I'm looking at getting into Arizona but can't decide if it's really worth cost/wait for a tag. I am in no way thinking that if I get to AZ I will shoot a 400 inch bull but would like the chance to kill at least one or two nice bulls before my time on earth is over. I hate to put a number on what kind of elk I would shoot or pass but something in the 330-350 class would be great. Knowing that I'm 38 this year and it would likely be 4-5yrs before I could draw even a late rifle tag and longer if I tried to hold out for an earlier season, is it really worth it? I likely won't make it down to AZ to hunt other game in the next 10 years for sure as I have a young family and I don't have the free time or money to make that happen right now. Will I regret when I'm 50-55 that I could have 10-15 points in AZ and hopefully more time on my hands? Should I instead focus my time and resources on other states like CO and WY and try to go back to the same area every couple of years.
Please feel free to PM me with any helpful advice.
Please feel free to PM me with any helpful advice.