If you didn't draw an Arizona elk tag... there are a few options for you. But... the majority of these hunts will be tough.
For 2020, There Are 824 leftover Elk Permit Tags
Note: the majority of these permits are for the minimal occurrence zone/low density (general) hunt.
The list of available licenses can be found here and also in the tables below. These hunts are available for both residents and nonresidents on a first-come-first-served basis. Keep in mind that a lot of these elk permits are limited opportunity, antlerless, a small handful are archery only bull elk and general elk, with that said, elk hunting will be tough.
NOTE: The only way to get any of the 2020 leftover elk permits is by applying through the mail on or after 8 a.m. on March 23, 2020, or by waiting until they are available first-come-first-served in person on March 30 at any department office. Application paperwork can be found here.
Special Notes
Bonus points will still be retained if you pick up a leftover tag in Arizona.
Your application will be thrown out if it arrives before March 23.
Application paperwork can be downloaded here.
Applications are accepted by U.S. Mail only to this address:Arizona Game & FishAtt: Draw/First Come5000 W. Carefree HighwayPhoenix, AZ 85086
If successful, you will receive your tag in the mail within 10-15 business days.
Permit Fees Required:
Resident elk: $148
Nonresident elk: $665
Resident youth only: $63
Nonresident youth only: $65
License Fees Required:
Resident: $37.00 (general hunting) or $57.00 (hunt and fish combo)
Resident and nonresident youth: $5.00 (ages 10-17)
Nonresident: $160.00 (hunt and fish combo)
You can buy your hunting license here.
2020 arizona leftover Elk License List
Limited Opportunity Antlerless Elk
Hunt No. | 3081 |
|---|---|
Unit | 2A, 2B and2C |
Numberavailable | 6 |
Hunt No. | 3090 |
Unit | 15A, 15B and18A |
Numberavailable | 21 |
Hunt No. | 3092 |
Unit | 17A, 17B, 18B, 19B,20A and 20C |
Numberavailable | 29 |
Hunt No. | 3809 |
Unit | 4A North*Dec. 11-20 |
Numberavailable | 21 |
Hunt No. | 3810 |
Unit | 5A (See regs)*Oct. 16-22 |
Numberavailable | 23 |
Hunt No. | 3811 |
Unit | 5B North (See regs)*Oct. 16-22 |
Numberavailable | 26 |
Hunt No. | Unit | Numberavailable |
|---|---|---|
3081 | 2A, 2B and2C | 6 |
3090 | 15A, 15B and18A | 21 |
3092 | 17A, 17B, 18B, 19B,20A and 20C | 29 |
3809 | 4A North*Dec. 11-20 | 21 |
3810 | 5A (See regs)*Oct. 16-22 | 23 |
3811 | 5B North (See regs)*Oct. 16-22 | 26 |
* See regulations/Hopi Hunts are available to all hunters through the First Come/First Serve process
Limited Opportunity HAM Antlerless Elk
Hunt No. | 3126 |
|---|---|
Unit | Coon Canyon/Flat Top Unit 1 |
Numberavailable | 6 |
Hunt No. | 3127 |
Unit | Coon Canyon/Flat Top Unit 1 |
Numberavailable | 3 |
Hunt No. | Unit | Numberavailable |
|---|---|---|
3126 | Coon Canyon/Flat Top Unit 1 | 6 |
3127 | Coon Canyon/Flat Top Unit 1 | 3 |
Archery Only Bull Elk
Hunt No. | 3812 |
|---|---|
Unit | 4A (See regs)*Sept. 11-24 |
Numberavailable | 2 |
Hunt No. | 3815 |
Unit | 4A (See regs)*Nov. 6-19 |
Numberavailable | 1 |
Hunt No. | 3816 |
Unit | 5A (See regs)*Nov. 13-26 |
Numberavailable | 1 |
Hunt No. | Unit | Numberavailable |
|---|---|---|
3812 | 4A (See regs)*Sept. 11-24 | 2 |
3815 | 4A (See regs)*Nov. 6-19 | 1 |
3816 | 5A (See regs)*Nov. 13-26 | 1 |
* See regulations/Hopi Hunts are available to all hunters through the First Come/First Serve process
Archery Only Antlerless Elk
Hunt No. | 3819 |
|---|---|
Unit | 5A (See regs)*Sept. 11-24 |
Numberavailable | 2 |
Hunt No. | Unit | Numberavailable |
|---|---|---|
3819 | 5A (See regs)*Sept. 11-24 | 2 |
* See regulations/Hopi Hunts are available to all hunters through the First Come/First Serve process
Youth Only Antlerless Elk
Hunt No. | 3807 |
|---|---|
Unit | 4A*Oct. 9-15 |
Number available | 3 |
Hunt No. | 3808 |
Unit | 5A*Oct. 9-15 |
Number available | 3 |
Hunt No. | Unit | Number available |
|---|---|---|
3807 | 4A*Oct. 9-15 | 3 |
3808 | 5A*Oct. 9-15 | 3 |
* See regulations/Hopi Hunts are available to all hunters through the First Come/First Serve process
Minimum Occurrence Zone/Low Density (General elk)
Hunt No. | 3799 |
|---|---|
Unit | 12A, 12B, 13A, 13B |
Number available | 677 |
Hunt No. | Unit | Number available |
|---|---|---|
3799 | 12A, 12B, 13A, 13B | 677 |
According to Arizona Game and Fish, Hunt No. 3799 – Units 12A, 12B, 13A, and 13B have an extremely low-density elk population, about 40-50 elk combined for all four units. These units are specifically managed for wildlife values other than elk, and an established elk population is not desirable. The intent of this hunt is to eliminate this elk population. The Department cautions you that due to extremely low elk densities, hunt success will be very low, likely less than 5%.
Special fees required for Hunt No. 3799:
Resident elk tag fee: $48.00Nonresident elk tag fee: $50.00
For those who qualify there are military hunts available at Camp Navajo. For more information contact: Camp Navajo at 928-773-3225 or visit this link.
You can check out the list of Arizona outfitters and Business members below.
List Of Arizona Outfitters
8 Comments
Brady Miller
4/25/2020, 9:52:28 PM
Hey Pete. Montana is changing up how they are doing their leftover tag/surplus sale process this year. I have made multiple phone calls trying to figure out the new system. We should be hearing about it soon, and I'll be making an article on goHUNT right away. I'm in the same boat as you... hoping to pick up a tag somehow.
Pete Roller
4/25/2020, 7:28:50 PM
Brady, Any idea if MT had leftover general elk tags and if so, when they will be available for purchase?
rodney taylor
3/14/2020, 3:40:15 AM
Ok Brady Thanks for responding.