Arizona 23 late rifle elk

[MAC1585]

Let me preface this w/ I’m not looking for anyone’s secret spot I’m just trying to figure a few things out. I drew a permit for the late rifle season in unit 23 and really wasn’t expecting to. I had planned on heading up there to scout prior to my hunt but w/ all of this corona stuff going on I doubt I will be able to. I’m seeing a lot of roads on my maps that seem like either atv/utv roads or narrow dirt roads. What is the weather like that time of year? Can I expect to drive on a majority of these roads or will I need to take along the Polaris? As far as camping in Arizona goes can I just set up camp anywhere or do I need to be in a designated campground? I’ve got some spots that look promising just based off terrain and access to food/water, I’m assuming the tactics that work for me in Colorado would carry over here as well? Thanks in advance for any help

 

[cmbbulldog]

Know where the Rez border is... apparently the guides in that unit struggle with the concept.

 

[Beendare]

Know where the Rez border is... apparently the guides in that unit struggle with the concept.

Good advice.
We talked to the GW 2 years ago and one kid that was shed hunting in there and got caught; Took his truck, swaro. binos, even his boots and still dinged his $10,000 bail. It gets expensive if you don't know where you are.

You can camp anywhere as long as its not too close to a Tank.

Roads can be bad to horrible.......my guide buddy has broken shock mounts on a Tacoma in those units. Its either a muddy mess or a dust cloud. A side by side thats sealed against dust coming up from the bottom is best.

I help a buddy guide in a similar unit. We talk to hunters driving around that never see an elk the whole season....where we are typically 80%.

I can give you a hint; those elk are hunkered down pretty good that time of year. Best of luck.

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[MAC1585]

Good advice.
We talked to the GW 2 years ago and one kid that was shed hunting in there and got caught; Took his truck, swaro. binos, even his boots and still dinged his $10,000 bail. It gets expensive if you don't know where you are.

You can camp anywhere as long as its not too close to a Tank.

Roads can be bad to horrible.......my guide buddy has broken shock mounts on a Tacoma in those units. Its either a muddy mess or a dust cloud. A side by side thats sealed against dust coming up from the bottom is best.

I help a buddy guide in a similar unit. We talk to hunters driving around that never see an elk the whole season....where we are typically 80%.

I can give you a hint; those elk are hunkered down pretty good that time of year. Best of luck.

______

Thanks! I’m no stranger to bad roads haha, and I figured they’d be hunkered down. Thanks again