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Arizona Elk

Unit 22S (22S)

Arizona Hunting Guide — Elk

Unit 22S is a central Arizona elk hunt area covering southern portions of GMU 22, managed under AZGFD hunt guidelines. Tag quotas are set annually based on population surveys and habitat conditions. Draws use Arizona's weighted random bonus point system.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 22S

Unit 22S is a central Arizona elk hunt area covering southern portions of GMU 22, managed under AZGFD hunt guidelines. Tag quotas are set annually based on population surveys and habitat conditions. Draws use Arizona's weighted random bonus point system.

Where to Find Elk in Unit 22S

Elk in Unit 22S use the rugged transition country between Tonto National Forest timber and lower chaparral country. Focus scouting on drainages with water, ponderosa benches, and edge habitat between timber and brush.

How to Hunt Elk in Unit 22S

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle25%
Muzzleloader22%
Archery18%
Unit 22S elk success varies by weapon and season. Review the AZGFD annual hunt arizona report for the latest unit-level harvest statistics.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Late Rifle Dec10036114.7% 0
Rifle— General Rifle Oct5016518.2% 0
Rifle— Late Rifle Nov10035915.0% 0
Rifle— Early Rifle503807.9% 0
Muzzleloader— Early Muzzleloader503636.9% 0
Archery— Late Archery Nov652972.4% 0

Data from 2023 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Arizona uses a weighted random bonus point draw for elk. Each bonus point adds an additional random number. Residents receive 90 percent of tags.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Unit 22S elk draw work?
AZGFD uses a weighted random bonus point draw; each bonus point adds an additional random number, improving but not guaranteeing odds.
What is the terrain like in Unit 22S?
Unit 22S features rugged transition country between Tonto NF timber and lower chaparral, with steep drainages and mixed habitat.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

  1. AZGFD Hunt Guidelines — Arizona Game and Fish Department · supports: Hunt structure, Permit allocations · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. AZGFD Hunt Regulations — Arizona Game and Fish Department · supports: Season dates, Unit boundaries · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. AZGFD Draw Results & Bonus Points — Arizona Game and Fish Department · supports: Bonus point balances, Draw outcomes · accessed 2026-04-17