AZ Mule Deer Unit 3A
Terrain Difficulty
Easy terrain — gentle slopes and modest relief, accessible country for most hunters.
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AZ 3A — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access AZ 3A spans mid-elevation country (5,086–6,445 ft) across roughly 495,000 acres, with just under 30% public land. The mix of private and public holdings means access planning is critical — much of the unit's productive deer habitat lies on private land, and visibility from public vantage points will guide your scouting. The elevation band supports typical Arizona transition-zone vegetation and water-dependent deer movement. Success hinges on finding public pockets near reliable water and learning which private ranches allow walk-on access or have clear boundaries. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery #1194
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Archery Any #1194
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Archery Any #1197
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Rifle #1003
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Rifle #1004
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Rifle Any #1003
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
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Rifle Any #1004
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2023). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Archery #1194 | 53 | 26 | 49.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle #1003 | 92 | 79 | 86.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle #1004 | 10 | 8 | 80.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #1003 | 87 | 78 | 90.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #1004 | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Archery #1194 | 59 | 17 | 29.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Archery Any #1199 — 1199 | Aug 22, 2025 — Sep 11, 2025 | — | male |
| 2025 | Rifle Any #1003 — 1003 | Oct 24, 2025 — Nov 2, 2025 | — | male |
| 2025 | Rifle Any #1004 — 1004 | Dec 12, 2025 — Dec 31, 2025 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
27per 100
2025 Survey
Fawn : Doe
31per 100
2025 Survey
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