AZ Mule Deer Unit 17A
Terrain Difficulty
Moderate terrain — steep, sustained slopes and over 2,715 ft of vertical relief.
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AZ 17A — Tactical Overview. Terrain & Access AZ 17A spans 4,542–7,257 feet across nearly 196,000 acres of high-country mule deer habitat. The 71% public-land composition means most of the unit is huntable without trespassing permissions, a significant advantage for access and mobility. Elevation range supports varied habitat from lower piñon-juniper and transitional mixed-conifer zones to high-elevation ponderosa and spruce-fir stands. Terrain is moderately broken, with canyons and ridges typical of north-central Arizona's topography. Herd Quality Survey data shows a 26:100 buck:doe ratio — an above-average herd composition indicating moderate hunting pressure and a solid age-class structure..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery #1201
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
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Archery Any #1201
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Archery Any #1204
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Rifle #1025
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 #1024
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Rifle Any #1025
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle #1024 | 90 | 51 | 57.0% |
| 2024 | Archery #1204 | 45 | 20 | 44.0% |
| 2023 | Archery #1201 | 44 | 15 | 34.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle #1025 | 89 | 30 | 34.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #1025 | 88 | 40 | 45.0% |
| 2022 | Archery #1201 | 34 | 10 | 29.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Archery Any #1206 — 1206 | Aug 22, 2025 — Sep 11, 2025 | — | male |
| 2025 | Rifle Any #1025 — 1025 | Oct 24, 2025 — Nov 2, 2025 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
22per 100
2025 Survey
Fawn : Doe
17per 100
2025 Survey
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