Unit 7W (Tonto Basin West)
Arizona Hunting Guide — Elk
Unit 07W is a central Arizona elk unit managed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). Tags are issued through a weighted random draw with bonus points, and hunters should apply consistently to accumulate bonus and loyalty points.
Elk Hunting in Unit 7W
Unit 07W is a central Arizona elk unit managed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). Tags are issued through a weighted random draw with bonus points, and hunters should apply consistently to accumulate bonus and loyalty points.
Where to Find Elk in Unit 07W
Elk split time between higher timbered country and mid-elevation ponderosa and brush habitat.
Timbered Ridges
Mixed-conifer and ponderosa benches hold bulls through the early seasons.
Brushy Transition Zones
Transition country between timber and lower brushy habitat provides cover and feed in the middle of the day.
Water
Stock tanks and spring heads are key concentration points.
How to Hunt Elk in Unit 07W
Elk Success Rates
Elk Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts (n/p) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle — Late Rifle Dec bull/buck only (combined pool) | 450 | 1,695 | 17.8% | — |
| Rifle — General Rifle Oct antlerless (combined pool) | 350 | 1,524 | 17.5% | — |
| Rifle — Late Rifle Dec antlerless (combined pool) | 350 | 487 | 38.4% | — |
| Rifle — General Rifle Oct antlerless (combined pool) | 100 | 341 | 19.9% | — |
| Rifle — Late Rifle Nov bull/buck only (combined pool) | 450 | 1,946 | 16.0% | — |
| Rifle — Early Rifle bull/buck only (combined pool) | 150 | 1,308 | 7.6% | — |
| Early Archery — bull/buck only (combined pool) | 150 | 1,308 | 7.6% | — |
| Late Archery Nov — bull/buck only (combined pool) | 55 | 58 | 50.0% | — |
| Early Archery — antlerless (combined pool) | 50 | 41 | 26.8% | — |
Data from 2023 draw results. Each row is one residency pool — read the label before the number. This agency publishes no point thresholds, so the Pts column stays blank and these are pool odds, not what a point total draws.
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Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.
- 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
- 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
- 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