Arizona Elk Hunting Unit 9 Report 9.06.12

It has not rained today which is a first in 8 days since we have been here.  The forecast for the next 10 days calls for 20-40% chance of rain.  The archery hunt starts a week from tomorrow.  Bulls seem to be getting more engaged each day with more and more bugling activity.  It is hard to beat Arizona elk hunting for sure.  Excitement for the upcoming season is increasing each day.  The thought of a 14 day archery season with a good moon makes me smile.  Darr and I are in Unit 9 and Janis is scouting in Unit 10.  I would say the antler growth is maybe just below average for unit 9.  Seems like the backs are a little weaker than usual.  Still should be a great season trying to find a big bull!