Elk Unit 3A/3C Early Rifle

[Repaupo]

Hi,

I am a NR that has been building points for a LONG time and I'm
thinking about using them this year on the early rifle hunt in unit 3A/3C. I have been doing this for so long that I believe I know how many points I need to draw based on the available statistics that the AZ F&G puts out. I don't know if I want to wait for 9,10,23,or 1 which are said to be better units.
The reason for my post is to get a sense of what a reasonable expectation for this hunt would be and what the terrain is like (steep, rolling, thick, open).
Appreciate any help with my decision.

Thanks.

 

[sharpshooter]

I sent you a PM.

 

[YukonDall]

I WOULD NOT DISCOUNT 3A3C AS BEING A LESSER UNIT THAN THE ONES YOU MENTIONED AT ALL. IT WOULD BE IN MY TOP 3, AND 2013 WAS ALSO A TOUGHER HUNT LAST YEAR IN SOME OF THE TOP UNITS YOU MENTIONED. THE DROUGHT WAS A PROBLEM LAST YEAR FOR SOME HUNTERS, AS IT IS GOING TO BE MOST EVERY YEAR........JUST GO HUNT......GOOD LUCK.................YD.

 

[sagebrush]

Yes, the terrain is steep, rolling, thick and open, depending upon where you are in the unit. There are other units that are steeper and some that are thicker. A big chunk of 3C is a burn that is very open and a very productive area. I see more elk in the rolling hills than in the steep country. If knew I could draw an early rifle tag, I would not hesitate to pull the trigger.