Arizona Elk guide recommendation

[BRoering73]

Well, it's beginning to look like I have pulled a rabbit out of the hat and drew either a 23 late rifle or 1 late rifle elk tag in AZ. I am an experienced western hunter, but it could be 20 years before I see Arizona again, so looking to book a guide to increase the likelihood that I will find what I am looking for. I have talked with a couple already but open to anyone else's recommendations with personal experience. Thanks fellas!

 

[HuntHarder]

If Unit Twenty three, look @ Arizona ground pounders. They are a little pricey, but they constantly deliver top notch animals.

 

[575 ELK]

Unit 1 check out Koury guide service out of Sho Low.

 

[lilharcher]

PM Sent

 

[cwitt]

@BRoering73 send me a PM and I would be happy to put you in touch with our teams in 23 or 1. Congrats!

 

[Gorencb]

G3 Outfitters, ask for Braxton.

 

[nicsegebrecht]

If you drew 23 late I would seriously consider Mogollon Rim Outfitters (Greg Krogh). I killed the bull in my avatar with them on the 23 late hunt. Great outfit!

 

[OlderGobbler]

So which one did you draw?

 

[griffinit]

Premium Hunts- no question.

 

[wapitibob]

No shortage of convicted outfitters and guides in AZ, google can save you a headache.

 

[BRoering73]

So which one did you draw?

I ended up drawing 23. I ended up booking with Shadow Valley after piles of phone calls and due diligence

 

[doc holiday13]

Diamond Outfitters. Dan will treat you well

 

[Weldor]

If you drew 23 late I would seriously consider Mogollon Rim Outfitters (Greg Krogh). I killed the bull in my avatar with them on the 23 late hunt. Great outfit!

That's a outstanding Bull.

 

[Kleiss1]

I second Diamond Outfitters. Helped me get my 6a bull last October. Great guys. Really knowledgeable.

 

[wapitibob]

And another one in the Dept crosshairs...

"11) Request for Referral to OAH.
Presenter: Patrick Boyle, Assistant Attorney General.
The Department has requested the Attorney General’s Office to seek civil suspension and/or revocation of the guide licenses of Jay Lopeman and Chad Rhoton pursuant to A.R.S. §17-362 regarding potential violations of Title 17. The Commission may refer the matter to he Office of Administrative Hearings to conduct a hearing and prepare a report and recommendation to the Commission."

 

[deepandsteep]

Many congrats on the late 23 tag, you shouldn't be disappointed with the hunt.