AZ Mule Deer Unit 1
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — over 4,865 ft of vertical relief and high country up to 11,409 ft.
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AZ 1 – Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access AZ 1 spans 540,000+ acres of high-elevation public land (94.3%), with terrain ranging from 6,500 ft to over 11,400 ft. This elevation band supports diverse habitat—from ponderosa pine and mixed conifer forests at lower elevations to subalpine terrain at the peaks. The overwhelming public-land percentage means minimal private-land routing hassles and extensive room to hunt without crowding concentrated access points. Terrain is substantial and requires serious glassing and foot travel to cover productive ground. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a below-average buck:doe ratio of 15:100—indicating harvest pressure or..
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Rifle #1001
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Rifle Any #1001
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle #1001 | 289 | 163 | 56.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle #1001 | 257 | 146 | 57.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #1001 | 266 | 126 | 47.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Archery Any #1198 — 1198 | Aug 22, 2025 — Sep 11, 2025 | — | male |
| 2025 | Rifle Any #1001 — 1001 | Oct 24, 2025 — Nov 2, 2025 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
14per 100
2025 Survey
Fawn : Doe
46per 100
2025 Survey
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