AZ Mule Deer Unit 35B

# AZ Unit 35B — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 35B spans 3,610–7,198 ft elevation with 69% public land, offering mixed terrain from lower desert to higher elevation piñon-juniper and ponderosa pine. The broad elevation range and good public access create diverse hunting conditions and multiple seasonal patterns as you move vertically through the unit. ## Herd Quality The 2025 survey shows exceptional buck:doe ratio (44:100) with a quality index of 93/100—strong herd composition supporting quality bucks. The 2024 ratio (64:100) appears inflated from a small survey sample and should not be relied upon; the 44:100 from 2025...