AZ Mule Deer Unit 21
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — over 5,325 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
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AZ 21 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access AZ 21 spans 1,480–6,805 feet of elevation across 700,846 acres with exceptional public-land access (94% public). This dramatic vertical range supports diverse habitat from low-country desert scrub to high-elevation mixed-conifer forests, offering hunters flexibility to adjust elevation based on season progression and conditions. The abundance of public land eliminates access-permission obstacles and provides genuine opportunity for self-directed scouting and DIY hunting. Herd Quality The unit's mule deer population shows an average buck:doe ratio of 22:100 based on recent wildlife surveys. This indicates a balanced, well-managed herd under moderate harvest..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Rifle #1035
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Rifle #1080
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Rifle #1081
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Rifle #1082
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Rifle Buck #1035
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Rifle Buck #1036
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Rifle Buck #1080
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Rifle Buck #1081
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Rifle Buck #1082
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Youth #1159
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Youth Any #1158
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Youth Any #1159
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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 #1035 | 189 | 83 | 44.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle #1036 | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle #1080 | 169 | 85 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle #1081 | 174 | 69 | 40.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle #1082 | 21 | 11 | 52.0% |
| 2024 | Youth #1158 | 38 | 24 | 63.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle #1035 | 234 | 92 | 39.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle #1080 | 244 | 92 | 38.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle #1081 | 248 | 94 | 38.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle #1082 | 28 | 8 | 29.0% |
| 2023 | Youth #1159 | 41 | 18 | 44.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #1035 | 252 | 69 | 27.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #1080 | 239 | 109 | 46.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #1081 | 232 | 67 | 29.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #1082 | 28 | 15 | 54.0% |
| 2022 | Youth #1159 | 47 | 25 | 53.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rifle Buck #1035 — 1035 | Oct 31, 2025 — Nov 6, 2025 | — | male |
| 2025 | Rifle Buck #1036 — 1036 | Dec 12, 2025 — Dec 31, 2025 | — | male |
| 2025 | Rifle Buck #1079 — 1079 | Oct 24, 2025 — Oct 30, 2025 | — | male |
| 2025 | Rifle Buck #1080 — 1080 | Nov 7, 2025 — Nov 13, 2025 | — | male |
| 2025 | Rifle Buck #1081 — 1081 | Dec 12, 2025 — Dec 31, 2025 | — | male |
| 2025 | Youth Any #1158 — 1158 | Oct 3, 2025 — Oct 9, 2025 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
17per 100
2025 Survey
Fawn : Doe
7per 100
2025 Survey
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