AZ Mule Deer Unit 17B
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AZ 17B — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access AZ 17B spans 429,653 acres across 2,266–7,599 feet of elevation, with 87% public land. This elevation spread supports diverse habitat from lower-country chaparral and pinyon-juniper to high-elevation ponderosa forest. The high public-land percentage means minimal checkerboard boundaries—access is straightforward for hunters willing to cover ground on foot. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show an average buck:doe ratio of 20:100, based on substantial field observations (246 animals per survey on average). This ratio indicates a herd experiencing moderate harvest pressure typical of accessible Arizona units. The population is stable and..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Rifle #1026
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
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Rifle Any #1025
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Rifle Any #1026
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Youth #1155
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Youth Any #1154
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.
Youth Any #1155
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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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle #1025 | 257 | 108 | 42.0% |
| 2024 | Youth #1154 | 226 | 177 | 78.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle #1026 | 288 | 104 | 36.0% |
| 2023 | Youth #1155 | 229 | 167 | 73.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #1026 | 349 | 94 | 27.0% |
| 2022 | Youth #1155 | 229 | 149 | 65.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rifle Any #1026 — 1026 | Oct 24, 2025 — Nov 2, 2025 | — | male |
| 2025 | Youth Any #1154 — 1154 | Oct 3, 2025 — Oct 12, 2025 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
28per 100
2024 Survey
Fawn : Doe
33per 100
2024 Survey
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