Arizona — Mule Deer

AZ Mule Deer Unit 18A

Name: Arizona Unit 18A Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

785,072

Public Land

52%

Elevation

2,398–6,748 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness

7° avg slope

Extreme Slopes

17° steepest 10%

Ruggedness

±7° variability

Vertical Relief

4,350 ft relief

Altitude

6,748 ft max

Remoteness

0% wilderness

Moderate terrain — over 4,350 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.

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AZ 18A — Tactical Analysis Terrain & Access AZ 18A spans 2,398–6,748 feet across 785,000+ acres, with just over half on public land. The unit's wide elevation range supports diverse habitat, from lower-elevation desert scrub to mid-elevation ponderosa and mixed conifer at higher elevations. Access is variable — public parcels are scattered across the unit, requiring detailed maps to locate huntable ground. A Coronado National Forest map (Safford District) is essential planning material. The 52% public-land figure means significant private holdings; knowing exact boundaries before scouting is critical to avoid trespass. Herd Quality Recent surveys show an average buck-to-doe..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Rifle #1027

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)

0 pts → 27.6%3 pts → 100.0%4 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)

0 pts → 20.4%5 pts → 100.0%6 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Rifle Any #1026

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 16.5%6 pts → 100.0%7 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → 17.6%5 pts → 100.0%11 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Rifle Any #1027

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)

0 pts → 18.5%3 pts → 100.0%4 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)

0 pts → 19.5%8 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

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