| Arizona elk hunting is to the avid elk hunter what | | | | other females. During this time, the use of elk |
| an F1 GrandPrix race is to a racing mad motorist. | | | | calls is one of the most important aspects of the |
| It is considered one of the best big game hunting | | | | hunt. So it is important to be very familiar with |
| available. This happens for elk hunters when the | | | | these calls. |
| fall season rolls around. It is during this time that | | | | There are many types of calls that allow hunters |
| they will go for Arizona elk hunting in the hopes of | | | | to mimic bull or cow elks. But you need to know |
| bagging a trophy bull. Even if they don't succeed, | | | | that it is important not only to entice the quarry |
| the pure challenge of hunting one of the animal | | | | with calls but to know how and when to use |
| kingdom's most elusive creatures is motivation | | | | them. Too little or too much bugling will tip off the |
| enough. | | | | alert elk. They will become completely quiet or |
| The Rocky Mountain Elk is the most common kind | | | | move out of the area altogether. Then you lose |
| of elk found on an Arizona elk hunting trip. This | | | | them. |
| type of elk is also known as Wapiti. The male | | | | The use of an outfitter (or experienced guide) is |
| Rocky Mountain Elk weighs a massive 700 pounds | | | | one of the best moves you can make while elk |
| or even more. Their hide is thick and their large | | | | hunting in Arizona. Especially so if you are not well |
| internal organs are protected by a ribcage that | | | | versed with the geographical location or |
| consists of very tough cartilage. Because the elk | | | | inexperienced with the aspects of hunting this |
| is such a huge animal, you need the right | | | | type of large game. |
| ammunition in order to make a clean shot that is | | | | Even if you have experience in Arizona elk |
| both efficient and ethical. Not only is the elk big, it | | | | hunting, you still need the services of an outfitter, |
| is also as elusive as an eel. So it is really a | | | | most of the time. A good outfitter guide will be |
| challenge even for the experienced hunter. | | | | able to offer his tips, tricks and advice for finding |
| Arizona elk hunting season begins during the fall | | | | and bagging the ever elusive elk. These outfitters |
| months of mid-September all the way through | | | | can also provide a helping hand in moving the |
| October. This is the time that elk go into their | | | | massive creature once it is down. Can you |
| mating season (or the rut). Elk males become | | | | imagine doing it yourself? |
| aggressive, bugling loudly and looking to mate with | | | | |