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ArizonaMule Deer

AZ Mule Deer Unit 23

Total Acres
758,159
Public Land
100%
Wilderness
10%
Elevation
2,098–7,921 ft

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AZ 23 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access AZ 23 spans 758,000 acres of rugged, vertically diverse terrain from low desert (2,098 ft) to high forest (7,921 ft)—a 5,800-foot elevation band that encompasses multiple habitat zones on public land. With 10% designated wilderness, most of the unit remains accessible via road and foot travel. The elevation gradient supports both lower-country and mid-elevation habitat, offering varied topography for hunters willing to explore different elevation bands. This structural diversity makes the unit attractive for hunters seeking terrain flexibility without intensive backcountry commitment. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Rifle #1037

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 1.2%1 pts → 2.4%2 pts → 3.5%4 pts → 5.8%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 3.0%7 pts → 46.0%11 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Rifle #1038

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 1.2%3 pts → 4.7%13 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 3.0%1 pts → 6.0%13 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Rifle #1086

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 1.2%1 pts → 2.4%3 pts → 4.7%4 pts → 5.8%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 3.0%5 pts → 16.9%7 pts → 46.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Rifle #1087

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 1.2%4 pts → 5.8%7 pts → 9.2%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 3.0%7 pts → 46.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Rifle #1088

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 1.2%1 pts → 2.4%15 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 3.0%11 pts → 100.0%13 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Rifle Buck #1037

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 1.7%3 pts → 6.7%4 pts → 8.3%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 3.2%8 pts → 100.0%11 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

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Rifle Buck #1038

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 1.0%1 pts → 2.1%6 pts → 7.1%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 3.5%10 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Rifle Buck #1086

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 1.0%1 pts → 2.1%5 pts → 6.1%6 pts → 7.1%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 3.5%5 pts → 19.2%7 pts → 88.7%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Rifle Buck #1087

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 1.0%1 pts → 2.1%6 pts → 7.1%9 pts → 10.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 3.5%6 pts → 22.1%8 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Rifle Buck #1088

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 1.0%5 pts → 6.1%18 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 3.5%11 pts → 100.0%16 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Youth #1161

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 11.2%1 pts → 21.2%2 pts → 30.2%4 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 6.2%6 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

Youth Any #1160

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 4.1%4 pts → 100.0%5 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 6.1%5 pts → 100.0%6 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Youth Any #1161

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 6.5%3 pts → 23.7%5 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 6.7%5 pts → 100.0%6 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Rifle #103827311141.0%
2024Rifle #10861384734.0%
2024Rifle #10871335138.0%
2024Rifle #1088674161.0%
2024Youth #11601298868.0%
2023Rifle #10372848129.0%
2023Rifle #10389778.0%
2023Rifle #10861696941.0%
2023Rifle #10871835329.0%
2023Rifle #1088794557.0%
2023Youth #11611236754.0%
2022Rifle #10372667829.0%
2022Rifle #10388788.0%
2022Rifle #10861815229.0%
2022Rifle #10871606742.0%
2022Rifle #1088653554.0%
2022Youth #11611355339.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2025Rifle Buck #1038 — 1038Oct 31, 2025Nov 6, 2025male
2025Rifle Buck #1085 — 1085Oct 24, 2025Oct 30, 2025male
2025Rifle Buck #1086 — 1086Nov 7, 2025Nov 13, 2025male
2025Rifle Buck #1087 — 1087Dec 12, 2025Dec 31, 2025male
2025Youth Any #1160 — 1160Oct 10, 2025Oct 16, 2025male

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

36per 100

2025 Survey

Fawn : Doe

24per 100

2025 Survey

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