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ArizonaMule Deer

AZ Mule Deer Unit 16A

Total Acres
1,580,165
Public Land
87%
Elevation
452–8,260 ft

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
63
Avg Score
214.5
Top Score
276.8
Recent (5yr)
1

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

19per 100

2025 Survey

Fawn : Doe

19per 100

2025 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# AZ 16A Tactical Summary ## Terrain & Access Unit 16A spans extreme elevation (452–8,260 ft) across **1.58 million acres of 87% public land**, offering diverse habitat from low desert to high country. Access is generally good via public roads and trails, with abundant opportunity for self-guided hunting across the expansive landscape. ## Herd Quality & Population Recent wildlife surveys show an **average buck:doe ratio of 22:100** — a below-average herd composition indicating moderate...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
8 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle Any #1024nonresident6922
2023Muzzleloader Any #1193nonresident132
2023Rifle Any #1024resident509225
2023Muzzleloader Any #1193resident1920

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Muzzleloader #119318528.0%
2023Rifle #10242069546.0%