Red Cabin Outfitters LLC operates under a permit from the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.

Guided Elk Hunts in Arizona

Arizona is home to one of the largest Rocky Mountain elk herds in the world, and Red Cabin Outfitters knows this country inside and out. Whether you’re chasing a bugling trophy bull during the rut or looking to fill the freezer with prime elk meat, we’ve got the expertise, access, and passion to make your hunt a success.

320–370"+

Trophy-class bulls (B&C)

OTC Tags Available

Hunt this season with no draw

1-on-1 Guiding

Personalized attention in the field

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Elk Hunts

Reliable Opportunity, Great Meat in the Freezer

Tired of waiting years for a draw tag? Arizona’s over-the-counter elk tags let you hunt almost every year, especially if filling the freezer is the goal.

No Draw Required

Purchase your OTC non-permit tag directly from Arizona Game & Fish, available in many units statewide.

Multiple Seasons & Weapons

OTC tags are available for archery, muzzleloader, and rifle seasons. Early archery runs through the rut, muzzleloader hits the post-rut transition, and late rifle extends into December and January.

Meat or Trophy

Many OTC tags allow cow or spike harvest—perfect for meat—while some units still offer "any elk" opportunities for a shot at a bull.

High Success Potential

Our guides' deep knowledge of elk movement, water holes, and low-pressure areas means our OTC clients routinely fill tags at rates well above the statewide average.

Better Odds, Bigger Bulls

Let Us Help You Draw a Premium Tag

Arizona’s big game draw can be intimidating, but that’s where we shine. We’ve helped hundreds of clients build points, strategize applications, and draw tags in some of the state’s most productive areas.

Expert Application Guidance

We'll review your bonus points and recommend hunts with realistic draw odds. Many late rifle and archery bull hunts can be drawn with 8–15 points for non-residents; some antlerless hunts with far fewer.

Proven Public-Land Strategies

We focus on Northern and Central Arizona country known for solid bull-to-cow ratios, mature age classes, and consistent trophy potential.

No Wasted Season

Even if you don't draw, you still earn a bonus point—and you can fall back on an OTC tag for the same year.

Already Drew a Northern Arizona Tag?

Congratulations on pulling that hard-earned tag. Now let’s make the most of it.
We’ve guided countless tag-in-hand clients to success—from 380″+ monsters to freezer-filling cows.

Local Knowledge

Low-pressure public land areas we know like the back of our hand.

Flexible Accommodations

Wall-tent spike camps in the field, modern lodging, or a clean in-town VRBO/Airbnb with hot showers and real beds every night.

Expert Guiding

1-on-1 or 2-on-1 guiding with spot-and-stalk, calling, or still-hunting tactics.

Full-Service Support

Pack-out services, game care, and caping for your taxidermist included.

From the Field

Why Hunt Elk With Red Cabin Outfitters

We’re a family-owned operation with decades of experience guiding elk across Arizona. Our guides have hard-earned knowledge of public-land elk habits and migration patterns—and we treat every client like one of our own.

Fair-chase hunts with ethical, hardworking guides. All-inclusive packages with meals, lodging, and transportation in the field.

Whether it’s your first elk or your twentieth, an OTC meat hunt or a once-in-a-lifetime trophy bull, we’re ready to make it happen.