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Unit 5BS (05BS)

Arizona Hunting Guide — Elk

Unit 05BS is an Arizona elk hunt area managed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). Tags are issued through a weighted random draw with bonus points, so consistent annual applications build long-term odds.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 5BS

Unit 05BS is an Arizona elk hunt area managed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). Tags are issued through a weighted random draw with bonus points, so consistent annual applications build long-term odds.

Where to Find Elk in Unit 05BS

Elk use a mix of ponderosa and mixed-conifer habitat with meadow parks and brushy transitions.

Timbered Benches

Shaded benches hold bulls through warmer periods.

Meadow Parks

Natural openings are dawn and dusk feeding areas.

Water

Stock tanks and spring heads concentrate elk during dry stretches.

How to Hunt Elk in Unit 05BS

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Elk Success Rates

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

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General Rifle Oct3752,08814.9% 0
Rifle— Early Rifle2002,0037.9% 0
Rifle— Late Rifle Nov507227.8% 0
Archery— Early Archery2001,9567.4% 0
Archery— Late Archery Nov505844.8% 0
Archery— Early Archery508225.6% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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AZGFD uses a weighted random draw with bonus points for this unit. Review the Draw Odds chart on this page for recent trends.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are tags drawn for Unit 05BS?
AZGFD uses a weighted random draw with bonus points.
Where do I see draw trends for this unit?
The Draw Odds chart on this page shows recent applicant and tag counts.

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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