AZ Mule Deer Unit 28
Terrain Difficulty
Moderate terrain — over 4,800 ft of vertical relief and broken, dissected terrain.
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AZ 28 — Terrain & Access AZ 28 spans a broad elevation range from 2,623 to 7,423 feet, creating diverse habitat from lower-elevation desert and scrubland to high-country ponderosa and mixed-conifer forest. Nearly 88% of the unit is public land, offering hunters substantial access across multiple terrain types. This varied elevation gradient supports different deer populations and movement patterns throughout the season. Herd Quality The unit's mule deer herd shows an average buck:doe ratio of 27:100 across recent surveys—average/well-managed composition. Survey sample sizes (averaging 108 animals observed) provide reasonable confidence in the ratio. This indicates the herd is..
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Rifle #1042
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Rifle #1043
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Rifle #1097
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Rifle #1098
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Rifle Buck #1043
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Rifle Buck #1044
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Rifle Buck #1097
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Rifle Buck #1098
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Youth #1163
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Youth Any #1162
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Youth Any #1163
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle #1043 | 228 | 123 | 54.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle #1044 | 201 | 108 | 54.0% |
| 2024 | Youth #1162 | 20 | 11 | 55.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle #1043 | 234 | 117 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle #1044 | 222 | 94 | 42.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle #1097 | 524 | 217 | 41.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle #1098 | 26 | 12 | 46.0% |
| 2023 | Youth #1163 | 97 | 82 | 85.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #1042 | 276 | 102 | 37.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #1043 | 250 | 89 | 36.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #1097 | 415 | 161 | 39.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #1098 | 23 | 14 | 61.0% |
| 2022 | Youth #1163 | 92 | 60 | 65.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rifle Buck #1042 — 1042 | Oct 31, 2025 — Nov 6, 2025 | — | male |
| 2025 | Rifle Buck #1043 — 1043 | Nov 14, 2025 — Nov 20, 2025 | — | male |
| 2025 | Rifle Buck #1096 — 1096 | Oct 31, 2025 — Nov 6, 2025 | — | male |
| 2025 | Rifle Buck #1097 — 1097 | Nov 7, 2025 — Nov 13, 2025 | — | male |
| 2025 | Rifle Buck #1098 — 1098 | Dec 12, 2025 — Dec 31, 2025 | — | male |
| 2025 | Youth Any #1162 — 1162 | Oct 10, 2025 — Oct 19, 2025 | — | male |
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
33per 100
2025 Survey
Fawn : Doe
3per 100
2025 Survey
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