AZ Mule Deer Unit 22
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — over 6,486 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
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AZ 22 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access AZ 22 spans 1.0 million acres across dramatic elevation—from 1,328 ft in lowland country to 7,814 ft at higher elevations. Nearly all land is public (99.4%), offering exceptional access for DIY hunters. About 30% of the unit lies within wilderness, which constrains road-based hunting in certain areas but preserves remote country for foot-traffic exploration. The extreme elevation range creates distinct habitat bands: lower-elevation desert and woodland give way to mixed conifer and alpine terrain at height. Herd Quality Recent surveys document a 24:100 buck:doe ratio—a strong indicator of **average herd..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Rifle #1036
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Rifle #1083
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Rifle #1084
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Rifle #1085
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Rifle Buck #1036
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Rifle Buck #1037
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Rifle Buck #1083
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Rifle Buck #1084
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Rifle Buck #1085
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Youth #1160
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Youth Any #1159
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Youth Any #1160
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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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle #1037 | 277 | 74 | 27.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle #1083 | 288 | 100 | 35.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle #1084 | 263 | 108 | 41.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle #1085 | 41 | 19 | 46.0% |
| 2024 | Youth #1159 | 135 | 91 | 67.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle #1036 | 319 | 74 | 23.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle #1083 | 308 | 117 | 38.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle #1084 | 297 | 74 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle #1085 | 44 | 28 | 64.0% |
| 2023 | Youth #1160 | 138 | 74 | 54.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #1036 | 287 | 70 | 24.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #1083 | 323 | 96 | 30.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #1084 | 295 | 69 | 23.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #1085 | 41 | 17 | 41.0% |
| 2022 | Youth #1160 | 144 | 92 | 64.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rifle Buck #1037 — 1037 | Oct 31, 2025 — Nov 6, 2025 | — | male |
| 2025 | Rifle Buck #1082 — 1082 | Oct 24, 2025 — Oct 30, 2025 | — | male |
| 2025 | Rifle Buck #1083 — 1083 | Nov 7, 2025 — Nov 13, 2025 | — | male |
| 2025 | Rifle Buck #1084 — 1084 | Dec 12, 2025 — Dec 31, 2025 | — | male |
| 2025 | Youth Any #1159 — 1159 | Oct 10, 2025 — Oct 16, 2025 | — | male |
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
19per 100
2025 Survey
Fawn : Doe
56per 100
2025 Survey
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