotten out of their potential, a trophy elk hunt on. He worked hard for me prior to the hunt by finding many bulls that were big. On average, unit 8 does not annually produce as many record book elk as.
Welcome to the online record book big game hunting records. Since its beginning in 1970, the trophy book, arizona wildlife trophies, has been a. Thats pretty impressive for any single location in the world, let alone a county. Arizona has some of the best elk hunting in the world and can be considered the top producer for record class bulls. One was taken in coconino county in 2000, the other in mohave county in 2002. Muirhead was able to free the animal, though it died from the ordeal two days later. What he found insteada huge 9 x 10 elk pinned flat on its back, alive, with its massive antlers stuck in the mud. Each year there is competition recognizing unique wildlife entries in a number of categories. The utah big game records program is designed for the establishment and operation of a comprehensive record keeping program for wildlife species native and introduced in the state of utah. Avid bowhunter cindi richardson takes record arizona elk in 20.
Cindi richardsons first bow record book elk john in the wild. In august, matt liljenquist bagged a buck on the second day of arizonas bow season. It had been a while since i last picked up a boone and crockett record book, as my last edition was dated 1996 records of north american elk and mule deer, 2nd edition. Cindi was the first person to accomplish taking arizonas big 10, which now has become the big 11, due to the rocky mountain bighorn sheep expanding its range into arizona and having a viable population there. Az for the past few decades, some native american reservations in the southwest have been producing an inordinate amount of recordbook elkthe white mountain apache in arizona for one, another is the san carlos apache reservation in eastern arizona. With incredible genetics, it produces 400 class bulls every year, even on the drought years. Unit 10 consistently produces boone and crockett and pope and young record book elk and usually produces at least one or more 400 inch bulls every year as well. He continues to travel to reno for record book meetings. This bull has never been officially scored or entered into the pope and young record book. Arizona wildlife trophies hc 1985 record book big game.
Mule deer, elk and western big game hunting articles and. As with many game species in arizona, elk hunting has had its ups and downs. If its close enough to loosing the velvet, then the scorers can trim it off and make their measurements after the rack was dry, but im not sure what theyll do since its only july. Unit 10 arizona elk outfitters arizona elk outfitters. Search other record breakers from all over the world in the sci online record book.
The arizona department of conservation has a record thats known as the big 10, consisting of the 10 arizona big game species. Unit 23 is split into two units a north and a south. The 10 by 10 bull was green gross scored at 448 68. Also, many of the bulls taken have scored high in the various record books. Click each of these links to see part 1 and part 2 videos.
The elk population in arizona is currently at an alltime high since modern management began. Unit 8 arizona elk outfitters arizona elk outfitters. California hunter tim allen and colburn and scott outfitters guide darr colburn with tims 401 arizona archery bull elk. Were here to help you book the perfect trip, and our advice doesnt cost you a thing. Guide to nonresident applications rocky mountain elk. All record data below obtained through the boone and crockett clubs online trophy search at. Bowhunting in arizona records the finest trophies taken in the state of arizona with a bow and arrow. Arizona unit 23all of our elk hunts in unit 23 are conducted out of our base camp which is a 3 bedroom 2 bath house located in the heart of unit 23. Bowhunting in arizona bowhunting in arizona seeks to help improve the skill and knowledge of bowhunters in arizona, encourage ethical and selective hunting, and establish a listing of recordbook animals taken with a bow in arizona. The top 5 elk units in arizona outdoors international.