AZ Mule Deer Unit 22

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..