AZ Mule Deer Unit 21

# AZ 21 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 21 spans 1,480–6,805 ft elevation across 700,846 acres with 94% public land, offering excellent access and diverse habitat from low desert to high country. The elevation range provides flexible hunting strategies and multiple seasons from October through December. ## Herd Quality Buck:doe ratio of 23:100 (2025) indicates a moderately managed herd; the 2023 peak of 27:100 suggests the unit fluctuates but remains adequate for quality deer. The "Good" quality index reflects a healthy but not exceptional population for trophy potential. ## Trophy Potential Yavapai County (overlapping 68% of this unit)...