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Arizona Elk

Unit 23N (Rincon / Santa Catalina)

Arizona Hunting Guide — Elk

Unit 23N offers a limited-opportunity elk hunt in southern Arizona. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) issues a small number of tags through a weighted random draw with bonus points, so expect multi-year application building.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 23N

Unit 23N offers a limited-opportunity elk hunt in southern Arizona. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) issues a small number of tags through a weighted random draw with bonus points, so expect multi-year application building.

Where to Find Elk in Unit 23N

Elk here use higher-elevation timbered slopes that contrast with the surrounding desert country.

Timbered Slopes

Mixed conifer and pine slopes hold elk through early and middle seasons.

Meadow Edges

Small mountain meadows are productive dawn and dusk glassing targets.

Water

Springs and small stock tanks in the higher country concentrate animals.

How to Hunt Elk in Unit 23N

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle25%
Archery18%
Recent draw and success trends are in the Draw Odds chart on this page.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Early Rifle251,2961.5% 0
Archery— Early Archery201,1891.4% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Tag numbers in Unit 23N are small. AZGFD uses a weighted random draw with bonus points. Review the Draw Odds chart on this page for recent trends.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How rare are Unit 23N elk tags?
Tag numbers are limited. AZGFD uses a weighted random draw with bonus points — review the Draw Odds chart on this page for recent applicant and tag counts.
How do I apply for this unit?
Applications are submitted via the AZGFD draw during the annual application window.

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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: Season structure and hunt guidelines for Arizona big game, Unit boundary descriptions and hunt codes · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. AZGFD Hunt Regulations — Arizona Game and Fish Department · supports: Legal weapons, bag limits, and tag requirements, License, tag, and draw application rules · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. AZGFD Draw Results & Bonus Points — Arizona Game and Fish Department · supports: Weighted random draw with bonus points, Loyalty and hunter education bonus points · accessed 2026-04-17