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Unit 5BN

Arizona Hunting Guide — Elk

Unit 05BN is an Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) elk unit in north-central Arizona. Elk tags are awarded through AZGFD's weighted-random bonus-point draw. Applicants accumulate bonus points that add additional random entries each unsuccessful year. Review AZGFD hunt guidelines, regulations, and the draw results page for current season dates, legal weapons, unit boundaries, and historical odds before applying.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 5BN

Unit 05BN is an Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) elk unit in north-central Arizona. Elk tags are awarded through AZGFD's weighted-random bonus-point draw. Applicants accumulate bonus points that add additional random entries each unsuccessful year. Review AZGFD hunt guidelines, regulations, and the draw results page for current season dates, legal weapons, unit boundaries, and historical odds before applying.

Where to Find Elk in Unit 05BN

Glass high-elevation meadows and park edges during archery, and mid-elevation ponderosa stands as rifle season cools. Water sources concentrate elk during dry periods — scout stock tanks and springs ahead of your hunt.

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Elk Success Rates

AZGFD publishes annual elk harvest data by hunt number. Consult hunt reports for the most recent Unit 05BN success rates.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General Rifle Oct251100.0% 0
Rifle— Early Rifle71833.3% 0
Rifle— Late Rifle Nov2250.0% 0
Rifle— Early Rifle100.0% 0
Archery— Early Archery16893610.4% 0
Archery— Late Archery Nov485425.9% 0
Archery— Early Archery242839.3% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Arizona's weighted-random bonus-point draw rewards accumulated points with more random entries. Check AZGFD's draw results page for current elk odds by hunt number.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a Unit 05BN elk tag?
Apply through the AZGFD online draw portal during the posted elk application window. Tags are awarded through Arizona's weighted-random bonus-point draw.
How does Arizona's bonus-point system work?
Each unsuccessful year you apply, you earn a bonus point. Bonus points create additional random entries in the draw, improving your odds over time.

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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 guidelines, Elk management objectives, Unit boundaries · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. AZGFD Hunt Regulations — Arizona Game and Fish Department · supports: Season dates, Legal weapons, Bag limits · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. AZGFD Draw Results & Bonus Points — Arizona Game and Fish Department · supports: Draw results, Bonus point totals, Elk draw odds · accessed 2026-04-17