AZ Mule Deer Unit 28

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..