AZ Bighorn Sheep Unit 1

AZ 1 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access AZ 1 spans 540,349 acres across high-elevation terrain (6,544–11,409 ft) with exceptional public-land access at 94.3%. The unit's elevation range supports diverse habitat from mid-elevation mixed forest to alpine terrain. High public ownership means access corridors are widely distributed, reducing pressure points and opening opportunity across much of the unit. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys document a above-average bighorn population. The 32:100 buck:doe ratio across multiple surveys indicates a healthy sex structure with solid recruitment and mature-ram representation. Survey samples averaging 120 animals provide reliable data — this is..