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ArizonaMule Deer

AZ Mule Deer Unit 17A

Total Acres
195,954
Public Land
71%
Wilderness
7%
Elevation
4,542–7,257 ft

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
2
Avg Score
190.4
Top Score
200.6
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

22per 100

2025 Survey

Fawn : Doe

17per 100

2025 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# AZ 17A Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access AZ 17A spans 4,500–7,250 ft elevation across ~196,000 acres with 71% public land access. This mixed terrain supports ponderosa pine and oak at higher elevations, with piñon-juniper lower down—typical north-central Arizona mule deer country. Good road access and public land percentage make this unit huntable for DIY hunters. ## Herd Quality Wildlife surveys show an **above-average** buck:doe ratio (26:100), indicating well-managed deer populations...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
8 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle Any #1025nonresident8810
2023Archery Any #1201nonresident485
2023Archery Any #1201resident11250
2023Rifle Any #1025resident524100

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Archery #1201441534.0%
2023Rifle #1025893034.0%