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 & Fish
Att: Draw/First Come
5000 W. Carefree Highway
Phoenix, 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.

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2020 Arizona Leftover Elk License List

Limited Opportunity Antlerless Elk
Hunt No.	Unit	Number available
3081	2A, 2B and 2C	6
3090	15A, 15B and 18A	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

Limited Opportunity HAM Antlerless Elk
Hunt No.	Unit	Number available
3126	Coon Canyon/Flat Top Unit 1	6
3127	Coon Canyon/Flat Top Unit 1	3

Archery Only Bull Elk
Hunt No.	Unit	Number available
3812	4A (See regs)* Sept. 11-24	2
3815	4A (See regs)* Nov. 6-19	1
3816	5A (See regs)* Nov. 13-26	1

Archery Only Antlerless Elk
Hunt No.	Unit	Number available
3819	5A (See regs)* Sept. 11-24	2

Youth Only Antlerless Elk
Hunt No.	Unit	Number available
3807	4A* Oct. 9-15	3
3808	5A* Oct. 9-15	3

Minimum Occurrence Zone/Low Density (General elk)
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: $48.00
Nonresident 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