AZ Mule Deer Unit 28

# AZ 28 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 28 spans 1.43 million acres across an elevation range of 2,623–7,423 ft with 88% public land, offering extensive access for self-guided hunters. The broad elevation spread provides diverse hunting conditions from low-elevation canyon country to higher mixed-conifer terrain. ## Herd Quality The unit maintains **exceptional herd composition** (91/100 quality index in 2025) with a buck:doe ratio of 33:100, consistently strong across recent years (29–33:100). This robust herd structure supports good opportunities for mature bucks across multiple hunt seasons. ## Draw Difficulty & Strategy **For Arizona residents:** - **Hunt #1097 (Nov...