Unit 22S
Arizona Hunting Guide — Elk
Unit 22S is a central Arizona elk hunt area covering southern portions of GMU 22, managed under AZGFD hunt guidelines. Tag quotas are set annually based on population surveys and habitat conditions. Draws use Arizona's weighted random bonus point system.
Elk Hunting in Unit 22S
Unit 22S is a central Arizona elk hunt area covering southern portions of GMU 22, managed under AZGFD hunt guidelines. Tag quotas are set annually based on population surveys and habitat conditions. Draws use Arizona's weighted random bonus point system.
Where to Find Elk in Unit 22S
Elk in Unit 22S use the rugged transition country between Tonto National Forest timber and lower chaparral country. Focus scouting on drainages with water, ponderosa benches, and edge habitat between timber and brush.
How to Hunt Elk in Unit 22S
Elk Success Rates
Elk Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts (n/p) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle — Late Rifle Dec bull/buck only (combined pool) | 100 | 361 | 14.7% | — |
| Rifle — General Rifle Oct antlerless (combined pool) | 50 | 165 | 18.2% | — |
| Rifle — Late Rifle Nov bull/buck only (combined pool) | 100 | 359 | 15.0% | — |
| Rifle — Early Rifle bull/buck only (combined pool) | 50 | 380 | 7.9% | — |
| Muzzleloader — Early Muzzleloader bull/buck only (combined pool) | 50 | 380 | 7.9% | — |
| Late Archery Nov — bull/buck only (combined pool) | 65 | 29 | 72.4% | — |
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: Hunt structure, Permit allocations · accessed 2026-04-17
- AZGFD Hunt Regulations — Arizona Game and Fish Department · supports: Season dates, Unit boundaries · accessed 2026-04-17
- AZGFD Draw Results & Bonus Points — Arizona Game and Fish Department · supports: Bonus point balances, Draw outcomes · accessed 2026-04-17