AZ Mule Deer Unit 30B

# AZ 30B Mule Deer — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 30B spans 3,500–7,500 feet across 922k acres with 54% public land, offering mixed desert and mountain habitat. The elevation gradient provides varied hunting conditions from lower sagebrush/grassland to higher timber transition zones. Access is moderately restricted—plan for navigating private land boundaries and public/private checkerboard. ## Herd Quality & Population The 2025 herd composition shows a buck:doe ratio of 17:100 (down from 24:100 in 2023), indicating tightening buck numbers relative to does. This declining trend suggests either increased hunting pressure or natural population adjustment. Quality is rated "Good"...