AZ Mule Deer Unit 18B

AZ 18B Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Unit 18B spans 776,452 acres across a dramatic elevation range—from low-desert scrub near 1,600 feet to high-country mixed conifer above 7,400 feet. This vertical relief creates distinct habitat zones: lower sagebrush and chaparral transition upward through ponderosa pine, with alpine meadows at the peak. Public land comprises 63% of the unit, offering substantial access without relying entirely on private permission. The Coronado National Forest (Safford District) provides a backbone of mapped access points; scouting permits are available at minimal cost through AZGFD. Hunters should obtain a Coronado map to navigate land..