Unit 5BN
Arizona Hunting Guide — Elk
Unit 05BN is an Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) elk unit in north-central Arizona. Elk tags are awarded through AZGFD's weighted-random bonus-point draw. Applicants accumulate bonus points that add additional random entries each unsuccessful year. Review AZGFD hunt guidelines, regulations, and the draw results page for current season dates, legal weapons, unit boundaries, and historical odds before applying.
Elk Hunting in Unit 5BN
Unit 05BN is an Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) elk unit in north-central Arizona. Elk tags are awarded through AZGFD's weighted-random bonus-point draw. Applicants accumulate bonus points that add additional random entries each unsuccessful year. Review AZGFD hunt guidelines, regulations, and the draw results page for current season dates, legal weapons, unit boundaries, and historical odds before applying.
Where to Find Elk in Unit 05BN
Glass high-elevation meadows and park edges during archery, and mid-elevation ponderosa stands as rifle season cools. Water sources concentrate elk during dry periods — scout stock tanks and springs ahead of your hunt.
Review the AZGFD unit page and current MVUM before travel.
How to Hunt Unit 05BN
Elk Success Rates
AZGFD publishes annual elk harvest data by hunt number. Consult hunt reports for the most recent Unit 05BN success rates.
Elk Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts (n/p) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle — General Rifle Oct antlerless (combined pool) | 25 | 1 | 100.0% | — |
| Rifle — Early Rifle bull/buck only (combined pool) | 7 | 18 | 33.3% | — |
| Rifle — Late Rifle Nov bull/buck only (combined pool) | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | — |
| Rifle — Early Rifle antlerless (combined pool) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Rifle — General Rifle Oct antlerless (combined pool) | 50 | 41 | 53.7% | — |
| Rifle — Late Rifle Nov antlerless (combined pool) | 300 | 45 | 95.6% | — |
| Early Archery — bull/buck only (combined pool) | 168 | 946 | 12.8% | — |
| Late Archery Nov — bull/buck only (combined pool) | 48 | 32 | 50.0% | — |
| Early Archery — antlerless (combined pool) | 24 | 28 | 39.3% | — |
Data from 2025 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.
Open in Draw Odds EngineArizona's weighted-random bonus-point draw rewards accumulated points with more random entries. Check AZGFD's draw results page for current elk odds by hunt number.
Unit Logistics & Expectations
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a Unit 05BN elk tag?
How does Arizona's bonus-point system work?
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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 guidelines, Elk management objectives, Unit boundaries · accessed 2026-04-17
- AZGFD Hunt Regulations — Arizona Game and Fish Department · supports: Season dates, Legal weapons, Bag limits · accessed 2026-04-17
- AZGFD Draw Results & Bonus Points — Arizona Game and Fish Department · supports: Draw results, Bonus point totals, Elk draw odds · accessed 2026-04-17